Rapier

Research Cycle
Items that come before and/or after this item in research cycle.

Gladius + Dirk > Long sword > Rapier > Soldier's sword

General buyers

 * Barbarian, Berserker, Guard, Knight, Musketeer, Ninja, Paladin, Soldier, War Wizard

Suggestions
Items that can be suggested instead of this one:
 * Wakizashi ~ 90%(Knight, Soldier) 77% (Bard)
 * Slicer ~ 73% (Guard)
 * Long sword ~ 50-69%
 * Ranseur ~ 53% (Barbarian)
 * Zhanmadao 40% (Knight)
 * Short sword ~ 40%
 * Claymore ~ 30-35%

Items that cannot be suggested instead of this one:
 * Steel blade ~ 0% (Knight)