Hey Shad, I just wanted to come here and say that I loved reading Shadow of the Conqueror. Will you be writing a sequel? Because I sure hope so.

@shadiversity

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but I'm working on two little surprises in the meantime ^_^

@peiter795

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadiversity Oioioioioi... I loved the book too, can't wait...

@ThrowingItAway

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadiversity Hooooly crap that's exciting! God speed man.

@rickardspaghetti

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadiversity Is the wife expecting twins? That's nice!

@personalRCH

3 жыл бұрын

Demoknights represent!

"Oh no! a third dragon!"

@Zedkiller1101

3 жыл бұрын

"oh God, not the lasers and the spikes" "You know the drill" "Oh God, not the drill"

@francenkovcan5211

3 жыл бұрын

That's it im getting my rocket launcher

@inasapostle3rdapostleofthe916

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no! A third dragon So anyway

@kalebb1226

3 жыл бұрын

Are those freaking sharks with freaking laser beam attached to their backs

"My lord what are you doing?" "I am making a devastating new technique."

@spyrofrost9158

3 жыл бұрын

Those Franks won't know what hit them this time!

@simongloutnez589

3 жыл бұрын

I understand it looks new and I dont know for medieval period,. buuuut... in antiquity we know the phalanxists used strapped shield when they had a long two handed spear or pike. The romans also described thracyan warriors using a two handed falx (or rhomphaia) sometimes with a shield (albeit a small one). And not to forget that its so freaking easy to do... it defenitely wasnt a new technique 😅

"Using two-handed weapons and shields together?" Demoknight Tf2: Aye!

@minoreror9961

3 жыл бұрын

(Drunk Scottish yell)

@zealousdoggo

3 жыл бұрын

*Drunk Scottish Cyclops noises*

@deadjustdead3425

3 жыл бұрын

Oh the legend of demoknight

@memedealer367

3 жыл бұрын

Bag pipes tunt intensify

@daedricender7276

3 жыл бұрын

Distorted Bagpipes intensifies*

Macedonians: "Bruh" Historical Context: The Macedonian Pikemen have straps on their shields, although it is a very small shield due to the close order formation of the Pike Phalangites, technically the Macedonians are using 2 handed pikes with a shield.

@allent.g560

3 жыл бұрын

Philip copied the idea from the Athenian

@watcher314159

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good, someone already got around to saying this.

@Zraknul

3 жыл бұрын

@@allent.g560 copied, improved upon and subjugated them with it. The Sarissa was longer than the spears of Iphicrates.

@allent.g560

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zraknul yes, that's what I meant. I am limited by my English vocabulary.

@Intranetusa

3 жыл бұрын

The kingdoms of ancient China and the European Renaissance era pikemen also used strapped shields. Here are some examples. Ancient Chinese strapped shields: 4.bp.blogspot.com/-a1eaZPyyQIk/WwaBm7J6A9I/AAAAAAAAEqg/O2oUrmEwMz0H2A-IoQyglwdRmVO6UxkSwCLcBGAs/s1600/wKgB6lQdoViAW-ecACzyg17BGmg13.jpeg 1.bp.blogspot.com/-amZ4UqzY3ps/WwjRJKA_6hI/AAAAAAAAEsE/b39GR4roIq0ZzKXXPqWvGCO79rYbbSMKQCLcBGAs/s1600/20120904044232797.jpg European Renaissance era strapped shield: www.wiktenauer.com/images/f/f5/De_Nassavsche_Wapen-Handelinge_van_Schilt%2C_Spies%2C_Rappier_end_Targe_10.jpg There were also shields that could be secured on the ground while the soldier uses a two handed weapon, but that is in a different category.

Shad has the kind of backyard we all wanted as kids.

@grantbaugh2773

3 жыл бұрын

And still do want.

@cryogenic2243

3 жыл бұрын

Who Wouldn't want a Giant castle and weapons you and your friends can use in the accessibility of you're backyard?

3 жыл бұрын

When did he move? Can anyone link a video? Last I saw, he was in suburbs with a wooden castle he made for his kids like 2 decades ago. I looked for it, but none of his titles say he moved.

@robertcarroll2819

3 жыл бұрын

As a kid? Ahem, no sir. I'm an adult and I want this.

@Djones0125

3 жыл бұрын

Its the kind of backyard ill give my kids one day

And that explain the massive shoulders armors we see in the fantasy game, they are actually shields mounted on your arms.:D

@asellusaustralis261

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what Japanese shoulder armour is

@seedmole

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing, lol. Seems like two giant draping shoulderguards would do the same as what this is accomplishing.

@jedhaney3547

3 жыл бұрын

Ala Samurai armor lol

@asagaetis

3 жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth.

@reinoldi1097

3 жыл бұрын

@@asagaetis cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0101/6004/6139/products/Shimazu_Armor2_grande.png?v=1540256005

"not only is there historical precedence" shows image of people fighting demon dog tricorn yes... historical

@saffy9321

3 жыл бұрын

they're extinct now

@alejocouderc4495

3 жыл бұрын

Demons Enemies It's the same

@Dapriestmon8516

3 жыл бұрын

I thought that was a stag lol

@zach7372

3 жыл бұрын

There aren't any demon dog tricorns where you live?

