Those doing ride-by cavalry charges will find some use for a greatsword or polearm, but most new players should stay away. With practice you can get around this in 1v1 combat, but it’s near-impossible once you’re fighting more than two or three enemies. Big weapons are a bit of a, er, handful for new players, because they have to actively block every stroke coming their way. More advanced setups may remove a shield entirely, or include two-handed weapons.

Plus, weight doesn’t matter when you’re on a horse. You could use throwing axes instead of javelins, but javelins hit harder have a better range. If you prefer to melee from horseback, this loadout helps you harass enemies, shock charge troop formations, and wade into the midst of the action. The major downside here is that you only get three or four shots with throwing weapons, and they're harder to land hits with.Ĭavalry: Sword, shield, spear or lance, and javelins Maces are extra effective against heavy armor and can knock enemies down if you hit hard enough. Versatile: Sword, axe or mace, shield, and thrown weaponĬarrying a secondary one-handed weapon means sacrificing your bow, but you get something in return: Axes do bonus damage to break enemy shields, which is great for dueling other Heroes.

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