Staff vs. Sword - Guard Breaker?

[@LeaksHater]

Swordsmith: spend his whole life learning various techniques to produce a proper sword. Some peasant: *STICK*

[@seankrkovich2869]

And then vlad liked them so much he decided to stick them into as many arseholes as he could.

[@elysia_vt]

@@seankrkovich2869 nailed it, just like hats

[@meat-hook]

But scissors beats staff, and nobody brought a rock.

[@seankrkovich2869]

@@meat-hook it's true that not even the essence of my manliness could withstand scissors.

[@midnightmafias-shadow3324]

You do realised the stick could have been easily broken

[@IbrahimAli-om8cb]

Me:looking for serious comments about his stance and stuff. You guys:"He has no mana."

[@Scopflop]

Haha monk ouch ouch

[@dudeuwishuwere]

YOU HAVE NO MANA

[@trevormurray617]

Ok here you go standing still in a situation like this is certain death the staff has the momentum and leverage advantage. A sidestep and parry is basically your best bet in a situation like this but you need to be skilled at parrying and you need good footwork. I will admit though I only have basic weapons training maybe like a year and a half to two years so by no means am I “ the expert “ on this

[@peteemayer5210]

@@trevormurray617 To be honest I think a short range weapon would be in the advantage. Because it takes a lot of time for the opponent to swing the staff you could just storm at you opponent very quickly and strike. Also considering that you are wearing metal armor you could just deflect that staff with your arm and in a case of a spear get out of the range of the dangerous blade. I mean it would still hurt and you would probably get a bruise but that's it.

[@trevormurray617]

Petee Mayer your right I do think it depends on the start distance and the type of staff, I definitely didn’t take armor into account because I’ve always done it in cloth gi’s ( I think that’s how it’s spelled ) so you don’t really get the luxury of using your body that way. Armor definitely changes the dynamic to allow less skilled fighters to stand a good chance since they have protection from attacks and can use their body as a shield to open the opponent up for an attack and then since they have a larger slower weapon it would take serious luck or skill to get out of that situation as the guy using the staff.

[@legobatman2440]

When your a lvl 57 mage but your mana ran out

[@leafynesu278]

Also when u try to reformat your stats but you forgot of the existence of micro transactions

[@Metaman-mo6tt]

LeafyWolfu UwU xD

[@thaizzz]

When you are a mage lvl 64 but casting spells is a pain in the ass and hitting with the staff is faster.

[@indeed2207]

When the ennemie survive with 1%hp and you want to finish it quickly and not wait 1.30s for the spell to be casted.

[@muhammadarian8493]

😂😂

[@potatoguy8129]

Training in movies: epic montage Training in real life: two dudes talking in an echoey room

[@TheGrandBagel]

THERE WE GO

[@anuragneelam8527]

@@TheGrandBagel finally a good comedy that isn’t about mana

[@Stephetheon]

can confirm

[@mioyakiyama5499]

When I used to fence, yeah we basically did stuff in a renovated dance studio

[@PortedPotatoes]

Imagine if someone put a sharp edge on the tip of a staff... *wait*

[@gregorylygeros1738]

Spear ?

[@hectoravendano7222]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i320nZpuh8yeoaM

[@AG.Floats]

@@gregorylygeros1738 Yup that was the joke

[@zeronin4696]

@@gregorylygeros1738 no a boomerang!

[@GaelenFTW]

Bambu runcing

[@Muchhunk]

Two handed staff hit: strong One handed staff hit: Powerful No hand Staff hit: ultimate

[@jello788]

Raid Shadow legends

[@macalicious2433]

Yeet

[@rdes11]

-1 hand staff hit: power of god and anime.

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

the force, a storng ally it is...

[@zacharykrawczyk3942]

End him rightly ;)

[@RadishAcceptable]

"Choose your weapons!" A: "My weapon took a week to craft! The steel has been honed with perfect precision for balance and lethality!" B: "I choose a big stick!"

[@TerrariusTheOverseer]

As they say, speak softly and carry a big stick

[@theoriginalharuka]

@topple A long enhanced stick

[@appa609]

a week is fast.

[@RadishAcceptable]

@@appa609 not in the modern day. Back in the day, yeah, it'd take a month or two sometimes.

[@appa609]

Apple Cider Only on a production line, where it'll be a fair bit faster. It took me about that long just to do the scabbard.

[@flrs5858]

Big stick and big sharp stick: Man's finest weapon until gunpowder, even then we decided to turn our guns into long pointy sticks.

[@diddle_fruit1977]

Human will always want to return to monkey

[@peterpan9780]

the longer (the gun/weapon), the better, no?

[@danestambaugh255]

@@peterpan9780 in most practical combat scenarios yeah range is by far your best friend and best chance of minimizing getting hurt but hey sometimes your in a hallway fighting and suddenly that spear or staff lost alot of its usefulness

[@Sadoruro]

The spear was considered as the king of the weapons by the three major cultures having produce martial arts : Europe, China and Japan. Almost simultaneously, and for good reasons. There's tons of advantages making the spear the best weapons in the majority of medieval warfare.

[@flrs5858]

@@danestambaugh255 I beg to differ, if you’re in a confined space with a spear and an enemy is charging you from one end chances are they’re gonna meet the business end of your polearm. If you’re being attacked from both sides however, then you might have a problem.

[@ariajavani3929]

But swordman has a free hand he can throw an egg at enemy's face

[@Kenionatus]

The pommel is a swordsman's preferred throwing weapon.

[@apporvkishlay]

What,you egg? *Stabs him*

[@ashamed5232]

get egged boi

[@ryanbui2046]

Ukulele boi ah I see you are a man of culture as well

[@serosero]

Either eggs or snowballs can be used to combo the enemy, especially if they're bridging

[@albaal2095]

When you main a sorcerer but max strength instead of Intelligence and attunement

[@thechannelofzucchini1271]

@@pnuke-town997 I don't know if your talking about d&d but it's a finesse weapon I'm pretty sure so either works

[@solidwaterslayer]

report

[@MrFrezeeTr]

Or when you are out of mana. xD

[@dmorgan0628]

He picked sorcerer by accident and meant monk..

