Selecting Weapons

Characters who focus on combat need to carefully consider their choice of weapons, evaluating whether they want to fight at range or in melee, the weapons' damage potential, and the special features of various weapons. Characters who are primarily spellcasters also need to pick a backup weapon in the best category they're trained or better in. It's best to have at least one backup ranged weapon that you can rely on in a firefight, as many encounters involve ranged combat. When selecting weapons, start by identifying the weapon types you're trained or better in. You should then compare weapons within these types to determine which ones you'll have the highest melee or ranged attack modifier with. It's usually considered best practice to select both a melee and ranged weapon during character creation so you can contend with a broader variety of foes and situations.