Editing Weapons

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'''Weapons''' are a type of [[equipment]] that is used in [[Attack rolls|attacks]] that deal damage. Weapons also give [[proficiency|proficient]] wielders access to special [[Weapon Actions|weapon actions]], and are an essential tool for any adventurer.

== Overview ==
Each weapon is either  ''melee'' or ''ranged'', and deals a specific type of physical damage: {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}, {{DamageType|Piercing}}, or {{DamageType|Slashing}}.

Weapons are further categorised as either ''martial'' or ''simple''. Martial weapons deal more damage than simple weapons, but more specialised training to properly use.

Additionally, each weapons has a set of ''properties'' which determine how the weapon may be used.

=== Weapon slots ===
Each character has a ''main hand'' slot and an ''off-hand'' slot, both of which can equip weapons.

Weapons are classified as either ''one-handed'', ''two-handed'' or ''versatile''. One-handed weapons only take up one weapon slot, whereas two-handed take up both. Versatile weapons can be wielded as either one-handed or two-handed weapons, the latter of which deals greater damage.

One-handed weapons allow the creature to equip a [[Shields|shield]] in their off-hand, but one-handed weapons can also be ''dual wielded'' if both weapons have the [[Light (weapon property)|light]] property.{{note|The Dual Wielder [[feat]] removes this limitation and also allows dual-wielding of versatile weapons, which are never light.}}

=== Proficiency ===
Classes give proficiency with weapons or category of weapons, allowing the creature to add their proficiency bonus to their attack rolls.

Proficiency in the equipped main hand weapon unlocks its weapon actions. Off-hand weapons do not grant weapon actions.

== Properties ==
Weapons can have various special properties:

{| class="wikitable"
! Property !! Description
|-
| {{SmallIcon|Dippable Icon.png|link=Enchantment}} [[Enchantment]] (+1, +2, +3)
| This weapon is magically enchanted. It overcomes resistances to bludgeoning, piercing and slashing damage from non-magical weapons. You also add the corresponding bonuses (+1, +2, etc.) to any attack and damage rolls made with this weapon.
|-
| {{WeaponProperty|Finesse}}
| You use the higher one of your Strength and Dexterity for attack and damage rolls.
|-
| {{WeaponProperty|Light|icon=Light Weapon Icon.png|link=Light (Weapon Property)}}
| Can be wielded in your off-hand as a secondary weapon, if your main-hand weapon is also light.
|-
| {{SmallIcon|Range Icon.png}} Range
| Every ranged weapon has a normal range and a long range.  Creatures that are beyond normal range but within long range can be attacked, albeit with {{Disadvantage}}.  Creatures outside of long range cannot be attacked.
|-
| {{WeaponProperty|Extra Reach}}
| A melee weapon with this property can be used to attack enemies up to 2.5 m / 8 ft away, instead of the regular 1.5 m / 5 ft.
|-
| Silvered
| (Not implemented.)  Some monsters are immune or resistant to nonmagical weapons, but susceptible to silver weapons.
|-
| Special
| Various special rules apply to the weapon, explained in its description.
|-
| {{WeaponProperty|Thrown|link=Thrown}}
| A melee weapon with this property can be thrown for a ranged attack, and will benefit from the [[Ability Score Modifier]] (Strength) and [[Proficiency Bonus]] as usual, instead of being treated as an Improvised Weapon.  This combines with the Finesse property: if you throw a [[Dagger]], which has both Thrown and Finesse, you can use your Dexterity Modifier for the attack and damage rolls.
|-
| {{WeaponProperty|Two-Handed|icon=Handedness Icon.png|link=Two-Handed}}
| Indicates that this is a two-handed weapon. It has to be wielded with both hands when making an attack with it, but can still be just carried in one.
|-
| {{WeaponProperty|Versatile|icon=Handedness Icon.png|link=Versatile}}
| Indicates that this is a versatile weapon.  It can be used with one hand or both hands.  Typically, using a versatile weapon with both hands offers a higher maximum damage.
|}
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== Martial weapons ==

