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LANCE

In battle or competition, the best way to unhorse an adversary.

Along with the sword, a Knight's lance is his primary offensive weapon. Lances used purely for competition were made to splinter upon impact, reducing the chances of serious injury to opponents during the joust.

 

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ESPADA

Light. Maneuverable. Everything a sword should be.
 
During battle, the Knights used the Espada on horseback or in combination with a shield or other weapon.

 

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MANDOBLE

A heavy, two-handed sword tailor-made for epic swordfights.

Because of its heft, 11th century Knights used the Mandoble on foot, often to deal a final blow to an enemy.

 

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ALABARADA

Versatile, but no less deadly.
 
A cross between a battle-axe and a spear, the Alabarda was used to keep enemies at a distance. Should one miss his enemy on the forward stroke, the point on the back of the weapon can be used to stab with a rearward thrust.

 

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BOLA

Used on horseback or on foot, it's as fearsome as it looks.

By swinging the wooden handle, the spiked ball on the end of the chain dealt a devastating blow to an adversary.

 

MACE

Armor-crushing force at your finger tips.

The advantage of using a mace in battle comes from the sheer amount of striking force generated by the pointed weight atop its wooden shaft.

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