Equipment
Wealth And Money
Each character begins play with a number of gold pieces that he can spend on weapons, armor, and other equipment. As a character adventures, he accumulates more wealth that can be spent on better gear and magic items. Table: Starting Character Wealth lists the starting gold piece values by class. In addition, each character begins play with an outfit worth 10 gp or less. For characters above 1st level, see Table: Character Wealth by Level.
Table: Starting Character Wealth
| Class | Starting Wealth | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Barbarian | 3d6 × 10 gp | 105 gp |
| Bard | 3d6 × 10 gp | 105 gp |
| Cleric | 4d6 × 10 gp | 140 gp |
| Druid | 2d6 × 10 gp | 70 gp |
| Fighter | 5d6 x 10 gp | 175 gp |
| Monk | 1d6 × 10 gp | 35 gp |
| Paladin | 5d6 × 10 gp | 175 gp |
| Ranger | 5d6 × 10 gp | 175 gp |
| Rogue | 4d6 × 10 gp | 140 gp |
| Sorcerer | 2d6 × 10 gp | 70 gp |
| Wizard | 2d6 × 10 gp | 70 gp |
Coins
The most common coin is the gold piece (gp). A gold piece is worth 10 silver pieces (sp). Each silver piece is worth 10 copper pieces (cp). In addition to copper, silver, and gold coins, there are also platinum pieces (pp), which are each worth 10 gp.
The standard coin weighs about a third of an ounce (50 to the pound).
Table: Coins
| Exchange Value | cp | sp | gp | pp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper piece (cp) | 1 | 1/10 | 1/100 | 1/1,000 |
| Silver piece (sp) | 10 | 1 | 1/10 | 1/100 |
| Gold piece (gp) | 100 | 10 | 1 | 1/10 |
| Platinum piece (pp) | 1,000 | 100 | 10 | 1 |
Other Wealth
Merchants commonly exchange trade goods without using currency. As a means of comparison, some trade goods are detailed on Table: Trade Goods.
Table: Trade Goods
| Cost | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 cp | One pound of wheat |
| 2 cp | One pound of flour, or one chicken |
| 1 sp | One pound of iron |
| 5 sp | One pound of tobacco or copper |
| 1 gp | One pound of cinnamon, or one goat |
| 2 gp | One pound of ginger or pepper, or one sheep |
| 3 gp | One pig |
| 4 gp | One square yard of linen |
| 5 gp | One pound of salt or silver |
| 10 gp | One square yard of silk, or one cow |
| 15 gp | One pound of saffron or cloves, or one ox |
| 50 gp | One pound of gold |
| 500 gp | One pound of platinum |
Selling Treasure
In general, a character can sell something for half its listed price, including weapons, armor, gear, and magic items. This also includes character-created items.
Trade goods are the exception to the half-price rule. A trade good, in this sense, is a valuable good that can be easily exchanged almost as if it were cash itself.
Weapons
From the common longsword to the exotic dwarven urgrosh, weapons come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
All weapons deal hit point damage. This damage is subtracted from the current hit points of any creature struck by the weapon. When the result of the die roll to make an attack is a natural 20 (that is, the die actually shows a 20), this is known as a critical threat (although some weapons can score a critical threat on a roll of less than 20). If a critical threat is scored, another attack roll is made, using the same modifiers as the original attack roll. If this second attack roll is equal or greater than the target's AC, the hit becomes a critical hit, dealing additional damage.
Weapons are grouped into several interlocking sets of categories. These categories pertain to what training is needed to become proficient in a weapon's use (simple, martial, or exotic), the weapon's usefulness either in close combat (melee) or at a distance (ranged, which includes both thrown and projectile weapons), its relative encumbrance (light, one-handed, or two-handed), and its size (Small, Medium, or Large).