Martial weapons require extensive training to effectively use in combat.  Martial [[Class]]es such as Barbarian, Fighter, Paladin, and Ranger have [[Proficiency]] with ''all'' martial weapons at Level 1.  Otherwise, one can obtain martial proficiency by taking the appropriate [[Feat]] at Level 4.  A creature's [[Race]] and Class may also grant it proficiency with specific types of martial weapons; see [[#Proficiencies granted by Race and Class|Proficiencies granted by Race and Class]] below.

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" | Melee Martial Weapons
|-
! style="width: 33%;" | One-Handed
! style="width: 33%;" | Versatile
! style="width: 33%;" | Two-Handed
|-
|
* {{WeaponType|Flails}}
* {{WeaponType|Morningstars}}
* {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}
* {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}
* {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
* {{WeaponType|War Picks}}
|
* {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}
* {{WeaponType|Longswords}}
* {{WeaponType|Tridents}}
* {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}
|
* {{WeaponType|Glaives}}
* {{WeaponType|Greataxes}}
* {{WeaponType|Greatswords}}
* {{WeaponType|Halberds}}
* {{WeaponType|Mauls}}
* {{WeaponType|Pikes}}
|-
! colspan="3" | Ranged Martial Weapons
|-
! One-Handed
! Versatile
! Two-Handed
|-
|
* {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}
| style="text-align: center;" | ''(none)''
|
* {{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}}
* {{WeaponType|Longbows}}
|}

== Simple weapons ==

Simple weapons are easy to learn and use.  Every [[Class]] except Druid, Wizard, and Sorcerer is proficient with ''all'' simple weapons at Level 1.  Otherwise, one can obtain simple weapon proficiency by taking the appropriate [[Feat]] at Level 4.  A creature's [[Race]] and Class may also grant it proficiency with specific types of simple weapons; see [[#Proficiencies granted by Race and Class|Proficiencies granted by Race and Class]] below.

* '''Druid:''' [[Club]], [[Dagger]], [[Javelin]], [[Mace]], [[Quarterstaff]], [[Sickle]], [[Spear]]
* '''Wizard, Sorcerer:''' [[Dagger]], [[Quarterstaff]], [[Light Crossbow]]

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" | Melee Simple Weapons
|-
! style="width: 33%;" | One-Handed
! style="width: 33%;" | Versatile
! style="width: 33%;" | Two-Handed
|-
|
* {{WeaponType|Clubs}}
* {{WeaponType|Daggers}}
* {{WeaponType|Handaxes}}
* {{WeaponType|Javelins}}
* {{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}
* {{WeaponType|Maces}}
* {{WeaponType|Sickles}}
|
* {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}
* {{WeaponType|Spears}}
|
* {{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}
|-
! colspan="3" | Ranged Simple Weapons
|-
! One-Handed
! Versatile
! Two-Handed
|-
| style="text-align: center;" | ''(none)''
| style="text-align: center;" | ''(none)''
|
* {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}}
* {{WeaponType|Shortbows}}
|}
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== Proficiencies granted by Race and Class ==

{{RaceAndClassWeaponsTable}}

== Improvised Weapons ==

Objects that aren't actually weapons can nevertheless be used as Improvised Weapons. Note that this is not the same as using a non-weapon item that resembles a weapon strongly enough to allow it to be used as such.  For example, when [[Salami]] is used as a weapon, it actually functions as a [[Clubs|Club]], not as an Improvised Weapon.

== Weapon properties table ==

The following table summarizes all weapon types in the game and provides a quick overview of their properties.  The columns '''1H-dmg''' and '''2H-dmg''' list the dice rolled for one-handed and two-handed damage, as well as the '''average damage''' this will provide.

