Choose the Right Weapon for Your Playstyle

Melee Weapon Categories

Daggers offer quick attacks and require close range. Spears provide reach and allow safer distance combat. Halberds combine reach with heavy damage but consume more stamina. Pitchforks serve as alternative reach weapons. Each has different stamina costs and damage profiles.

Ranged Weapons

Handgonnes and arquebuses let you engage from distance, but require time to reload and aim. These work well if you prefer avoiding close combat and have stamina to spare for positioning.

Matching Armor to Weapons

Pair heavy armor with longer weapons that keep enemies at distance. This reduces the stamina penalty from armor weight since you're not constantly dodging. Lighter armor works better with daggers, where mobility and quick repositioning matter more.

Testing Your Setup

Try different weapon and armor combinations in low-stakes encounters. Pay attention to how quickly you tire and how often you land full-damage hits. Adjust until you find a balance between defense, reach, and stamina efficiency that suits your preferred combat approach.