SRO Weapons

Glaive - A high power polearm, and a reach weapon. Highest physical attack
power of any weapon in the game, but lower magical attack power than its
counterpart, the spear. Also offset by the inability to equip a shield while
using this weapon. This defines the glaive as an ultra attack weapon that bets
it all on one shot

Spear - Very similar to the glaive, in that it's a high power polearm and has
long reach. Like the glaive, you're unable to equip a shield, which leaves your
staying power lacking. Also, the Spear trades off physical attack for magical
attack power, which makes the necessity for the (level 5 skill) River force
series a necessity when attacking.

Blade - A hefty chopping blade with moderate attack power. Blades attack much
faster than polearms, and have the benefit of equipping a shield, which
increases defense, increases parry, and offers the ability to block attacks.
The benefits of blade are best recognized when using a river force skill with
a battle altering effect, such as cold.

Sword - THE tool of the underdog. Low physical attack power is exchanged for
magic power. Add this to the fact that you can equip a shield, and it becomes
the poster child for nuker type characters.

Bow - Low power, slow attack speed, no shield... enough can't be said negatively
about the bow in close combat. Fortunately, the bow doesn't need to start in
close combat. It gets a few shots in as a head start, and if the bow user
happened to pick the cold tree, it's possible to obliterate an enemy before it
even comes within striking range. Unfortunately arrows cost 2 gold each, and
early in the game, You'll find yourself unable to purchase heal berries or
unable to repair your equipment at the cost of replenishing your arrow supply.
Also, bows have significantly lower durability than other weapons.

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