Strength is needed to perform well in combat. The aspects of combat are offence, defence and special. The combat of attacking, with any weapon or without weapons. Strength as well as agility are important. The use of edged weapons.
Edged weapons use a technique of strong blows meant to cause bleeding wounds.
All sword-type weapons, ranging from broadswords to foreign scimitar. All slashing weapons which are not sword or axe-type, like polearm mounted blades such as the blade of the halberd, and scythes and sickles. The use of blunt weapons. Blunt weapons use a technique of strong blows meant to cause bruises or fractures. All club-like weapons or objects, ranging from cudgel to improvised weapons like sticks or a chair.