Two-Handed Swords

Master ArcheAge's two-handed weapons! Learn about Greatswords, Nodachis, Greataxes, Greatclubs, Staves, and Longspears, including their damage, attack speed, and unique trigger effects.

Alright, let's talk about the big hitters: two-handed weapons. These bad boys take up both your hands, but in return, you get some serious damage and stat boosts compared to their one-handed counterparts. Think of them as your main damage dealers. Here's a quick rundown of what you'll find: * Greatswords: These are your classic two-handed swords. They deal Piercing damage and have a trigger effect that can parry the next attack you receive. Pretty handy for survivability! * Nodachi: Similar to Greatswords, Nodachis also deal Slashing damage. Their special trigger effect is that your next attack is guaranteed to be a critical hit. Big damage potential here! * Greataxes: If you prefer crushing damage, Greataxes are the way to go. Their trigger effect is a chance to regenerate health equal to 2% of the damage dealt over 3 seconds. This one has a 45-second cooldown, so keep that in mind. * Greatclubs: These also deal Crushing damage. Their trigger effect gives you a 10% chance to regenerate mana, but it's on a longer 120-second cooldown. * Staves: For those who lean towards magic or specific builds, Staves deal Crushing damage. They have a 6% chance to penetrate 10,000 Magic Defense on hit, with a 20-second cooldown. This is great for magic-focused characters. * Longspears: These deal Piercing damage. Their trigger effect is a chance to greatly reduce an enemy's physical defense, which can be super useful for your team. Remember, while two-handed weapons pack a punch, they also have a slower attack speed (higher 'Attack Speed' value) compared to most one-handed weapons. This means fewer chances for trigger effects to proc. You'll generally want to pick a weapon based on its trigger effect and overall stats first, but it's good to know how attack speed plays into the mix. Faster weapons mean more trigger opportunities, but two-handed weapons often compensate with raw power.