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 deleted my tangent on spears a few times! Everybody in history has used the spear and in massive numbers. Cheap, easily made and repaired, and lower initial training required. If we count bayonets as spears, they’re still used today.