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− | + | 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]]. | |
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There are several famous greatswords forged of [[Valyrian steel]]. These include [[Ice]], [[Heartsbane]] and [[Brightroar]]. | There are several famous greatswords forged of [[Valyrian steel]]. These include [[Ice]], [[Heartsbane]] and [[Brightroar]]. | ||
− | The champions of the [[ | + | 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.{{Ref|ASoS|70}} |
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+ | The champions of the [[northern mountain clans]] wield huge two-handed greatswords.{{Ref|adwd|17}} [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]] is also described as using one.{{Ref|agot|53}} Household troops of the [[Dreadfort]] wield greatswords along with other weaponry.{{Ref|acok|66}} | ||
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+ | ==Speculation about size== | ||
+ | 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. | ||
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+ | 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.{{Ref|tt|1}} | ||
− | ==References | + | ==References== |
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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.
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Known Greatswords
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
- ↑ 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".