Handaxe

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Handaxe is a mundane, nonmagical variant of the Handaxes family of weapons. It is a simple melee weapon wielded in one hand. It's a light weapon that anyone can dual-wield without special training. Its design lends itself well to be thrown at enemies as a projectile.

Description Icon.png
A straightforward hatchet, dulled slightly from wood - or bones.

Properties

Damage
D6 Slashing.png 1d6 (1~6) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing damage
Details
Handaxes Handaxes
Rarity: Common
Enchantment: None
 One-Handed
Light (weapon property) Light
Thrown Thrown
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 0.9 kg / 1.8 lb
Price: 16 gp
UID WPN_HUM_Handaxe_A_0
UUID 46b64a36-8446-45bd-98e8-ee81e3136baa

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Lacerate Lacerate ()
Slash at your target's vital points to make it Bleeding Bleed.

Where to find

  • Starting equipment for barbarian. (x2)
  • Common loot throughout the game.