Schola Gladiatoria on fantasy weapons

[Quartz]

Matt Easton, an expert on swords, has an interesting video on the what and why of fantasy weapons. He covers far too much for me to summarise.

 

[UngainlyTitan]

The basic take is that the most common opponents will shape the weapons used.

For example, if Orcs are the most common opponents then perhaps greataxes may be more common but goblins may promote more nimble sword types. Giants may encourage the use of pikes and so forth. Also this would also affect blade shape and/or length of spear heads and so forth.

 

[Derren]

I don't think there will be that much a difference in weapons when you are fighting humanoid enemies. Equipment and tactics will still determine the used weapons more than if its a orc or goblin.

Monsters, especially large ones would have a big effect on both weapons and also armor (no sense to wear armor against a giant).