Weapons are divided into categories (knives, axes, bows, swords), grades (Very Light, Light, Medium, and Heavy) and Classes (simple and martial). Be sure to select a weapon that you are proficient in.
| Weapon Category (Damage Type) | Grade | Weight | Price | Type | M/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unarmed (B) | VL | 1 lb. | -- | Unarmed | Simple |
| Knife / Dagger (S/P) | VL | 1 lb. | 2 gp | One-Handed | Simple |
| Axes (S) | VL | 2 lb. | 4 gp | One-Handed | Simple |
| L | 2 lb. | 8 gp | One-Handed | Simple | |
| M | 3 lb. | 10 gp | One-Handed | Martial | |
| H | 3 lb. | 20 gp | Two-Handed | Martial | |
| Bashing Weapons (B) | VL | 2 lb | 2 gp | One-Handed | Simple |
| L | 3 lb. | 5 gp | One-Handed | Simple | |
| M | 5 lb. | 10 gp | One-Handed | Simple | |
| H | 6 lb. | 15 gp | Two-handed | Martial | |
| Crossbows (P) | VL | 2 lb. | 15 gp | Ranged (30/60/120) | Simple |
| L | 3 lb. | 25 gp | Ranged (60/120/200) | Simple | |
| M | 4 lb. | 35 gp | Ranged (90/180/300) | Simple | |
| H | 6 lb. | 50 gp | Ranged (120/240/400) | Simple | |
| Swords (S/P) | VL | 2 lb | 10 gp | One-Handed | Martial |
| L | 2 lb. | 15 gp | One-Handed | Martial | |
| M | 2 lb. | 20 gp | One-Handed | Martial | |
| H | 3-5 lb | 40 gp | Two-handed | Martial | |
| Polearms (Varies) | L | 3 lb. | 1 gp | One or Two-handed | Simple |
| M | 5 lb. | 5 gp | Two-handed | Simple | |
| H | 7 lb. | 10 gp | Two-handed | Martial | |
| Bows (P) | L | 2 lb. | 30 gp | Ranged (80/160/300) | Martial |
| M | 2 lb. | 75 gp | Ranged (150/300/600) | Martial | |
| Peasant Weapon: Sickle (S) | L | 1 lb. | 1 gp | One-Handed | Simple |
| Peasant Weapon: Darts (P) | VL | 1/2 lb. | 5 sp | Thrown | Simple |
| Peasant Weapon: Sling (B) | VL | 0 lb. | -- | Ranged (40/80/120) | Simple |
| Peasant Weapon: Whip (S) | VL | 2 lb. | 1 gp | One-Handed | Simple |
| Peasant Weapon: Scythe (SP) | H | 6 lb. | 2 gp | Two-handed | Simple |
| Peasant Weapon: Net | -- | 1 lb. | 1 gp | Thrown | Simple |
| Weapon Group (Damage Type) | Grade | Possible Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Unarmed (B) | VL | Punches, Kicks, Gauntlets |
| Knife / Dagger (S/P) | Light | Dagger, Knife, Push Dagger, etc. |
| Axes (S) | VL | Throwing Axe, Hatchet |
| L | Wood Axe, Simple Axe | |
| M | Battle Axe | |
| H | Great Axe | |
| Bashing Weapons (B) | VL | Walking stick, baton |
| L | Club, Light mace, war hammer | |
| M | Heavy Club, Heavy Mace, Morning Star, Flail | |
| H | Great Club, Maul | |
| Crossbows (P) | VL | Hand Crossbow |
| L | Light Crossbow | |
| M | Medium Crossbow | |
| H | Heavy Crossbow | |
| Swords (S/P) | VL | Small Sword |
| L | Rapier, Estoc, Scimitar, Shortsword | |
| M | Arming Sword, Falchion, Langesmesser, Saber, Scottish Broadsword, Schiavona | |
| H | Greatsword, Zweihander, Montante, Longsword (v), Katana (v), Kriegsmesser (v) | |
| Polearms (Varies) | L | Quarterstaff (B), Shortspear (P), Javelin (P) |
| M | Spear (P), Trident (P), Bill (SP) | |
| H | Glaive (S), Guisarme (S), Bardiche (S), Halberd (BPS), Pike (P), Lance (P), Poleaxe (BP), Partisan (PS) | |
| Bows (P) | L | Shortbow (Regular or Composite) |
| M | Longbow (Regular or Composite) | |
| Peasant Weapons.: Sickle (S) | L | Sickle, Kama |
| Peasant Weapons.: Darts (P) | VL | Darts, Blowgun |
| Peasant Weapons.: Sling (B) | VL | Sling |
| Peasant Weapons.: Whip (S) | VL | Whip |
| Peasant Weapons.: Scythe (SP) | H | Scythe |
| Peasant Weapons: Net | -- | Net |
Like armor, you can only use weapons that you are proficient in. The table below lists weapon proficiencies for each class.
| Class | Weapon Proficiencies |
|---|---|
| Alchemist | All simple weapons, and bombs |
| Barbarian | All simple and martial weapons |
| Bard | Simple Weapon Proficiency, Martial Weapon Proficiency (Swords), Martial Weapon Proficiency (Bows) |
| Cleric | Simple weapons and weapons favored by their deities |
| Druid | All simple weapons except for crossbows and axes |
| Elementalist | All simple weapons |
| Fighter | All weapons |
| Inquisitor | Simple Weapon Proficiency, Martial Weapon Proficiency (bows), special weapon proficiency |
| Magus | All simple and martial weapons |
| Monk | All simple weapons, swords (VL or L), exotic weapon proficiency for any monk-specific weapons |
| Oracle | All simple weapons |
| Paladin | All simple and martial weapons |
| Ranger | All simple and martial weapons |
| Rogue | All simple weapons, light and very light swords, light bows |
| Sorcerer | All simple weapons |
| Spellwright | All simple weapons |
| Warlock | All simple weapons |
| Witch | All simple weapons |
| Wizard | Club, dagger, all crossbows, quarterstaff |
Any weapons you decide to start with are purchased from your starting wealth. You will also need to purchase ammunition for weapons that require them (bows, crossbows, etc.).
For details on how weapons work, read the Weapons Rules.
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