Swordmaking

Swordmaking is a tech from the Bronze Age. The earliest swords are (theoretically) made of copper, which bends easily. Bronze swords—the first swords available in Dawn of Man—are stronger; by varying the amount of tin in the alloy, a metalsmith can make various parts of the sword harder or tougher to suit the demands of combat service. Finally, later blacksmiths hone their arts forging blades of iron and steel.

Required for

 * Bronze Sword
 * Iron Sword
 * Steel Sword

Successor tech(s)

 * Shieldmaking

Predecessor tech(s)

 * Fortifications