Zweihander Greatsword

An enormous two-handed sword, its blade and cross-guard both scaled well beyond a standard sword, demanding real physical strength simply to wield effectively let alone fight with. A single properly landed swing carries enough force to break through most conventional defences, whether an opponent's guard or a physical barrier.

Its size makes it almost unusable in a tight, enclosed space, and every swing leaves the wielder badly overcommitted until the strike completes - it is a weapon suited only to open ground and a fighter both strong and experienced enough to manage its risks.