Simple, Martial, and Exotic Weapons
Anybody but a druid, monk, or wizard is proficient with all simple weapons. Barbarians, fighters, paladins, and rangers are proficient with all simple and all martial weapons. Characters of other classes are proficient with an assortment of simple weapons and possibly some martial or even exotic weapons. All characters are proficient with unarmed strikes and any natural weapons possessed by their race. A character who uses a weapon with which he is not proficient takes a –4 penalty on attack rolls.
Melee and Ranged Weapons
Melee weapons are used for making melee attacks, though some of them can be thrown as well. Ranged weapons are thrown weapons or projectile weapons that are not effective in melee.
Reach Weapons
Glaives, guisarmes, lances, longspears, ranseurs, and whips are reach weapons. A reach weapon is a melee weapon that allows its wielder to strike at targets that aren't adjacent to him. Most reach weapons double the wielder's natural reach, meaning that a typical Small or Medium wielder of such a weapon can attack a creature 10 feet away, but not a creature in an adjacent square. A typical Large character wielding a reach weapon of the appropriate size can attack a creature 15 or 20 feet away, but not adjacent creatures or creatures up to 10 feet away.
Double Weapons
Dire flails, dwarven urgroshes, gnome hooked hammers, orc double axes, quarterstaves, and two-bladed swords are double weapons. A character can fight with both ends of a double weapon as if fighting with two weapons, but he incurs all the normal attack penalties associated with two-weapon combat, just as though the character were wielding a one-handed weapon and a light weapon.
The character can also choose to use a double weapon two-handed, attacking with only one end of it. A creature wielding a double weapon in one hand can't use it as a double weapon—only one end of the weapon can be used in any given round.
Thrown Weapons
Daggers, clubs, shortspears, spears, darts, javelins, throwing axes, light hammers, tridents, shuriken, and nets are thrown weapons. The wielder applies his Strength modifier to damage dealt by thrown weapons (except for splash weapons). It is possible to throw a weapon that isn't designed to be thrown (that is, a melee weapon that doesn't have a numeric entry in the Range column on Table: Weapons), and a character who does so takes a –4 penalty on the attack roll. Throwing a light or one-handed weapon is a standard action, while throwing a two-handed weapon is a full-round action. Regardless of the type of weapon, such an attack scores a threat only on a natural roll of 20 and deals double damage on a critical hit. Such a weapon has a range increment of 10 feet.
Projectile Weapons
Blowguns, light crossbows, slings, heavy crossbows, shortbows, composite shortbows, longbows, composite longbows, halfling sling staves, hand crossbows, and repeating crossbows are projectile weapons. Most projectile weapons require two hands to use (see specific weapon descriptions). A character gets no Strength bonus on damage rolls with a projectile weapon unless it's a specially built composite shortbow or longbow, or a sling. If the character has a penalty for low Strength, apply it to damage rolls when he uses a bow or a sling.
Ammunition
Projectile weapons use ammunition: arrows (for bows), bolts (for crossbows), darts (for blowguns), or sling bullets (for slings and halfling sling staves). When using a bow, a character can draw ammunition as a free action; crossbows and slings require an action for reloading (as noted in their descriptions). Generally speaking, ammunition that hits its target is destroyed or rendered useless, while ammunition that misses has a 50% chance of being destroyed or lost.
Although they are thrown weapons, shuriken are treated as ammunition for the purposes of drawing them, crafting masterwork or otherwise special versions of them, and what happens to them after they are thrown.
Light, One-Handed, and Two-Handed Melee Weapons
This designation is a measure of how much effort it takes to wield a weapon in combat. It indicates whether a melee weapon, when wielded by a character of the weapon's size category, is considered a light weapon, a one-handed weapon, or a two-handed weapon.
A light weapon is used in one hand. It is easier to use in one's off hand than a one-handed weapon is, and can be used while grappling (see Combat). Add the wielder's Strength modifier to damage rolls for melee attacks with a light weapon if it's used in the primary hand, or half the wielder's Strength bonus if it's used in the off hand. Using two hands to wield a light weapon gives no advantage on damage; the Strength bonus applies as though the weapon were held in the wielder's primary hand only.
