Best Ancient Weapons
Ancient weapons have changed the course of history. Whether it's a large or small military, the one with the best toys wins. So here are some notable ancient weapons that have had a notable effect on warfare.
The Katana is so sharp it has been demonstrated to cut through a human completely with no problem. The swords are made of steel instead of iron, making them stronger than the average sword.
This is my kind of weapon. Sharp, precise, and totally badass.
Katanas have been used for thousands of years and are incredibly flexible and strong.
This weapon allowed humans to colonize Europe. Large animals like elk were hunted with deadly effectiveness using the bow and arrow. It was also highly effective as an army weapon.
When France was attacked by Britain, the French put all their archers up front, and it won them the battle.
Very lethal weapons that are still dangerous.
If they used it in modern warfare, I think it would be devastating. All you need to do is hide behind a wall and shoot a volley at the charging team.
It's satisfying when you slice something up with a broadsword. Also, I think it was England, not France, that won many battles in the Hundred Years' War with archers.
I like the broadsword because it could easily behead a person without any problem. It is easy to carry and is a deadly weapon. I want it to be in the number one spot.
This weapon was used by knights and royals in England. It was actually illegal for a peasant to own this weapon because it was a holy symbol of nobility.
If you have a battle ax, a sledgehammer, and a katana, you can get past anything but cavalry and vehicles.
A peasant could now kill a knight, and the Chinese had a repeating crossbow that could fire up to one bolt per second, faster than any longbowman.
There was also the triple crossbow, which was used in sieges on both sides.
A muzzle-loading shotgun that could use anything as ammo as long as there was enough gunpowder.
It's an awesome weapon. They even used to fill it with scrap metal and wood if they ran out of ammo.
Also known as the Deck Cleaner due to its usage during the Pirate Years.
This weapon was symbolic as a symbol of the god Neptune. Combined with the net, it made a great combination for gladiators.
Great for bashing an armored foe.
It's the most popular weapon in history. It was used in war more than the bow and arrow during all the years the bow and arrow were in use. It has vastly superior reach compared to the sword, and it is more intuitive to use than the sword or the bow. It is the first weapon that allowed humans to hunt large game. Until the invention of relatively modern firearms, it was still the most common weapon on nearly all battlefields. On a less objective note, Odin used one, and he was Thor's dad.
Spears will always be the best weapon. They are the easiest weapon to use but hard to master. Their use throughout the ages cannot be understated, and their impact is tremendous.
The great-grandfather of all firearms. Capable of large-scale damage, this weapon evolved into what we now know as guns - starting with muzzle-loading, then progressing through single-action, lever-action, bolt-action, semi-auto, and finally, fully-automatic (burst fire could be included too).
Cannons were the first-ever heavy artillery. They were used on battlefields for centuries.
An ancient dagger from India that appears to be just a dagger at first but then splits into three like Wolverine's claws! Awesome.
Can be used both as a handheld weapon and as an effective projectile.
A shield is definitely a game-changer in one-on-one combat. Plus, an infantry shield wall can beat most things.
Just imagine getting hit in the face by that.
For those who don't know, an arquebus was an early form of rifle or musket prominent during the Renaissance.
This is one of the oldest weapons on Earth, dating back to biblical times.
These weapons were used by Native Americans to defend against enemy tribes.
It was a large weapon and delivered the second most deadly blow, second only to the Katana.
This weapon was highly effective against shields, horse carriages, and war elephants when the Scottish invaded other countries. However, it took significant strength to wield.
