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Weapons
Live by the sword, die by the axe. It's a tale as old as time, and it's not expected to conclude anytime soon. As long as you plan to adventure, you're keeping a weapon on your person, whether you're a feeble old wizard who might need a knife or a brutish warlord who wants to start trying out maces.
Below is a list of common Weapons that you may expect to find in most settlements in a typical PathRunner world. Note that the prices listed below are guideline values intended for use by your Game Master - these prices are very unlikely to be encountered during gameplay. However, if you selected a sufficient amount of Resources from the Priority Chart, you may buy any items listed below at the listed prices during character creation.
Weapons are separated into several categories, which dictate how they're typically used as well as what kind of training a character may need to use the weapon in question. In addition to these categories, all weapons possess Weapon Traits, which determine aspects that make a given weapon unique. See the Weapon Traits page for a breakdown of these abilities in greater detail.
- Light Weapons add half of your Strength modifier to your weapon damage rolls
- One-Handed Weapons add your full Strength modifier to weapon damage rolls
- Two-Handed Weapons add your Strength modifier x1.5 to weapon damage rolls
With the above example, a character with 20 Strength (and thus a modifier of +5) would inflict +2 damage with a Light weapon, +5 damage with a One-Handed weapon, and +7 damage with a Two-Handed Weapon, as this modifier rounds down.
By default, a melee weapon uses your Strength modifier for the attack and damage rolls. Optionally, Light weapons may use Dexterity for the attack rolls instead. In order to use Dexterity for damage as well, the weapon must have the Agile trait. See the Weapon Traits page for more information.
Weapons
BLADES
| Name | Hands | Dmg | Critical | Range | Weight | Type | Cost | Specials | |||||||||
| Dagger | Light | 1d4 | 19-20, x2 | 10ft | 1 lb | S or P | 2 | Conceal, Precise, Thrown, Felling (2) | |||||||||
| Throwing Knife | Light | 1d4 | x2 | 20ft | 1 lb | P | 2 | Conceal, Precise, Thrown | |||||||||
| Sickle | Light | 1d6 | x2 | - | 2 lbs | S | 3 | Disarming | |||||||||
| Machete | Light | 1d6 | x2 | - | 3 lbs | S | 3 | Savage (2) | |||||||||
| Shortsword | Light | 1d6 | 19-20, x2 | - | 2 lbs | S or P | 3 | Reliable | |||||||||
| Kukri | Light | 1d4 | 18-20, x2 | - | 2 lbs | S | 5 | Reaving | |||||||||
| Starknife | Light | 1d4 | x2 | 10ft | 1 lb | S or P | 2 | Thrown, Secured | |||||||||
| Punching Dagger | Light | 1d4 | x2 | - | 2 lbs | P | 3 | Armor Piercing (4), Secured | |||||||||
| Fighting Claw | Light | 1d6 | x2 | - | 1 lb | S or P | 4 | Secured, Special | |||||||||
| Longsword | One | 1d8 | 19-20, x2 | - | 4 lbs | S or P | 7 | Reliable | |||||||||
| Bastardsword | One | 1d10 | 19-20, x2 | - | 6 lbs | S or P | 10 | ||||||||||
| Katana | One | 1d6 | 18-20, x2 | - | 5 lbs | S | 14 | Agile, Felling (4) | |||||||||
| Cleaver | One | 1d4 | x3 | - | 4 lbs | S | 6 | Savage (4), Reaving | |||||||||
