List of medieval weapons


This is a list of weapons that were used during the medieval period.

Handheld weapons

Swords and bladed weapons

s can have single or double bladed edges or even edgeless. The blade can be curved or straight.

Polearms

Polearms are weapons in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft, typically of wood.

Projectile weapons

Flamethrowers

Siege weapons

Warships

Animals in war