Arch Blade (3.5e Equipment)



The arch blade is a curious sword build like an arching bow and string, with handles at each end tipped in bladed spikes and a bladed arch connecting the two along the spine. It can be used as a one-handed weapon with expected results. However when both handles are gripped two-handed, the fighting style changes to allow a defensive posture with short sweeping cuts. When using the arch bladed two-handed you gain a +2 bonus to AC, but take a -1 to attack rolls from your limited mobility. You can switch between one and two handed as a free action at the beginning of your turn, and your choice applies for the entire round.