Sword and Board
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| − | [[Category:Fighting | + | '''Sword and Board''' is a common [[:Category:Fighting Styles|fighting style]] in which the combatant wields a [[sword]] in their main hand and a [[shield]] in their off hand. This style is among the first new combatants learn and is useful in many different situations, especially in [[shield wall|shield walls]]. The sword is usually a [[Class 1 Weapon]] as they are easier to swing one-handed than a [[Class 2 Weapon]] is. Shields come in many shapes and sizes, and all have unique advantages and disadvantages when fighting with and against this style. |
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| − | Sword and Board | + | ==Advantages== |
| + | The largest benefits to Sword and Board are versatility and protection. Most positions on the field can utilize a sword and board combatant as either offense or defense. They make up a lot of the lines and can quickly turn the tide of any battle. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Disadvantages== |
| − | + | A downside to Sword and Board is that the weight and size of a shield can significantly slow down a combatant. A [[flanker]] who must move quickly from one side of the field to the other will not find the added weight of a tower shield useful. [[Florentine]], a smaller shield such as a [[buckler]], and/or a medium coreless shield can aide flankers. | |
| − | === | + | ===Variations=== |
| − | + | *Axe/Adz and Board - With the ability to score a hit even when the haft is intercepted by shield or boffer, an axe or adz can be a good replacement for a sword when taking on other shields. | |
| + | *[[Ball and Wall]] - A [[flail]] replaces the sword, allowing for a variety of different angle shots. | ||
| + | *[[Bat and Board]] - A [[bat]] is useful as it is effective no matter what side hits your opponent; therefore, some people replace the sword with one in order to be more effective on the field. | ||
| + | *Bread and Butterknife - A variation in which the fighter uses a shortsword or dagger in their main hand. | ||
| + | *[[Downstick]] - An addition to any of these variations where the combatant holds a weapon with a reverse grip in the same hand that they are holding their shield with. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:23, 15 September 2017
Sword and Board is a common fighting style in which the combatant wields a sword in their main hand and a shield in their off hand. This style is among the first new combatants learn and is useful in many different situations, especially in shield walls. The sword is usually a Class 1 Weapon as they are easier to swing one-handed than a Class 2 Weapon is. Shields come in many shapes and sizes, and all have unique advantages and disadvantages when fighting with and against this style.
[edit] Advantages
The largest benefits to Sword and Board are versatility and protection. Most positions on the field can utilize a sword and board combatant as either offense or defense. They make up a lot of the lines and can quickly turn the tide of any battle.
[edit] Disadvantages
A downside to Sword and Board is that the weight and size of a shield can significantly slow down a combatant. A flanker who must move quickly from one side of the field to the other will not find the added weight of a tower shield useful. Florentine, a smaller shield such as a buckler, and/or a medium coreless shield can aide flankers.
[edit] Variations
- Axe/Adz and Board - With the ability to score a hit even when the haft is intercepted by shield or boffer, an axe or adz can be a good replacement for a sword when taking on other shields.
- Ball and Wall - A flail replaces the sword, allowing for a variety of different angle shots.
- Bat and Board - A bat is useful as it is effective no matter what side hits your opponent; therefore, some people replace the sword with one in order to be more effective on the field.
- Bread and Butterknife - A variation in which the fighter uses a shortsword or dagger in their main hand.
- Downstick - An addition to any of these variations where the combatant holds a weapon with a reverse grip in the same hand that they are holding their shield with.
