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Glaive
Polearm, Blade, Military, Latin Europe
A large polearm consisting of a broad, very long blade (like a falchion blade) on the end of a haft. This represents a glaive of medium length, around 8 feet, but they could be shorter or much longer (up to 12' or more). Adjust reach and speed bonus accordingly.
Fighting with glaives in tournament, from the Freydal manuscript, circa 1512
Iron glaive, Flemish, late 15th Century
Glaive, Austrian, circa 1500
Name | Size | Reach | Speed | Defense | Base Damage | Attack Types | Primary Attack Types | Armor Pierce | Grapple | Hardness | HP |
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Glaive | VL | 8 | -2 | 3 | 2-16 | CP | CP | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 |


