Longswords | Kingdoms of Amalur Wiki

Damage

• Longswords deal physical damage and piercing damage, with approximately a 3/1 split ratio favoring physical.
• Although faster than all other Might classed weapons, Longswords are slower than any of the Finesse Weapons.
• By spending points on the Brutal Weaponry series of abilities, you will unlock more combat moves for the Longsword.
• Even though Longswords have a moderate damage output per hit, making them weaker than Greatswords and Hammers, they compensate this with versatility and attack speed.

Abilities

Investing in the Brutal Weaponry will grant new attack moves for the Longsword and investing in the Longsword Mastery will increase the damage delivered when using a Longsword to attack. There are other indirect ways to improve damage output or add effects to the use of the Longsword like for example the Blade Honing ability from the Finesse tree, that improves critical hits dealt with all bladed-type weapons.

Crafting

The Fateless One can use any Blacksmithing Forge, to craft Longswords by using a Blade and a Hilt. A Grip can also be used as an additional component but it is not mandatory.

Weapon Moves

• Upheavel: This longsword attack throws the enemy into the air.
• Comet Strike: A longsword attack that consist of a slash (Requires Brutal Weaponry I)
• Phantom Edge: Dodges an enemy attack and counters with a sword slash. (Requires Brutal Weaponry II)
• Horizon Edge: Dodges and performs a quick slash. Can hit multiple enemies. (Requires Brutal Weaponry III)
• Riposte: Unleashes a great and stylish combo after a parry. (Requires Brutal Weaponry IV)