Swords

Swords are MeleeMeleeMelee Attacks are those that directly hit with a melee Strike or a Slam, dealing Melee damage. Melee attacks usually scale from Weapon or Unarmed damage. Any Projectiles these attacks create do not count as Melee damage. weapons that can be One-HandedOne-HandedOne-handed weapons can be placed in the main weapon slot. Some one-handed weapon types can be dual wielded in both main and off hand weapon slots. or Two-HandedTwo-HandedTwo-handed weapons take up both weapon slots when equipped.. Swords require StrengthStrengthStrength is an Attribute required to equip most equipment that grants Armour, as well as various melee-aligned Weapons and Skills. Strength provides an inherent bonus of +2 to maximum Life per 1 Strength. Strength does not grant damage to Skills or any other benefits except where specifically stated. and DexterityDexterityDexterity is an Attribute required to use most equipment that grants Evasion Rating, as well as various range-aligned Weapons and Skills. Dexterity provides an inherent bonus of +8 to Accuracy Rating per 1 Dexterity. Dexterity does not grant damage to Skills or any other benefits except where specifically stated. to equip. Sword AttacksAttacksAttacks are skills that directly damage enemies, usually using your equipped Martial Weapon. Spells are not Attacks. The base damage, attack speed and critical hit chance of an attack are determined using your Martial Weapon's stats unless the skill says otherwise. Attacks do not necessarily deal Physical damage — they can deal any damage type. are commonly related to elemental damage.