the ' Heavy Bastard Sword' is a different weapon from the ' Bastard Sword' thus, the 'Balanced Heavy Bastard Sword' is a Heavy Bastard Sword with the 'Balanced' modifier, not a Bastard Sword carrying both the 'Balanced' and 'Heavy' modifiers). Some unique items have words in their names that sound like modifiers, but are not (e.g.
It is a misconception that items can stack modifiers. Not all modifiers are available on all items. Modifiers are labels that precede the name of an Armor, Shield, Weapon, or Horse, indicating either specific bonuses or penalties to defense, damage, skill, attribute requirements, or speed ratings. Example of how different modifiers can affect an item.
