Best Sword for a Fantasy Adventurer?
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- A non historical, but realistic, fantasy sword. This oddly sized sword, used by Witchers may be the BEST sword for a fantasy adventurer. Versatility is key!
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You are seriously not kidding about having a handle 1/4 to 1/3 the length of your sword! I have used a meter stick as my prop sword for the longest time and after watching this I tried a 9 in. handle as opposed to the 6 in. one I have been using. I tried a few basic moves and am glad to report that my speed almost doubled. I was seriously stunned. I would never have thought of this at all. Thank you.
🗡 Well you know what they say,
"You can't buy happiness."
But you can buy a sword, and that's pretty much the same thing. ⚔️
So true!
Truth.
yes
Arming swords have a damn of a longer reach than most claws, horns and fangs, so I think its perfectly suitable for a Witcher's evironment and opponent context
I kind of like the classless games for the fact that you can just be a jack-of-all-trades adventurer instead of specializing, but the option to specialize is still there for you.
Yep. Why be a specialist when you can be a polymath.
Longswords with more reach are great on a battlefield. But a Witcher who fights in forests with trees and undergrowth everywhere or in abandoned castles, or in caves is going to prefer a shorter sword that isn't going to constantly be getting interfered with every time he swings it. Also, there's something you have not considered, meteoric iron etc swords are made of expensive and RARE materials. You may simply not have enough raw material for a longer blade, or it would be prohibitively expensive.
When I was LARPing I used a basket hilted sword with a 24" blade. Crowded indoor combat it just made sense. Basket hilts are great for blocking and help balance the sword for speed.
Witchers don't have shields or fight on horseback, so a longsword is a much better choice due to its power and leverage
Exactly my thoughts: we know what swords were used in battlefields as wars are one of the main events of the history, but not every combat situation is at the battlefield.
Now that was a *fantastic* point-by-point weapon examination/explanation. Kudos on the special effects added to your demonstrations. This whole video was entertaining and utterly engaging! ♥
Really glad you enjoyed!
From what I've seen in Skallagrim's reviews, the Zombie Tools Diphos fits these criteria pretty closely
For adventuring I prefer shorter swords because they can be used indoors, aboard ships, in caves, etc. 27 inches is a reasonable compromise blade length, though 22 inches is probably best for grappling.
In my head I can't stop thinking of a setting where Shad is a lord, his crew being his knights and you being his ranger. Might just write something along these lines with you and them as my inspiration.
Another thing in my head is that you and Shad someday do a collaboration. Preferably it would be Shad coming to the States with his family and crew, since I wouldn't wish the current Australia on those I actually like, but maybe when things start improving in the down under, you can visit the Shadlands. But I'd still prefer Shad to come to the States.
That's one heck of a lot of money to spend on a plane ticket tho, he has a big crew and big family
@@marcogenovesi8570 America is worth it.
"Shad is a lord, his crew being his knights and you being his ranger" - maybe a story where they do a video collaboration and accidentally get transported through a worm hole straight into a fantasy world? sounds cool
Matt from Scholagladiatoria as the master-at-arms, Lloyd(Lindybeige) as a court minister, Skallagrim as a neighboring baron, Metatron as a mysterious visting nobleman
Prophetic words
I am glad to see that I'm not the only one that prefers a two handed handle, no matter the blade length. Lol I made both of my Amtgard swords two handed, even with almost a foot different in blade length. It just give so much versatility to the short one with no drawbacks that I have found.
Very cool video man. Thanks for the knowledge
I'm loving the lord-at-his-desk setup you have. I missed a couple videos due to being sick but last I saw that used to be just a door you stood in front of. The update to the "set" is nice. And of course you look way comfortable explaining the weapons this way.
Perfect timing ⚔️ excellent video again👍
I've loved this sword design for a while. Happy to see a dedicated video on it!
I'm happy to see I'm not the only one who thought of it, or likes it!
Very thorough with many excellent points. Well done
Not just an informative, thought out video, but now I'm researching training swords that could be modified to match these dimensions .. thanks!
Great video! I'm sold
Very interesting thoughts... Thank you!
If i were an adventurer would go for an arming sword as a secondary weapon, and a halberd as primary weapon (or a spear)
As per armor i would use a brigandine a kettle hat, and a long gambezon that cover down the knees
Good picks!
you might need gauntlets too
@@ML-pl1fm true, maybe one of those guntles with metal fingers
Edit, now that i have been playing elden ring the confesor starting set is pretty much what i would use
Very well put together presentation. I've considered this topic as well. What is the "best adventuring sword". You nailed it, eloquently. Congratulations on being awesome. Your One Million Subscribers Plaque awaits you.