@dougneon9550

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah there are none because it was wicked effective duh

“And no, the answer is not use the two-handed weapon in one hand” The answer, obviously, is grow a third hand.

@JimRFF

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair, that would probably help a lot in most hand-to-hand combat situations...

@m.a.327

3 жыл бұрын

Munchkin.

@spartanwar1185

3 жыл бұрын

I've always imagined how great life would be if we had four arms rather than two

@themagescorner

3 жыл бұрын

Or be a giant/goliath

@fog99uk

3 жыл бұрын

'Mage Hand'

Disclaimer: No dragons were actually harmed during the making of this production.

@shadiversity

3 жыл бұрын

I cannot confirm or deny this statement and my brigandine is definitely not made of dragon hide. . .

@TThom-vb6wq

3 жыл бұрын

You will withdraw that slanderous allegation, or defend it with your comments!

@labangrankvist2993

3 жыл бұрын

@@shadiversity as a dragon in mortal disguise I'm unsubscribing! Jokes aside, that's an interesting Fantasy Armed (seeing as they don't have a traditional weapon, I doubt you could call it armed). What would intelligent dragons with the ability to shift into humanoid forms (like in WoW) do in combat? Use a bow midair? Shift into a smaller form to dodge ballistae shots? Etc, etc. Blizzard has only shown a dragon shifting in combat property once, when Wrathion used a dagger against a tentacly monster, so I feel like it hasn't been explored enough.

@Robobagpiper

3 жыл бұрын

He plays coy, but we all know the dragon edited the video for Shad.

@corwinhyatt519

3 жыл бұрын

Pity... Just one would keep a village fed for a few months. Two? Now that is a feast to share around the kingdom.

"It's a shield on your arm/ shoulder." *My two braincells*- "GIANT PAULDRON!!!"

@Aereto

3 жыл бұрын

Great Pauldron

@beganfish

3 жыл бұрын

Thats basically what happened with samurai armour

@scraplord6390

3 жыл бұрын

2 shields as pauldrons. We have reached peak WoW

@fadhli179

3 жыл бұрын

Mind blown

@yeetmeister8927

3 жыл бұрын

Kite shield pauldrons... Shad if you read this I'd imagine you would start frothing at the mouth

This seems essentially like what the Japanese did: Metatron argues that the pauldrons (the sode) on the o-yoroi are adapted shields. Turning the body sideways and tucking the head would be enough to deflect any blows that are chest level or higher, and the design of the sode maintains greater freedom of movement than a full-size shield with a strap (as well as having coverage on both sides of the body).

@kleonymos5726

3 жыл бұрын

Resting a Hoplon on your shoulder works too

@OberonTitanicusRex

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same, a quick Google search for "classic samurai armour" presented me several examples with rather sizeable sode. I can imagine that if you step forward and switch foot like Chad showed, you can simply present one as defence after each swing of the katana.

@OberonTitanicusRex

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, that is pretty awesome! 'How to use a two-handed weapon with TWO shields!'

I've been designing a fantasy historically plausible RPG for awhile and you just broke my head. Thanks Shad.

I just imagine Shad's neighbour pulling out a chair and some popcorn thinking: «What is he up today?» Shad: "Can you use two-handed weapons with a shield?" Him: "No way!"

@wahyudarma6309

3 жыл бұрын

If im the neighbors i would do it👍

@Access.Denied

3 жыл бұрын

No internet needed!

"Gentlemen, we do not stop until nightfall." "What about *dragon?!"* "You’ve already had it." "We’ve had one, yes. What about second *dragon?"*

@TalasDD

3 жыл бұрын

i dont think he know about second dragon.

@firedolphin556

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalasDD What about Wyverns? Wyrms? Sea Serpents?

@TalasDD

3 жыл бұрын

@@firedolphin556 i woudnt count on it.

@DH-xw6jp

3 жыл бұрын

I love this community! *[totally platonic hugs for everyone]*

@mr.potato2223

3 жыл бұрын

Its... Beautiful

Dragon's: exist Shadiversity: Modern problems require medieval solutions.

Shad: "I've never - not once - seen this concept portrayed." Starcraft marines: "Allow us to introduce ourselves."

"In fact here's a historical example of it being used!" *Shows knight fighting a dragon*

@dimicar3804

3 жыл бұрын

and Giants Rats

@scottland8698

3 жыл бұрын

Dimi Car dragons are just giant rats with wings

@ViktorTheMusician

3 жыл бұрын

@@dimicar3804 giant rats actually exist lmao. They're called Nutrias or Swamp/River Rats and apparently Texas has a real infestation problem with them recently.

@JoelFeila

3 жыл бұрын

@@ViktorTheMusician if you go one state over the Cajuns will eat them. No really you can get Nutria there.

