Range: 2
With this equipped, a player ignores the armor of the target.
The ability of Black Pommel is not optional; whenever it is used to attack a player with armor, the armor is rendered ineffective.
If a Fire Attack is used with the Black Pommel against Wood Armor, the attack will only deal one damage, as the Black Pommel negates the armor's special effect.
Fire Zhuge Liang:
He should be wary of Black Pommel falling into enemy hands. His "Eight Arrays" ability is considered armor, and the Black Pommel will bypass it, making him vulnerable.
Yu Jin:
Unlike Fire Zhuge Liang, Yu Jin is protected from Black Pommel thanks to his "Heavy Resolve." Although his ability is similar to Zhuge Liang's, "Heavy Resolve" is not considered armor, so as long as Yu Jin avoids equipping actual armor, he remains safe from Black Pommel's effect.
The Black Pommel is an excellent weapon when your opponents rely on armor for protection. It cuts through any defense, allowing you to continuously wear down your enemies despite their best efforts to shield themselves. With decent range, it can reach across the battlefield, though you may need to clear a path to your ultimate target. However, if your opponent isn't using armor, the Black Pommel becomes less useful, and other weapons might be more advantageous. While not always the best weapon, in the right circumstances, it can be exactly what you need to break through defenses.
The Black Pommel was a famed sword from the Three Kingdoms era, originally owned by Cao Cao and later given to his relative, Xiahou En. The blade was so sharp it could slice through iron like mud, and it had a deadly point. During the battle of Changban, Zhao Yun encountered Xiahou En and quickly killed him, seizing the sword. Engraved with the name Black Pommel, the weapon was recognized for its value, and Zhao Yun strapped it to his belt, continuing his fearless assault against Cao Cao's forces despite being outnumbered and alone.