[@ASmartNameForMe]

Oh I thought that was a dark souls reference

[@Benzy670]

And this is why *spears* were one of the best weapons of days past. All the staff fun but with a _stabby pointy end!_

[@Michael-mn4ef]

if I had to fight somebody to the death I'd definitely pick a sword... with no experience blocking stabby stabs with a sword is an actual nightmare.

[@fulckanunturned8584]

I would take a sword and shield if I can just use a gun lol

[@archieabberley2054]

Michael this boy forgot about guns.

[@danielrobertson2154]

my brother and i used to fight each other almost religiously with wooden sticks and tent poles (the old school alluminum ones) i can tell you fighting a spear/staff with a sword sized weapon is a real nightmare. your best bet is to wait for the thrust and drop your sword and grab the spear if you can lmao

[@HylianKirbo]

They were power ful due to their thrusts being harder to block, and be more powerful.

[@mkmasterthreesixfive]

"Or figure something else out.." Where I'm from, we call that dying.

[@darkcat8070]

Extremely underrated

[@newsterkun1336]

Lmfao

[@treysimmons2589]

No lie when he I said that I said out loud "yeah, die" 😂😂

[@marshallholland3080]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Made my night!

[@BigJubble]

When the wizard has had enough shit and just beats the goblins with a stick

[@ioanniskleanthous4810]

It's called tenser's transformation

[@MrDuck-fv9dl]

lord of the ring

[@tharteon1866]

I wish this was a Nox reference but I'm pretty sure you don't know it.

[@oceanbytez847]

more like had enough of kobolds. Tuckers kobolds are absolutely brutal and give you all the shit. FYI tuckers kobolds, aka using kobolds tactically rather than as mindless beasts makes them significantly deadlier ever to high level PCs. Be wary when using them this way as TPK is not uncommon with kobolds used like this.

[@aileenzhao7951]

When you run out of spell slots

[@brettmann8715]

Lesson of the day: If I for whatever reason have to fight a temple full of monks, bring a gun.

[@alexanderbieber7517]

And ammo

[@arthur1596]

And spare bones

[@buttstick7357]

Or a bomb

[@dredgewalker]

No need for guns, bring a naked prostitute.

[@YenjiGonko228]

Watch them parry and thrust anyway lol

[@aronmezyk1513]

My body at 1am Arms: tired Legs: tired Every muscle: tired Brain: *can I parry a wooden staff with my sword*

[@Santi-bt7if]

You can't

[@strengos5507]

6 AM gang

[@obiwankenobi4529]

You can disarm someone with a stick if the attack is overhead(did that in self defence academy) , but the best thing is to just run

[@gmalamat1393]

Soooo... Tired

[@voltagestorm1787]

“Only if he has no mana” -literally every comment

[@devin9580]

I would hate to break into his house when he happens to be sweeping.

[@marshallholland3080]

Hate to break in the church while he’s playing Noah.

[@foxwilson9881]

Hate to crash the Halloween party while he's dressed as a wizard

[@viktoriyaivanovnaserebryak615]

He's only spamming r1

[@busterkitty2790]

Just means easy parrys

[@Nakjorr]

Love the spamming orochis

[@als5033]

flipping orochis I swear- *remembers they're a nobushi main*

[@ajayavsm7476]

Are we talking about For Honor Nobushi?

[@Nesymafdet]

busterkitty 27 if only I *could* parry >w

[@andrewpenn1145]

When you run out of spell slots but took a level in monk

[@aileenzhao7951]

Wizard monk combo sounds so cool

[@cooliocertifier3287]

Imagine a barbarian monk multiclass lol.

[@guyguy1470]

im doing a war cleric playthrough and consider using a bo

[@qwertyasdf9290]

@@cooliocertifier3287 remember, the unarmored defense don't stack

[@brianlam5847]

@@cooliocertifier3287 AC 40 monk barbarian lol

[@davidji2030]

Wizard: run out of mana wizard: start wielding his staff wizard: become even deadlier

[@voltagestorm1787]

y e s

[@littlebigb5370]

The idea of a staff clashing with a sword only to just thrust the staff in the sword fighter's face is hilarious to me.

[@BusterKingSyros]

The world's greatest swordsman was defeated by a farmer with a quarterstaff.

[@ericcho2901]

Ah yes, the wheel of time

[@kevinwells9751]

I was looking for this comment

[@BusterKingSyros]

@@kevinwells9751 I see you are a man of culture.

[@PartoftheMadness]

One of my favorite scenes in all of the books.

[@brunoddantas564]

Who?

[@rebelbeammasterx8472]

Don't mess with wizards, even without their magic.

[@SuperRoboPopoto]

This is why in Shadowrun you always "Geek the mage" first.

[@ChessWyrm]

I cast Fist!

[@executionersmough6312]

Gandalf going for the staff slap

[@richardlionerheart1945]

@@ChessWyrm i cato shitarius cannot feel my teeth

[@DarkMatterZero]

Depends on if the wizard took feats on staff fighting and has proper DeX I bet.

[@dantex9083]

Smelts the ore, gets the ingots, spends weeks forging a master weapon... gets KO'd by a stick.

[@PaleRejent]

By *THE* stick

[@ChadKakashi]

That brand gives me PTSD

[@Sorex_Tkt]

Nice curse mark

[@chocho6766]

it's *enhanced stick*

[@lukadespotovic5389]

What game reference is this?

[@Antinomer]

I like the other guy. Doesn't speak on his own, and whenever he does speak, he is just sympathetic to whatever happened. He's just there for you. What a champ.

[@lecobra418]

Almost like he was hired to be sparring in a youtube video, incredible.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@lecobra418 Exactly, so similar to that.

[@katatonikbliss]

i also like people who dont talk

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@katatonikbliss and do you also like people who talk by any chance? Asking for a friend

[@sebastianriz4703]

@@lecobra418 probably not hired. He is the head instructor for Blood and Iron HEMA school. He probably just did it of his own free will

[@stevethepirate2875]

There is a great little side story in the Wheel of Time series. A weapon trainer at the White Tower of Tar Valon mentioned to his class of young Warders that the greatest swordsman in history, Jearom the Gaidin, fought over 10,000 times in battle and single combat, and that he only knew defeat once in his life. At the hands of a farmer with a quarter staff.