@julianadams3710

3 жыл бұрын

If you mean at 9:45 that’s not a dragon, it has the same texture as the rats so it’s furred. That’s a badly drawn fox

Games - "Nah, mate. Can't use a two handed weapon and a shield." Greece - "Am I a joke to you?"

@JimRFF

3 жыл бұрын

When he first asked 'can you effectively use a 2-handed weapon with a shield?' at the beginning of the video, holding that sword, immediately I thought "not really, like that" and then he kept going " *including a spear* " ... me: "well, obviously, yeah, that's how like, every culture since the Bronze Age used spears in warfare" xD

@kinglouiev9530

3 жыл бұрын

Philip of Macedon & Alexander the Great are the champ.

@joebenzz

3 жыл бұрын

SPARTA!

@kinglouiev9530

3 жыл бұрын

Joe Benz Did Spartans brought pikes to an ancient spear fight? Maybe, but most didn’t. The Macedonians who carried 8m pikes & shields kinda left Sparta alone & decided to make all of Persia & Taxila part of Macedon.

@gandalftheantlion

3 жыл бұрын

But dark souls allows you to wield a shield and a two handed sword.

Oh, so the real problem with over-sized pauldrons in fantasy is that they aren't big enough. Go Full Tower Shield Size!

"You can't have a two handed weapon with a shield !" **Genoese crossbowman laughter** Also 8:46 : the last thing you'll see before taking a spearhead to the face. Also also : Warhammer Fantasy, Lothern sea Guards with longbows, longshields and lances. I though "fantasy's fantasy", but both bow and lance work great in this setup !

Shad slayed the dragon, its thanks to men like him we can sleep easy

@stealthbeastgaming

3 жыл бұрын

2 dragons*

@windhelmguard5295

3 жыл бұрын

he has also slain a deadly serpent.

@Dark_Plum

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but what about the dragons?

@30noir

3 жыл бұрын

slew*

@SneakySolidSnake

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dark_Plum yes, but wha... dang it, you beat me to it. lol.

*Enters castle with a sword and shield* *random punching sounds ensue*

@aetriandimitri190

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone thinks a guy coming to fight a dragon with his fists is a fool, everyone who sees that guy throw away his sword and shield knows he's a legend

I always just assumed it was a time-saving measure, not having to put a strap in games; render the physics, make sure there's no clipping, etc. Like how shields are still commonly worn on the back, but just sort of float there. Edit to add: Now y'gotta wear a shield on BOTH sides!

@eazy8579

2 жыл бұрын

That’s armor

A few points: 1) In the second medieval art that you show, the figure is holding his sword "at the short", or half-swording. A thing which you show briefly, and then spend the rest of your video showing cuts. 2) There is precedent for shield and spear LONG before the 15th c hunting scene that you show: the Argead (heavy) Hoplite (often incorrectly called the Phalangite). Not only was he carrying a spear in two hands and a shield, but that spear was a pike of quite extreme length.

@elijahcastillo7679

3 жыл бұрын

I’m unfamiliar with sword techniques, but would half sword if change the way it was used or would you still swing it around like shad did?

@tmcclennen1

3 жыл бұрын

@@elijahcastillo7679 Total change. You use your two-handed sword "at the short" or "half sword" when your situation is "Oh shit! I really need a spear, but all I have is this sword!" A sword can not cut through plate armor. Which is not to say that a man in plate armor is totally invulnerable, because specialty anti-armor weapons existed, like a pole-axe or a war-pick, or other things like that. But with a sword, the only way to injure an opponent armored in plate is to stab him (notice, I said "can not *cut* through plate), especially to stab in the joints of the armor: the inside of the wrist, the inside of the elbow, the armpit, and throat, the groin. In that situation, aim becomes the most important thing. You are trying to hit a target that is only a few inches across, on a moving body, that is trying to block and generally make you action difficult. To improve your aim, you take your left hand off of the handle of your sword, and grip the blade, and then you basically use the sword like a pool-cue; that is: aiming with your left hand, and providing the force with your right. In short, you use it as a spear.

@elijahcastillo7679

3 жыл бұрын

@Tim McClennen that’s what I figured so I was really confused when shad used it like a sword rather than like a spear, which the artwork suggested. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to respond to me!

The plural of pavise is whatever Metatron says it is.

@maxvarjagen9810

3 жыл бұрын

Sing. Pah-veh-seh Plur. Pah-veh-sees

@arx3516

3 жыл бұрын

In the middle ages foreign words were kind of translated, anglicized, italianized etc. And so London in italian became Londra, and Roma became Rome in english. So it's possible that "Pavese" is an anglicised word of italian origin, wich means that the word follows english grammar rules. If you really want to use italian grammar the plural is "pavesi".

@eliafavini827

3 жыл бұрын

@@arx3516 i'm italian and i confirm pavesi

@duonsoul7996

3 жыл бұрын

@@arx3516 ma che so i pavesini?

@AlucardNoir

3 жыл бұрын

@@arx3516 The anglicized version of the word if pavis.

