The longsword or Bastard sword was also referred to as the Hand and a Half swords during a later period in history, and it was given this specific name (longsword) due to its long handle that allowed the wielder to grip the weapon with both hands As nouns the difference between sword and bastard is that sword is (weaponry) a longbladed weapon having a handle and sometimes a hilt and3 2 2 THACO, 4 dam and THACO vs evil creatures, Sunray once a day, double dam vs undead In hidden crypt in Crooked Crane in City Gates district Drow Long Sword 3 411 2 4 3 THACO, Dissolves when removed from the UnderdarkIn Baldur's gate 2 there are short swords with unique abilities you get early on (like the one that makes you immune to hold) There are also longswords with good unique abilities early on but the abilities are totally different There's no good mechanical reason to use shortsword over a long sword in Baldur's gate 1 unless you are really
Longswords Vs Bastard Swords Vs Hand And A Half Swords Arms Armor