[@BezoRazo]

Damn! You just took me back! Loved reading those books back in the day.

[@dwg8084]

Blood and ashes, You beat me to it.

[@stevenrasche3159]

@Molfus the fight right before the explanation was two decent swordsmen versus a recovering quarterstaff farmer, but the story specifically referenced here was just one healthy swordsman versus a healthy staff wielder.

[@scottdraper1244]

A fictional story doesn't add knowledge to this subject.

[@stevenrasche3159]

@@scottdraper1244 and? This is more about people geeking out about a series that used this type of research rather than us trying to add to it.

[@luizsimonal4391]

and that's why you can't let a Jax go to late game

[@turboisland7239]

Lamppost > staff confirmed

[@MrMarfsthotarmy]

Thought i qas the only league player here lol

[@frigginpotato3772]

lmao just played against a Jax

[@Lin2Waterfall]

imagine if he had a "real" weapon.

[@Hypersaiyanike]

@Jagar Tharn you still used the wrong Jax though, your "joke" doesn't work in this context.

[@brokenwave6125]

As a carpenter I can say...no...you cant slice threw a hardwood staff. If it was held solid on both ends you might be able to snap it...but if someone is holding it (allowing it to move with the impact)...you wont be able to break it. It extremely hard to cut through hardwood quickly...even if its rigid and youre using an axe. If the staff can move with impact you just arent going to cut it in half...period.

[@brokenwave6125]

I thought it was cool you used Ash because I just built an Ash dining table. Ash is basically like Oak...except with grain more like Cherry. Its some extremely stout stuff.

[@brokenwave6125]

just sum guy You're a very lonely and pathetic person apparently.

[@SokaBlaze]

just sum guy "and no one gave two fucks" ... Pinned by Skallagrim. Kek.

[@amitabhakusari2304]

What if the stuff was made of bamboo, could it be cut, maybe with an exceptionally sharp sword?

[@thechibtastic9356]

What is the possibility that the sword edge could get lodged in the wood? I know this would make both weapons essentially useless until they were pulled apart. I am just asking too not trying to troll or be a smartass.

[@che595]

The thing about sticks, when broken, your opponent is going to face the might of two pointy sticks

[@DylanJo123]

Then you can do full nightwing on a rapscallion

[@mpower4742]

The swordsman is a such a good sport and he sounds like he's actually having fun

[@Patch.of.clover]

Indeed!

[@ahmad-aslam3794]

i mean they are not even fighting, why would teb swordsman be frustrated

[@christowers7307]

@@ahmad-aslam3794 he's a training dummy, and he's getting pummeled and poked.

[@kylestanley7843]

@@christowers7307 tests, experiments and demonstrations can actually be rather fun sometimes.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

@@kylestanley7843 unless you do Judo like me.

[@gabrielegenota1480]

"If he strikes at my staff..." *swordsman swings at staff* *"No."*

[@gabrielegenota1480]

Khajiiti Manus Oh. thank you!

[@power50001562]

@@khajiitimanus7432 *test* _test_ Edit: thanks!

[@fastasgaupthebargaining7174]

I read that the exact moment it happened in the vedio lol

[@DerpyBattleMaid]

That was honestly my favourite part of this demonstration. Made me laugh pretty hard

[@the_honkler778]

The ultimate battle: Excalibur vs slightly carved 2x4

[@TheLunarMan]

Thats one way to put it lol

[@josephjoestar1771]

What's a 2x4 though ?

[@wisdomfruit7162]

@@josephjoestar1771 lol you silly

[@josephjoestar1771]

@@wisdomfruit7162 no i'm deadass serious, english is not my native language, is this what you guys call a piece of wood ?

[@telesman8823]

@@josephjoestar1771 it is a plank of wood 2x4 inches wide with various lengths. Wood is often sold cut like this.

[@Raptorman0205]

Fighter: "Noooooo you're not supposed to outperform me in melee combat noooo stop it!" Wizard: "Haha guard break go brrrr"

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

Lmao

[@jonhartz2136]

Barbarian: *uses large spell tome as improvised weapon, and beats 5 goblins to death with it* Wizard:....... Barbarian: Thorg is wizard now....

[@pr0gengoo96]

@@jonhartz2136 that actually made my morning, thank u sir

[@ArkriteTheMad]

I really appreciate the amount of effort put in to make sure that nobody got hurt while still making an interesting demo.

[@OG_Fireflare]

I agree :-)

[@grasshopper801]

Safety squad where you at?

ArkriteTheMad they're professionals after all

[@JonatasAdoM]

+Bob Pickleson I wouldn't call skal a professional. But he's going after it.

[@Naomi-tj1qz]

I also thought it was cool how they explained the safety difference in comparison to how a true fight would look/work. That was new info and I will watch other show/display fights differently now:)

[@andrej8413]

Why collect historical weapons when you can just use a stick

[@amidasimth1214]

That's right. Check my next video!

[@Santi-bt7if]

Oh boi, a stick!!! Pioneers used to defend themselves with these for miles!

[@tunasandwich8049]

No joke tho. Ratan hurts like shit.

[@kylemiller2920]

One thing I found really interesting about this is that the footwork seems to be the most important piece, because even with the reach disadvantage the sword user was still able to counter in certain circumstances with proper parry and counter techniques. All that said this was an awesome demonstration, thanks for sharing!

[@RuthlessEagle.x]

@Foul Homie121 he was just kidding

[@d.d3740]

@Foul Homie121 I honestly can't tell if you're trolling or not

[@logainseptimus6991]

mainly cause he's out of measure. If he was in measure some of these blows if delivered with the intent to harm while pressing the point of impact forward the staff would easily go through the guard. Regardless of parry. The buttress added at the end of a QS to enhance the weight-to-end of the QS makes them more deadly and heavier to even attempt to deflect. Which would force the sword user to not only shift angle but to attempt to 'flee' the blows each time... Or face a rigid blow to the face or arm, either would put you out of the fight effectively. A broken fore-arm kills just as well as a caved in skull. for a sword user. I'd rather a shield to skate the blows away personally. But if you don't have that option you're effectively boned against someone with a reach advantage. Even with good armor.