12:40 "When I switch steps ... look where the shield is." It is finally time. You must do a video on the Forbidden Art. DUAL SHIELD

@donaldwohlberg6043

3 жыл бұрын

YES!! I thought that too

@Cyprian96

3 жыл бұрын

Mount and blade warband players know

@halflife2fun

3 жыл бұрын

exactly this. 2 handed and dual wield shield. mobility limiting and burdensome but increases defense immensely

@jbblades2835

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Duel brawler shields! My dreams will be fulfilled!

@ANTSEMUT1

3 жыл бұрын

Skallgrim has shown that dual shields are sub optimal at the best of times.

I can already see where this can go with videogames: "Two handed combat proficiency: you are quite the skilled two handed warrior. *+ 5 to attack when using two handed weapons.* " (This would be text for a certain skill down a leveling tree) "Passive defensive training: You have been trained in the arts of two handed combat, and have learned of a technique involving Shields, which requires a strapped shield. *Allows the usage of shields for two handed weapons.* "

@grogmadman522

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that

@mr_h831

3 жыл бұрын

@@grogmadman522 for what exactly?

Demoman: "Aye, that's how ya do it!" funny how i forgot the Demoman has a selection of two-handed melee and can use his shields (albeit stat-wise)

This is one of the coolest revelations I've seen since someone delivered pre sliced bread

@matthewwriter9539

3 жыл бұрын

This is the best thing since Betty White was born.

@davedave8986

3 жыл бұрын

Ok so the downside when using a two handed sword with a shield on you shoulder is that you can’t do certain moves right ? So that means just have like a shield on both shoulders

@gormauslander

3 жыл бұрын

@@davedave8986 bingo You just reinvented every jrpg armor

@petermuller3995

3 жыл бұрын

Are you all Meming shad?

@gormauslander

3 жыл бұрын

@@petermuller3995 but of course! Shad's the best HEMA communicator since the 1969 moon landing

Everybody: Using a two handed sword and a shield would require three hands! Shad: Hold my beer.

@guiorgy

3 жыл бұрын

No no, he would say "I'll hold your beer, a shield and a sword rightly!"

@dungeonmaster7974

3 жыл бұрын

From software was on to something

@pollyphemeus

3 жыл бұрын

now I want to play Munchkin, one of the few role playing games that allows for 3 or even 4 hands.

Shad learned why Samurai made their armor that way... In one word: "Shields"

It's so wonderful to see someone passionate about something. I look forward to your videos. Many thanks for ending the weekend on a high note

"what do you mean, i cant use a greatsword and a shield together?" "Sorry mate it's against the rules." Dark Souls: *i would beg to differ*

@jamesforgie6594

3 жыл бұрын

In Dark Souls a greatsword is almost the size of an apartment building, how realistic can it be? Actually I’m so busy swinging the Fume Ultra Greatsword around that I forgot there were some of sensible size, never mind me.

@hair_sauce6472

3 жыл бұрын

Dark souls is one handed with a shield doe

@tonyfriendly4409

3 жыл бұрын

I like that Dark Souls let's you do stupid shit like that. Want to equip a greatsword and a shield? Sure! Two shields? Why not! Neither is really viable, but the game isn't going to tell you that you can't.

@Starlitsoul0359

3 жыл бұрын

Toasty_The_Ametuer you can also two hand one shield. (Honestly I love just using massive shield with reasonably sized greatsword.)

@WobiKabobi

3 жыл бұрын

Toasty_The_Ametuer i’m guessing you didnt play dark souls much

As someone who fights like this (re-enactment fighting, eastern and western style). It works fantastically well with long spears or hewing polearms (halberds, glaives, billhooks, etc.) but the long or great sword is to dependent on mobility for this to be practical with a real weighted shield. Also Shad needs longer or flexible straps on his shields.

@gwynbleidd1917

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing that there's any intelligence in this comment section.

"Honey..." "What now?" "Shad is now fighting a lizard...with wings!" "Hu?"

I'm honestly glad he touched on this topic, because I actually wanted to try this with an NPC bouncer in one of my campaigns in my TTRPG. I guy in question carries a tower shield and a longsword, but I never gave too much thought to how he'd use them both together or why

@fivesARC--5555

4 ай бұрын

What trrpg? Cuz longswords are generally portrayed as 1-2 handed?

"this method, changes a shield from an active defence into a passive defence"... shouldn't that be a pavise defence... i'll see myself out

@overlordh1254

3 жыл бұрын

Woah, I was scrolling through the comments, and started reading this EXACTLY when Shad said that in the video.

@leandersearle5094

3 жыл бұрын

You could say that pun was pretty blunt, but people that don't like puns would just block it out.

@maxmustermann369

3 жыл бұрын

dont worry, i think this is a genuise statement.

@lordsithous4406

3 жыл бұрын

Op... i thought about making that shield comment but hell you beat me too it.. so ill just pavise on it.... ill let myself out as well...

"You can't use a two-handed weapon AND a shield at the same time!" Me: (laughs in Dark Souls)

@clothar23

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly D&D also allows the use of two handed weapons with shields..it's called the Versatile feature. Although you are giving up some damage in return for more defense.

@The_Bird_Bird_Harder

3 жыл бұрын

@@clothar23 also only a few weapons are versatile.