| Kopesh | One | 1d8 | x2 | - | 5 lbs | S | 7 | Disarming | |||||||||
| Rapier | One | 1d6 | 18-20, x2 | - | 3 lbs | P | 8 | Precise, Agile | |||||||||
| Elven Fineblade | One | 1d8 | 19-20, x2 | - | 4 lbs | S | 10 | Precise, Agile | |||||||||
| Scimitar | One | 1d6 | 18-20, x2 | - | 5 lbs | S | 7 | Agile, Savage (2) | |||||||||
| Falcata | One | 1d6 | 19-20, x3 | - | 6 lbs | S | 9 | Reaving | |||||||||
| Greatsword | Two | 2d6 | 19-20, x2 | - | 8 lbs | S | 12 | Reliable, Reach 1 | |||||||||
| Falchion | Two | 2d4 | 18-20, x2 | - | 7 lbs | S | 11 | Savage (4) | |||||||||
| Slab Sword | Two | 1d10 | x2 | - | 12 lbs | S | 14 | Savage (8), Reach 1 | |||||||||
| Elven Curveblade | Two | 1d10 | 19-20, x2 | - | 7 lbs | S | 14 | Precise, Agile | |||||||||
| Whip Sword | Two | 1d6 | 19-20, x2 | - | 7 lbs | S | 16 | Dangerous, Agile, Reach 2, Flexible |
AXES
| Name | Hands | Dmg | Critical | Range | Weight | Type | Cost | Specials | |||||||||
| Throwing Axe | Light | 1d4 | x3 | 20ft | 2 lbs | S | 3 | Thrown, Reaving | |||||||||
| Handaxe | Light | 1d6 | x3 | 10ft | 3 lbs | S | 3 | Thrown, Reaving | |||||||||
| Boarding Axe | Light | 1d6 | x3 | - | 3 lbs | S | 4 | Savage (2), Reaving | |||||||||
| Climbing Pick | Light | 1d4 | x4 | - | 3 lbs | P | 5 | Armor Piercing (4) | |||||||||
| Waraxe | One | 1d8 | x3 | - | 6 lbs | S | 6 | Reaving, Savage (4) | |||||||||
| Mining Pick | One | 1d6 | x4 | - | 7 lbs | P | 6 | Armor Piercing (6) | |||||||||
| Bearded Axe | One | 1d10 | x2 | - | 6 lbs | S | 7 | Reaving, Savage (4) | |||||||||
| Dwarven Battleaxe | One | 1d10 | x3 | - | 8 lbs | S | 10 | Reaving, Reliable | |||||||||
| Axe Gauntlet | One | 1d6 | x3 | - | 5 lb | S | 8 | Reaving, Armor Piercing (2), Savage (2), Secured | |||||||||
| Wood Axe | Two | 1d8 | x2 | - | 9 lbs | S | 6 | Savage (8) | |||||||||
| War Pick | Two | 1d8 | x4 | - | 8 lbs | P | 10 | Armor Piercing (8) | |||||||||
| Greataxe | Two | 1d12 | x3 | - | 12 lbs | S | 12 | Reaving, Reach 1, Savage (4) | |||||||||
| War Mattock | Two | 1d10 | x3 | - | 12 lbs | S or P | 12 | Savage (4), Armor Piercing (4) | |||||||||
| War Scythe | Two | 2d4 | x4 | - | 9 lbs | S | 10 | Reaving, Reach 1, Savage (4), Felling (4) |
CLUBS
| Name | Hands | Dmg | Critical | Range | Weight | Type | Cost | Specials | |||||||||
| Sap | Light | 1d6 | x2 | - | 2 lbs | B | 2 | Nonlethal, Savage (4) | |||||||||
| Club | Light | 1d6 | x2 | 10ft | 3 lbs | B | - | Thrown, Fragile | |||||||||
| Light Mace | Light | 1d6 | x2 | - | 4 lbs | B | 4 | Armor Piercing (2) | |||||||||
| Baton | Light | 1d6 | x2 | 10ft | 3 lbs | B | 3 | Thrown, Savage (2) | |||||||||
| Mason Hammer | Light | 1d6 | x3 | - | 4 lbs | B | 3 | Armor Piercing (4) | |||||||||
| Heavy Mace | One | 1d8 | x2 | - | 6 lbs | B | 6 | Armor Piercing (4) | |||||||||
| Crudgel | One | 1d8 | x2 | 10ft | 5 lbs | B | - | Thrown, Fragile | |||||||||
| Warhammer | One | 1d8 | x3 | - | 8 lbs | B | 8 | Armor Piercing (6) | |||||||||
| Dwarven Warhammer | One | 1d10 | x3 | - | 9 lbs | B | 12 | Reliable, Armor Piercing (2) | |||||||||
| War Maul | One | 1d10 | x3 | - | 9 lbs | B | 8 | Savage (4) | |||||||||