[@scoutiano4441]

@Foul Homie121 "tch."

[@cal5750]

@Foul Homie121 Ever hear the phrase "reading the room"? You should look into it.

[@brettcombs774]

It seems to me (layman) that placed in this scenario the swordsman would need to close the gap to eliminate the majority of the momentum. As you said two people of equal skill the staff may win simply due to its reach. I'd see it a a battle of foot work, attempting to close and extend the gap to suit your weapons range.

[@fossil6845]

that is mostly likely what would happen, a battle where the swordsmen and continuously trying to move forward within the staff users effective range while the staff user is trying to step back while also countering with thrusts to force the sword user to step back aswell.

[@badnoodlez]

God I'd love to see this in a film for once. No flashy shit, just honest to god appreciation of footwork and mechanics.

[@KyleTremblayTitularKtrey]

The problem is you can pull a spear back in close range and jab still. The actual strat I feel is to slow the staff/spear down and grab it with you offhand while going for a strike

[@kyubbikcat2281]

Sword guy two seconds before his demise: “I WILL NOT LOSE TO A GUY WITH A *STICK!* “

[@mrwindupbird101]

"Local Hero brained by farmer with a stick; 'I told him to stop stealing my harvest and he wouldn't listen' says farmer"

[@dddeadadacco]

@@khajiitimanus7432 Wait a minute...

[@pedroscoponi4905]

Camera placement and lighting were 10/10 on this one, I love it.

[@modvind]

yep, One of the best testing videos I've seen from him

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

Oh yeah bud I'd give him extra credit for sound too! For the distance, complexity and the execution of the fighting moves I bet it's pretty hard to record. Mikes can fall off.

[@slenpaiwashere3599]

Pedro Scoponi 9/10 the camper was off center

[@tokeeptrackofrandomsubs5899]

Those lav mics can be sneaky buggers with falling off or just not working indeed, and in a full contact fight where both wear protection that + the transmitter/recording part can be a bit fragile too. The contrast of sound quality difference from the camera when Erik wasn't wearing his mask and commented on things compared to the mic on Skallagrim is huge.

[@DoctorNemmo]

This is why halberds exist: a large mass on a long stick, that can also pinch you and steal your sword.

[@junthemaledicted]

But due to how the huge chunk of the weight is at the very end of the handle so you're going to be a bit more sluggish.

[@solusvoid4283]

@@junthemaledicted yeah until it's a giant of a man with muscles bigger than your head weilding it

[@junthemaledicted]

@@solusvoid4283 true, but muscle doesn't constitute dexterity, just cuz you're buff doesn't give you everything you need to wield a weapon properly. Technique outclasses raw power more often than not.

[@solusvoid4283]

@@junthemaledicted the velocity of a halberd being swung by an abolsute beast of a human would be devastating compared to ya average Joe.

[@drios8809]

@@junthemaledicted you forget the most important thing. Having strength and technique together

[@kKing235]

Ah yes, bring a tree branch to a sword fight

[@whoooshifg5830]

With a pointy end Wait....

[@cabbage2329]

Don't bring pointy metal to a staff fight

[@FeyTheBin]

Now I can be a barbarian pretending to be a wizard, casting sleep by whacking people's helmet open.

[@marsumars]

Typical Orc-Wizard

[@wisdomfruit7162]

🤣😂😂

[@hrafenkell3838]

XD

[@fulcrum2951]

That is a wizard, just functions differently

[@applemania7028]

This crack me while drinking

[@aoekun7580]

It's all fun and all until the swordsman have Sharpness V on the sword...

[@24_hanif5]

Jokes on you, the staff actually had Impaling V

[@painandmisery8971]

@@24_hanif5 Jokes on you, the sword has Punch III

[@handblitz4408]

Jokes on all of you, the punchline had curse of vanishing

[@confusedjay717]

@@painandmisery8971 So the sword is a bow?

[@jacobherrera4616]

*purple sharpness

[@2011yfc]

Samurai : I've studied the blade for years. Some random rice farmer : haha stick go woosh

[@DoctorM42]

also samurai: Tanegashima goes boom boom

[@BewegteBilderrahmen]

Bo and later Jo were proper weapons studied by Samurai and professional warriors in Japan, for example by a kind of police force. They can be very effective, quite like Skall demonstrates with the quarterstaff. The Jo, specifically, sacrifices range to gain more flexibility and allow for both ends being used in fights. For example a prepared overhead strike can easily be transformed into a stabbing and vice versa.

[@shrekscrusader1139]

Laughs In kanabo

[@shoutenry]

I mean, the "greatest" samurai in history went to duels with a boat oar so... maybe rando farmer's just ahead of the curve.

[@BewegteBilderrahmen]

@@shoutenry one duel, and he basically carved a crude sword out of it

[@KingNefiiria]

Most of this video: staves have a range and power advantage over swords Sword fans at the end: but if I'm REALLY REALLY GOOD then no one can stop my sword

[@ZeroKyle]

Depends on environment

[@taylorcabell7477]

😂😂😂 so many really good sword fighters these days!! Huh?

[@Jarulf4477]

Add a small hammerhead to the tip of the staff. Done.

[@WildShinyMetapod]

I like how the guy with the sword is wearing all that protection, the guy with the staff against the sword is wearing a fleece

[@zipop7880]

The video focused more on the defenses of the swordsman so it makes sense for him to be wearing the armor

[@dyktafon2162]

@@zipop7880 Does it also make sense to give him shield that's barely bigger than a mug?

[@gazo7557]

@@dyktafon2162 its called a buckler, not really a shield

[@DeagleGamesTV]

@@dyktafon2162 Bucklers were fairly common, alot less weight than a full shield and in a skilled user hands just as capable of blocking a blow

[@dyktafon2162]

@@DeagleGamesTV Exactly! Less weight. It's hard to block a heavy object with a light buckler (not my language i'm trying ok), also it's easier to block a stab and counterattack if you don't have to block in the exact pinpoint location of the blow.