@RoninCatholic

3 жыл бұрын

The Dragon Quest games allow wizards to use a quarterstaff and a shield at the same time or warriors to use a longbow and shield at the same time with no penalty whatsoever. And most of its warriors just apply super strength to just treat all obviously-designed two handed weapons in a single hand anyway.

@indecisivecountdooku1340

3 жыл бұрын

(laughs in demoknight tf2)

Fun fact: Some guy named Philip from an old kingdom called macedon had already used this idea for his pikemen. But the shields were made small and can be strapped to the men's forearm and their neck both. This gave the soldier the ability to use their shield while holding their 4 meters long pike with both hands. His son, just some guy named Alexander would then use the same soldier type to its fullest and almost conquered the world with them. That should be enough proof that this technique is working somehow.

The "nani" at 6:58 knocked me out. I had to watch it again to catch everything without laughing 😂😂

Normies: "You can't use a 2-handed weapon with a shield!" Diablo 3 Crusader mains: "Watch and learn, peasants"

@Crash_Knight

3 жыл бұрын

Dark Souls players: "Don't forget second period"

@ViceN53X

3 жыл бұрын

Demoknight - "That's the way you do it!"

@retroicdescent

3 жыл бұрын

@@Crash_Knight *Laughs in FUGS and Havel's shield*

@evanbasham4875

3 жыл бұрын

"Watch as I call upon my Crusader Ancestors; Making them appear before you in blazing glory, cleansing the world in the Light of Heaven and by the might of Tyriel. Dressed in Plate gleaming with the power granted to us by God." -Fun Description of Call Ancestors, an active ability available to the Crusader

@thedeadnightking9975

3 жыл бұрын

*Laughs in real life medieval era*

Shild hanging off both shoulder. Dual wielding shields!

@joshuapowell6822

3 жыл бұрын

T. Thom The natural evolution of large pauldrons.

@jackmcslay

3 жыл бұрын

That's basically japanese armor design

@asellusaustralis261

3 жыл бұрын

Literally Japanese shoulder protective rectangular things. They were shields once

@Necroxion

3 жыл бұрын

@@jackmcslay I second the basic japanese armour design, but it's called sode and intended for archers Cheaper japanese shields were made more like portable cover

@cioplasmmajic8327

3 жыл бұрын

And that means you can also dual weild swords.

Everytime I need an answer to a question about writing a book, this guy always delivers!

2 things: 1) I love the mutual support among different HEMA/History youtubers (Shad, Schola Gladiatora, Skallagrim, etc) 2) 1:49 that was nice swinging, Shad does have some skill!

@kingofhearts3185

4 ай бұрын

Well that aged like milk considering what happened with schola gladiatora

@fivesARC--5555

4 ай бұрын

​@@kingofhearts3185not sure who they are what did they do?

@kingofhearts3185

4 ай бұрын

@@fivesARC--5555 Check the community post Shad made 3 months ago

@kingofhearts3185

4 ай бұрын

@@fivesARC--5555 kzread.info/dron/kmMACUKpQeIxN9D9ARli1Q.htmlcommunity?lb=Ugkxqji7ZbOhlheVundScqR_A4C5EOK1JT5R

Why did I hear you punching the dragon? Oh Shad, even though you have a sword, you can't help but use your brute strength.

@guiorgy

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@xresinance1290

3 жыл бұрын

it's a special technique that incorporates bare-handed, shield bashing, and typical weapon use, so there is never any downtime between blows, get slashed, and a punch is already waiting etc

"No one ever uses a two handed weapon with a shield!" Dark Souls enjoyers: Hold my Estus

@thisstatementisfalsenothin5312

3 жыл бұрын

You can’t two hand with a shield you can one hand a great sword though which I always do

@Falx415

3 жыл бұрын

@@thisstatementisfalsenothin5312 Yes you can. Either equip a shield in your weapon slot, or in DS3 you can just hold the two-hand button (Triangle or "Y" for consoles) and you'll swap to two-handing your off-hand weapon/tool.

@thisstatementisfalsenothin5312

3 жыл бұрын

I said two hand with a shield What I meant was you can’t use a shield and also be two handing your main weapon

@Fleur9999

3 жыл бұрын

That set of doors though

@indecisivecountdooku1340

3 жыл бұрын

@@Fleur9999 _the doorman_

Demoknight TF2 had the Two-handed sword and shield technique for years now.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Keeping this video on my faves list, and as a bookmark for quick sending to doubtful DMs!!

Shad: It all alright I'll killed the second dragon. Oh no it's the undead dragon Shad: Groan

Darius : "You can't use a very long spear with a shield, it's a two-handed weapon! it's against the rules!" Alexander : lol

@VonKuro

3 жыл бұрын

Alexander : I how it isn't balanced, that why I could conquer the entire known world with it.

@krzyffo4379

3 жыл бұрын

Where do I know those guys from?

