Mordhau (weaponry)
Mordhau is a half-sword technique of holding the sword inverted, with both hands gripping the blade, and hitting the opponent with the pommel or crossguard. This allows the swordsman to essentially use the sword as a mace or hammer. It is mainly used in armoured combat, although can be used to surprise an opponent in close quarters.
About Mordhau (weaponry) in brief
Mordhau is a half-sword technique of holding the sword inverted, with both hands gripping the blade, and hitting the opponent with the pommel or crossguard. This technique allows the swordsman to essentially use the sword as a mace or hammer.
It is mainly used in armoured combat, although can be used to surprise an opponent in close quarters.
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