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Weapon types and weapon-specific combat identity.

Name Role Shield Range Official notes
Dagger Quick repeated hits No shield Short melee plus thrown blades Cannot be paired with a shield.
Mace Defense breaking and stagger Can use shield Melee Official guide positions mace as the defense-breaking weapon.
Rapier Reach, flow, and counters Can use shield Long melee reach Official guide highlights chain attacks and counters.
Sword and Shield Balanced offense and defense Optional shield Melee Official guide says the shield can be unequipped for faster, riskier moves.
Two-Handed Axe Aggressive area damage No shield Melee area Official guide describes it as slower, aggressive, and area-of-effect focused.
Two-Handed Sword Charged heavy damage No shield Melee Cannot be used with a shield.