landsknecht

Historical Germanic mercenaries. Noted for their use of weapons such as the zweihander, pike, halberd, katzbalger, crossbow, and antique firearms. Also noted for their puff and slash sleeves and wide floppy hats.

Not to be confused with the Swordsman from Sekaiju no Meikyuu, which is known as the Landsknecht in English (Etrian Odyssey).

See also

• landsknecht hat
• puff and slash sleeves
• puff and slash pants
• puff and slash shorts