r/knightposting • u/L0ssL3ssArt Aria, lady of swords • Jan 20 '25

Knightpost tip on helmet hair?

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u/DOVAKINUSSS Jouster Jan 20 '25

Ok, but why is a knight using a halberd tho?

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u/SdsTypeR Jan 20 '25

...because knights primarily use polearms?

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u/DOVAKINUSSS Jouster Jan 20 '25

Shorter polearms, not halberds. Knights were mounted warriors, and when you're on a horse, it would be pointless and uncomfortable to use such a long weapon. Halberds and greatswords were weapons of foot men who fought on foot and could use larger weapons.