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(Made it clear that the alternative vesrion can be used for the quest as well, which might be important in some cases.)
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{{WeaponPage|<!-- See here for tips on how to use this template: https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Template:WeaponPage -->
{{WeaponPage
| image = Greatsword Icon.png
| <!-- See here for tips on how to use this template: https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Template:WeaponPage -->
| quote = This sword's guard, held haphazardly in place by thin rope, wobbles slightly when swung.
| image = Greatsword Icon.png <!-- A high-res image of the item. -->
| category = martial
| description = '''Greatsword''' is a common variant of the [[Greatswords]] family of weapons.
| rarity = common
| seo description = Greatsword is a common variant of the Greatswords family of weapons.
| melee or ranged = melee
| quote = <!-- In-game tooltip quote. -->
| handedness = two-handed
This sword's guard, held haphazardly in place by thin rope, wobbles slightly when swung.
| type = Greatswords
| category = martial <!-- "martial" or "simple" -->
| damage = 2d6
| melee or ranged = melee <!-- "melee" or "ranged" -->
| damage type = Slashing
| handedness = two-handed <!-- "one-handed", "versatile", or "two-handed" -->
| type = Greatswords <!-- One of [[Category:Weapon Types]]. Always plural! -->
| rarity = common <!-- Leave EMPTY for common, otherwise: uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, story -->
| enchantment = <!-- Leave EMPTY for none, otherwise: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 -->
| damage = 2d6 <!-- Must follow the strict format "XdY + Z", with the "+ Z" only needed if the weapon has an enchantment. -->
| damage type = Slashing <!-- Accepts any of [[Damage Types]], but usually: Slashing, Piercing, or Bludgeoning -->
| versatile damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage, or leave EMPTY if this isn't a Versatile weapon. -->
| extra damage = <!-- Same format as regular damage, but with damage type directly on the same line. -->
| range = <!-- Leave EMPTY if melee, otherwise this can be "normal", "short" (e.g. Hand Crossbow), or "special" -->
| range m = <!-- Leave EMPTY if "range" is NOT "special", otherwise provide the range in meters. -->
| range ft = <!-- Leave EMPTY if "range" is NOT "special", otherwise provide the range in feet. -->
<!-- Following are yes/no properties, which MUST BE EMPTY if you mean "no"!  Never actually type "no"! -->
| finesse =
| heavy = yes
| heavy = yes
| light =
| loading =
| reach =
| thrown =
| can't dual wield =
| dippable = yes
| dippable = yes
| weight kg = 2.7
| weight kg = 2.7 <!-- The weight in kg. -->
| weight lb = 5.4
| weight lb = 5.4 <!-- The weight in in lb. -->
| price = 65
| price = 65 <!-- The price in gp as shown in the normal tooltip (NOT while buying or selling). -->
| weapon actions = Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Cleave  
| weapon actions = Pommel Strike, Lacerate, Cleave <!-- Actions you get when you have proficiency and wield the weapon in your main-hand. -->
| special = <!-- List of special features or abilities granted by the weapon. -->
| where to find = <!-- Describe where and how to obtain the weapon, if it's a special one. -->
}}
}}
==Notes and Trivia==
==Notes and Trivia==
*This sword has an alternative version that shares its model with [[Reinforced Greatsword]]. Both this and the alternative version can be used as an ingredient for the [[Finish the Masterwork Weapon]] quest (while the [[Reinforced Greatsword]] cannot).
*This sword has an alternative version that shares its model with [[Reinforced Greatsword]]. Both this and the alternative version can be used as an ingredient for the [[Finish the Masterwork Weapon]] quest (while the [[Reinforced Greatsword]] cannot).

Revision as of 11:55, 9 September 2023

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Greatsword image

Greatsword is a common variant of the Greatswords family of weapons.

Description Icon.png
This sword's guard, held haphazardly in place by thin rope, wobbles slightly when swung.

Properties

Damage
D6 Slashing.png 2d6 (2~12) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing damage
Details
Greatswords Greatswords
Rarity: Common
Enchantment: None
 Two-Handed
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 2.7 kg / 5.4 lb
Price: 65 gp

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Pommel Strike Pommel Strike ()
Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly Dazed Daze them.,
Lacerate Lacerate ()
Slash at your target's vital points to make it Bleeding Bleed., and
Cleave Cleave ()
Swing your weapon in a large arc to attack up to 3 enemies at once. They each take half the damage your weapon usually deals.

Notes and Trivia