Range: 4
When an attack damages the target, the source can discard the target's armor.
If this sword is equipped with the Yuan Twin Sword, the attack range is increased to 4, and each attack can target an additional player.
The Yang Twin Sword functions identically to the Yuan Twin Sword.
The Yuan Twin Sword is the counterpart to the Yang Twin Sword. A player may equip both simultaneously.
The armor destruction effect triggers only when an attack successfully deals damage to the target. This means that if the damage is negated, the armor remains intact.
The second effect functions similarly to the Longbow, removing cards when an attack hits.
The increased attack range and extra target apply only when both swords are equipped together. If either is unequipped, the bonus effect is lost.
Armor-Penetrating Characters:
Characters who already have abilities that bypass armor, such as Ma Chao, can capitalize on this weapon's armor-breaking effect. When they land a hit, they can strip away defensive gear, ensuring that their future attacks or those of their allies land more effectively.
Multi-Attack Specialists:
Characters who can attack multiple times in one turn, such as Zhang Fei, can maximize the effect of the twin swords. If they equip both the Yang Twin Sword and Yuan Twin Sword, their attacks will have increased range, affect multiple targets, and have the potential to strip armor from multiple opponents.
Strategic Ranged Attackers:
Characters who rely on long-range attacks, such as Huang Zhong, gain an immense advantage with both twin swords equipped. They can maintain distance while targeting multiple enemies, breaking armor and weakening defenses from afar.
The Yang Twin Sword is a powerful offensive weapon that thrives in aggressive playstyles. Its ability to strip away armor makes it particularly effective against defensive opponents, while its synergy with the Yuan Twin Sword dramatically enhances a character’s reach and multi-target potential. This weapon is best utilized by players who can sustain multiple attacks per turn or those who wish to suppress opponents by removing their defensive options. However, its full potential is only realized when paired with its counterpart, making equipment management a key strategic factor.
The Yang Twin Sword represents one half of a pair of double swords, a style of weaponry commonly used in Chinese martial history. Double swords allowed for versatility in combat, enabling a fighter to strike rapidly, defend with one blade while attacking with the other, and disarm opponents with skillful maneuvers.
In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei is often depicted wielding a pair of swords, showcasing his prowess as both a warrior and a leader. While historical records do not confirm his specific use of twin swords, the novel frequently emphasizes his martial ability alongside his strategic genius. The concept of a paired weapon set, as represented by the Yang Twin Sword and Yuan Twin Sword, aligns with the idea of balance and coordination in battle. These swords reflect the fluid combat style of elite warriors, making them highly effective in skilled hands.