A greatsword requires two hands to wield. It is the largest type of sword, considerably longer and heavier than a bastard sword or a longsword.
Known Greatswords
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There are several famous greatswords forged of Valyrian steel. These include Ice, Heartsbane and Brightroar.
Ser Ilyn Payne, the King's Justice, carries a greatsword strapped to his back.[1]
Due to his great size Ser Gregor Clegane is able to wield a greatsword in only one hand, freeing up the other arm for a shield.[2]
The champions of the northern mountain clans wield huge two-handed greatswords.[3] Greatjon Umber is also described as using one.[4] Household troops of the Dreadfort wield greatswords along with other weaponry.[5]
Speculation about size
[edit]The Valyrian steel greatsword Ice is described as six feet long.[6] However, as Valyrian steel is considerably lighter than common steel, Valyrian greatswords are likely larger in general.
A good estimate for the size of a typical greatsword would be 1.5 meters (about 5 feet). The size of the sword depends on the person wielding it though, so swords wielded by exceptionally large men may even exceed 1.8 meters (roughly 6 feet).
Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series
[edit]The sword wielded by Lord Gregor Forrester in Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series is a greatsword.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 15, Sansa I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 70, Tyrion X.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 17, Jon IV.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 53, Bran VI.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 66, Theon VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series, "Iron From Ice".