Broadsword

A heavy, double-edged straight blade, longer and wider than a fencing weapon, built for powerful cutting strikes that can shear through lighter armour and improvised barriers alike. Its balance favours committed, sweeping cuts over the quick thrusts a lighter blade rewards.

That same weight makes recovery between strikes slower, giving a well-timed opponent a window to counter if a swing is telegraphed or missed - a broadsword rewards a wielder who commits fully to each strike rather than one who fights cautiously at range.