Summary
The Trebuchet, also known as the Counterweight Trebuchet, is a type of catapult that utilizes a counterweight to launch a powerful stone projectile over great distances. It became increasingly more common than catapults and were preferred over said weapons due to being far more accurate and powerful.
Powers and Stats
Tier: 9-B to 9-A
Name: Trebuchet, also known as Counterweight Trebuchet or Counterpoise Trebuchet to distinguish it from the earlier variant of it known as the Traction Trebuchet
Origin: The Real World
Age: The initial idea of a Traction Trebuchet was invented in 300 BC
Classification: A type of catapult
Wielders: Used extensively by the French in 500 AD
Powers and Abilities: Uses a counterweight to launch projectiles
Attack Potency: Wall level to Small Building level (Built to take down castle walls, which typically range from 7-30 feet in thickness and 30-40 feet in height)
Speed: Below Average movement speed (The strongest Trebuchets took multiple people to move it) with Superhuman Attack Speed via launching projectiles
Durability: Unknown. At most Wall level (It should take this much power to destroy it)
Range: Hundreds of Meters (The most powerful trebuchets can launch stone projectiles over 300 meters)
Weaknesses: Extremely heavy and takes multiple people to operate it, also takes time to set up and load it
- Known for being able to launch 90-160 kg stone projectiles over 300 meters
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Projectile Launching - Trebuchets use the mechanical advantage of a lever. When the Trebuchet is fired, the box containing a counterweight is permitted to fall, and the force of gravity rotational acceleration around the throwing arm's axle. The sling containing the projectile is then flung forward, launching it.