Weapons

It's not just sea battles out there. Having a sword is essential to keeping yourself safe from boarding pirates, and on land as well.

Sword materials (metal) only affect the durability and look of your weapon. Salt degrades the fastest and Pursteel degrades the slowest. Sword material does not affect damage (Unless it has special attributes from glowing weapons, such as Deathmetal or Magmite).Also gem weapons deal extra damage. Basically, if someone has the same sort of sword as you (shortsword, sabre, etc, etc) made of a different metal, you are at a disadvantage if it is made of gems or a glowie metal.

Wood types are cosmetic and do not affect anything but the appearance.

Each tier of weapon does more damage than the last one; however, their swing speeds may vary, with daggers having the fastest attack rate and the battleaxe the slowest. Daggers also take up less stamina than other weapons but have the shortest range.