Warhammer Halberdiers

[Hazop / Sarven]

Aww yeeeee top quality from ye as usual. Will there be a "Defence" anims?

 

[HerrDave]

Probably not, I can't think of how a halberd would be used defensively

 

[Hazop / Sarven]

Probably not, I can't think of how a halberd would be used defensively

lower it down to form a defensive line to stop cavalry charges?

 

[Anglo Warior]

If I remember what I read correctly, a halberd's axe blade is angled downwards slightly.

 

[Hazop / Sarven]

If I remember what I read correctly, a halberd's axe blade is angled downwards slightly.

Where have you read this?

 

[Anglo Warior]

Where have you read this?

I can't quite recall at the moment the source, but I do remember the criteria more or less, of what defines the difference between a poleaxe and a halberd.

I think it was something like:

• A shaft at least 10 feet in length.
• A spike at least 1 cubit in length.
• A spike or hook at the back.
• An axe blade that is either straight or concave and is angled downwards toward the user.

I think it also said something about it being a formation weapon being used by heavy troops in tight formation, being used more so as a pike rather than an axe.
Which kinda makes sense, if you take a good long look at one. If you swung it like an axe, you'd hit the guys either behind you or beside you, which would probably make them not like you very much.
I figure, how they fought with them is you'd try to pull the other guys out of their formation and pin their halberd with your own so your buddies can stab at their less armoured bits.

 

[Larrel]

He looks like the original one!,its perfect XD

 

[Galadgod]

Looks amazing, and is really useful, thank you

 

[Zess]

Wonderful!
The only thing that confused me a bit is that he has armor on his right arm, not on his left - should not it be the other way around?
Left arm is pushed forward and it would be more logical if it had armor on it because he don't wear a shield.

 

[Dagomar]

Another good model.

 

[Frostfaust]

Jesus Christ! That is *Amazing*! Splendid Work as always, Herr Dave.

 

[HerrDave]

Wonderful!
The only thing that confused me a bit is that he has armor on his right arm, not on his left - should not it be the other way around?
Left arm is pushed forward and it would be more logical if it had armor on it because he don't wear a shield.

You've got me there, I left the pauldron there as a remnant of the greatsword model - I could remove it entirely as a halberdier with heavy armour does seem somewhat out of place.

What do you think?

 

[Frostfaust]

I agree. They should be as flamboyant, but less armoured.

 

[Hazop / Sarven]

You've got me there, I left the pauldron there as a remnant of the greatsword model - I could remove it entirely as a halberdier with heavy armour does seem somewhat out of place.

What do you think?

I agree it wold be better to remove them, or make it smaller. Maybe something like this? Empire Halberdier - Google Search:

 

[Frostfaust]

Empire Halberdier - Google Search:

I'D PREFER TO KEEP THE AMAZING PUFFY Hat

 

[Hazop / Sarven]

Empire Halberdier - Google Search:

I'D PREFER TO KEEP THE AMAZING PUFFY Hat

The conversation wasn't about hats, it was about the shoulder armor so I'm pretty sure everyone would prefer the decorated hat instead of helm.

 

[Zess]

You've got me there, I left the pauldron there as a remnant of the greatsword model - I could remove it entirely as a halberdier with heavy armour does seem somewhat out of place.

What do you think?

I think that two small pauldrons is better.
Or something like this on left arm, maybe: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4e/00/74/4e0074376924acc9fc4f0099daaa7af8.jpg

 

[TVK]

Good job, I like it. Everything looks good, only textures on his legs looks a little strange for me.

 

[Frostfaust]

Don't really know why I capslocked there. Oh well. I maintain my Hat-preference.

 

[Hazop / Sarven]

Good job, I like it. Everything looks good, only textures on his legs looks a little strange for me.

The orange color seems an interesting choice, I'd put it.

 

[Jaina Proudless]

I can't quite recall at the moment the source, but I do remember the criteria more or less, of what defines the difference between a poleaxe and a halberd.

I think it was something like:

• A shaft at least 10 feet in length.
• A spike at least 1 cubit in length.
• A spike or hook at the back.
• An axe blade that is either straight or concave and is angled downwards toward the user.

I think it also said something about it being a formation weapon being used by heavy troops in tight formation, being used more so as a pike rather than an axe.
Which kinda makes sense, if you take a good long look at one. If you swung it like an axe, you'd hit the guys either behind you or beside you, which would probably make them not like you very much.
I figure, how they fought with them is you'd try to pull the other guys out of their formation and pin their halberd with your own so your buddies can stab at their less armoured bits.

The halberd is a misunderstood weapon and is often confused for the poleaxe.
It's a very unique and interesting weapon used in tight formation. The blade curvature of it's "axe-head" is designed for a strike-and-pull action where the halberdier would bring down the halberd first hitting the opponent with the axe's protruding spike then pull the blade back to further slice the target.

 

[General Frank]

Please fix the extend of this model by any means, because the status bar is hovering high up.

 

[HerrDave]

Ach!

I hate when that happens, it's the portrait background, right?

 

[General Frank]

Works in-game, performs appropriately and is a good addition to the model section. Good job!

 

[Galadgod]

Not gonna deny the new update looks awesome, but, any chance you could keep the old one? I think it looks more Warcraftish, and maybe it could be useful for some people. Just my thoughts anyways, great work!

 

[HerrDave]

I suppose I could add the old version and turn this (and the rest of the Reikland units) into packs o.o

Will do

 

[Jaina Proudless]

Thank you for keeping the old one! In some ways it feels better and more fitting than the new one.

 

[HerrDave]

Thank you for keeping the old one! In some ways it feels better and more fitting than the new one.

Aye, originally I was just going to remake his breastplate to be less footman-y and more Warhammer-y (been playing a lot of Warhammer Total War) and I ended up rebuilding quite a lot of the model

I might've accidentally given him human proportions as opposed to footman ones, so I might squat him down a bit (time will tell, I'm going to make the swordsman today)