Six confirmed melee identities. Choose by shield access, attack tempo, range, Sword Skill behavior, and partner coverage rather than raw damage claims.
Steady tempo
Fast skirmisherDaggerFast skirmish
Precision duelistRapierPrecision chains
Heavy strikerTwo-Handed SwordCharged commitment
Area breakerTwo-Handed AxeSlow area pressure
Guard breakerMaceControl pressure
Balanced weapon type with power, speed, and reach in an easy-to-use profile.
Fast weapon for repeated strikes, thrown-blade ranged pokes, and hit-and-run movement.
Limited attack range compared with broader weapons, but strong reach, attack chaining, and counter-friendly flow.
Slow-strike weapon with powerful charged attacks and long reach that creates large openings.
Slow area-of-effect weapon that hits very hard and extends attacks through chaining.
Defense-breaking weapon that attacks stagger, causes Guard Breaks, and knocks enemies down.
