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With the Pirate Island update in Lineage Classic, a fresh wind has blown into the world of one-handed swords—namely, the Shamshir and Cutlass. Currently, the market for one-handed weapons is dominated by the Crystal Dagger and Mithril Dagger, so attention on these two new weapons remains relatively low.

Still, as newly added weapons, they are likely to have features that set them apart from existing options. Let's take a look at the stats of these two weapons and whether they are worth using right now.

First, let's look at the basic stats of both weapons. In fact, looking at the stats alone, any Lineage Classic player can immediately tell which existing weapons they are modeled after. The Shamshir succeeds the Rapier, while the Cutlass follows in the footsteps of the Katana.

The Shamshir is an upgraded version of the Rapier. It shares the same Oriharukon material, attack power, and class usability, with the addition of Melee Accuracy +1 being the sole difference. Stat-wise, it is a weapon capable of eventually replacing the Rapier.

Together with the Mail Breaker, the Rapier enjoys a firm position in the current leveling meta due to its extra damage against undead. Long-term, the Shamshir—belonging to the same family—could inherit that role. However, supply is currently very limited, making it expensive, while the market is already flooded with +9 Rapiers. Switching from a highly enchanted Rapier just for +1 Melee Accuracy is hard to justify, so it will take time before the Shamshir replaces the Rapier.

The Cutlass can be seen as an unbreakable version of the Katana. Attack power, Melee Accuracy +1, material, and usable classes are all identical to the Katana, with the sole difference being that it does not break.

Against large monsters, high base attack power combined with no risk of blade damage is a clear advantage. However, in recent popular hunting grounds, weapon damage mechanics play a relatively small role, so this advantage isn't strongly felt.

It is also worth pointing out that the standing of the Katana itself has diminished. While the Katana remains popular among casual and budget players as a versatile weapon, top-tier players with high-end gear have largely moved on from the plain Katana. Instead, they swap between situation-specific weapons like the Saulabi Longsword, Lightning Sword, Rapier, and Two-Handed Swords.

Ultimately, the Cutlass—sharing the same role as the Katana—is better suited for budget players who rely on a single all-around weapon rather than high-end players swapping multiple weapons. Given that target audience, however, its current price is too high, and it lacks merits compared to the Katana, which already has plenty of highly enchanted versions on the market.