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Would a left-handed attacker fare better on a spiral stair?

Left-handed attackers could reverse part of the weapon-arm disadvantage built into a conventional spiral stair.

Question

Would a left-handed attacker have an advantage on a castle spiral stair?

Short answer

Yes, a left-handed attacker would have more room for the weapon arm, although shield movement could still be difficult.

Notes

A left-handed attacker would have an advantage climbing a conventional spiral stair because the weapon arm would have more room. Shield movement could still be awkward. Handedness changes the balance of these constraints without removing them.