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==Speculation about size==
 
==Speculation about size==
The [[Valyrian steel]] greatsword [[Ice]] is described as taller than an adolescent [[Robb Stark]].{{Ref|agot|1}} Based on this, an "educated guess" is that the sword is about 1.65 meters long (or 5 feet and 5 inches). However, as Valyrian steel is considerably lighter than common steel, Valyrian greatswords are likely larger in general.  
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The [[Valyrian steel]] greatsword [[Ice]] is described as six feet long.{{ref|ASOS|60}} 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).
 
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''==
 
==''Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series''==
The sword yielded by Lord [[Gregor Forrester]] in ''[[Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series]]'' is a greatsword.{{Ref|tt|1}}
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The sword wielded by Lord [[Gregor Forrester]] in ''[[Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series]]'' is a greatsword.{{Ref|tt|1}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 11:24, 10 March 2023

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.

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.[1]

The champions of the northern mountain clans wield huge two-handed greatswords.[2] Greatjon Umber is also described as using one.[3] Household troops of the Dreadfort wield greatswords along with other weaponry.[4]

Speculation about size

The Valyrian steel greatsword Ice is described as six feet long.[5] 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

The sword wielded by Lord Gregor Forrester in Game of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series is a greatsword.[6]

References