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In the 1500s, the five most common weapons included the sword, particularly the rapier; the crossbow; the longbow; the pike; and early firearms like the arquebus. Swords were favored for close combat, while crossbows and longbows provided ranged attack options. The pike was essential for infantry formations, especially in battles against cavalry. The arquebus marked the transition to gunpowder weaponry, gaining prominence in European warfare during this period.

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