| Morning Star | One | 1d6 | x2 | - | 7 lbs | B and P | 7 | Armor Piercing (4), Savage (4) | |||||||||
| Warmace | Two | 1d10 | x2 | - | 12 lbs | B | 10 | Armor Piercing (8) | |||||||||
| Quarterstaff | Two | 1d8 | x2 | - | 4 lbs | B | 3 | Tripping, Agile, Precise | |||||||||
| Earthbreaker | Two | 2d6 | x3 | - | 12 lbs | B | 12 | Armor Piercing (4), Reach 1 | |||||||||
| Sledgehammer | Two | 1d8 | x2 | - | 16 lbs | B | 8 | Savage (8) | |||||||||
| Greatclub | Two | 1d10 | x2 | - | 14 lbs | B | 6 | Savage (6), Reach 1 |
POLEARMS
| Name | Hands | Dmg | Critical | Range | Weight | Type | Cost | Specials | |||||||||
| Shortspear | Light | 1d6 | x2 | 20ft | 2 lbs | P | 2 | Thrown | |||||||||
| Spear | One | 1d8 | x3 | 10ft | 6 lbs | P | 5 | Thrown, Brace | |||||||||
| Footman Spear | One | 1d8 | x2 | - | 8 lbs | P | 6 | Brace, Reach 1 | |||||||||
| Dueling Spear | One | 1d8 | 19-20, x2 | - | 4 lbs | P | 6 | Agile, Precise | |||||||||
| Long Spear | Two | 1d10 | x3 | - | 9 lbs | P | 8 | Brace, Reach 1 | |||||||||
| Halberd | Two | 1d10 | x3 | - | 10 lbs | P or S | 12 | Brace, Reach 1, Reaving | |||||||||
| Boar Spear | Two | 1d8 | x3 | - | 12 lbs | P | 9 | Brace, Reach 1, Felling (4) | |||||||||
| Glaive | Two | 1d10 | 19-20, x2 | - | 10 lbs | S | 12 | Reach 1, Savage (4) | |||||||||
| Ranseur | Two | 1d10 | x3 | - | 10 lbs | P | 12 | Brace, Reach 1, Disarming | |||||||||
| Lucerne Hammer | Two | 1d10 | x3 | - | 12 lbs | P or B | 15 | Brace, Reach 1, Armor Piercing (4) |
BOWS
| Name | Hands | Dmg | Critical | Range | Weight | Type | Cost | Specials | |||||||||
| Shortbow | Two | 1d8 | x3 | 60ft | 2 lbs | P | 7 | Special | |||||||||
| Longbow | Two | 1d10 | x3 | 120ft | 3 lbs | P | 14 | Special | |||||||||
| Arrow, Standard | - | - | - | - | - | P | 1 (10) | ||||||||||
| Arrow, Broadhead | - | - | - | - | - | P | 1 (2) | Savage (2) | |||||||||
| Arrow, Piercing | - | - | - | - | - | P | 1 (2) | Armor Piercing (4) | |||||||||
| Arrow, Ranger | - | - Down | - | +50% | - | P | 1 (5) | ||||||||||
| Arrow, Ripper | - | +Up | - | -50% | - | P and S | 1 (5) | ||||||||||
| Arrow, Blunt | - | - Down | - | - | - | B | 1 (5) | Nonlethal | |||||||||
| Arrow, Splinter | - | - Down | - | -50% | - | P | 1 (2) | Scatter |
CROSSBOWS AND FIREARMS
| Name | Hands | Dmg | Critical | Range | Weight | Type | Cost | Specials | |||||||||
| Light Crossbow | One | 1d6 | 19-20, x2 | 40ft | 4 lbs | P | 10 | Special, Armor Piercing (3) | |||||||||
| Heavy Crossbow | Two | 1d10 | 19-20, x2 | 100ft | 8 lbs | P | 15 | Special, Armor Piercing (5) | |||||||||
| Pistol | One | 1d10 | x2 | 30ft | 3 lbs | Ballistic | 15 | Special, Misfire (1), Armor Piercing (6) | |||||||||
| Musket | Two | 2d6 | x2 | 80ft | 10 lbs | Ballistic | 25 | Special, Misfire (1), Armor Piercing (10) | |||||||||
| Long Rifle | Heavy | 2d8 | x2 | 120ft | 12 lbs | Ballistic | 50 | Special, Misfire (2), Armor Piercing (10), Precise, Longshot |
Weapon Descriptions
Blades
Dagger
This weapon encompasses a huge variety of small, concealable bladed weapons. A staple back up weapon to most as well as the go to weapon for any assassins or scoundrels. Light, throwable, and deadly.
