There are five different weapon classes. Great swords swing slow but do a great deal of damager per hit. Dual blades are less powerful, but are very quick and allow you to attack multiple times. Glaives are long spears that have good attack power and long reach. They are useful when taking out groups of enemies. Staves are magical rods that have elemental properties that allow you to cast long ranged magical attacks. Crossbows are ranged weapons that are less powerful but allows you to take down enemies at a distance.