Axes/Maces/Hammers Underpowered?

Shoug · 08-02-2019, 03:51 AM

I was looking at the weapon talents and the weapon tables and finding the differences between them when I discovered something rather interesting. Polearms have their own special rules that make comparing them to regular weapons nearly impossible. But when I was comparing Axe's to Swords, I noticed that Swords were almost unilaterally superior to Axe's. The damages are mostly similar, except that swords get more damage earlier (Bastard Sword at ST 13 is simultaneously a Morning Star and a Great Hammer, which you get at ST 14). The Swords talent also gives you access to Knives for free! The only reason I could see to use Axes was the Small Axe, which is throwable.

Is a high damage thrown weapon really the only thing that the Axes talent offers from a mechanical perspective?

08-02-2019, 03:51 AM	#1
Shoug Join Date: May 2019	Axes/Maces/Hammers Underpowered? I was looking at the weapon talents and the weapon tables and finding the differences between them when I discovered something rather interesting. Polearms have their own special rules that make comparing them to regular weapons nearly impossible. But when I was comparing Axe's to Swords, I noticed that Swords were almost unilaterally superior to Axe's. The damages are mostly similar, except that swords get more damage earlier (Bastard Sword at ST 13 is simultaneously a Morning Star and a Great Hammer, which you get at ST 14). The Swords talent also gives you access to Knives for free! The only reason I could see to use Axes was the Small Axe, which is throwable. Is a high damage thrown weapon really the only thing that the Axes talent offers from a mechanical perspective?