Cutlass (Timeless)

The Cutlass is a common weapon found in Pirate Seas. Only 70 centimeters long, it is however very sharp, and can be used to slash ennemies as well as ropes or small pieces of wood.

Appearance and origins
It is 70cm long, with a generally straight blade which curves at the end. The handler is protect by a piece of metal, and is made out of wood. It is based on the eponymous weapon used widely by pirates from the 17th to the 19th century

Attack patterns
The Cutlass mainly involves rapid slashes, dealing more damage as the ennemies get closer. It can also cut through small pieces of wood, like the stick of a rope broom

Strategies
While it is weaker than some other slashing weapons, it can be used very quickly, consumes less stamina and can cut through multiple ennemies. Its ability, albeit seemingly useless, can be used to trigger traps, to cut the ropes of swashbucklers and to cut in half certain weapons or shields. The quick speed of attacks is also an advantage against zombies with other blades : it attacks quicker, and can still ablock effectively attacks, even coming from Swordsmen Skeletons or Swashbuckler Pirates. Always keep in mind that its maximum DPS is still lower than other swords, so keep something in your back pocket in case of a more bulky ennemy.

Trivia

 * It is the second sword added in the game, and also the second slashing weapon