Lor’themar’s sword in the Midnight trailer appears to be a long, single- handed fantasy sword , closer in shape to a straight arming sword or short broadsword than to a curved saber or heavy greatsword. In real-world terms, it would most naturally be classified as a straight, one-handed sword used with a fighting style that prioritizes reach, control, and quick cuts or thrusts rather than brute force.

What it looks like

The trailer footage and coverage of the Midnight cinematic show Lor’themar in a combat stance with a fairly slim blade profile, which reads more like a noble’s sidearm than a two-handed war weapon. That puts it in the broad family of arming swords / broadswords , depending on which historical naming convention you use.

Real-world classification

In practical weapons terms, it would be best described as:

  • Type: Straight sword.
  • Handle use: One-handed.
  • Historical analogy: Arming sword or broadsword.
  • Not really: Saber, rapier, falchion, or greatsword.

If you want the closest real-world one-liner: “a fantasy arming sword” fits well.

Small nuance

Because World of Warcraft designs are stylized, the exact historical label can shift a bit depending on blade width, guard shape, and whether the weapon is meant to evoke a military sword or a ceremonial dueling sword. But from the trailer, “straight one-handed sword” is the safest classification.

TL;DR: Lor’themar’s weapon is basically a straight one-handed sword , and in real-world terms it’s closest to an arming sword / broadsword.