An unarmed strike is always considered a light weapon.
One-Handed
A one-handed weapon can be used in either the primary hand or the off hand. Add the wielder's Strength bonus to damage rolls for melee attacks with a one-handed weapon if it's used in the primary hand, or 1/2 his Strength bonus if it's used in the off hand. If a one-handed weapon is wielded with two hands during melee combat, add 1-1/2 times the character's Strength bonus to damage rolls.
Two-Handed
Two hands are required to use a two-handed melee weapon effectively. Apply 1-1/2 times the character's Strength bonus to damage rolls for melee attacks with such a weapon.
Weapon Size
Every weapon has a size category. This designation indicates the size of the creature for which the weapon was designed.
A weapon's size category isn't the same as its size as an object. Instead, a weapon's size category is keyed to the size of the intended wielder. In general, a light weapon is an object two size categories smaller than the wielder, a one-handed weapon is an object one size category smaller than the wielder, and a two-handed weapon is an object of the same size category as the wielder.
Inappropriately Sized Weapons
A creature can't make optimum use of a weapon that isn't properly sized for it. A cumulative –2 penalty applies on attack rolls for each size category of difference between the size of its intended wielder and the size of its actual wielder. If the creature isn't proficient with the weapon, a –4 nonproficiency penalty also applies.
The measure of how much effort it takes to use a weapon (whether the weapon is designated as a light, one-handed, or two-handed weapon for a particular wielder) is altered by one step for each size category of difference between the wielder's size and the size of the creature for which the weapon was designed. For example, a Small creature would wield a Medium one-handed weapon as a two-handed weapon. If a weapon's designation would be changed to something other than light, one-handed, or two-handed by this alteration, the creature can't wield the weapon at all.
Improvised Weapons
Sometimes objects not crafted to be weapons nonetheless see use in combat. Because such objects are not designed for this use, any creature that uses an improvised weapon in combat is considered to be nonproficient with it and takes a –4 penalty on attack rolls made with that object. To determine the size category and appropriate damage for an improvised weapon, compare its relative size and damage potential to the weapon list to find a reasonable match. An improvised weapon scores a threat on a natural roll of 20 and deals double damage on a critical hit. An improvised thrown weapon has a range increment of 10 feet.
Weapon Qualities
Here is the format for weapon entries (given as column headings on Table: Weapons).
Cost
This value is the weapon's cost in gold pieces (gp) or silver pieces (sp). The cost includes miscellaneous gear that goes with the weapon, such as a scabbard or quiver.
This cost is the same for a Small or Medium version of the weapon. A Large version costs twice the listed price.
Dmg
These columns give the damage dealt by the weapon on a successful hit. The column labeled “Dmg (S)” is for Small weapons. The column labeled “Dmg (M)” is for Medium weapons. If two damage ranges are given, then the weapon is a double weapon. Use the second damage figure given for the double weapon's extra attack. Table: Tiny and Large Weapon Damage gives weapon damage values for Tiny and Large weapons.
Table: Tiny and Large Weapon Damage
| Medium Weapon Damage | Tiny Weapon Damage | Large Weapon Damage |
|---|---|---|
| 1d2 | — | 1d3 |
| 1d3 | 1 | 1d4 |
| 1d4 | 1d2 | 1d6 |
| 1d6 | 1d3 | 1d8 |
| 1d8 | 1d4 | 2d6 |
| 1d10 | 1d6 | 2d8 |
| 1d12 | 1d8 | 3d6 |
| 2d4 | 1d4 | 2d6 |
| 2d6 | 1d8 | 3d6 |
| 2d8 | 1d10 | 3d8 |
| 2d10 | 2d6 | 4d8 |
Critical
The entry in this column notes how the weapon is used with the rules for critical hits. When your character scores a critical hit, roll the damage two, three, or four times, as indicated by its critical multiplier (using all applicable modifiers on each roll), and add all the results together.