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Looking forward to the video!
EXCELLENT VIDEO AS USUAL
Excellent video Kramer with some really good points. Years ago I came across information that when held in your, hand pointing downing a relaxed way the tip of your sword should just miss the ground. Very scalable for any height and ultimately leads to a shorter sword.
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A great analysis, brave adventurer! Keep up the good work!)
Great video as always, Kramer! I, myself, own many blades, around 20, but the sword I use the most is a Oakeshott XIV sword, which sits at 87 cm in length and a 68,5 cm blade. I've found it to be very useful as it's very light, nimble and just a beauty to handle. I plan to some day in the future make a video with said blade, showing the flourishes and twirls I've learned by watching your flourish video.
Great video, I think you have a lot of good points here!
Awesome video!
No matter what the topic of the video is, it comes out the same... Outstanding!
Thank you, my friend!
You have an excellent channel.
Omg I feel so validated. A couple of years ago I started creating a spellsword charater for an fantasy adventuring story. She used a sword that has the bladelength of an armingsword but the handle of a two handed sword. This was in order to have the balance closer to the hand, so it would be more agile and easier to keep up while doing magic with the other hand. Also so she could use the longer leverage of the handle to compensate for less physical strength.
I’m afraid I haven’t watched your last few videos so I don’t know how new it is, but I LOVE the new intro! Great work on that!
Made for me by a viewer and friend of the channel, Justin Black. He did a great job.
Awsome wird ,,, thanks a lot ! Breaking stats like this , 😊
I’m not a fan of shorter blades but I am 6’2”. However I do have to admit that you seem to be WAY faster than I am. Love the content and thanks for giving me something new to try out
this is the most niché channel my adhd youtube dive has let me to, but, sir, you have a magnetic personality and a great style of presentation. subscribed.
Thank you Josh!
perfect argumentation and my thoughts exactly.
As someone who greatly appreciates versatility, I had an idea for a sword of these same dimensions years ago as the perfect design for an all-around sword; it'd be the sort of design I'd personally prefer anyway. I'm glad my concept had some merit.
Nice information
You can also shift your grip downward if you want more cutting power. I think that's how long-hilted, one-handed jian are often used.
Back when I was doing SCA, I initially favored longer blades. 27 or 28". As time went on and I gained experience, I found that I could deal with about anything, including pole arms, with 24".
Excellent analysis of practicality and what makes sense to use based on the person's composition. One other thing to consider I thought of when fighting in close or tight quarters like dense woods or a tight alley way - a shorter blade would be far easier to maneuver and fight with.
I really like the idea and how it looks although personally I'd still pick a normal longsword if only just for asthetics. That being said, I'd still love to have a sword like that because of how interesting and cool it looks and how practical it sounds.
Excellent video, really interesting. Adventuring where things make sense - I lke that a lot. Maybe do some more videos about some more of those aspects regarding weapons and armour (my main fields of interest)?
More is to come
man this is super fascinating. I think I'll use these for the adventurer's guild in my d&d game. (added benefit of confusing the history major)
Very nice new intro!
Made for me by Justin Black, friend of the channel. He did a stellar job, with absolutely 0 direction from me. He just sent it to me one day as a gift!
As much as I like swords, for RPG or larp or fantasy literature polearms often get overlooked. Spears/bill/halberd beats swords most of the time. In games I've run I always tweak the stats and give the polearms bonuses. Can you do a video on them?
depends on context, dungeon crawling polearms without thrusting might be limited in maneuvarability.
@@neoaliphant agreed.
@@patrickbateman3146 if its not too long, and has spear point, blade and hook, so a bill, say 6ft, then would be very usefull
You are just jealous because Paul Allen's sword is better than yours.
The disadvantage of polearms for adventurers is carrying them. You have to either strap them to a horse or other animal/cart, or hold them in your hands while walking. Swords up to about longsword length can comfortably be carried in a scabbard strapped to your side. It's not an issue to carry all day while walking, I've done that before.
Being a man favoring the classic sword and shield style, i can see this working well with a shield thou personally id like a bit more reach but thank you for demonstrating that.
Excellent video as always...Main disadvantage ive found for bastard swords, you are less likely to come across magical ones in treasure troves as they are less common type...
it is still magical if you rehilt a magical arming- or broad-sword. :P
@@thekaxmax interesting prospect, bastard blade normally 6 inches longer than arming sword....
