Weapons & Armor Guide

Explore Half Sword's historically accurate XV-century weapons and armor. Every piece is researched and recreated with meticulous attention to historical detail.

Weapon Categories

Polearms

Spears, Halberds, Poleaxes, Pitchforks

Bladed Weapons

Swords, Axes, Scythes, Falchions

Blunt Weapons

Maces, Hammers, Candlesticks

How We Rank Weapons

Reach

Distance control

Damage Type

Slash/Pierce/Blunt

Weight

Momentum & stamina

Armor Pen

Vs heavy armor

Speed

Attack combos

S-Tier Best Weapons

⚔️ Longsword

S

✓ Strengths

  • • Massive fight-ending damage
  • • Long reach keeps enemies at bay
  • • Clean neck strike = instant decapitation

✗ Weaknesses

  • • Slow swings
  • • Missed attacks leave you exposed

🔱 Spear

S

✓ Strengths

  • • Unmatched range for safe engagements
  • • Deadly precise chest/neck thrusts
  • • Charge attacks cripple mobility

✗ Weaknesses

  • • Shielded enemies can counter
  • • Requires timing to avoid punishment

🪓 Halberd

S

✓ Strengths

  • • Spear-like poking with blade finisher
  • • Neck drags control enemy movement
  • • Outranges most melee weapons

✗ Weaknesses

  • • Slow recovery after misses
  • • Struggles against shields up close

Complete Tier List

Tier Weapons
S Scythe, Poleaxe, Longsword, Halberd, Spear, Spiked Spear, Pitchfork
A Claymore, Billhook, Battle Axe, Two-Handed Mace, Pike, Long Candlestick, Rake
B Sword, Falchion, Machete, Long Axe, Axe, Short Sword, Warhammer, Crossbow
C Daggers, Hammer, Sickle, Cleaver Knife, Hoe, Small Candlestick, Gauntlets
D Scissors, Fists, Kick, Mace, Smithing Tongs, Spade, Helmet, Shield (as weapon)

Tier rankings based on Reach, Damage, Weight, Armor Penetration, and Speed in Early Access (Feb 2026)