Extra damage over and above a weapon's normal damage is not multiplied when you score a critical hit.
×2The weapon deals double damage on a critical hit.
×3The weapon deals triple damage on a critical hit.
×3/×4One head of this double weapon deals triple damage on a critical hit. The other head deals quadruple damage on a critical hit.
×4The weapon deals quadruple damage on a critical hit.
19-20/×2The weapon scores a threat on a natural roll of 19 or 20 (instead of just 20) and deals double damage on a critical hit.
18-20/×2The weapon scores a threat on a natural roll of 18, 19, or 20 (instead of just 20) and deals double damage on a critical hit.
Range
Any attack at more than this distance is penalized for range. Beyond this range, the attack takes a cumulative –2 penalty for each full range increment (or fraction thereof) of distance to the target. For example, a dagger (with a range of 10 feet) thrown at a target that is 25 feet away would incur a –4 penalty. A thrown weapon has a maximum range of five range increments. A projectile weapon can shoot to 10 range increments.
Weight
This column gives the weight of a Medium version of the weapon. Halve this number for Small weapons and double it for Large weapons. Some weapons have a special weight. See the weapon's description for details.
Type
Weapons are classified according to the type of damage they deal: B for bludgeoning, P for piercing, or S for slashing. Some monsters may be resistant or immune to attacks from certain types of weapons.
Some weapons deal damage of multiple types. If a weapon causes two types of damage, the type it deals is not half one type and half another; all damage caused is of both types. Therefore, a creature would have to be immune to both types of damage to ignore any of the damage caused by such a weapon.
In other cases, a weapon can deal either of two types of damage. In a situation where the damage type is significant, the wielder can choose which type of damage to deal with such a weapon.
Special
Some weapons have special features in addition to those noted in their descriptions.
Brace
If you use a readied action to set a brace weapon against a charge, you deal double damage on a successful hit against a charging character (see Combat).
Disarm
When you use a disarm weapon, you get a +2 bonus on Combat Maneuver Checks to disarm an enemy.
Double
You can use a double weapon to fight as if fighting with two weapons, but if you do, you incur all the normal attack penalties associated with fighting with two weapons, just as if you were using a one-handed weapon and a light weapon. You can choose to wield one end of a double weapon two-handed, but it cannot be used as a double weapon when wielded in this way—only one end of the weapon can be used in any given round.
Monk
A monk weapon can be used by a monk to perform a flurry of blows (see Classes).
Nonlethal
These weapons deal nonlethal damage (see Combat).
You use a reach weapon to strike opponents 10 feet away, but you can't use it against an adjacent foe.
Trip
You can use a trip weapon to make trip attacks. If you are tripped during your own trip attempt, you can drop the weapon to avoid being tripped.
