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    Cost: 80sp
    Damage Step: 5 (6)*
    Str Min: 14 (12)*
    Weight: 5lbs
    Size: 3
    Use: Warfare
    Availability :Uncommon
    * numbers in brackets are for two-handed use !

Description: The bastard sword looks like a broad- or longsword with a slightly longer blade and a much longer hilt, for use with both hands. The weapon is favored by many mercenaries for its great versatility and durability.
To save weight the weapon is often found with a very small or even without any guard.
There is a larger variant for the "bigger" races, which has a size of 4, a damage step of 6 (7), a Str. Min. of 15 / 13 and weighs 6lbs.
NOTE: The famous Katana (Japanese Longsword) is essentially a bastard sword, although many have been increased with the Forge Blade Talent or a skill variant thereof.

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