One-Handed Swords Guide
One-Handed Swords Guide
Everything you need to know about the never-ending journey of the One-Handed Swords (1HS) skill set.
In a Nutshell
Pros
- Most complete defense of any skill set within the game with its six (6) blocks (Simple Block, Cross Block, Overhead Block, Round Block, Base Block & Low Block). Even more so when including style-specific blocks (Sunrise Block, Downward Block & Vulture Block)
- Sword Push Back is more effective than the more widely known Shield Push Back.
- When combined with all three (3) gladius styles, there are over 40 different attacks to choose from, including:
- 5 ranged attacks
- 4 approaches
- 4 stuns
- 3 multi-hitters
- 3 defense-penetrating attacks
- 2 pushbacks
- 1 weapon free-er
Cons
- One-Handed Swords on its own (without knowing a gladius style) is relatively lackluster and weak in damage.
- There is not much versatility or utility in the 1HS skill set alone outside of a Sap & Push Back.
- No defense-penetrating attacks in 1HS.
- No offensive or defensive stepping attacks.
- No multi-hitters in 1HS.
- No unique mechanic or attack in 1HS.
- Retalq's Shadow Blade Thrust is nearly mechanically identical to Stab.
- Questrius' Toss and Crush is nearly mechanically identical to Swat.
Advice & Tips
- Learn Avros and/or Nelsor for the bulk of your offensive power. This is practically required.
- Once trained in one or more styles, the recommended approach is to adjust your training to focus on the best combination of 5-8 skills from all available skill sets.
- One-Handed Swords Guide (suggested) - Chop, Jab, Stab.
- Avros Guide (suggested) - Stab and Slash, Whirling Strike, Forced Thrust, Rapid Strike.
- Nelsor Guide (suggested) - Reverse Sky Arch, Kicking Slash, Extended Arm Spin.
- Pardelian Guide (suggested) - Hidden Thrust, Ankle Thrust, Reaper Slash, Side Jab.
#Weapons
This is the list of weapons that can be used by the One-Handed Swords skill set.
| Weapons | How to get it | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Gladius | n/a | not available for purchase |
| Wooden Gladius [T] | Sold by Usius (Iridine) | 95d |
| Durscwood Gladius | n/a | not available for purchase |
| Tin Gladius | Found as loot in various hunting grounds | 380d |
| Bronze Gladius | Sold by Bibulus (Iridine) | 7t 145d 3st 1s |
| Alanti Gladius | Found as loot in various hunting grounds | 6t 600d |
| Gold Gladius | n/a | not available for purchase |
| Iron Gladius [RF] | Found as loot in various hunting grounds | 13t 1537d 2st |
| Boison Gladius [RF] | Found as rare loot in various hunting grounds | 30t 625d |
| Retalq Gladius | Sold by Fama (Vetallun) | 200t |
[T]: This item is a training weapon and does no damage.
[RF]: This item can be Re-Forged by Ferrarius.
Summary
In most cases, if still using Reflexes, you'll want a retalq gladius. If your character has maxed their Speed stat at Outstanding, a reforged boison gladius may prove more beneficial.
A rank of 1 signifies the best in this category. (FURTHER TESTING NEEDED)
| Weapon | Damage Rank | Speed Rank | Weight Rank | Overall Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retalq Gladius | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| [Reforged] Boison Gladius | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| [Reforged] Iron Gladius | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Boison Gladius | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Iron Gladius | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Alanti Gladius | 2 | 2 | ||
| Bronze Gladius | 2 | 4 | ||
| Tin Gladius | 2 | 2 | ||
| Gold Gladius | 2 | 7 | ||
| Durscwood Gladius | 1 | |||
| Wooden Gladius [T] | n/a | 1 | 3 | - |
Weapon Damage
A rank of 1 signifies the best in this category.
| Weapon | Damage Rank |
|---|---|
| [Reforged] Boison Gladius | 1 |
| Boison Gladius | 2 |
| Retalq Gladius | 3 |
| [Reforged] Iron Gladius | 3 |
| Iron Gladius | 4 |
| Durscwood Gladius | |
| Alanti Gladius | |
| Tin Gladius | |
| Bronze Gladius | |
| Gold Gladius | |
| Wooden Gladius [T] | - |
Weapon Speed
A rank of 1 signifies the best in this category.
| Rank 90 Reflexes | Maxed Speed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Speed Rank | Average Speed | Speed Rank | Average Speed |
| Wooden Gladius [T] | 1 | 1 +MoS | ||
| Durscwood Gladius | ||||
| Tin Gladius | 2 | 1.8 +MoS | ||
| Alanti Gladius | 2 | 1.8 +MoS | ||
| Retalq Gladius | 2 | 1.8 +MoS | ||
| Bronze Gladius | 2 | 1.8 +MoS | ||
| Iron Gladius | 2 | 1.8 +MoS | ||
| Gold Gladius | 2 | 1.8 +MoS | ||
| Boison Gladius | 3 | 1.9 +MoS | ||
Weapon Weight
| Weapon | Weight Rank | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Durscwood Gladius | 1 | 1 lbs |
| Bone Gladius | 2 | 1.5 lbs |
| Alanti Gladius | 2 | 2 lbs |
| Tin Gladius | 2 | 2.5 lbs |
| Wooden Gladius [T] | 3 | 3 lbs |
| Retalq Gladius | 4 | 4 lbs |
| Bronze Gladius | 4 | 4 lbs |
| Iron Gladius | 5 | 6 lbs |
| Boison Gladius | 6 | 7 lbs |
| Gold Gladius | 7 | 32 lbs |
Moves
Worthwhile
Less useful
- TBC