@mobeenkhan824

3 жыл бұрын

Jordi Canals Actually the Persian immortals were trained with pretty much every weapons possible, including long spear with a shield.

love your in depth demos and out of the box thinking

Looking good Shad, seeing you having so much fun with these topics really brings out your happiness to another level at least +5 to Charisma as well

Shad: It’s okay, I killed all of the Dragons, we’re all safe now! The Neighbours: Ah shit, guess we gotta try something else.

@dturner6332

3 жыл бұрын

They're envious of his castle. 😂😂😂

Shad when you where using the kite shield with the two handed sword every time you raised your arms for a high strike or defense the shield rotated exposing your forward hip and leg. So that is something that someone using this technique would need to be aware of so that they can compensate for it.

@TealWolf26

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiddenRealm Similar to how bucklers were held way forward to intercept.

@the24thcolossusjustchillin39

3 жыл бұрын

TealWolf26 that reminds of a technique that some boxers use where they’ll hold one of Their hands in front of their opponents face to obscure their vision

@guiorgy

3 жыл бұрын

The shield would also get cought on things strapped to his belt

It's like a little kid playing make believe. It's actually really cute. It's nice to see people genuinely enjoy something.

I love you man. I love your work. I love your channel. Your videos are actually educational and not just for entertainment.

This is fantastic research for motion capture. Directors and animators are always looking for ideas like this. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting

@cb3rdDegreeBurns

3 жыл бұрын

New For Honor character maybe...

@Halo_Legend

3 жыл бұрын

Yet they always ignore everything they manage to research because they think realistic combat is not entertaining enough...

@doctormoney106

3 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how true this is Most developers, writers, directors etc just base themselves of off what other pop culture is doing and what is concidered acceptable when it comes to historical melee combat So if all there is is anime girls breakdancing with double greatswords, and that's what's concidered cool, that's all we're ever gona get Shad and other hema channels pushing realistic and/or historical principals into the mainstream is precisely how we're going to get better combat in our games and movies!

@Alpha.Phenix

3 жыл бұрын

@@cb3rdDegreeBurns Having one of 3 sides constantly protected? Isn't that a little much?

@EricJacobusOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of game devs use Shad's videos as reference.

"It's all right! The dragon is dead!" (angry Godzilla noises) Silly Shad... You though a powerful boss wouldn't have a second form, after the first one was defeated?

Ahhhh!!! This was so perfect! I'm creating one of my first dnd characters, a fighter: shieldbearer and this answered so many of my questions about fighting and character design! Just wanted to say thank you!!!

Hi Shad, thanks for the recommendation for camp fire blaze, I'll definitely be using this for my current and future novels.

Sir Shad, slayer of dragons, protector of the Shad Lands, educator of millions 🗡🛡

@GurniHallek

3 жыл бұрын

Shad Owned Lands, as i like to call them.

Shad Fact: Shad frequently practices his juggling with armed nuclear warheads. From our research none of them could actually hurt him I'd they did detonate, only make home stronger.

@williamturner6192

3 жыл бұрын

Before anyone asks, no. It has nothing to do with the Hulk. Shad surpassed that power level long ago.

@meganparrish807

3 жыл бұрын

You got some typos in your statement.

@philw8049

3 жыл бұрын

You have confused Shad with Chuck Norris clearly.

Recently found your channel and I’m instantly addicted. Been binge watching your videos like crazy during this pandemic. Keep up the good work, honestly your content is getting me through the worst. By far my favourite KZread channel. I live in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and once things settle I’m so gonna explore some of the castles we have up here. Seems like I’ve got a new hobby. Send you some pictures that I take if you wish.

Oh, I will surely make someone do this in my story! Thanks for the inspiration

Games: "You can't use a spear with a shield." History: "Tell that to the phalanx." I recall back in the older editions of Dungeons & Dragons (and specifically AD&D, since that's the one I know), a shield only increased your Armor Class from either the front and side or the rear, depending on whether you were wielding it or wearing or across your back. Naturally, this led to character builds that carried two shields. On the other hand, 5th Edition gives the spear (and the quarterstaff, battleaxe, longsword, trident, and warhammer) the Versatile property, meaning it can be wielded with one hand (allowing use of a shield) or two hands (increasing the damage die).

@frking100

3 жыл бұрын

using any of those weapons with a single hand usually lowers the dmg (at least that is how my dm runs it I dont know if that is the rule)

@thatHARVguy

3 жыл бұрын

One time a friend's paladin drank an unknown potion and grew a third arm from the middle of his chest. He eventually wielded 2 shields and his 3rd arm held a sword. 🤣

@rikospostmodernlife

3 жыл бұрын

@@frking100 well yes and no. I see Versatile weapons more like one handed weapons that can upsize their damage die, than the other way around.

@sethgilcrist8088

3 жыл бұрын

I'm rather unhappy with 5e. Still it's better then that abomination 4e

@salmanmahyuddin8384

3 жыл бұрын

@@sethgilcrist8088 I heard 5e is more catering to the role playing part. being introduced to 5e i've always enjoyed it. What's so bad about 4e?

