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Which weapons against which armors?!?

That is a tough question, one which I don't think anyone knows for sure. Better is also tricky, because different weapons have different strengths and some warriors want certain weapons to help them in a certain area. So I think it is easier to say what certain weapons are good at.

• Damage is first and foremost to help them in a certain area. So I think it is easier to say what certain weapons are good at. Damage is first and foremost the most important attribute of weapons.
• SC, LO, BA, and BS are largely considered the top 4 (not counting AB's using FI)
• In general, slashing weapons are the top weapons against most armors. Slash damage is simply better than bash or lunge overall.
• DA is surprisingly good against APA/APM.
• Bashing weapons have a sweet spot against ASM (and surprisingly not as good against APM/APA -- not terrible, but not as good as SC/BA/BS)
• Lots of weapons struggle against APA/APM (LO included)
• WF, SH, EP, and to a lesser degree SS are considered low damage weapons.
• MS & WF are largely considered terrible.
• SH has bonuses in a lot of areas, but the damage is sad.
• EP gives a bonus to riposte.
• WF gives a bonus to parry.
• WH, SS, HA, and QS are considered the fastest weapons.
• Lunging weapons (especially LS) have the best knock down ability.
• The 2 handed weapons tend to burn endurance faster and break often when used to parry.

That is about the extent of my knowledge...

-- Assur