Gladius (gladius)

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:Disambig icon.png This article is about the Gladius skin resembling a real world gladius. For the other skin, see Gladius (short sword).

Gladius
Gladius (gladius).jpg
Type Sword
Campaign(s) Nightfall
Eye of the North
Attribute
requirement(s)
Swordsmanship
Damage type(s) Slashing damage
PvP reward class Basic
4 Silver Zaishen Coin
Common salvage Iron Ingots
Rare salvage Steel Ingots

The Gladius is a sword based on the the real world Roman weapon counterpart of the same name.

Acquisition[edit]

Core
Nightfall
Eye of the North

Dye[edit]

Dye affects the entire weapon. The sword's hilt is affected more noticeably than the blade which will be slightly tinted. The default color can be closely replicated using yellow dye.

Gladius (gladius) dye chart.jpg

Notes[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • In Latin, "gladius" means "sword". The word gladiator was derived from the word gladius, literally translating to "sword male". A female gladiator is referred to as a "gladiatrix."