Weapon reqs, does it affect the damage?

If I have the necessary swordmanship ( for example 12 ) for a 12 swordmanship sword, will I do less or more damage on a sword with the same stats but with lower requirements?

I f you dont have the requirement for the weapon, the dmg of the weapon will be the same dmg as a newbie weapon of the same type. So you only deal around 2 to 3 dmg.

Crom's correct, but I don't think that was what he was asking.

As long as you're past the weapon requirements, it doesn't matter what attribute level you are (aside from the damage according to the game mechanics). You don't get any penalty or bonus relating to the weapon requirement as long as you have a level equal to or above it.

For example, say you have Swordsmanship at 12. There would be no difference between using a 15-22 sword requiring 9 Swordsmanship and a 15-22 sword requiring 12 Swordsmanship.

That pretty much answered my question, thanks

that really sucks i tried figting with a bows with 13 marksmanship req and i could never seem to hit as often either