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One-Handed Sword

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balanced · shield-compatible · beginner-friendly · demo-based · updated 2026-06-24

TL;DR

The safest starting pick — balanced damage and speed, pairs with a shield for blocking and parries. The default recommendation for new players and Death Game Mode.

Best for

  • • Beginners
  • • Balanced builds
  • • Learning parry timing

Drawbacks

  • • Master-of-none ceiling vs specialists

The One-Handed Sword is the most forgiving entry point. It balances offense and defense, supports a shield for reliable blocking and parry-based play, and rewards clean fundamentals over commitment to long animations.

Demo-based. Stats and balance are from the playable demo and may change at launch.

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