| Updated for Regicide
Looking to master Chivalry 2? Whether you’re defending your honor or swinging steel in 64-player chaos, knowing your weapon types—Slash, Chop, and Blunt—can be the difference between glory and defeat.
This guide categorizes weapons by type and function while giving you a comprehensive table for easy comparison of weapon speed, damage, and handling.
| Related Readings: Chivalry 2 Class Guide
Weapon Types in Chivalry 2
- Slash Weapons: Wide sweeps that deal good crowd control damage. Effective in groups.
- Chop Weapons: Axes designed to pierce through armor. Great against heavy units.
- Blunt Weapons: Best for crushing enemies and breaking shields. Slower, but devastating.
Chivalry 2 Weapon Stats Table
| Weapon Name | Image | Category | 1H/2H | Speed | Slash DMG | Overhead DMG | Stab DMG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword |  | Slash | Two-Handed | Medium | 45 / 60 | 50 / 70 | 40 / 55 |
| Executioner’s Axe |  | Chop | Two-Handed | Slow | 60 / 80 | 75 / 100 | 30 / 45 |
| Morning Star |  | Blunt | One-Handed | Medium | 35 / 50 | 55 / 75 | 25 / 40 |
| Messer |  | Slash | Two-Handed | Fast | 50 / 65 | 45 / 60 | 35 / 50 |
| War Axe |  | Chop | One-Handed | Medium | 40 / 55 | 60 / 80 | 20 / 35 |
| Maul |  | Blunt | Two-Handed | Very Slow | 70 / 100 | 90 / 120 | 25 / 45 |
| Falchion |  | Slash | One-Handed | Fast | 35 / 50 | 30 / 45 | 30 / 40 |
| Poleaxe |  | Chop | Two-Handed | Medium | 55 / 70 | 60 / 80 | 35 / 50 |
| Mace |  | Blunt | One-Handed | Medium | 30 / 45 | 50 / 65 | 25 / 35 |
| Note: Heavy damage values represent charged attacks or class-specific bonuses.
Summary: Which Weapon Should You Choose?
Choosing the right weapon in Chivalry 2 depends on your playstyle and class role:
✅ Slash Weapons (e.g., Longsword, Messer)
- Best for crowd control and fast combat.
- Great for players who prefer sweeping attacks and fluid combos.
✅ Chop Weapons (e.g., Executioner’s Axe, Poleaxe)
- High damage against armored targets.
- Slower but powerful. Excellent for frontline fighters and flankers.
✅ Blunt Weapons (e.g., Maul, Morning Star)
- Ideal for shield-breaking and crushing blows.
- Best used by classes like Knights and Vanguards.
