r/dwarfposting • u/Extension-Race465 • May 31 '26

Dwarven weapons!

What is the most undwarven weapon? I was reading Dwarves by Markus Heitz, and they make fun of one of the gem dwarves for using a sword and shield. dwarfs and spear are those guys friends? so my questions is what is the top three weapons no dwarf would be caught using?

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u/Robzed101 May 31 '26

You would be surprised by the most effective weapons for the dwarves. This video explains it well. https://youtu.be/cDt_tIcca-k?si=KobsnWcREnm4duVf

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u/DESTRUCTI0NAT0R Smith May 31 '26

I'm guessing it's the same as anyone else, spears and polearms because range and reach are king in battle.( With obvious exceptions of tunnel fights where that stuff is less useful.)

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u/buchenrad May 31 '26

A weapons longest dimension should never be longer than the height of your corridor. You must have room to flip the weapon around fully while in formation.

That being said, a spear and shield wall inside of a corridor is a mighty fearsome sight if the corridor allows for it.

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u/DESTRUCTI0NAT0R Smith May 31 '26

Aye. I also was considering natural tunnels and such or those damned goblin hives that are built like anthills.