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The '''bastard sword''', often called a hand-and-a-half sword<sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword]</sup>, is a weapon that is large enough to be used with both hands, but small enough to be effectively used in a single hand. The bastard sword is similar in construction to the [[broadsword]], except with a longer, heavier blade, and a lengthened handle that can easily accommodate two hands.

Switching between one-handed and two-handed requires the use of the {{boldmono|[[GRIP (verb)|GRIP]]}} verb. To use the weapon one-handed, the character only needs to train in [[Edged Weapons]]; to use the weapon with a two-handed grip, only [[Two-Handed Weapons]] skill is needed. (This is in contrast to the [[katana]], which when wielded one-handed requires training in both Edged Weapons and Two-Handed Weapons.)

== Other Names ==

*Cresset sword
*Espadon - The espadon is a Spanish heavy two-handed, dual-edged sword. It was often used by foot-soldiers and executioners<sup>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/espadon]</sup>.
*Warsword

== Game Mechanics ==
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The standard bastard sword has a weight of 9 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table bastard sword]] or [[Template:Weapon table bastard sword 2]]

== Old Style == 
Before the unique class of bastard swords were released there were a number of bastard swords released which are now called "old style" bastard swords. They were a special scripted weapon that switched between the [[greatsword]] class when held two handed and [[broad sword]] class when held one handed. If the GRIP verb is used on them they are automatically converted into new style bastard swords. When retrieved from a container you use the [[GET (verb)|GET]] and the sword defaults to a two handed grip, the [[PUT (verb)|PUT]] verb is used once to change the sword to a one handed style and a second time to place it in your container.

Example text:
<pre{{log2}}>
>get bastardsword
You remove a veniom-hilted bastardsword from in your alabaster surcoat.
>put bastardsword in my surcoat
You grip the veniom-hilted bastardsword with one hand.
>put bastardsword in my surcoat
You put a veniom-hilted bastardsword in your alabaster surcoat.
</pre>

== Related Articles ==
*[[Forging]]
*[[Edged Weapons]]
*[[Two-Handed Weapons]]

== References ==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#BastardSword Bastard Sword on Play.net]