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'''Weapons''' serve the purpose of dealing damage to various things, ranging from doors and crates to monsters and NPCs. | |||
There are a number of ways to categorize items: | |||
* Martial or Simple | |||
* Melee or Ranged | |||
* One-handed, Two-handed, or Versatile | |||
Each weapon deals a specific type of physical damage: {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}, {{DamageType|Piercing}}, or {{DamageType|Slashing}}. | |||
Versatile weapons can be wielded in one hand, or both hands. Wielding them in both hands usually grants higher damage; see the details of each versatile weapon for the one-handed and two-handed damage values. | |||
One-handed weapons can be '''dual-wielded''' if both weapons have the '''Light''' property. The '''Dual Wielder''' [[Feat]] removes the limitation that the weapons must be light. This also allows dual-wielding versatile weapons, which are never light. | |||
== Properties == | |||
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Weapons can have various special properties, though not all are implemented in the game as of now: | |||
Weapons can have various special properties: | |||
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! Property !! Description | ! Property !! Description | ||
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| | | Ammunition | ||
| | | (Not implemented.) You need ammunition to be able to attack. You can regain half of your spent ammunition after a battle by spending one minute to search the area. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Finesse | |||
| You use the higher one of your Strength and Dexterity for attack and damage rolls. | | You use the higher one of your Strength and Dexterity for attack and damage rolls. | ||
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| {{ | | Heavy | ||
| (Not implemented.) Small creatures have {{Disadvantage}} on attack rolls. | |||
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| Light | |||
| Can be wielded in your off-hand as a secondary weapon, if your main-hand weapon is also light. | | Can be wielded in your off-hand as a secondary weapon, if your main-hand weapon is also light. | ||
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| | | Loading | ||
| (Not implemented.) You can only make one attack per turn with this weapon, be it through an action, bonus action, or reaction. | |||
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| 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. | | 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. | ||
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| | | Reach | ||
| A melee weapon with this property can be used to attack enemies up to | | A melee weapon with this property can be used to attack enemies up to 3 m / 10 ft away, instead of the regular 1.5 m / 5 ft. | ||
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| Special | | Special | ||
| Various special rules apply to the weapon, explained in its description. | | Various special rules apply to the weapon, explained in its description. | ||
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| 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. | | 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. | ||
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| Two-handed | |||
| Indicates that this is a two-handed weapon. It | | Indicates that this is a two-handed weapon. It can only be used with both hands. | ||
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| 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. | | 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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| Silvered | |||
| (Not implemented.) Some monsters are immune or resistant to nonmagical weapons, but susceptible to silver weapons. | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Martial | == 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 [[# | 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]] below. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%;" | ||
! colspan="3" | Melee Martial Weapons | ! colspan="3" | Melee Martial Weapons | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Morningstars Icon.png|30}} [[Morningstar]] | ||
* {{icon|Rapiers Icon.png|30}} [[Rapier]] | |||
* {{ | * {{icon|Scimitars Icon.png|30}} [[Scimitar]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Shortswords Icon.png|30}} [[Shortsword]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Warpicks Icon.png|30}} [[War Pick]] | ||
* {{ | |||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Battleaxes Icon.png|30}} [[Battleaxe]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Longswords Icon.png|30}} [[Longsword]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Tridents Icon.png|30}} [[Trident]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Warhammers Icon.png|30}} [[Warhammer]] | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Glaives Icon.png|30}} [[Glaive]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Greataxes Icon.png|30}} [[Greataxe]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Greatswords Icon.png|30}} [[Greatsword]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Halberds Icon.png|30}} [[Halberd]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Mauls Icon.png|30}} [[Maul]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Pikes Icon.png|30}} [[Pike]] | ||
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! colspan="3" | Ranged Martial | ! colspan="3" | Ranged Martial Weapopns | ||
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! One-Handed | ! One-Handed | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Hand Crossbows Icon.png|30}} [[Hand Crossbow]] | ||
| style="text-align: center;" | ''(none)'' | | style="text-align: center;"|''(none)'' | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Heavy Crossbows Icon.png|30}} [[Heavy Crossbow]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Longbows Icon.png|30}} [[Longbow]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Simple | == 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 [[# | 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]] below. | ||
