[quote=Voltaire]
Well first off, ditch the in game weight because that is ludicrous. Even if a person could swing a 20 pound weapon effectively, it would be a complete waste of energy. A more realistic estimate for the greatswords us midgets are using would be no more than 8-9 lbs, if we're feeling generous. A Scottish claymore for example, was typically just 6-7 lbs. Taking Cub's unique stature into account, a more realistic weight for his hammer would be no more than 15 lbs. But to answer the question, yes, Vendel and Blade likely could use Cub's weapon and still be effective with it. But it would be highly inefficient and they would burn through energy a lot faster, especially considering the inherent balance problems with club weapons. If they absolutely had no other choice but to use Cub's hammer, their best strategy would be to pulp the first guy they see and then take that dude's weapon.
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This.

Pretty much right. Bethesda's way of doing things in-game is weird sometimes, and there has probably never been a sword that weighed fifteen pounds in the history of history, at least probably one that wasn't ceremonial or something. With a weight of fifteen pounds as Volt said, no one in their right mind could use Cub's warhammer for more than a few swings if they weren't Cub, as swinging around even normal sized weapons tires people out, much less fifteen pounds.

Then again there's the thing about "what's the mass of ebony? How heavy is it compared to steel or iron?" and "what makes up the material dwarven things are made out of? What is its mass compared to other metals and alloys?" but let's not get into that, dohohoho.

I think Vendel and Blade would be able to wield Cub's hammer, although, it'd definitely be hard for the two of them.

Edit: Christ, eight feet. I often forget how monstrous Cub is. And good job on that last Cub post, bee-tee-dubs. Very chilling. And good action scene, Volt. My only question is, will Blade have trouble with his balance without his a good chunk of his tail?

Edit II: Electric Boogaloo: I also appreciate your research into the characteristics of medieval weaponry, Volt. Have you ever seen HEMA techniques and whatnot?