~ List of Medieval Weapons ~

Medieval weapons encompass a broad range of weaponry used across Europe and the Middle East, including swords (like arming swords and longswords), polearms such as pikes, halberds, and lances for infantry and cavalry, and blunt weapons like maces, warhammers, and clubs. Ranged weapons included the longbow and crossbow, while siege weapons like the trebuchet were used to attack fortifications.

Swords

• Arming Sword: A one-handed, cruciform sword common in the High Middle Ages, used by knights.
• Longsword: A sword designed for two-handed use, offering greater power and reach.
• Falchion: A single-edged, European sword with a curved blade, similar to a scimitar.
• Dagger: A short, pointed blade used for close-quarters combat or as a secondary weapon.

Polearms

• Pike:

  A long wooden shaft with a sharp metal tip, used by infantry to form defensive lines against cavalry charges.

• Halberd:

  A versatile polearm with an axe blade, a spike, and a hook, used for both chopping and thrusting.

• Lance:

  A spear-like weapon used by mounted knights for charging and in jousting tournaments.

• Spear:

  A fundamental infantry weapon, cheap to produce and effective in large formations.

Blunt Weapons

• Mace: A club-like weapon with a heavy head, often made of metal, designed to deliver crushing blows to armored opponents.
• Warhammer: A late medieval weapon with a hammer-like head and a spike or pick, effective against armor.
• Flail: A weapon with a striking head attached to a handle by a rope or chain.

Ranged Weapons

• Longbow: A tall bow used to fire arrows over long distances with high accuracy.
• Crossbow: An elastic weapon that used a mechanically cocked bow and fired bolts, offering more power than a longbow for less skilled users.

Siege Weapons

• Trebuchet: A large siege engine with a counterweight or torsion-powered arm that hurled heavy projectiles at fortifications.