[@adamnunya3924]

I wanted to learn this stuff but I dont have long hair=(

[@ercarbonara3209]

Don't worry you can still be bald and communist

[@jello788]

Don't worry. You can be bad and smack a ruler

[@phantomx3902]

and a long beard

[@thetruepinhead156]

Growing mine out just so I can master the staffs

[@zapperil]

You have a circlet ? Use that

[@CKainn]

Damn, old world weapons are so much cooler than guns. Now people can’t even see what they are fighting most of the time.

[@vexbanearamori7224]

yeahhh they actually kinda took skill eh?

[@AVGyerra22]

I dunno man, I like medieval arms and armor but snipers in WW2 say otherwise

[@carterman1025]

Ikr I think the same about ships. Nowadays they have helicopters and planes and turrets and all this stuff but back then it was just cannons and swords

[@Cliffer_]

Both of em are cool but an medieval battle is so much coller

[@vexbanearamori7224]

@@AVGyerra22 sniper are about the ONLY thing imo that takes skill gun wise. takes half a brain atleast. it isnt just aim and shoot. theres algebra and mathmatics and figuring out the weather and crosswinds and all kinds of shit. much more skill than a pistol takes by a "long shot" ;)

[@boraersoy2895]

This is actually both extremely entertaining with the small jokes embedded into it and educational.

[@sw1000xg]

And the message is Dont play with your staff too much, you'll go blind.

[@ShivaMurary]

Lies lies

[@tommybrunstad2112]

Hohoho .lol

[@rysiii811]

@@ShivaMurary cant you see the truth in his words? :P

[@MaxenceBerrier]

the fact that it's He-Man telling you that is even funnier.

[@TerrariusTheOverseer]

The spew is no joke, and damn does it burn

[@musashi3179]

I'm not going to lie, I REALLY like the experimentation and exploration in this video of different weapon match-ups. While there are videos of spars between different weapons, I liked how this illustrated the theory and mechanics behind issues of various parries and attacks in and out of measure. From an artistic perspective, I feel like videos like this can be a helpful reference for anyone interested in depicting swordfights and/or other types of combat in their art.

[@halovsbionicle]

Thats exactly why I'm here

[@Walter-wo5sz]

Now Canada will ban sticks.

[@damir4132]

I heard that ISIS uses Skals videos for training purposes. HHAHAHAHA

[@tobediv]

The Treblemakers Isis militants found using ash wood staffs to attack US and Canadian troops the assault Staff is banned in canada as a result

[@slipknota7xeg]

Walter 1408 Them god damn trees!

[@Seelenschmiede]

Now I want to have a tactical staff!

[@jameskelly5937]

Only sticks less than 35" because you know, long sticks are ok but short sticks could be concealed and are thus dangerous

[@patiscool5553]

I'm here because I'm listening to The Wheel of Time book series by Robert Jordan, and one of the characters is a farmer (well trained at staff, and being a farmer also means using staff like objects a lot) who beats two trained swordsmen with a staff in a wager. Came here to find out that the staff does have real life advantages over a sword.

[@pixar89]

+1

[@thebeacons4704]

+2

[@AdamArchangel]

This is why active parries in Sekiro are better than just holding block

[@nurs3826]

Thats why active parries are better than blocking in every game

[@dynamicdissonance4016]

@@nurs3826 Dark Souls 3 Greatshields want to say hello though. You can even block while attacking which is even better than a parrie.

[@LgiovanniF]

And Fallen order

[@Stephetheon]

@@dynamicdissonance4016 that's only with thrust type weapons, and split damage sends its regards

[@weebslack9373]

And there is mikiri counter

[@trains644]

Wow hopefully they'll nerf staves next patch

[@bugsybro3011]

Trains they did but it's a total power creep these muskets and flintlock weapons are stupidly op. I bet they are gonna add some highly unrealistic weapon that makes it rain ammunition or something....

[@aliburney4072]

still waiting for the plazma technology expansion, so I can wield a lightsaber

[@tmctommygun4696]

Trains don’t worry axe (body spray) wielders can easily defeat lance users but are weak against sword users Source: fire emblem series

[@swampfox4194]

Trains , you play league my dude?

[@ActuallyJozu]

Nah, simple pyromancy attacks are really effective against wooden staff wielders, burns right through their guards; basically an instant guard break. Also, does 2x damage to the weapon itself, making it less effective. Stupid DPS sword wielders wanting nerfs to be made to make them OP again.

[@parkeypence5974]

Yea but how are you gonna take back the Holy Land with a staff

[@Thatguy-il3qc]

Beat them into submission

[@siriuskndfgsegg7495]

With magic spells and curses of course

[@wiseferret4745]

I shall paint it with the blood of the heretics. Deus vult!

[@parkeypence5974]

I love how righteous the replies are

[@gratedshtick]

Warpskip

[@EatingWaffles]

There's a lot of different techniques for the staff as well. Watching all these videos made me acknowledge how strong staffs are and I'd say even have the edge over a lot of melee weapons

[@eugeneandemmakeelan4065]

My Father told me once about a Samurai exhibition that took place in New Zealand about 45 to 50 years ago when he was a kid. The Samurai challenged anyone to come down for a spar and a Maori (NZ native) man went down with his Taiaha (staff type weapon). The man with the wooden staff beat the Samurai with a steele sword multiple times without a loss. It comes down to the skill of the person at the end of the day.

[@junichiroyamashita]

They do still teach tahaiha? That is very good.

[@The_SmorgMan]

Junichiro Yamashita I own one, absolutely love it. Lived in NZ for several years and trained with some old guys who used to compete in Taiaha. I won’t claim to be good but it’s certainly fun to use

[@shaundouglas2057]

Pole arms are usually superior to swords, even the masters like George Silver stated this way back during the 15th to 16th century and they would know.

[@jorgejohnson875]

@@shaundouglas2057 Well yeah, I'm sure any soldier from the ancient or medieval period who had fought with polearms knew how deadly they were compared to swords.

[@shaundouglas2057]

@@jorgejohnson875 Today its surprising how many think otherwise even those who train with swords.

