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Ironbreaker

"Somebody once asked Halvard why Pattern Two was never improved. The answer was that it was never wrong."

— House Halvard, on Pattern Two

A flat, unconditional blade in the primary hand, or a matched pair that rewards committing to both.

Primary weapon is a question of risk: Halvard Pattern Two adds flat damage with no condition, no cost, no exception. Fennrow Pattern Nine pays out more while you're in Overload — and costs you an extra level of Drift every time you take it.

Off-hand follows a second axis, dependency. A matched pair of Halvard Pattern Twos rewards carrying both; a Drennick Pattern Seven doesn't care what's in your other hand at all.

Dual Strike already gives every Ironbreaker their full ability modifier on the off-hand attack from Level 1 — a mismatched pair still fights perfectly well.

Primary Weapon

Halvard Pattern Two

Thrusting blade · House Halvard, Ironshade Hold

The most common blade in Calythera, and the reason is that it does not break.

Fennrow Pattern Nine

Double-ended blade · House Fennrow, Gildspire Nexus

Bonus damage in Overload — paid for in an extra level of Drift every time you take it.

Off-Hand Weapon

Halvard Pattern Two, Paired

Shortsword · House Halvard, Ironshade Hold

Cut from the same pattern as the primary. The pair was made together and behaves like it.

Drennick Pattern Seven

Curved knife · House Drennick, Ironshade Hold

Opens a line rather than punching through one — and doesn't care what's in your other hand.

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