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A [[broadsword]] is defined as a broad bladed dual-edged sword. Broadswords are generally about 42 inches long with a blade over one and a half inches wide. Broadswords are designed to slash an unarmored target or to bludgeon armored opponents.
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==Construction==
The broadsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt.

*'''Blade'''
:The blade consists of a foible and a forte. Sometimes a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fuller fuller] (sometimes, inaccurately, called a blood groove) will run along the length of the blade, usually ending half way down the foible, though the fuller is not as common on broadswords as other types of swords due to the reduction in weight. The foible also contains the tip. When constructing the blade, a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tang tang] (fifth definition) usually extends into the hilt.

*'''Hilt'''
:The hilt is made up of three parts: the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quillon quillions] or guard, the grip, and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pommel pommel]. The guard and grip fit over the tang, and the pommel was usually attached to the tang to hold the quillions and handle in place. The pommel also acted as a counterweight to the blade.

==Other Names==
Acceptable terms for a broadsword include: '''carp’s tongue''', '''carp’s-tongue''', '''flyssa''', '''goliah''', '''katzbalger''', '''kurzsax''', '''machera''', '''palache''', '''schiavona''', '''seax''', '''spadroon''', '''spatha''', '''talon sword''', and '''xiphos'''.

==Game Mechanics==
Broadswords are on the high end of the damaging weapons in the [[Edged Weapons]] skill.
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The standard broadsword has a weight of 5 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table broadsword]]

==Related Articles==
*[[Forging]] - Player forged weapons gain a 2%, 4%, or 6% bonus to AvD and DF, depending on the quality.
*[[Edged Weapons]] - This skill is required to wield a broadsword.

==References==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadsword Wikipedia article on Broadswords]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Broadsword Simutronics documentation on Broadswords]

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