Difference between revisions of "Greatsword"

From A Wiki of Ice and Fire
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(18 intermediate revisions by 11 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
The [[greatsword]] is a two-handed sword, the largest type of sword, bigger than a [[bastard sword]] and longer than a [[longsword]]. It is over six feet long.{{Citation needed}}
+
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]].
 +
 
 +
==Known Greatswords==
 +
[[file:greatsword.jpg|200px|right]]
  
==Appearances in the Novels==
 
 
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 [[Northern mountain clans]] wield huge two-handed greatswords.<ref>[[A Dance with Dragons]], [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 17|Chapter 17]], Jon</ref> [[Jon Umber (Greatjon)|Greatjon Umber]] is also described as using one.<ref>[[A Game of Thrones]], [[A Game of Thrones-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Bran</ref>
+
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}}
 +
 
 +
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}}
 +
 
 +
==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.
 +
 
 +
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).
  
[[file:greatsword.jpg|200px|right|thumb|A large sword]]
+
==''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 and Notes==
+
==References==
{{references}}
+
{{References}}
  
 +
[[Category:Swords| ]]
 
[[Category:Terms]]
 
[[Category:Terms]]
[[Category:Swords]]
 

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.

Known Greatswords

Greatsword.jpg

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