@@neoaliphant arming sword lengths vary by more than 6 inches. It's the weight and balance you have to play with.
Your right, the dimensions mentioned do show up in some messers, jian, and dao (off the top of my head). This actually reminds me of my Chu Dynasty jian or the Executioner 3.0 currently in prototyping by Zombie Go Boom :)
Haha, I once played a character that had a sword much like the one you show, but I also used a bow for the long range factor. congrats on 20K subs btw!
Speed and reflexes, some of the most underrated powers out there.
The longer handle also makes it great as a letter opener, if it's a mini sword.
Great info! New subscriber here!
Welcome!
If you are fighting mainly monsters armed with teeth and claws, a sword that is fast, hits hard and is good close in, is a fine idea. Fiore uses a shorter sword than Lichtenauer, so you are probably onto something. In SCA armored fighting, since the swords are rattan sticks, I have a bunch of different lengths from 38 to 75 inches for my cross hilted swords. Sort of like golf clubs, each one is really good in certain situations and really poor in others. Having a sword that is good at everything is the best option for someone schlepping their own stuff and paying medieval prices for steel.
My musket for 18th century reenacting was that much if not a bit more and I spend a LOT of time cleaning it. I don’t always do it as promptly as I should but my advise is to stay on top of steel. Keep up the good work! Love it!
Thanks Paul! One of my goals is to have a musket one day
@@LivingAnachronism I love flintlocks, it’s a completely different animal from modern firearms!
@@LivingAnachronism if you need any advise let me know!
I do love using a halberd, although when I fight using the halberd against multiple opponents, If I get stranded from my allies I usually have a hard time keeping up, so I'm considering getting a good sword to use as a backup, I'll definetly keep these points in mind.
My friend had a side arm, just in case people got too close. He also made sure to always have a shield buddy, so I don't think he ever used that sword
Hi Kramer, I'm very curious if you'll be doing a medieval outfit video in the summer time. I just "retired" my Ruana cloak till next winter and I was wondering what you are going to do when the temperatures heat up. Any "Dark Sun" clothing videos coming up?
Keep making these awesome vids.
I am thinking about this. Generally, I don't dress down much in warm weather, I just suffer through the heat. The only thing I definitely don't wear is a cloak or hood. I'll see what I can do for a video
To me, it's starting to sound like this sword concept is what the traditional D&D "longsword" is meant to represent. Can be aptly wielded in one hand for ease of use with potions, spells, a shield, or what have you in the other, or with two hands for extra dexterity and potential power (hence why any game I DM, I have a homebrew rule where a longsword wielded in two hands has the FINESSE property). At first, I was put off by the unorthodox hilt:blade ratio, but after watching this video, I'm digging it!
Keep up the good work man! Always look forward to your uploads every Saturday!
as far as I'm aware, what you're describing in a d&d context is always referred to as a "bastard sword." mechanics-wise, I always see a longsword being single-hand only
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1) they don’t drink potions during combat they do it before (it’s shown int thebooks and also in trailer for a first game and i think also in second game)
2) if i remeber correctly there is only one case when Geralt use’s signs to fight monster (in 6 book) and he does it when he doesn’t have any weapon
I actually had a stage combat sword made with a a shorter blade and a full sized handle it handles very well!
I'm convinced. This will now be added to my mental inventory.
another point rarely brought up, in real life one good hit is usually enough to win a fight (not necessarily kill). In fantasy settings, specifically RPG (video games or table top) you more often than not need a lot more than 1, focusing on speed is probably a good idea.
In real life a mere nick of the skin could kill from the resulting infection.
I agree. This is what you could call a general purpose sword. Plus, in a pinch you could bring your primary hand to the pommel and get a bit more reach. This could be a nasty surprise for an enemy especially in a thrust. They think they're safe and then they're skewered.
The issue for adventurers is you have no flipping clue from one month to the next what you'll be fighting. (presuming it will take a bit of travel to get to said contract) Long swords, short swords, and arming swords are all specialized. This one, properly used, could be used in confined spaces, defending narrow ways, fighting out doors etc. It may not be perfect for certain tasks, but, it will do.
Thank you..
I'd love to get a sword like that one made! It would suit my Belmont cosplay very well. Any chance I could persuade you to part with the secrets of your choices of pieces from the custom sword builder?
Bellator Handle, Diamond 8 Single Fuller blade, Long (69 cm)
When I was a kid I used to draw all kinds of weapons all the time, particularly swords. One of the common designs of my swords were long hilts and shorter blades. I always felt comfortable with this design, even if it wasn't accurate to traditional designs. This was also the case when picking up a stick and pretended it was a sword.
