Club (weapon)

A club or cudgel is perhaps the simplest of all mêlée weapons. Essentially, a club is simply a large stick to hit things with. Related mêlée weapons such as maces and flails are variations upon the club.

Related Topics:
Mêlée - Weapon - Mace - Flails

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Typically, a club is small enough to be wielded in one hand. Bludgeons that require both hands to wield are called quarterstaffs in English.

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