* '''Druid:''' [[Club]], [[Dagger]], [[Javelin]], [[Mace]], [[Quarterstaff]], [[Sickle]], [[Spear]] | * '''Druid:''' [[Club]], [[Dagger]], [[Javelin]], [[Mace]], [[Quarterstaff]], [[Sickle]], [[Spear]] | ||
* '''Wizard, Sorcerer:''' [[Dagger]], [[Quarterstaff]], [[Light Crossbow]] | * '''Wizard, Sorcerer:''' [[Dagger]], [[Quarterstaff]], [[Light Crossbow]] | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%;" | ||
! colspan="3" | Melee Simple Weapons | ! colspan="3" | Melee Simple Weapons | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Clubs Icon.png|30}} [[Club]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Daggers Icon.png|30}} [[Dagger]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Handaxes Icon.png|30}} [[Handaxe]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Javelins Icon.png|30}} [[Javelin]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Light Hammers Icon.png|30}} [[Light Hammer]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Maces Icon.png|30}} [[Mace]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Sickles Icon.png|30}} [[Sickle]] | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Quarterstaves Icon.png|30}} [[Quarterstaff]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Spears Icon.png|30}} [[Spear]] | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Greatclubs Icon.png|30}} [[Greatclub]] | ||
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! colspan="3" | Ranged Simple Weapons | ! colspan="3" | Ranged Simple Weapons | ||
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! Two-Handed | ! Two-Handed | ||
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| style="text-align: center;" | ''(none)'' | | style="text-align: center;"|''(none)'' | ||
| style="text-align: center;" | ''(none)'' | | style="text-align: center;"|''(none)'' | ||
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* {{ | * {{icon|Light Crossbows Icon.png|30}} [[Light Crossbow]] | ||
* {{ | * {{icon|Shortbows Icon.png|30}} [[Shortbow]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Proficiencies granted by Race and Class == | == Proficiencies granted by Race and Class == | ||
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== Improvised Weapons == | == 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. | Objects that aren't actually weapons can nevertheless be used as Improvised Weapons. One can gain [[Proficiency]] in these by choosing the corresponding [[Feat]] when leveling up. 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 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]]. | |||
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!! | ! Weapon !! 1H-dmg !! 2H-dmg !! Finesse !! Weight !! Range !! Damage Type | ||
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| {{WeaponType|Clubs}} || 1d4 / 2.5 || || || || || Bludgeoning | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Daggers}} || 1d4 / 2.5 || || Yes || Light || Thrown || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Handaxes}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || || || Light || Thrown || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Javelins}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || || || || Thrown || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Light Hammers}} || 1d4 / 2.5 || || || Light || Thrown || Bludgeoning | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Maces}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || || || || || Bludgeoning | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Sickles}} || 1d4 / 2.5 || || || Light || || Slashing | |||
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| Light | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5 || || || || Bludgeoning | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Spears}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5 || || || Thrown || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Greatclubs}} || || 1d12 / 6.5 || || || || Bludgeoning | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Morningstars}} || 1d8 / 4.5 || || || || || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Rapiers}} || 1d8 / 4.5 || || Yes || || || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Scimitars}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || || Yes || Light || || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Shortswords}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || || Yes || Light || || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Warpicks}} || 1d8 / 4.5 || || || || || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}} || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 || || || || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Longswords}} || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 || || || || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Tridents}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5 || || || Reach / Thrown || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Warhammers}} || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 || || || || Bludgeoning | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Glaives}} || || 1d10 / 5.5 || || Heavy || Reach || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Greataxes}} || || 1d12 / 6.5 || || Heavy || || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Greatswords}} || || 2d6 / 7 || || Heavy || || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Halberds}} || || 1d10 / 5.5 || || Heavy || Reach || Slashing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Mauls}} || || 2d6 / 7 || || Heavy || || Bludgeoning | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Pikes}} || || 1d10 / 5.5 || || Heavy || Reach || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}} || || 1d8 / 4.5 || || || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Shortbows}} || || 1d6 / 3.5 || || || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} || 1d6 / 3.5 || || || || 15 m / 50 ft || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}} || || 1d10 / 5.5 || || Heavy || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing | |||
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| {{WeaponType| | | {{WeaponType|Longbows}} || || 1d8 / 4.5 || || Heavy || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing | ||
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