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Sabres

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The sabre asks nothing exotic of you. It just works — which is exactly why so many wanderers carry one.

What It Does

The Sabres skill governs versatile mid-weight blades that balance cutting power, speed and reach. The most all-round weapon class in the game.

Hidden Effects

Sabres have generous reach and decent multi-hit potential, making them strong in open-field group fights without the strength demands of heavy weapons.

How XP Works

Trains through general combat with a sabre equipped.

Best Training Methods

Sabres train well in almost any fight — bounty hunting and bandit clearing both work. Their versatility is the point.

Common Mistakes

Few — the sabre's flexibility is its strength. The only real error is expecting it to out-penetrate a dedicated heavy weapon against full plate.

Wanderer's Note

“Fight at chokepoints. Being surrounded, not being outmatched, is what kills squads.”

Sabres
Type
Weapon
Strength
Versatile, good reach
Speed
Moderate
Best for
All-round fighters