So my group is playing Warhammer Fantasy (2e?) and I am creating an Estalian Diestro ( think Inigo Montoya). I was looking at the foil or rapier weapon and it sparked me thinking: what was the most deadly fencing weapon historically? The epee, small sword, saber, estoc, rapier, or something else? Most search results focus on fencing as a sport not actual combat. The situation would be single duel/ small group combat not actual war. I would love to hear some opinions!
I’d guess a longsword would be the weapon of choice in my opinion. It’s heavy enough to counter against sabers for example and quick enough to be usable against e.g. rapiers.
It was the fencing weapon of choice in medieval Europe from around the 12th to 17th century and is kinda similar to Asian fencing swords, which where also used for a long time.