How Would A Pony Hold A Sword?

[shadok2012 18]

So I've heard a lot of disscusion about this, and I want it finalised so I can begin work on a project I have, So how do you guys think a pony should hold a sword or any other weapon?

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

An Earth pony would probably man the catapult or any other weapon that doesn't involve carrying.

A unicorn would probably use magic.

A pegasus would probably carry things under them and drop them.

[MaestroNep9997 26]

For Earth Ponies, probably with his/her mouth as well, like how Pipspeak held his on Nightmare Night. 

 

But I'm not for actual sword-fighting in Equestria though.

[Winona the Dog 1,984]

Earth Ponies would either have armor to hold them like Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy used when they jousted.

 

Unicorns can use magic and in addition Pegasi can use their wings to hold them considering how good they can use them as *hands*.

[Scootalove 10,689]

• Unicorns can basically use magic to levitate, and hold the sword.

• Pegasi would use their wings to hold swords.

Earth ponies can either use their hooves or armor to hold the sword into place.

[Lightning Shade 783]

Unicorn... Well they have magic so levitating it would be very easy for them....

 

Earth ponies..... Probably use their mouth... as how would you really hold something with a hoof....

 

Pegasi probably could use their wings... or mouth both of which work... having wings available for maneuvering would be a good thing

Edited August 3, 2013 by Niko Bellic

[Metemponychosis 1,262]

Unicorns are simple. They use their magic.

 

For the others, I'm very fond of the idea of the battle saddle presented in Fallout: Equestria, towards the use of ballistas or big crossbows in teams, to speed up the reloading. In the jousting scene in the Crystal Empire, We saw that they could use spears fixed on their saddles.

 

But I also imagine that they can hold stuff in their hooves... Not sure how, but there are scenes in the show where they do it. Swords could be attached to harnesses on their legs and they could use swords on a two-legged stance. Not probable though, as the Royal Guard armor doesn't seem to protect their underside. Maybe they have sword techniques where they are standing on three legs.

 

They can also hold weapons on their mouths. Of course the grip and balance of the weapons would be adapted for that.

 

Edit: May be a bit off topic, but I guess that beyond that, the unicorns probably can be taught combat spells, like magic missiles, lightning bolts, magic beams, shields. Maybe they can enchant weapons in a way to make them easier for the other ponies to hold them, in combination with the "hoof method".

Edited August 3, 2013 by moonlightavenger

[~Scootaloo 440]

 

• Unicorns can basically use magic to levitate, and hold the sword.
• Pegasi would use their wings to hold swords.
• Earth ponies can either use their hooves or armor to hold the sword into place.

 

How exactly can they hold and maneuver anything with their wings? lol

 

I don't doubt they could carry something, but actually fight while holding a sword? I doubt it.

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

You've hit my problem XD. I'm writing a Highlander crossover and I've been trying to work out how non-unicorns would duel with blades. 

[Arretez 225]

I was trying to draw myself an OC the other day, and I had mine hold a sword in his mouth (he's and earth pony.) I kinda imagine all of them, save the unicorns, holding the swords in their mouths, like the Great Grey Wolf Sif:

[~Scootaloo 440]

@@Arretez: I'll admit that does look really cool, however I still don't see it working out well at all.

 

Sure they could probably hold it in their mouth, but swinging a heavy sword plus trying to land hits would be like a blind man trying to hit a moving target. 

Edited August 3, 2013 by ~Scootaloo

[Goose 181]

Eh, I haven't thought about it much.

 

I remember Pinkie Pie's visualization of Mulia with a samurai sword running on her two hooves, that's how it's done in most fan art it seems but most ponies rarely if ever walk on two hooves in the actual show.

Edited August 3, 2013 by Goose

[Kantu-chan 40]

I would assume it'd be similar to the Minecraft way of holding a sword... which is not really holding the sword, but more like allowing it to remain positioned in a consistent, adjacent alignment with the arm and having slight angle changes while moving it in combat.

[Arretez 225]

@@Arretez: I'll admit that does look really cool, however I still don't see it working out well at all.

 

Sure they could probably hold it in their mouth, but swinging a heavy sword plus trying to land hits would be a blind man trying to hit a moving target. 

From what I hear, blind people are amazing at hitting moving targets:

But in all seriousness, you could probably use a chainsword, like what Ivy uses in Soul Calibur:

[Twiliscael 3,960]

Like this, obviously.

 

Mouth-swords~

Either that or they have sticky-hooves and it sticks to those.

