Greatsword

A Greatsword is a type of Skald sword characterized by it's heavy blade, long hilt, and hefty pommel. Made for two-handed use, greatswords have a double-edged blade of around 5.1 to 5.4 feet, and often weigh around 8 to 11 lbs. The greatsword was developed during the Age of Enlightenment when Skald raiders invaded Draven. During their battles with the local Griswulfen knights, the raiders adopted their enemies weapons. One of the most adored of the Griswulfen weapons was the claymore, which was immediately replicated and used by the Skald. While the greatsword is much more bulky than the claymore, there is no doubt many similarities between the two blades.

Fighting with a Greatsword
Very similar to how one would use a claymore, fighting with a greatsword requires a lot of physical strength and training. Only very strong individuals could ever dream of blocking with a claymore, and even less could hope to stab an opponent with one. Due to it's weight and length, the most effective use a greatsword is large, dragging swings. Whether its upward, downward, or from the side, any target struck with the mighty blade of a greatsword would be horribly scarred, at best.

A well-cared-for greatsword is sharp enough to cut through bone with ease, making dismemberment a common style of execution when wielding one.