I repeat the dragon is dead Spooktober memes bringing the skeleton back to life: "Oh I don't think so"

@AlexanderVRadev

3 жыл бұрын

Oh please its an undead skeletal dragon. Do your research. ;D

@apatheticsquid5658

3 жыл бұрын

You are a bold one

Steel groups also float shield over left shoulder when using spears. Giving some protection

How interesting... the ideas to come

I onto your game Shad. You're just making things up, then going back in time and paying medieval artists to paint fake images so you can support your future content with historical examples. Chech M8.

@flippingchips7343

3 жыл бұрын

*Czech Maight ^_^

Shad, you have just seen the birth of an idea and thank you for the knowledge you have just gifted me.

Shad, your videos have been some of the most informative and entertaining that I've had the pleasure of watching. Thank you for sharing your wit, knowledge, and creativity with us. I look forward to seeing what other revelations you come across!

In Georgia (country) We had one king - Vakhtang I Gorgasal (442-502 A.D.) (Gorgasal was a nickname he got in fights from Persians meaning Wolf-headed - due to wolf faced helmet). We know from the folklore that he was very big man(having songs how mountains were shaking while he was marching), and had huge sword as the weapon of choice. After I got into history more (from KZread), now I am wondering, maybe he was indeed using something of a two-handed sword in one. He is my favorite King of ours, for his feats on the battlefield (as a tactician and deadly fighter), defeating enemies much numerous than us and for the bonus point he founded our capital Tbilisi!

@killawock2865

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine king who fights his battles, wouldn't that be a sight!

@justmonez

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t thing those stories are COMPLETELY correct.......... (:

@Spare_Time_G

3 жыл бұрын

@@killawock2865 :D Achilles would have been amazed looking at our kings (not like current day politicians :( )

@Spare_Time_G

3 жыл бұрын

@@justmonez Well I think that nothing is COMPLETELY correct in history, I don't believe he could shake mountains by stepping on them, small hills maybe...(:

@asellusaustralis261

3 жыл бұрын

@@killawock2865 Richard the First, Gustav II Adolf... Well, this was not rare in medieval times

This just caused quite the debate between me and my DM about my barbarian lol

@Smashface_McBourbondick

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you didn't press too hard for this, I know that if a player came to me and started badgering me to let them do OP nonsense in the name of realism, I would quickly get annoyed with them. I assume you've already settled this debate by now, but I'd personally recommend that you just say that there's a shield on your shoulder for flavor, there's no reason to pressure your GM into changing the rules if they don't want to.

@Nurk0m0rath

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smashface_McBourbondick Frankly, I'm with you here. Game rules are complex enough without adding to them unnecessarily. Could even reflavor barbarian's unarmored defense to say it comes from training with a shield like that.

@peepeepoopoo7724

3 жыл бұрын

I’d say only fighters can do it, they study fighting the most so they can do the most in CQC

@Nurk0m0rath

3 жыл бұрын

@@peepeepoopoo7724 And barbarians spend their entire youth fighting, but they don't even get a fighting style in the rules.

@peepeepoopoo7724

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nurk0m0rath fair

I could imagine that the shield, while hanging on my shoulder , could be a potential lever for my opponent to get me to the ground. Quite a strong one at that. And I assume relatively easy to grap in comparison to my limbs. What do you guys think? I really like the polearm combination.

@alanolson6535

3 жыл бұрын

sounds about right on that note how many pole arms had hooks on them and why

@Dargon204

3 жыл бұрын

It actually works quite well and is really popular in weapons groups that do large field skirmishes, though these shields are normally neck strap and a fore arm strap or two straps around the forearm or bicep

@Ashlevon

2 жыл бұрын

If you position your leading foot pointing forwards, and your back foot sideways, as well as adopting a lower, more forward-tilted stance, that won't be an issue.

@eazy8579

2 жыл бұрын

The Hellenic kingdoms during and after the campaigns of Alexander actually did something like that, where they used the small pelta shield on their arm and a two handed sarissa pike

@blackhoundSSC

Жыл бұрын

Was thinking it would leave you vulnerable to a kick or smth like that

Love you videos, can't stop watching.

0:55 "WHO SÆS ITS AGAINST DHA ROULES?" Very relatable :)

Ubisoft is going to be kicking themselves at the fact that they didn't watch this video before creating Assassin's Creed Valhalla

@ArifRWinandar

3 жыл бұрын

Knowing Ubisoft, after watching this video, they will overcorrect in the next Assassin's Creed game and have the game only feature large shields and two-handed weapons.

@Halo_Legend

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArifRWinandar Knowing Ubisoft: they don't give a crap.

@MLF4468

3 жыл бұрын

Not like Ubisoft cares that much about historical accuracy, did you see the trailer?

@TealWolf26

3 жыл бұрын

Ubisoft does research?

I have the perfect character for this style. Much appreciated once again Shad.

Best video on KZread hands down. Thank you so much.

