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Each weapon is either  ''melee'' or ''ranged'', and deals a specific type of physical damage: {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}, {{DamageType|Piercing}}, or {{DamageType|Slashing}}.
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 categorized as either ''martial'' or ''simple''. Martial weapons deal more damage than simple weapons, but more specialized training to properly use.
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.
Additionally, each weapons has a set of ''properties'' which determine how the weapon may be used.
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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.
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 [[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.}}
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 ===
=== Proficiency ===
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| {{SmallIcon|Dippable Icon.png|link=Enchantment}} [[Enchantment]] (+1, +2, +3)
| {{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.
| This weapon is magically enchanted. You also add the corresponding bonuses (+1, +2, etc.) to any attack and damage rolls made with this weapon.
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|-
| {{WeaponProperty|Finesse}}
| {{WeaponProperty|Finesse}}
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== Weapon properties table ==
== Weapon properties table ==
The following table summarizes all weapon types in the game and provides a The ranges listed for ranged weapons is their normal range; they also have an extended range which is double that, but confers [[disadvantage]] to the attacker.


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.
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="100%" style="max-width: 45em;"
 
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Weapon
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]].
!! scope="col" colspan="2" rowspan="1" | Damage
 
!! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Range
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Properties
! Weapon                        !! 1H-dmg    !! 2H-dmg    !! Finesse !! Weight !! Range        !! Damage Type
|-
!Category
! scope="col" | 1h !! 2h
|-
! scope="col" colspan="5" | Simple melee weapons
|-
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Clubs}}
| colspan="2" | 1d4 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Light
|-
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Daggers}}
| colspan="2" | 1d4 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Finesse, Light, Thrown
|-
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Handaxes}}
| colspan="2" | 1d6 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Light, Thrown
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Clubs}}           || 1d4 / 2.5 ||           ||        ||        Light|| || Bludgeoning
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Javelins}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d6 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Thrown
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Daggers}}         || 1d4 / 2.5 ||            || Yes    || Light || Thrown       || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d4 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Light, Thrown
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Handaxes}}       || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            ||        || Light  || Thrown      || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Maces}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d6 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
|  
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Javelins}}       || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            ||        ||        || Thrown      || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Sickles}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d4 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Light
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}   || 1d4 / 2.5 ||           ||        || Light  || Thrown      || Bludgeoning
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}
|Simple
| 1d6 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1d8 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Versatile
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Maces}}           || 1d6 / 3.5 ||           ||         ||        ||              || Bludgeoning
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Spears}}
|Simple
| 1d6 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1d8 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Versatile, Thrown
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Sickles}}         || 1d4 / 2.5 ||           ||        || Light  ||              || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d8 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}  || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5 ||        ||        ||              || Bludgeoning
! scope="col" colspan="5" | Martial melee weapons
|Simple
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Spears}}         || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5 ||        ||        || Thrown      || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Flails}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d8 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
|  
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}     ||           || 1d8 / 4.5 || ||        || || Bludgeoning
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Morningstars}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d8 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
|  
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Flails}}         || 1d8 / 4.5 ||            ||        ||        || || Bludgeoning
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d8 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Finesse
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Morningstars}}   || 1d8 / 4.5 ||            ||        ||        || || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d6 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Finesse, Light
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}         || 1d8 / 4.5 ||            || Yes    ||        || || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d6 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Finesse, Light
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}       || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            || Yes    || Light  ||  || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|War Picks}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d8 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
|  
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}     || 1d6 / 3.5 ||           || Yes    || Light  ||  || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}
|Martial
| 1d8 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1d10 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Versatile
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|War Picks}}       || 1d8 / 4.5 ||           ||         ||        || || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Longswords}}
|Martial
| 1d8 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1d10 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Versatile
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}     || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 ||        ||        ||  || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Tridents}}
|Martial
| 1d6 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1d8 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Versatile, Thrown
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Longswords}}     || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 || || ||  || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}
|Martial
| 1d8 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1d10 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Versatile
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Tridents}}       || 1d6 / 3.5 || 1d8 / 4.5 || || || Thrown || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Glaives}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d10 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 2.5{{nbts}}m (10{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Warhammers}}     || 1d8 / 4.5 || 1d10 / 5.5 ||        ||        ||      || Bludgeoning
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Greataxes}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d12 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Glaives}}         ||           || 1d10 / 5.5 ||        || Heavy || Reach || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Greatswords}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 2d6 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Greataxes}}       ||           || 1d12 / 6.5 ||        || Heavy ||      || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Halberds}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d10 {{damage colour|Slashing}}
| 2.5{{nbts}}m (10{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Greatswords}}     ||          || 2d6 / 7  ||         || Heavy ||      || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Mauls}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 2d6 {{damage colour|Bludgeoning}}
| 1.5{{nbts}}m (5{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Halberds}}       ||           || 1d10 / 5.5 ||        || Heavy || Reach || Slashing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Pikes}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d10 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 2.5{{nbts}}m (10{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Mauls}}          ||          || 2d6  / 7  ||        || Heavy ||      || Bludgeoning
! scope="col" colspan="5" | Simple ranged weapons
|Martial
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Pikes}}           ||           || 1d10 / 5.5 ||        || Heavy || Reach || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d8 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 18{{nbts}}m (60{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}} ||           || 1d8 / 4.5  ||        ||      || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Shortbows}}
|Simple
| colspan="2" | 1d6 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 18{{nbts}}m (60{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Shortbows}}      ||          || 1d6 / 3.5 ||        ||      || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
! scope="col" colspan="5" | Martial ranged weapons
|Simple
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}} || 1d6 / 3.5 ||            ||        ||      Light|| 15 m / 50 ft || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d6 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 15{{nbts}}m (50{{nbts}}ft)
| Light
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}} ||          || 1d10 / 5.5 ||        ||      || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d10 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 18{{nbts}}m (60{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|-
|-
| {{WeaponType|Longbows}}       ||          || 1d8 / 4.5  ||        ||      || 18 m / 60 ft || Piercing
! scope="row" | {{WeaponType|Longbows}}
|Martial
| colspan="2" | 1d8 {{damage colour|Piercing}}
| 18{{nbts}}m (60{{nbts}}ft)
| Two-handed
|}
|}


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