 

Unicorns would obviously use their magic to OP everything.

[Zygen 6,066]

Well if its an earth pony they might use their mouth, or not a sword at all, it would be quite hard for them to use it.

 

Unicorns could use their magic to hold it, and a pegasi could fly and have their hooves to hold it.

 

I don't think an Earth pony could effectively use it though.

[shadok2012 18]

thanks for all the replies guys, i think i may use the hoof method, but then theres the problem of two handed weapons. you cant really hold a battle axe with one hoof.

[Metemponychosis 1,262]

thanks for all the replies guys, i think i may use the hoof method, but then theres the problem of two handed weapons. you cant really hold a battle axe with one hoof.

In a two legged stance.

 

If such weapon exists, I would assume that there are ponies strong enough to hold it and it is possible for them to move in such a way that they can hold the weapon.

 

Think about it. It's pretty awesome if these ponies have to do something completely unnatural to them just to swing the weapon. Would scare the heck out of their enemies. 

[silverreverb 129]

for them to hold a sword as we know them, they would have to hold them with their mouths, which is really impractical in my opinion /=|

sure for unicorns it isn't a problem, but then again, moving stuff really isn't an issue with them.

 

the weapons would have to be designed to fit on a pony. maybe wing mounted blades for pegasus and hoof mounted ones for earth ponies

[Slaigh 118]

^{*HEY*  *LISTEN!*}    ..forgetting something?

 

 

Just add a handle and presto! The exception being Rarity and Twilight, they could of course just levitate a sword.

[Sky Warden 2,243]

They don't. Isn't that clear enough for you? You can't ask ponies to hold human swords. They're designed for humans. The hilts and the blade is designed for hands, and fingers. Forcing them to use it with hoofs or mouth won't make it any effective.

 

Design your own weapons for ponies, for their anatomy.

[--Thunder Bolt-- 534]

[scientist voice]

Unlike those of terrestrial equines, the hooves of most members of the three Equus equstrialis sapiens subspecies are fully covered by dermis and coat, producing what some refer to as the 'marshmallow' appearance of their appendages.  The fine hairs of their hoof-coat are able to generate powerful Van der Waals forces, in similar fashion to the fibers of a gecko's feet.  Through means we do not yet fully understand, the 'ponies' of Equestria are able to achieve remarkable levels of fine motor control by selectively amplifying and dampening these forces in differential patterns across the surface of the hoof.

[/scientist voice]

 

Or...

 

 

 

You've hit my problem XD. I'm writing a Highlander crossover and I've been trying to work out how non-unicorns would duel with blades.

 

"In the end, there can be only one!"

 

"Indeed.  Draw your sword!"

 

*Both attempt to draw, fumble, drop their blades*

 

"...You know what?  Screw it.  I mean, as long as we don't go around trying to chop each other's heads off, we can all just go on being immortal, accumulating vast fortunes and all the rest, right?  Life is good."

 

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"You've got a point there.  Love and tolerate!"

 

"Love and tolerate.  See you around."  /)*(\

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          I've always believed that the whole "sword with mouth" method was way to limiting for a non unicorn to handle and that there's better opportunities. In a world filled with magic I'd imagine that there'd be magical charms or imbued swords which would allow users to manipulate weaponry somewhat like unicorns. In most situations though the user would have to literally motion their body to manipulate melee weaponry. The best example I could give is the way Glaives are treated in Okami. 

 

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          As for Pegasi I'd imagine that it'd be much like what @silverreverb mentioned. Pegasi would be trained to fly with heavy armor and the front of their wings would be a flexible or multi-parted blade. If the situation arised were they where in a "fight or flight" mode and had to flee they could ditch their gear and escape with ease due to no longer being weighted down. 

Edited August 3, 2013 by Accellerant

[Jokuc 8,174]

Well it depends on the shape and size of the weapon. For example when it was a big weapon they had things in their armor so they didn't have to hold the weapon in this scene

 

 

Though for normal size swords I think they just hold it in their hooves (because pony logic..)

 

Unicorns would probably use their magic though

[Silverhoof 2,844]

Teeth are not strong enough to absorb the shock of swordplay. Here is a picture of an artists conception of how ponies would conduct war.

Remember a sword was made for human hands, ponies need other weapons...

 

This looks weird now but click on it, make it big, and enlightenment shall be yours...

OK, here is a close up shot. The sword is mounted onto a helmet and it's the strength of the pony neck, not his jaw or teeth that makes the weapon effective.

Edited August 3, 2013 by Silverhoof