Weapon Descriptions
Table: Weapons
| Simple Weapons | Cost | Dmg (S) | Dmg (M) | Critical | Range | Weight1 | Type2 | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unarmed Attacks | ||||||||
| Gauntlet | 2 gp | 1d2 | 1d3 | ×2 | — | 1 lb. | B | — |
| Unarmed strike | — | 1d2 | 1d3 | ×2 | — | — | B | nonlethal |
| Light Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Dagger | 2 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | 19–20/×2 | 10 ft. | 1 lb. | P or S | — |
| Dagger, punching | 2 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×3 | — | 1 lb. | P | — |
| Gauntlet, spiked | 5 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | — | 1 lb. | P | — |
| Mace, light | 5 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | 4 lbs. | B | — |
| Sickle | 6 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | 2 lbs. | S | trip |
| One-Handed Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Club | — | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | 10 ft. | 3 lbs. | B | — |
| Mace, heavy | 12 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×2 | — | 8 lbs. | B | — |
| Morningstar | 8 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×2 | — | 6 lbs. | B and P | — |
| Shortspear | 1 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | 20 ft. | 3 lbs. | P | — |
| Two-Handed Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Longspear | 5 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | — | 9 lbs. | P | brace, reach |
| Quarterstaff | — | 1d4/1d4 | 1d6/1d6 | ×2 | — | 4 lbs. | B | double, monk |
| Spear | 2 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | 20 ft. | 6 lbs. | P | brace |
| Ranged Weapons | ||||||||
| Blowgun | 2 gp | 1 | 1d2 | ×2 | 20 ft. | 1 lb. | P | — |
| Darts, blowgun (10) | 5 sp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crossbow, heavy | 50 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | 19–20/×2 | 120 ft. | 8 lbs. | P | — |
| Bolts, crossbow (10) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 1 lb. | — | — |
| Crossbow, light | 35 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | 19–20/×2 | 80 ft. | 4 lbs. | P | — |
| Bolts, crossbow (10) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 1 lb. | — | — |
| Dart | 5 sp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | 20 ft. | 1/2 lb. | P | — |
| Javelin | 1 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | 30 ft. | 2 lbs. | P | — |
| Sling | — | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | 50 ft. | — | B | — |
| Bullets, sling (10) | 1 sp | — | — | — | — | 5 lbs. | — | — |
| Martial Weapons | Cost | Dmg (S) | Dmg (M) | Critical | Range | Weight1 | Type2 | Special |
| Light Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Axe, throwing | 8 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | 10 ft. | 2 lbs. | S | — |
| Hammer, light | 1 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | 20 ft. | 2 lbs. | B | — |
| Handaxe | 6 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×3 | — | 3 lbs. | S | — |
| Kukri | 8 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | 18–20/×2 | — | 2 lbs. | S | — |
| Pick, light | 4 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×4 | — | 3 lbs. | P | — |
| Sap | 1 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | 2 lbs. | B | nonlethal |
| Shield, light | special | 1d2 | 1d3 | ×2 | — | special | B | — |
| Spiked armor | special | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | special | P | — |
| Spiked shield, light | special | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | — | special | P | — |
| Starknife | 24 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×3 | 20 ft. | 3 lbs. | P | — |
| Sword, short | 10 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | 19–20/×2 | — | 2 lbs. | P | — |
| One-Handed Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Battleaxe | 10 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | — | 6 lbs. | S | — |
| Flail | 8 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×2 | — | 5 lbs. | B | disarm, trip |
| Longsword | 15 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | 19–20/×2 | — | 4 lbs. | S | — |
| Pick, heavy | 8 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×4 | — | 6 lbs. | P | — |
| Rapier | 20 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | 18–20/×2 | — | 2 lbs. | P | — |
| Scimitar | 15 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | 18–20/×2 | — | 4 lbs. | S | — |
| Shield, heavy | special | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | — | special | B | — |
| Spiked shield, heavy | special | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | special | P | — |
| Trident | 15 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×2 | 10 ft. | 4 lbs. | P | brace |
