In a Fantasy World, What Would Make the Most Practical Sense?

If you had to fight goblins, trolls, ogres, and even just other humans, in a fantasy setting like DnD for instance, what would be some reasonable choices in weapons? And if there is a vast arsenal of options inspired by many real-life historical eras, why would anyone bother with design from an earlier stage in the evolution of arms and armor? Is choosing between a Bronze Age or Viking Age sword and a Renaissance basket-hilt even really much of a choice, or more like a no-brainer? I dicussed this with Matt Easton @scholagladiatoria while hanging out at his place, and it was quite a fun topic to nerd out about. Also a good excuse to show off a bunch of different swords and a nice pollaxe. :) Whi knows, might be useful inspiration for your worldbuilding in tabletop roleplaying, fiction writing, character design in video games, etc. *** Music credits *** Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/ Used with artist's permission *** Merch *** https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/ If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804/ *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server: http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars): https://gamersupps.gg/Skall I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend: US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA *** Second channel / other social media *** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7qhOYtW23jASfxTxCYvvg https://twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT https://www.instagram.com/skallagrim_yt/ #skallagrim #scholagladiatoria #fantasy #fantasyweapon #swords #historicalfantasy #realism