Top 10 Best Ancient Weapons

Ancient weapons have changed the course of history. Whether it's a large or small military, the one with the best tools often wins.

Here are some notable ancient weapons that have had a significant effect on warfare.

The Top Ten

  1. Broadsword

    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.

  2. Bow and Arrow

    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.

  3. Katana

    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.

  4. Battle Axe

    If you have a battle ax, a sledgehammer, and a katana, you can get past anything but cavalry and vehicles.

    The battle ax was used by Vikings to pillage villages and claim land.

  5. Crossbow

    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.

  6. Trident

    This weapon was symbolic as a symbol of the god Neptune. Combined with the net, it made a great combination for gladiators.

  7. War Hammer

    Great for bashing an armored foe.

  8. Spear

    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.

  9. Sling

    This is one of the oldest weapons on Earth, dating back to biblical times.

  10. Tomahawk

    Can be used both as a handheld weapon and as an effective projectile.

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    Dart

    An ancient throwing projectile.

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  13. Katar

    An ancient dagger from India that appears to be just a dagger at first but then splits into three like Wolverine's claws! Awesome.

  14. Hoplon

    What is a hoplon? A shield used by Spartans that had a layer of brass, wood, and leather.

    It could be swung at people to knock them back, crack skulls, and charge. This fits with the expression "the best offense is a good defense."

  15. Shield

    A shield is definitely a game-changer in one-on-one combat. Plus, an infantry shield wall can beat most things.

  16. Mace

    Just imagine getting hit in the face by that.

  17. War Club

    These weapons were used by Native Americans to defend against enemy tribes.

  18. Catapult

    Well, you know what catapults are for.

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  20. Khopesh

  21. Scottish Claymore

    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.

  22. Bident

    Similar to a trident, but it has two prongs instead of three.

  23. Longbow

  24. Hwacha

  25. Dagger

  26. Nunchaku

  27. Spatha

    It was the short sword used by the Roman Empire, designed to be thrust through opponents with ease.

    What made it so effective was the fact that the blade was fashioned for maximum thrust damage rather than slashing. It was the perfect partner to the titanic shield walls of the legion. Open wall, impale poor bloke, close wall*

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