U:VII:Vetron's Guide to Weapons and Armour: Their Effectiveness and Value

Title: Vetron's Guide to Weapons and Armour: Their Effectiveness and Value

Author: Vetron

Here is listed, for easy comparison, the various weapons and their effect upon opponents

Axe, two-handed 10
Blowgun 1, can be used with poison or sleep
Bow 8
Cannon 90
Club 2
Crossbow 10
Dagger 1
Halberd 10
Hammer 4
Hammer, two-handed 9
Knife 2
Mace 5
Main gauche 2
Morningstar 5
Powder keg 16
Sling 3
Sword 6
Sword, two-handed 11
Throwing axe 4
Torch 3
Triple crossbow 28
Whip 4

Armour and shields and their protection effectiveness are described here to permit the informed soldier the opportunity to select the armour best suited to his or her fighting style

Buckler 1
Chain armour 2
Chain coif 2
Chain leggings 2
Crested helm 3
Curved heater 3
Gauntlets 2
Gorget 3
Great helm 4
Greaves 2
Kidney belt 1
Leather armour 1
Leather boots 1
Leather collar 1
Leather gloves 1
Leather helm 1
Leather leggings 1
Plate armour 4
Plate leggings 3
Scale armour 2
Spiked shield 2
Wooden shield 2

Here is a list of the better-known enchanted weapons

Magic arrow +4
Magic axe 8, can be thrown
Magic bow 12
Magic sword 7, very accurate
Glass sword 127, breaks

Enchanted armour

Magic armour 5
Magic gauntlets 3
Magic gorget 4
Magic helm 5
Magic leggings 4
Magic shield 4

Rarities and oddities of Britannia

Fellowship staff 6
Fire sword 8
Musket 9
B.R. sword unknown

All of the items listed in the final category are either unique items, or legendary items. Their usefulness in combat has not yet been explored fully.

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