Throwing Knife
Designed purely for ranged use, throwing knives are balanced for flight rather than melee combat. They are small, easily concealed, and favored by scouts, gamblers, and professional killers alike.
Sickle
Originally an agricultural tool for harvesting grain, the sickle’s curved blade makes it a surprisingly dangerous weapon. Many militias and peasants take up the sickle when proper arms are unavailable.
Machete
A heavy chopping blade designed to clear brush and jungle growth. In combat it excels at brutal hacking strikes, making it popular among explorers, sailors, and frontier fighters.
Shortsword
A compact and dependable blade used by soldiers, guards, and adventurers. Its balanced design makes it effective for both thrusting and slashing in tight quarters.
Kukri
A distinctive forward-curving blade originating from mountainous regions. The kukri delivers devastating chopping blows and is prized for its ability to tear through armor and flesh alike.
Starknife
A unique bladed weapon composed of several radiating points around a central grip. It is as deadly when thrown as it is in close combat, and is often favored by martial artists and certain religious orders.
Punching Dagger
This dagger features a horizontal grip that sits in the palm, allowing the wielder to deliver powerful punching thrusts. Its design focuses tremendous force into a single piercing point.
Fighting Claw
A vicious gauntlet-mounted blade that extends from the hand like a talon. Often used by duelists or assassins, it allows the wearer to slash while keeping their weapon firmly secured.
Longsword
One of the most iconic weapons of civilized warfare. The longsword balances reach, cutting power, and thrusting ability, making it the trusted sidearm of knights and professional soldiers.
Bastardsword
Also known as a hand-and-a-half sword, the bastardsword can be wielded with one or two hands. Its adaptable design makes it popular among seasoned warriors who value versatility.
Katana
A finely crafted curved blade known for its speed and cutting precision. The katana rewards skill and finesse, delivering swift and deadly strikes in the hands of a trained warrior.
Cleaver
A heavy, rectangular chopping blade originally used by butchers. In combat it delivers brutal cleaving strikes capable of tearing through flesh and bone.
Kopesh
An ancient sickle-shaped sword with a hooked blade. The kopesh excels at pulling shields aside or trapping an opponent’s weapon before delivering a lethal strike.
Rapier
A slender thrusting sword designed for precision and speed. Favored by duelists and nobles, the rapier excels in agile fencing styles that emphasize timing and accuracy.
Elven Fineblade
A beautifully crafted blade of elven design, combining elegance with deadly efficiency. Its perfect balance allows skilled wielders to strike with remarkable grace and control.
Scimitar
A curved saber designed for swift slashing attacks. Often associated with cavalry and desert warriors, it is prized for its fluid, sweeping strikes.
Falcata
A heavy forward-curving blade built for devastating chopping power. Its unique shape allows it to deliver tremendous force at the point of impact.
Greatsword
A massive two-handed sword requiring great strength and training to wield effectively. When brought to bear, it can cleave through armor and enemies with terrifying force.
Falchion
A large curved sword combining the reach of a longsword with the chopping power of an axe. It is designed for powerful slashing attacks that overwhelm defenses.
