Friday, April 13, 2012

Knights vs Dragons Weapon Preview


Knights
Broadsword: Considered the symbol of Knighthood, the Broadsword is a one-handed, double-edged sword, capable of cutting through just about most normal men. Despite the weapon being somewhat light for it's size, it still has enough force behind it to bludgeon as well as cut. As far as Dragons are concerned, this is one weapon that is a threat to their scales.

http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Broadsword

Lance: When on horseback, nothing comforted a Knight more than a lance. Composed of a length of wood (5 to 6 feet tall) with a metal cap at the end. The rider would kick his horse into high gear, aim the Lance at a specific target, and plunge the weapon into the target. Against Dragons, this weapon is rather lethal. However, since the Lance is composed of wood, a blast of fire can burn it to ashes in a matter of seconds.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance

Composite Crossbow: Good for piercing plate armor (or scales), the Arbalest Crossbow is a light, two-handed ranged weapon that didn't require a wench system for cranking back the string (ala Steel Crossbow). Because of it's ease of reloading, a shooter could get off a volley of bolts. While smaller Red Dragon might get killed, medium or larger specimens well just get wounded.

http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Composite_Crossbow

Throwing Axe: Although not a normal part of a Knight's arsenal, a Throwing Axe could be a weapon picked up off the battlefield, or as a component of a treasure chest. Throwing Axes come in a variety of shapes, but the one thing they have in common with a normal axe is that they can be used up close as well as ranged. Although it can penetrate a Red Dragon's scales, the problem is that it might not kill said dragon, and said dragon might simply destroy it before it touches him.

http://budk.com/Outdoor-Sports/Throwing-Axes

Full Plate & Kite Shield: Despite all the weapons at his disposal, the Knight won't last a minute against a Dragon unless he's got some heavy armor on, and his Full Plate, along with a Kite Shield, does the job nicely. With the Full Plate, you have all the protection a Knight needs: A helmet to cover the entire head, plate to cover the body, and chainmail to link it all together. As for the Kite Shield, you had a light-weighted shield perfect for defending one's self against a variety of piercing & bludgeoning attacks. This will afford the Knight some protection, but the weight of his target might make him a target for a torrent of fire.

http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Plate_Armor

Dragons
Dragon Teeth: First and foremost in a Red Dragon's arsenal is his teeth. While they are wyrmlings, they really aren't much of a threat. However, as they get older, the teeth grow, and become more formidible. The teeth of an adult Red Dragon are the size of short swords, and a colossal Red Dragon's teeth are the size of longswords. Sometimes, they're even the length of bastard swords or greatswords! When these teeth come chomping down on a Knight's neck or other extremity, pray for him.

Dragon Claws: If a Red Dragon won't kill a Knight with his teeth, he'll use his claws instead. The claws on his front feet are more effective than the ones in the the back, where they're used more for gripping the ground than killing. With the front claws, a Red Dragon can swipe at dozens of Knights, knock long weapons out of a Knight's hands, or shatter just about any kind of armor or weapon that they come into contact.

Tail Slap: Although not a Red Dragon's favorite weapon, his tail can sometimes be used in battle. Like the flick of a wrist, a Red Dragon can suddenly swing his tail back and forth, sending Knights flying into walls, traps, or other deadly devices. The tail isn't as good as a Red Dragon's teeth, claws, or breath, but it can do in a pinch.

Dragon's Breath: Perhaps the greatest weapon in the Red Dragon's arsenal, the dragon can unlease a fiery torrent from his mouth. When the flames embrace bare flesh, it will burn said flesh into cinders. If the flames embrace a armored Knight, he'll cook like beans in a can. Although the Red Dragon can only breath fire every couple minutes, it is a powerful weapon that he'll use at every opportunity he can get.

Scales & Wings: From the time a Red Dragon is born, he is covered in thin scales, and a pair of feeble wings hang of it's back. Said scales and wings afford the baby dragon nothing, but as It grows older, the scales become stronger, and the wings can grant greater flying skills. By the time a Red Dragon becomes a great wyrm, his body has become a pinnacle of perfection among all cromatic dragons: his scales are a deep crimson, and his wings can take him to just about anything he sees.

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