I can't draw very well on my own anymore like I could then, but when I do doodle swords, I still draw them with longer hilts and shorter blades. If I were to get back into drawing, I think weapons will be my comfort zone again.
I agree, when I would pick up sticks or dowels as a kid, the slightly longer than normal handle always felt right to me.
awesome evaluation, and I have to say I agree, the thing that has always annoyed me about my arming sword is the short-ness of the handle, but long swords have to long a blade, I just wasn't fully sure why, thanks for this :)
so we now know the best weapon for a fantasy adventurer, until you meet a rust monster anyway :o
a lot of references ive seen to basatrd swords are total length 40-48", of which blade 10-13" so which sword would seem basatrd if the shorter end, basatrd swords popular with adventurers since i was playing AD&D in 1984 onwards, they were always the multi purpose adventurer weapon, not normally found with soldiers/knights.
Sold!! now to figure out the math for my 5’3” frame compared to 6’2” XD
The algo brought me here after watching the Shad vid with the shout-out.
Welcome! Hope you stick around!
Dacian falx about a meter long having the last 8 inches of the blade double edged. 26 inch blade 12 inch handle and a strongly designed messer style crossguard. Weight around 3-3.5 pounds. Is a design i think could be interesting to use.
One more upside in having such an "over-sized" handle is more weight in your thrust.
I'm quite fond of axes, but i do have a slightly rusty cheapo arming sword that needs work, maybe i'll take the crossguard up an inch or two to make something like this.
Something interesting would be a character with a giant weapon that others comment that a smaller weapon would be faster, but when they see them in combat they notice they are already swinging as fast as it is posible for their arm to move even with an empty hand, so the only way for a smaller weapon to be faster is for it to literally enhance the wearer’s speed.
where did you get the steel sword with those dimensions??? That’s so cool
The knights medieval bastard sword from Darksword Armory, essentially comes with those dimensions right out of their shop! Total coincidence that it happened to mirror my larp sword, which I bought much later
A bit late but I have been testing out a sword which has roughly 60% to 40% handle to blade ratio, and let me tell you it is everything you just explained with spear/polearm style thrusting
Sounds like a historical longsword to me! Maybe a slightly shorter blade than most longswords were but there are tons of historical treatises and art showing swords with longer hilts that are *usually* supposed to be two handed, but can definitely be wielded in one.
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If you're looking for a historical (ish) version of the witcher sword, then might I suggest the katana? It has a similar measurement, if you're willing to fudge the origins. The only issue that I could see is that it isn't versatile: it slashes well, but the tsuba doesn't add much defense alone.
I really like the video, it's great idea to have that kind of sword if you are a witcher.
Can you tell me the book from which you use those measurements. I'd like to check what Serbian translation says.
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A bit late, and I don't know if it has been mentioned previously in the comment section. The measurements in the books and the games are not the same. I think the best bit of information is right at the end (Ciri becoming a witcher) when Geralt meets with the swordsmith. The master craftsman tells geralt the proportions and characteristics, 38" blade if I'm not mistaken (Sorry I can't recall them at the moment); furthermore you can "test" it before giving it to Ciri and it has basically the same size as the rest of the swords in the game, so we can conclude all the swords ingame share the same blade and hilt length and ratio, except for some designs like the elvish and Temerian Ponyard.
The only critique I have on the blade length is that, assuming all things equal except blade length (and therefore weight of blade) is that the mass from the extra few inches is going to be negligible at best. Doubly so if it's being used two handed. The only other difference between them would be center of mass (since the extra blade length would bring the center of mass out along the blade) but that would be only slightly, and in theory would make it more awkward to use but I doubt it would make much of a difference
I love halberds you could ask any of My friends but thank you for the Idea for a side arm because you aren't going to be using the long john option and when you just need to hit something and you are a hurendus shot like me you just need something like this
You missed an editing opportunity with that ending there.
I have been wondering this for a while, what's the name of the sword on your wall? Where did you get it? I have always like the proportions you brought up here, but struggle to find a metal sword that fits them.
Even looking from a historical accuracy perspective, such a sword would be incredibly versatile, with Murderstrokes (grabbing the blade and beating the enemy with the hilt) and half swording (grabbing the blade by the handle and using it as a short spear for aiming at weak points) being a thing, it is literally one of the most versatile weapons. The only negatives for an adventurer would be the maintenance of such a weapon (being made entirely of metal makes it hard to repair in the wilderness, not to mention the difficulty weather and travel would have on keeping it in fighting condition); of course, such negatives are negligible when looked at in the context of how people have gotten around such issues for millennia at this point, and having a side weapon as advised would only further neutralize this minor disadvantage.