[@loganpayne7611]

Can you imagine the epitaphs “In memory of swordsman, died by pool cue”

[@nefariousgedeon3340]

the fallout nv pool cue worked well

[@SirConto]

Rip Sasaki Kojiro, the master swordsman that Miyamoto Musashi killed with a somewhat carved boat oar.

[@-aa6991]

one stomp on a pool cue and you have a spear

[@estalian5337]

Staff op op, devs please nerf.

[@5000jaap]

God, please nerf stafs

[@ZAR556]

that's why Spear and Halberd soo popular back then Classic Macedon Kingdom love pointy staff soo much, they make whole army consist of it

[@js-hk6if]

I think you're all wrongfully assuming the staff user there is a wizard, he's clearly a monk

[@TheArmchairrocker]

That beard is screaming wizard all day long.

[@Augustborne]

Of course the sword struggles against the staff, the swordsman was in stone stance. Wind stance is most effective against spearmen!

[@Electrobyte9797]

Like seriously man, if you're too lazy to switch stance, then just use a kunai or smoke bomb. Smh

[@JerryReyes]

Lol

[@0ne323]

You guys would get chewed up in mordhau

[@bonnibbel6177]

Honestly didn't imagine the reference appearing here

[@humbertomarin6071]

I love how every person with a keyboard is an expert martial artists

[@hobbyistcontrarian4389]

There's your exotic fantasy weapon right there. No need for flashy swords with perpendicular spikes on the guard.

[@ChaiWithSpice]

Just a long and sturdy staff

[@fulcrum2951]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@dustyfella]

Just a long and hard wood

[@Ruarscampbell]

Just be careful not to get your wood wet

[@unclesam1326]

jUst SoMe haRd w00d

[@natespring2183]

I'm writing a story that has a lot of combat with medieval-era weaponry and your channel has helped me so incredibly much to understand how these weapons work, how they're used, and how some of the matchups go. I love your channel, have a great day and I hope you find an exceptionally kind person out and about soon!

[@joselitoestrabela8144]

K

[@darthplagueis13]

Today on Skallagrim: Sparring with Darth Vader...

[@finn.hahn1912]

Darthplagueis13 his mask reminds me more of kylo ren rather that vader

[@sobreaver]

lol that's actually probably their best chance in this scenario so it seems, to use the force XD

[@methyllithium323]

and Darth Maul

[@Zathaghil]

But Kylo Ren is such a whinebasket... Doesn't look fearsome at all. Ever. He just doesn't have the face or expressions for it. I've NO clue why they picked HIM for the part. Although he IS in line with the Emo-Vader of the Prequels I presume... *shrug*

[@user-zi5rs1by7b]

Funny I trained with a staff when I was young for 6 years. Always thought ppl would think it's lame so I kept I to myself. Now I kinda feel badass.

[@bRUhlomeS]

Same

[@gibbous_silver]

I wish I still had my long stick That was the same height as me

[@creamsicleorange8266]

@Lance YT Like airsoft? This way no one bleeds too heavily. Just because something is old, like swordfights and stuff, doesn't mean you can't have fun! Plus, in places where guns are illegal, this may come much more in handy. Just tryin to put some perspective on this.

[@Timetonut]

I’ve even been asked to be in a couple of gangs . Yeah, because of my skills with a bo-staff. -Napoleon Dynamite

[@tomatomathy]

Me: *swings and casts fireball* Enemy: *what the fu-*

[@djsalad5752]

He’s explaining why the weapons triangle exists

[@marquess2004]

Which triangle?

[@professorlust8921]

@@marquess2004 The sword beats Axe The Axe beats Spear The Spear beats Sword

[@marquess2004]

@@professorlust8921 Oh, that one. Thank you :)

[@gearlock3573]

@@professorlust8921 sorry axe beats spear? Am i just missing a joke?

[@gatlis4682]

@@gearlock3573 it's a fire emblem reference

[@thefrexar]

That's why Grima freaked out when Gandalf brought his staff in. Even without magic it is still far more superior.. 🙄

[@acrid8952]

Gandalf is an Ainur, he wouldn't have needed the staff.

[@aldrydd1]

Acrid Gandalf is a maiar

[@mstdve4977]

@@aldrydd1 ainur include maiar

[@JamezGrimm]

I’ve always laughed when other combat/defense channels talk about how things would go on a static target. Glad to see someone with a partner that actually moves and counters.

[@meat-hook]

I hate people who talk like a fight is measurable beforehand. It's just chaos, and there is no crane kick in real life.

[@justinmaze6219]

I’ll carry this knowledge with me whenever I randomly imagine how well I would fight during medieval times

[@Mayanksharma-ss8xj]

Hahahaha

[@bellevoor]

Fuel for your shower thoughts

[@laserlights9684]

Yep

[@hiddensaint3251]

You’d get killed by an arrow before you ever got a W

[@wisewigga7129]

@@hiddensaint3251 not if I have full plate and a kite shield 🛡

[@bigmaxporter]

Now I wanna see more quarterstaves in fiction, I'd love to see some full on combat with this thing like with the sabers but it's pretty clear why it can't be done to the same degree with the staff.

[@ajarofpickles2826]

Nightwing in DC movies has two of them if you want to watch that

[@skybladez1210]

I mean you could attach pommels at both ends of the staff for more impact and it allows you to end two people rightly. Truly the Ultimate weapon. Also Donatello approves.

[@Laerei]

But what if you wield just pommels? Unstoppable!

[@kuleulrik7349]

What about blades? Nobushi anyone?

[@viniical]

Ulrik Ulriksen valk best girl also shaolin ftw

[@kuleulrik7349]

@@viniical Pk best girl. And jiang jun is daddy

[@viniical]

Ulrik Ulriksen no valk is thiccest and yes jiang jun is daddy but shaolin is a twig

[@venarius5872]

Shaolin mains: laughs in superior weapon*

[@christheog7197]

Also shaolin mains: wait that's illeagle

[@AAArnold]

@@christheog7197 Oh no! I hope it gets well soon!

[@Johan_S4]

So we are going to ignore the most versatile weapon ever invented, the law bringer?

