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# Weapon Types

By the way, they aren’t as individualized as artifacts,but the various weapons available domestically have their own individual characteristics as well.
I’ll tell you about them here.

First off are “Fine Blades”.
These include knives, rapiers, etc.

Some fine blades have short blades, which are good for combo attacks.
Each individual attack incurs low damage, but the number of rapid attacks possible is higher than other weapons.
If you’re gonna use a fine blade, then it’s imperative to use an artifact that’ll let you take full advantage of multiple attacks together with it.

Next up is “Long Blades”.
This includes longswords, flamberges, etc.

Long blades are really versatile.
Attack power, blade length, combo attack ability,all the bases are covered with these.
They’re so versatile that you can use them well with pretty much any artifact.

Next, “Heavy Blades”.
This includes weapons such as spears and halberds.

Their biggest characteristic is their attack range.
This also means that when backed into a corner, you’re kinda screwed.
This characteristic is both a blessing and a curse.
You’ll quickly realize that these have the widest attack range.
So you’ll need to think of ways to use them in which you won’t get backed into a corner.
For this, you’d do well to take advantage of artifacts that can disperse enemies, or those which can allow you to move quickly, those which provide auras, etc., and cover up your weak points.

Last is “Broadaxes”.
This includes axes and hatchets.

Broadaxes are good for single-attack power and for dealing death blows.
They have the highest attack power.
However, in order to use this power properly, unlike other weapons, they must be wielded vertically.
This means that the attack range isn’t so wide, but it’s good for knocking enemies out of the air.
For broadaxes, you only need to think about how to best utilize their attack power.
Combo attacks, death blows, the better you’re able to use them, the more power you’ll be able to wield.

Take these facts into consideration when choosing weapons, and think about how you want to do battle, what sort of artifacts you possess, and what they can do for you when choosing a weapon.

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