Sword

Considered by many to be analogous to knighthood and chivalry, the one-handed sword has been in common use since before the first Age of Darkness. A formidable weapon, especially when used in conjunction with a shield, the sword is the workhorse of warriors across the lands. It has given rise to variants, such as the cutlass, the broadsword, the two-handed sword (sometimes called a "great sword"), and even rare magic swords of widely-ranging properties can be found.

According to Vetron's Guide to Weapons and Armour, a one-handed sword has a "6" effectiveness rating.

History
The one-handed sword first appeared in Ultima I, and has been in the series ever since. In Ultima VI it was called a "short sword."

It has resulted in numerous special swords, which include:


 * Fire sword - Fire damage, doubles as a torch.
 * Frost sword - Paralyzes the enemy.
 * Glass sword - Kills with one blow, but single-use.
 * Magic sword - Enchanted for much better hit chances.
 * Ophidian sword - An ancient artifact.
 * Sword of Defense - Gives the defensive power of a shield.
 * Sword of Stone Strike - A sword that can paralyze a foe.
 * Custom sword - This sword is especially well balanced.

This listing is incomplete, as the number of special swords is simply too big to be listed here in its entirety.

Trivia

 * In Ultima II, an Agility of 29 was required to wield a sword.
 * In Ultima VII Part Two, swords have a damage of 6 and a reach of 2.
 * In Ultima VIII, the damage of this weapon is 4(min) - 12(max).
 * In Ultima IX, a short sword does 1(min) - 5(max) damage.
 * In Ultima IX, a broadsword does 35(min) - 45(max) damage.
 * In Ultima IX, a long sword does 40(min) - 60(max) damage.