[@hervisdaubeny6347]

Johan Sadewa Do not speak that name, you’ll blow my cover

[@AsDeft]

cries in no opener

[@Botlivesmatter00]

This channel is like the historical/fantasy mythbusters

[@edanpino5035]

This video actually gave me the inspiration to make a staff wielding fantasy hero. His staff is made of ash with caps on both ends, and langets to reinforce the caps

[@Arrowdodger]

People really don't give staves enough credit, they can be pretty formidable.

[@unmessable12]

They weren't the weapon of choice for several military units in history for no reason ya know :)

[@Silversong]

Take Out true, because they didn't make enemies bleed out or crush bones or pierce armor as effectively as specialized weaponry (swords, maces, spears). But never underestimate the deadliness of a long piece of hard wood, even if it's not specialized as a weapon of war.

[@unmessable12]

Yep. Not to mention the iron staves some military forces used

[@vld7759]

I prefer my staff as a way to channel my power so i can melt my enemies or cause earthquakes. Otherwise i like swords.

[@curvingfyre6810]

staffs have always been effective weapons, if only because their so basic. because the entire staff can be gripped effectively more or less anywhere with the right practice, and be used to strike at any portion, with any grip, its just about as adaptable as unarmed fighting, without having to sacrifice your pretty hands. thats why its such a staple of martial arts. i honestly couldnt tell you why they arent in fashion right now, since their like the ultimate answer to a knife. h2h is almost useless against a small blade like that because your trying to block him with more of his targets. but with a staff, you have something solid, something useful enough as a utility that you could carry it around for other reasons, and scavenge serviceable (if temporary) replacements from broom handles at a moments notice, all while having a huge reach advantage, and KO potential, while remaining relatively nonlethal, thus keeping yourself safely within the bounds of self defense law. plus, their so basic and simple, that they can be used by relatively untrained fighters with a reasonable degree of success, without detracting from their capabilities in the hands of an advanced fighter. add to all of this the fact that you can still kick people in the face (i do TKD, and i think i have a face-kicking problem, dont judge me) wile using one, and it can in fact elevate your ability to do so, gaining height and airtime with a jumping kick, general mobility with pole-vaults, and a second balance point for the more challenging kicks, without having to sacrifice your stance to the point of placing your hand on the ground like you see the green arrow do on the CW all the damn time. plus, they would never need a license basically anywhere on earth, since their definitely not concealed carry, and have no blades. you might look a bit weird, but on the other hand, people might not like their odds against you when our better armed, and not even try.

[@24_hanif5]

Me in school: ah yes, the *broom*

[@Skallagrim]

This article explains why polearms hit so hard: swordstem.com/2019/05/01/why-do-polearms-hurt/ And here is a video to answer the question if you can just cut through the staff: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXfEXmadis2reZI

[@maskednarcissist1738]

Nice!

[@edderion1439]

Hey, I was wondering why the link is sending me to Viking sword fighting techniques.

[@Skallagrim]

Oops, that was the wrong link. It's fixed now.

[@edderion1439]

Awesome, thanks man. Love your videos.

[@maskednarcissist1738]

@@Skallagrim Lol S'all good

[@tracystoermer9638]

I love the staff videos! As a student of Bojutsu, the European perspective adds another lovely dimension and more depth to my practice! Thank you so much for loving these tools!

[@SilverSidedSquirrel]

Reminds me of Wheel of Time: Where the greatest swordsman in the world famously only ever lost 1 duel: to a Farmer with a Quarterstaff.

[@Zathaghil]

SilverSidedSquirrel Yes. But then they did take that story straight out of Japanese history and stories. It's originally, and more importantly: in reality, a story told by Miyamoto Musashi. As an added fact in his very first own duel as a 13 year old he himself wielded a 6' quarterstaff and easily dispatched and killed his wakizashi wielding opponent Arima Kihei.

[@darthreaper6311]

Zathaghil Damn. That is badass

[@RinionFilms]

RIP Jaichim.

[@TimCheong]

Well, as expected of the greatest sword master in Japanese history.

[@fatman926]

u wot mate? Stormlight archive is the single best series. don't talk to me or my son ever again.

[@morthread017]

Swordsman: I must break his staff in half Staffsman: No u...

[@blancsteve4819]

More staff stuff please.

[@HioshimaFried]

I rememer being bullied in kindergarten cus my favorite ninjaturle was Donatello.. 5:55 and that calm "no" had me legit spit my morning coffee, thanks lads xD

[@rattacatt6779]

man with forged steel with extreme effort put into the smithing vs one hard sticky boi

[@johnnypopulus5521]

With all the advanced weapons of the period a big stick, even without a steel head be it a halberd or bill hook or spear point, is still more than a match for a sword. Amazing. Good video Skall, I really enjoyed this one.

[@vkdeen7570]

Johannes Von Volker as with most warfare even today... range is king

[@lvcsslacker]

depends on the user, yeah?

[@grasshopper801]

the user is certainly a variable, but if both combatants are of roughly even skill and physicality, then having a weapon advantage can go a long way

[@KalebBlackBlood]

Not to mention production costs. You can tell that not only does a staff weapon have low cost and production time compared to a full metal weapon, (Well crafted swords) it also used movements that most peasants, that were armed with said staffs, used in their daily peaceful life with farming and gardening tools. Their muscles were accustomed already, and little actual training was needed for a decent skill level with the spear. I dare say that the spear or staffs range advantage have been easing the psychological pressure of peasant warriors who were levied into military service.

[@kubaGR8]

"where do you get the idea that a staff would be superior in this scenario?" Where do you get the idea that anybody was talking about the scenario in the video? "because the sword wielder just stands there doing static blocks while skal hits him with long and telegraphed attacks" I don't think the video's title is "Sword vs Staff - how to telegraph".

[@turixrios]

I am a big fan Skall, hope you are doing great!

[@tice7217]

No one: Me with cool stick i found on road side: My friend with broom stick:

[@newCoCoY6]

When oomph is used as a technical term

[@samula1102]

But a staff doesn't have a pommel, so you can't end him rightly

[@tezla6332]

Samula Samulens add one

[@grsimpson3957]

A double headed bo must have the same amount of weight on each side. SO I CAN HAVE TWO POMMELS!