When you took the spear out with the tower shield over your arm, it reminded me of the how some asian armors had extra large shoulder/arm protection to be used like a shield

@ermenher8381

3 жыл бұрын

It is like that, though it more reminded me of the formation depicted on the Stele of the Vultures, especially when he had the shield over his right shoulder.

just seeing how genuinely entertained and happy shad is doing his thing is very wholesome

"can't use two handed weapons with a shield" Dark souls wants to know your location

I've been on a binge of your videos for the past week. I've even gotten my cousin hooked on them and he's using them to help him build a DnD story

"Can you use a two-handed weapon with a shield?" Nods in Macedonian Phalanx

@Ocker3

3 жыл бұрын

+2 squad bonus to weapon wielding

@MinSredMash

3 жыл бұрын

Nods in Macedonian Phalanx and then dies instantly when fighting in anything less than a formation of 500...

@Intranetusa

3 жыл бұрын

The kingdoms of ancient China and the European Renaissance era pikemen also used strapped shields. Here are some examples. Ancient Chinese strapped shields: 4.bp.blogspot.com/-a1eaZPyyQIk/WwaBm7J6A9I/AAAAAAAAEqg/O2oUrmEwMz0H2A-IoQyglwdRmVO6UxkSwCLcBGAs/s1600/wKgB6lQdoViAW-ecACzyg17BGmg13.jpeg 1.bp.blogspot.com/-amZ4UqzY3ps/WwjRJKA_6hI/AAAAAAAAEsE/b39GR4roIq0ZzKXXPqWvGCO79rYbbSMKQCLcBGAs/s1600/20120904044232797.jpg European Renaissance era strapped shield: www.wiktenauer.com/images/f/f5/De_Nassavsche_Wapen-Handelinge_van_Schilt%2C_Spies%2C_Rappier_end_Targe_10.jpg There were also shields that could be secured on the ground while the soldier uses a two handed weapon, but that is in a different category.

"Mom, the neighbour is harassing the dragons again!"

Wow! Congratulations on 1 million

Fun fact: in Elder Scrolls: Morrowind you CAN wield a shield with two handed weapons. It doesn't show visually, but the shield's stats are present in combat.

@shadowblade5656

3 жыл бұрын

That does sound more like a bug than a feature. Still neat though; I didn't know that.

"A lot of writers watch shadiversity" Oh hey I'm one of them

IF I WAS A BAD DEMOMAN, I WOULDN'T BE 'ERE, DISCUSSIN' IT WIT YA!!!

@kerbonaut2059

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't Demo use a onehanded shield like how the Chargin Targe is a Targe and the Splendid Shield is a buckler?

@karoljones7455

3 жыл бұрын

That's a really good point, Demo has his shield strapped onto his arm. I didn't think about that

This is actually really cool and it's definitely something that I'll be using in my writing.

I don't know about D&D, but in Pathfinder you are able to use shields with polearms. My Fighter is based around this entire concept and is why I am watching this video!

I have a friend that swings his two handed sword in one hand in nearly every two handed weapons tournament he enters. He's using the other hand to hold on to the half of the polearm of his opponent when ever he get into a clinch, and then proceeds to beat he crap out of them. Sure he's 204 cm tall and not lanky... :P

Me before clicking to mister Shad's new content: "You mean, having a buckler?"

@Valsorayu

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the shield glove

@RoninCatholic

3 жыл бұрын

A buckler, despite what D&D tries to claim, is the opposite. A buckler has a single small handle in the center - basically a dedicated parrying and shield bash weapon. You dedicate your off hand to your buckler as you would a main-gauche or sword breaker or other secondary weapon in a dual wield build. The wrong definition of the word "buckle" came to mind when seeing the name and trying to think of game mechanics for it; it's not "a shield strapped to the forearm with a belt buckle" but "a shield used to buckle against blows".

This opened up so many combat options. I just put a strap on my targe and tried using my greatsword. It works surprisingly well, as does dual wielding or using a buckler with it. If the buckler is lost or the shield is too cumbersome, just slide it on your back and go back to using the greatsword like normal!

One thing people always do is say it cannot be done because they do not see it in pop culture. There is one thing we must understand humans are great at overcoming problems especially for warfare and anything you can think of has been done before.

Man Shad went from a debilitating breathing disorder to a chad dragonslayer. I know it's a while ago but i'm so happy you're feeling better.

@matohibiki

3 жыл бұрын

Yuuuup. Always cheers me up to see Shad's doing well. Who else is going slay dragons, then complain that the role play games are doing it wrong?

Shad just answered the worlds biggest question but WHAT ABOUT THE DRAAAAAAGONS

@pRahvi0

3 жыл бұрын

The dragons are dead... ...for now.

@johnstuartkeller5244

3 жыл бұрын

@@pRahvi0 There's always another dragon.

@marcusrauch4223

3 жыл бұрын

John Stuart Keller there‘s always a bigger dragon.

@BozheTsaryaKhrani

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcusrauch4223 yeeeeeerp

I don't know if this is already came up but one massive negative side would be if strong opponent gets on position to grab that shield. Strap around your neck and opponent pulls with force. That would leave you pretty exposed to his next attacks.

I just want to say that you, Shad, are the most impressive adventurer I've ever seen. The red brigandine and the red sword together with that cool gambeson? Just great!