If the ''Range'' column is empty, it indicates a standard melee range of '''1.5 m / 5 ft''', while ''Reach'' stands for the extended melee range of '''2.5 m / 8 ft''' and ''Thrown'' indicates that the weapon can be thrown up to a maximum of '''18 m / 60 ft'''.  The ranges listed for ranged weapons is their '''normal range'''; they also have an '''extended range''' which is double, but confers {{Disadvantage}} on the [[Attack Roll]].

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Weapon                         !! 1H-dmg    !! 2H-dmg     !! Finesse !! Weight !! Range        !! Damage Type
!Category
|-
| {{WeaponType|Clubs}}           || 1d4 / 2.5 ||            ||         ||        Light|| || Bludgeoning
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Daggers}}         || 1d4 / 2.5 ||            || Yes     || Light  || Thrown       || Piercing
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Handaxes}}        || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            ||         || Light  || Thrown       || Slashing
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Javelins}}        || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            ||         ||        || Thrown       || Piercing
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}   || 1d4 / 2.5 ||            ||         || Light  || Thrown       || Bludgeoning
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Maces}}           || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            ||         ||        ||              || Bludgeoning
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Sickles}}         || 1d4 / 2.5 ||            ||         || Light  ||              || Slashing
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}   || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5  ||         ||        ||              || Bludgeoning
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Spears}}          || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5  ||         ||        || Thrown       || Piercing
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}      ||           || 1d8 / 4.5 || ||        || || Bludgeoning
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Flails}}          || 1d8 / 4.5 ||            ||         ||        || || Bludgeoning
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Morningstars}}    || 1d8 / 4.5 ||            ||         ||        || || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}         || 1d8 / 4.5 ||            || Yes     ||        || || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}       || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            || Yes     || Light  ||  || Slashing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}     || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            || Yes     || Light  ||  || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|War Picks}}       || 1d8 / 4.5 ||            ||         ||        || || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}      || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 ||         ||        ||  || Slashing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Longswords}}      || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 || || ||  || Slashing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Tridents}}        || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5  || || || Thrown || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}      || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 ||         ||        ||      || Bludgeoning
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Glaives}}         ||           || 1d10 / 5.5 ||         || Heavy || Reach || Slashing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Greataxes}}       ||           || 1d12 / 6.5 ||         || Heavy ||       || Slashing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Greatswords}}     ||           || 2d6  / 7   ||         || Heavy ||       || Slashing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Halberds}}        ||           || 1d10 / 5.5 ||         || Heavy || Reach || Slashing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Mauls}}           ||           || 2d6  / 7   ||         || Heavy ||       || Bludgeoning
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Pikes}}           ||           || 1d10 / 5.5 ||         || Heavy || Reach || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}} ||           || 1d8 / 4.5  ||         ||       || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Shortbows}}       ||           || 1d6 / 3.5  ||         ||       || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
|Simple
|-
| {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}  || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            ||         ||       Light|| 15 m / 50 ft || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}} ||           || 1d10 / 5.5 ||         ||       || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
|Martial
|-
| {{WeaponType|Longbows}}        ||           || 1d8 / 4.5  ||         ||       || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
|Martial
|}

== Unused Weapons ==
Two types of weapons cannot be normally obtained in-game, but are still present in the game files along with their unique [[Proficiency#Unused_Proficiencies|proficiencies]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Weapon                 !! 1H-dmg    !! 2H-dmg     !! Finesse !! Weight !! Range        !! Damage Type
|-
| {{WeaponType|Darts}}   ||           || 1d4        || Yes     ||       || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
|-
| {{WeaponType|Slings}}  || 1d4       ||            ||         ||       || 18 m / 60 ft || Bludgeoning
|}
==Notes==
* In [[Early Access]] there were two properties called {{Heavy}} and {{SmallIcon|Loading Icon.png}} Loading. These are properties in the tabletop game, but their effects were never implemented and they didn't make it into the final game.

== Footnotes ==
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