[@Raptorman0205]

Who's to say that the whole quarter staff is itself a pommel? What could possibly be more OP than a 6 foot long pommel with an axe, hammer, and spear at the end of it?

[@zaodedong9935]

Pocket pommels

[@Trevortni]

@Raptormann0205: Swiss army quarterstaff?

[@deepo4964]

So that´s why Gandalf it´s the most powerful member of the fellowship

[@jimmyrustler8983]

The quarterstaff is truly an underestimated weapon. Also does well against an unarmed aggressor, cross checks and grappling and throwing with the butt end of your staff. An ideal addition too, is to add an alpine spike to the butt end, and a steel or brass ferrule at the striking end. 🤙

[@edward9674]

I find it funny that despite hundreds of years of advances in metallurgy and refinement of the blades and swordsmanship the good ol stick still remains a proper contender.

[@omegalongdong]

But it is useless against an armored knight

[@skullinthejar]

@@omegalongdong I don't know about that. The blunt force of maces was pretty lethal against most armor, but then again, a lot of maces had spikes etc. A good hit with the staff to the head or the side of the knee should still do the trick though.

[@omegalongdong]

@@skullinthejar a staff does absolutely nothing against a knight in heavy armor, even greatswords struggle to penetrate heavy armor, historically knight would get close, start wrestling, get the opponent to the ground and try to exploit the weaknesses in the armor with a short dagger, in this dumb game one handed swords have no problen cutting throught heavy armor or chainmail.

[@skullinthejar]

@@omegalongdong But that's the thing; blunt weapons don't try to *pierce* the armor. Instead, a mace would simply break the bones underneath the armor, and probably dent the armor too, possibly causing problems if a large enough dent is made in a critical place. And as I stated before, blunt force trauma is especially good against heads, since a good wack with a staff or mace will give you a concussion even if your skull is still intact. Also, what "dumb game" are you refering to? This video was an educational video, not a game you can play ;)

[@Zopoko]

If Skallagrim can do so much with a quarterstaff holding back, imagine what Jörg Sprave could do with a polehammer at full strength

[@joehanson1187]

Of course the staff has to have a function to shoot pommels fully automatic...

[@sanguineregis5354]

and rubber bands. Lots of rubber bands.

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

First he would need to show us its features

[@kuleulrik7349]

He would make a gun out of it - using only the staff, a rubber band and some IKEA pencils

[@pyrrehraus6571]

The sides of the stick would probably spring out to form crossbow and shoot with the force of an AWM

[@shelterit]

I think the fighting techniques with the staff would be very different from these more sword-like movements. I've done a bit of it, and it's more swirling movements to hit into joints, back of legs and arms, and generally more rapier movements in terms of facing swords. I'd love to see you guys do more of staff fighting, though, I'm quite convinved that an advanced staffer can best any but the best swordsman.

[@Piratadoidao]

I love swords and feel personally attacked when I see other weapons being superior (apart from guns and modern weapons, because of course they're superior). 😂

[@naezjinra]

As with any fighting style underestimating your opponent is generally a bad idea. Even complete noobs get lucky or competent fighters make glaring mistakes (especially when they know they have an advantage or higher skill).

[@joselitoestrabela8144]

Nah bro he just ran outta mana

[@viktorthevictor6240]

The sword's advantage is that it's the most nimble and effective weapon used combined with a shield. A top heavy weapon + shield is good against armored opponents, but isn't as quick or balanced. A spear + shield has a slight reach advantage but again, isn't as balanced.

[@BewegteBilderrahmen]

Look into Bo-jutsu or Jodo fighting demonstrations if you're looking for more fleshed out (japanese style) stick fighting

[@RedRookChannel]

What about that one technique where the sword user knocks down the staff user and crushes his skull while confessing the rape and murder of his sister and the killing of her children?

[@ElliWoelfin]

To be fair, it initially was a spear and Hafþór could static-block a shuttle coming in from orbit.

[@superduperfreakyDj]

Uhm that was a partisan spear. They have long blades made for cutting.

[@Something775]

I would like an explanation. I'm lost.

[@Lion-zb8uo]

Gear Head game of thrones; red viper vs the mountain

[@darken2417]

The technique is called "Wait until your opponent does something stupid, like let go of his weapon and get on top of you."

[@redghost6386]

I really enjoy using a staff and use a red oak one. Its pretty solid and has taken years of pounding. I'm confident I could defend well against most opponents with a sword but sometimes I have been faced with some techniques that just close the distance too fast for me. The best thing to do with a staff is move around a lot and fast.

[@maerynelnahine652]

Requirement to use magic: hair must reach to abdomen (gray hair for 20% more mana) Beard must reach to the start of youre neck

[@onehandbehind343]

Is being bald with a pointy beard an option if I'm evil?

[@elonmusk5302]

Getting ready for the Shoalin Monk on For Honor be like this ....

[@re7alia7or]

Hey Elon What up

[@safkhan750]

when the centurion punches you but your disabled

[@jonwicked7031]

Elon Musk. 7 moths later here we are and aramusha is still my main and still wrecking that shaolin , they are pretty annoying tho

[@WarM3chGaming]

They use the staff right and not as a bat.

[@justsomedragonwithinternet4987]

Hey Elon

[@chlorox817]

_Can you not fight a Beekeeper?_

[@n1aqq]

Got me HAHAHAHA😂😂😂👌

[@thefrexar]

A bee keeper... with a badass sword

[@isaacsandifer997]

Mike Ferrari nah Issa terraria reference

[@no-u.]

A bees-keeper (For honor peacekeeper reference)

[@radwizard]

@1:25 The reason it is more powerful is because of Angular Momentum. A longer stick, the end will be further away from the axis of rotation, thus the further end will have a higher rate of speed. It must have a higher rate of speed because it has more distances to cover in the arc relative to axis of rotation. Thus further away faster the speed. Momentum is mass times velocity or p=mv. The faster the object, the more momentum..... the higher the Momentum the higher the Force will be on impact. This is what He referrers to as "oomph" I