The term rapier generally denotes a thrusting sword with a longer and thinner blade than the so-called side sword, but much heavier than the small sword, a lighter weapon that was to follow in the 18th century and later, but the precise shape of the blade and hilt hangs often depends on who writes when.
Can you use a rapier and a short sword?
Metagaming / Damage Order Imagine an enemy has 78 health left (ignoring modifiers etc.), you can only kill them if you use the Rapier, which allows you to damage two separate enemies, while with two short swords you can never kill one can inflict damage
What is a short sword?
Short Sword: Blade longer than a dagger but shorter than the user’s wrist at the armpit. “Normal” Sword: Longer than a short sword, but can clear the ground if held relaxed.
Can you wield both a rapier and a short sword?
Historical rapiers are actually really big things and don’t handle well at all. A smallsword would be a fairly easy reskin for a shortsword and offers the same feel without having to mess with the Dual Wielder fea.
What is the difference between a rapier and a saber?
The Rapier is your one-stop sword for thrusting actions that underperform when you want to slash and slash. The saber, as quoted in Marcelli’s Italian manual, is allstrong, with exceptional cutting ability