The design of that sword looks exactly like the sword I've been looking for (LARP and real steel).
I can see the points you make and would even like to state that a longer sword against a pole weapon would be worse. The closer you can force a pole wielder to fight, the more they have to choke up or withdraw to fight at their preferred range, putting them at a severe disadvantage either way.
Another perk of the shorter blade but longer handle is cost. Less blade means less material. It also means less sharpening. In the case for the silver sword it means less silver is needed to coat the blade.
Funnily-enough, I had ended up designing almost the exact same concept back in 2002 as part of some brainstorming. Unfortunately, they seem to have discontinued that hilt choice. :C
Agreed this a fine form weapon.
So, in a basic sense, a better balanced and slightly shorter claymore is the best for adventuring. As a great lover of the claymore, this makes me very happy
I played an Eldritch Knight in D&D. He was rather bookish fighter, think a mix of Charles Darwin and Götz von Berlichingen. So ya, he used a long sword and a shield. But, he also used a war hammer and a javelin, along with his magical abilities made him a fucking monster in combat. And, the fact that he was not a dumby, he ever did heroics, he was tactical. So, he would use such a weapon.
So historically those size weapons did exist just not in a double edge version. If you look at the katana, kriegmesser, swiss saber, and the two handed falchion they all fit in that sort of arming sword with a two handed handle length. You could even say the African Ikwla and some Ngombe-Ngulu also can fit in that sort of style.
Now for me I like more reach in my swords with rapiers and bastard sword length blades. I personally like a 40" as I can draw it comfortably without a special belt from the hip. I've seen what a few inches can do in a fight and if you have great control of distance and blade control. But that's just my personal style and clearly there are people throughout history that agree and disagree with me.
For my fighter types, I always liked a Bastard Sword with Heavy Shield, gives you the advantage of a large damage die (d10) and with the extoic weapon training feat you can wield it with the shield as well as 2 handed dealing even more damage.
What would you class a Witchers Sword as in Dnd/Pathfinder ?
when i did reenactment, i had a shorter blade, perhaps gladius in length, had tremendous speed advantage, and meant i wasnt bound up when fighting close, and could easily go over the top for a throat cut attack, was hampered in shield walls....witchers dont shield wall, and having the long handle reinforces blocking attempts....
I actually found the length of the handle is capable of blocking very well, at least in a larp context. Happy accident, but it kept me alive
@@LivingAnachronism yep, thats what i meant, bastard/witcher sword would be used against very strong oponents, more than humans, so blocking with both hands might be crucial, and does give option of shield use on occasion if warranted, also the trope of fighting with one hand while hanging on to the creature, a shorter blade means you can stab like a shortsword and not get tied up..
I’m going to try to make a Witcher dimensioned sword out of foam! Does that 13 inch handle length include the pommel??
Yes
The wide profile towards the tip does seem like it would be hard to get deep enough piercing blows to organs on anything with a thick hide. Maybe that’s the sort of situation where you’re going to be in a more prolonged battle anyway, or maybe the level of risk in the sword getting stuck is too high.
Yeah, the blade profile doesn't have to be the same as mine. Since mine is a larp sword, it does have to have certain dimensions to be safe to hit people with. But theoretically, any blade profile would work for this
In The Witcher case is fine. The sword is covered with silver, making it specially effective against monsters since silver burns their skin at touch, this fact and how well described is in the books about the crafting of the sword is so sharp It could cut throught anything. Geralt fighting style was about slashes in weak points severing limbs or cutting blood vessels and arteries to make the monsters bleed to death rather than piercing a vital organ.
Their are A couple videos on Todd Workshop channel...
Where he talks with the Witcher weapons master
I kinda understand what you're getting at. Though I don't agree all the way. A longsword works very well for me at least, and I prefer a slight more reach, at least within a larp setting.
I lige calimacil, but I think it tends to look a bit like a plastic toy. My best blades is without a doubt from wyvern crafts. The garde/handle/pommel is cast from real swords.
Good video 👍
I don't know why, but my favorite line of the movie (the verbal delivery in particular) was: "and, compared to other two-handed swords, it's reach is terrible." (emphasis on the word "terrible")
I'd generally prefer longer handled swords.
Though I do wonder what it would be like wielding a shorter handled katana as a one handed sword.