Slab Sword
An enormous slab-like blade of crude but terrifying design. More metal than sword, it relies on sheer weight and brute strength to crush and tear through opponents.
Elven Curveblade
A long, elegantly curved two-handed blade crafted by elven smiths. It blends reach, grace, and speed, allowing skilled warriors to deliver sweeping and precise strikes.
Whip Sword
A bizarre segmented blade capable of flexing and lashing outward like a whip. In skilled hands it can strike from unexpected angles and distances, though it is dangerous to wield.
Axes
Throwing Axe
A small axe balanced for flight, commonly carried by raiders and hunters. Though light enough to throw, it still delivers a brutal chopping strike at close range.
Handaxe
A simple one-handed axe used both as a tool and weapon. Its compact size makes it easy to carry while still delivering powerful cleaving blows.
Boarding Axe
Designed for shipboard combat, this axe features a sturdy head useful for hooking rigging, climbing rails, and breaking through wooden barriers during boarding actions.
Climbing Pick
Originally intended for mountaineering, the climbing pick’s narrow spike can puncture tough surfaces with ease. In combat it excels at driving through armor and tough hides.
Waraxe
A heavier and more refined version of the common axe, built specifically for battle. Its broad blade tears viciously through armor, shields, and flesh alike.
Mining Pick
A sturdy tool designed to split stone and break ore. Its hardened spike can deliver devastating penetrating strikes when turned against an armored opponent.
Bearded Axe
Recognizable by the extended lower edge of its blade, the bearded axe allows a warrior to hook shields, weapons, or limbs before striking with brutal force.
Dwarven Battleaxe
A masterfully balanced axe forged in the dwarven tradition. Known for its durability and reliability, it is a favored weapon among disciplined warriors.
Axe Gauntlet
A reinforced gauntlet fitted with a small axe blade along the forearm. It allows the wielder to slash and strike while keeping the weapon firmly attached to the arm.
Wood Axe
A heavy chopping tool used for splitting logs and clearing timber. When swung in battle it becomes a brutally effective weapon capable of crushing blows.
War Pick
A two-handed pole-mounted spike designed to punch through armor. Its narrow point concentrates tremendous force into a single devastating strike.
Greataxe
A massive two-handed axe built for devastating battlefield strikes. When wielded by a strong warrior it can cleave shields, armor, and enemies in a single swing.
War Mattock
A hybrid weapon combining an axe blade with a piercing spike. This versatile design allows it to both hack through enemies and puncture heavy armor.
War Scythe
A pole-mounted scythe blade reforged for battle rather than harvest. Its sweeping arc allows powerful slashing attacks capable of cutting through multiple foes.
Masterwork Weapons
You may Masterwork a Weapon to increase it's effectiveness without resorting to magical means. See the Masterwork page for more information.
Magical Weapons
Weapons may also possess magical enchantments, which may increase the damage and accuracy of the weapon, or grant it unique effects. Below is a table of the TU costs for such enchantments at Character Creation. For a list of all magical weapon effects, see the Weapon Enchantments page. All bonuses from Enchantments are treated as Enhancement Bonuses.
Table: Magic Weapon Costs
| Enchantment Tier | TU Value |
|---|---|
| +1 Weapon | 20 |
| +2 Weapon | 80 |
| +3 Weapon | 180 |
| +4 Weapon | 320 |
| +5 Weapon | 500 |
| +6 Weapon | 720 |
| +7 Weapon | 980 |
| +8 Weapon | 1280 |
| +9 Weapon | 1620 |
| +10 Weapon | 2000 |
Improvised Weapons
If you attack with something that wasn’t built to be a weapon, such as a chair or a vase, you’re making an attack with an improvised weapon. Improvised weapons are Simple Weapons. You take a –2 penalty to attack rolls with an improvised weapon. The GM determines the amount and type of damage the attack deals, if any, as well as any weapon traits that the improvised weapon should have, due to their widely varied nature. Due to this, Improvised Weapons may be light, one-handed, or two-handed, depending upon what the item is.