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Luka Zaharin's avatar

The glaive is a polearm of considerable size and weight. Believed to originate from Wales, the weapon consists of a curved blade, typically with only one edge, mounted on a long pole. Some glaives even had hooks or thorns on the non cutting side of the blade to break armour or pull enemies of their horses.

So, for this challenge I wanted to get to know a bit more about these weapons, so I dug up some info. After reading up, I took a closer look at the ones used in Empyreal and noticed a few things. Empyreal glaives are symmetrical and posses two cutting edges. They do not seem to have hooks or thorns, but have several glowing parts.

Then I got to work with a first design and decided to make a sketch to get the lines right.

After I was satisfied with the basics, I scanned it and started working in Gimp.

I used screenshots of the other two weapons available to keep me on track for the proportions and general art style. First I made one half, then I mirrored the image and managed to get a nice symmetry.

After a while, everything came together and I decided to see how my new blade would fit into the world of Empyreal.

I managed to paint out the original weapon, using two overlapping screenshots. Thank you to the Devs who made this a lot easier by keeping a clean movement and idle animation!

Now I only had to add my own blade and tweak some last spots on the hands.

I am quite satisfied with how it turned out! My general inexperience in working on projects like this one still shows in the end result, but I am happy I got this far. Maybe I can add a list of stats in the end.

https://embed.bsky.app/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fluka-zaharin.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3lmjlhsexws2y

Ok, this was a pretty long break down, it was a fun challenge to learn and improve for this result! :)

Rich's avatar

Luka Zaharin This was fantastic - excellent design, sensitive to Empyreal's world and style, very thoroughly documented and explained. Congrats on a well-deserved first place! ⭐

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It is the mace with a fire damage shield and an ice damage glaive

I hope there's no problem with sending 2 weapons, and I really wanted to send all 3, but I couldn't think of how to design the electric damage cannon with this aesthetic.

https://twitter.com/GABOSER_/status/1911928030047387876

My idea is a style for all weapons inspired by cartograms of ruins with lots of vegetation, and each weapon has a story similar to this: "A very strange formation where a tree begins to grow over a gem of primal power (fire, ice, or electricity), and thanks to the power of the cartogram and the hopes of those who decide to risk exploring it, a powerful weapon is formed over hundreds of years."

I imagine something like this scene: "You defeat a boss and you arrive at a room where you see a majestic tree with a spiral formation. In the center, you see a glaive, and for some reason, you feel it calling to you. When you grab it, you see the leaves of the tree begin to fall and the trunk begins to crumble, but at the same time, you feel a great power running through your entire being."

The glaive is in the center of the spiral

Rich's avatar

GABOSER Outstanding, love the arboreal inspiration. Congrats on second!

Umka's avatar

This is one of the concepts I wanted to share and managed to draw. I think the image should make it clear what I was trying to depict. I would like the shield and the mace to light up during attack or defense, with the animation resembling a steam of sunlight. 😊

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIe1ahpNIRl

deboborah's avatar
https://twitter.com/bruxanordestina/status/1912276057840812137

I wanted a magical staff because I’m terrible at close combat. I imagined a staff with a medieval vibe and an eye in the center, inspired by the Eye of Sauron — but purple, since it’s my favorite color — to give it that strong and mystical feel. To make it functional for melee, I added a blade on each side, resembling a double-headed axe. At the end of the shaft, there’s a spear-like blade to complete the look and show that it can also be used for defense.

Konquest's avatar

I decided to design a cannon for Empyreal, It's an energy based weapon the illustration images shows what it looks like powered down and fired. When charging up it sparks up and creates electrical charges and fires a bolt of energy (sniper ammo) or blast of multiple projectiles (shotgun ammo). On the side of the cannon it shows how much ammo you have left/used.

https://embed.bsky.app/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fkonquest.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3lmrdksdr7s2g

Kings Court's avatar

So, I created a Glaive as they are such a versatile weapon, plus they look cool as !
It is in the shape of a Glaive / Halberd, with a large blade face, long shaft and at the end is a projectile which once you build up enough energy, you can fire at enemies from a distance, or it can be used as rocket to power the glaive when thrown !

Its edges are burning in an Orange ember, able to shear through the hardiest of materials !

The energy the weapon gains from strikes, can be fired out the bottom end of the weapon, it burns right through anything it touches, another use for this energy is as the weapon is thrown it will engage the projectile acting like a jet engine, sending the glaive over long distances and at such speed that nothing can hope to stand in its wake !

https://twitter.com/Kings_Crt/status/1900605435910263045

These are all my own images and I have photographed me using a tablet to draw the base lines.

https://embed.bsky.app/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fkingscrt.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3lke6hwdvks2i


https://www.instagram.com/p/DHMFv61s6uR

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I unable to make something in 3d. hope this accepted :3

i forgot to screenshot the progress. only able to take this. i was about to make a sword lol. didnt read the rules. so i need to remake it XD

projectazone's avatar

Typology La Glaive: A small weapon to carry, elegant design with elements that release energy. Made with a resistant alloy and luminescent details in blue crystal that in addition to decorating the weapon releases energy. Ideal for those who, with elegance, want to inflict rapid and lethal blows.

https://twitter.com/Projectazone/status/1897401254046999013

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https://twitter.com/Febrian_574H/status/1904719342425825443

I really like Sword for Primary weapon, so I make a sword as my submission. Hope y'all like it

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