Originally Posted by
Cieyrin
Um...How exactly is a Bastard Sword better? You trade 1 point of damage for a better and fairly rare crit range that's virtually non-existent and frankly quite nice (19-20/x3). The only reason I can think of wanting to use a bastard sword over a falcata is that you can wield one without a feat by two-handing it but then, why not use a greatsword? The only reason to use a bastard sword is a) if you're a katana fanatic or b) if it's a Sunsword and can wield it as a light weapon for shenanigans.