| Warhammer | 12 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | — | 5 lbs. | B | — |
| Two-Handed Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Falchion | 75 gp | 1d6 | 2d4 | 18–20/×2 | — | 8 lbs. | S | — |
| Glaive | 8 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | ×3 | — | 10 lbs. | S | reach |
| Greataxe | 20 gp | 1d10 | 1d12 | ×3 | — | 12 lbs. | S | — |
| Greatclub | 5 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | ×2 | — | 8 lbs. | B | — |
| Flail, heavy | 15 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | 19–20/×2 | — | 10 lbs. | B | disarm, trip |
| Greatsword | 50 gp | 1d10 | 2d6 | 19–20/×2 | — | 8 lbs. | S | — |
| Guisarme | 9 gp | 1d6 | 2d4 | ×3 | — | 12 lbs. | S | reach, trip |
| Halberd | 10 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | ×3 | — | 12 lbs. | P or S | brace, trip |
| Lance | 10 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | — | 10 lbs. | P | reach |
| Ranseur | 10 gp | 1d6 | 2d4 | ×3 | — | 12 lbs. | P | disarm, reach |
| Scythe | 18 gp | 1d6 | 2d4 | ×4 | — | 10 lbs. | P or S | trip |
| Ranged Weapons | ||||||||
| Longbow | 75 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | 100 ft. | 3 lbs. | P | — |
| Arrows (20) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 3 lbs. | — | — |
| Longbow, composite | 100 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | 110 ft. | 3 lbs. | P | — |
| Arrows (20) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 3 lbs. | — | — |
| Shortbow | 30 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×3 | 60 ft. | 2 lbs. | P | — |
| Arrows (20) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 3 lbs. | — | — |
| Shortbow, composite | 75 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×3 | 70 ft. | 2 lbs. | P | — |
| Arrows (20) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 3 lbs. | — | — |
| Exotic Weapons | Cost | Dmg (S) | Dmg (M) | Critical | Range | Weight1 | Type2 | Special |
| Light Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Kama | 2 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | 2 lbs. | S | monk, trip |
| Nunchaku | 2 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | 2 lbs. | B | disarm, monk |
| Sai | 1 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | — | 1 lb. | B | disarm, monk |
| Siangham | 3 gp | 1d4 | 1d6 | ×2 | — | 1 lb. | P | monk |
| One-Handed Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Sword, bastard | 35 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | 19–20/×2 | — | 6 lbs. | S | — |
| Waraxe, dwarven | 30 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | ×3 | — | 8 lbs. | S | — |
| Whip | 1 gp | 1d2 | 1d3 | ×2 | — | 2 lbs. | S | disarm, nonlethal, reach, trip |
| Two-Handed Melee Weapons | ||||||||
| Axe, orc double | 60 gp | 1d6/1d6 | 1d8/1d8 | ×3 | — | 15 lbs. | S | double |
| Chain, spiked | 25 gp | 1d6 | 2d4 | ×2 | — | 10 lbs. | P | disarm, trip |
| Curve blade, elven | 80 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | 18–20/×2 | — | 7 lbs. | S | — |
| Flail, dire | 90 gp | 1d6/1d6 | 1d8/1d8 | ×2 | — | 10 lbs. | B | disarm, double, trip |
| Hammer, gnome hooked | 20 gp | 1d6/1d4 | 1d8/1d6 | ×3/×4 | — | 6 lbs. | B or P | double, trip |
| Sword, two-bladed | 100 gp | 1d6/1d6 | 1d8/1d8 | 19–20/×2 | — | 10 lbs. | S | double |
| Urgrosh, dwarven | 50 gp | 1d6/1d4 | 1d8/1d6 | ×3 | — | 12 lbs. | P or S | brace, double |
| Ranged Weapons | ||||||||
| Bolas | 5 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | ×2 | 10 ft. | 2 lbs. | B | nonlethal, trip |
| Crossbow, hand | 100 gp | 1d3 | 1d4 | 19–20/×2 | 30 ft. | 2 lbs. | P | — |
| Bolts (10) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 1 lb. | — | — |
| Crossbow, repeating heavy | 400 gp | 1d8 | 1d10 | 19–20/×2 | 120 ft. | 12 lbs. | P | — |
| Bolts (5) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 1 lb. | — | — |
| Crossbow, repeating light | 250 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | 19–20/×2 | 80 ft. | 6 lbs. | P | — |
| Bolts (5) | 1 gp | — | — | — | — | 1 lb. | — | — |
| Net | 20 gp | — | — | — | 10 ft. | 6 lbs. | — | — |
| Shuriken (5) | 1 gp | 1 | 1d2 | ×2 | 10 ft. | 1/2 lb. | P | monk |
| Sling staff, halfling | 20 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | ×3 | 80 ft. | 3 lbs. | B | — |
| Bullets, sling (10) | 1 sp | — | — | — | — | 5 lbs. | — | — |
| 1 Weight figures are for Medium weapons. A Small weapon weighs half as much, and a Large weapon weighs twice as much. | ||||||||
| 2 A weapon with two types is both types if the entry specifies “and,” or either type (wielder's choice) if the entry specifies “or.” | ||||||||
Weapons found on Table: Weapons are described below. Splash weapons are described under Special Substances and Items.
