Weapon Statistics

Each of the weapons in the weapon tables lists the statistics for various melee and ranged weapons that you can purchase. The tables present the following statistics. 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. Weapon Categories Weapons fall into broad categories depending on how much damage they deal and what traits they have. Martial weapons generally deal more damage than simple weapons, and advanced weapons generally have more advantageous traits than martial weapons with the same damage. Generally, you'll want to select weapons that deal more damage, but if you're a highly skilled combatant, you might want to pick a weapon with interesting traits, even if it has a lower weapon damage die. You can also purchase multiple weapons within your budget, allowing you to switch between them for different situations.