In a Fantasy World, What Would Make the Most Practical Sense? - Video

If you had to fight goblins, trolls, ogres, and even just other humans, in a fantasy setting like DnD for instance, what would be some reasonable choices in weapons? And if there is a vast arsenal of options inspired by many real-life historical eras, why would anyone bother with design from an earlier stage in the evolution of arms and armor?
Is choosing between a Bronze Age or Viking Age sword and a Renaissance basket-hilt even really much of a choice, or more like a no-brainer?

I dicussed this with Matt Easton @scholagladiatoria while hanging out at his place, and it was quite a fun topic to nerd out about. Also a good excuse to show off a bunch of different swords and a nice pollaxe. :)

Whi knows, might be useful inspiration for your worldbuilding in tabletop roleplaying, fiction writing, character design in video games, etc.


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