Flail

A blunt weapon consisting of a spiked iron ball attached to a handle by a chain.
Its weight and centrifugal force allow a single strike to crush defenses with ease.

The lack of a blade makes it comparatively simple to wield,
and even a basic swing can deliver tremendous power.
However, a single missed strike leaves a dangerous opening,
making it a perilous tool in unskilled hands.

A practical, unadorned weapon favored alike by clerics and infantry.