Aura:CLl:
Price: 1 gp/20
Weight: 3 lbs.
An arrow used as a melee weapon is treated as a light improvised weapon (–4 penalty on attack rolls) and deals damage as a dagger of its size (critical multiplier ×2). Arrows come in a leather quiver that holds 20 arrows.
Axe, Orc Double
Aura:CLl:
Price: 60 gp
Weight: 15 lbs.
A cruel weapon with blades placed at opposite ends of a long haft, an orc double axe is a double weapon.
Aura:CLl:
Price: 10 gp
Weight: 6 lbs.
The handle of this axe is long enough that you can wield it one-handed or two-handed. The head may have one blade or two, with blade shapes ranging from half-moons to squared edges like narrower versions of woodcutting axes. The wooden haft may be protected and strengthened with metal bands called langets.
Aura:CLl:
Price: 2 gp
Weight: 1 lb.
Blowguns are generally used to deliver debilitating (but rarely fatal) poisons from a distance. They are nearly silent when fired. For a list of appropriate poisons, see Poison.
Aura:CLl:
Price: 5 sp/10
Weight: —
The thin, light darts used in a blowgun are usually made of hardwood with a stabilizing fletching of down or fur. A dart is usually loaded from the back end just before firing.
Aura:CLl:
Price: 5 gp
Weight: 2 lbs.
A bolas is a pair of weights, connected by a thin rope or cord. You can use this weapon to make a ranged trip attack against an opponent. You can't be tripped during your own trip attempt when using a bolas.
Aura:CLl:
Price: 1 gp/5
Weight: 1 lb.
A crossbow bolt used as a melee weapon is treated as a light improvised weapon (–4 penalty on attack rolls) and deals damage as a dagger of its size (crit ×2). Bolts come in a case or quiver that holds 10 bolts (or 5, for a repeating crossbow).
Aura:CLl:
Price: 1 sp/10
Weight: 5 lbs.
Bullets are shaped metal balls, designed to be used by a sling or halfling sling staff. Bullets come in a leather pouch that holds 10 bullets.
Aura:CLl:
Price: 25 gp
Weight: 10 lbs.
A spiked chain is about 4 feet in length, covered in wicked barbs. You can use the Weapon Finesse feat to apply your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier to attack rolls with a spiked chain sized for you, even though it isn't a light weapon.
Masterwork Weapons
A masterwork weapon is a finely crafted version of a normal weapon. Wielding it provides a +1 enhancement bonus on attack rolls.
You can't add the masterwork quality to a weapon after it is created; it must be crafted as a masterwork weapon (see the Craft skill). The masterwork quality adds 300 gp to the cost of a normal weapon (or 6 gp to the cost of a single unit of ammunition). Adding the masterwork quality to a double weapon costs twice the normal increase (+600 gp).
Masterwork ammunition is damaged (effectively destroyed) when used. The enhancement bonus of masterwork ammunition does not stack with any enhancement bonus of the projectile weapon firing it.
All magic weapons are automatically considered to be of masterwork quality. The enhancement bonus granted by the masterwork quality doesn't stack with the enhancement bonus provided by the weapon's magic.
Even though some types of armor and shields can be used as weapons, you can't create a masterwork version of such an item that confers an enhancement bonus on attack rolls. Instead, masterwork armor and shields have lessened armor check penalties.
Armor
For most, armor is the simplest way to protect oneself in a world of rampant threats and dangers. Many characters can wear only the simplest of armors, and only some can use shields. To wear heavier armor effectively, a character can select the Armor Proficiency feats, but most classes are automatically proficient with the armors that work best for them.
Here is the format for armor entries (given as column headings on Table: Armor and Shields).