Mace

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A flanged iron head on a short haft: 1d6 bludgeoning in one hand. Sap — a hit gives the foe disadvantage on its next attack before your next turn.

Quarterstaff

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A plain length of hardwood: 1d6 bludgeoning, or 1d8 when both hands take it (versatile). Topple — a hit forces a CON save, or the foe goes prone.

Dagger

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A short, quick blade: 1d4 piercing, finesse and light, so Dexterity can drive it and it pairs with a second weapon. Nick — the off-hand strike rides your Attack action instead of a bonus action, once per turn.

Javelin

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A light spear thrown with Strength: 1d6 piercing out to 30 ft (120 at long range), three to a bundle and one spent per throw. Slow — a hit slows the foe by 10 ft.

Shortbow

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A compact bow drawn with both hands: 1d6 piercing at 80 ft, 320 at long range. Vex — a hit gives you advantage on your next attack against that foe until the end of your next turn.

Spear

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

An ash shaft with an iron point: 1d6 piercing, 1d8 in both hands (versatile). Sap — a hit gives the foe disadvantage on its next attack before your next turn.

Sling

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A leather cord and a pouch of stones: 1d4 bludgeoning at 30 ft, 120 at long range, with a hand left free. Slow — a hit slows the foe by 10 ft.

Light Crossbow

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A two-handed crossbow: 1d8 piercing at 80 ft (320 at long range), but it needs loading — one bolt per action, however many attacks you have. Slow — a hit slows the foe by 10 ft.

Unarmed Strike

Simple

SRD 5.2.1

A fist, an elbow or a kick: 1d4 bludgeoning, and it counts as finesse, so a quick fighter strikes with Dexterity. No mastery — just the body.

Longsword

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

The knight's blade: 1d8 slashing in one hand, 1d10 with both (versatile). Sap — a hit gives the foe disadvantage on its next attack before your next turn.

Rapier

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A slim thrusting blade made for footwork: 1d8 piercing, finesse, so Dexterity drives it. Vex — a hit gives you advantage on your next attack against that foe until the end of your next turn.

Greatsword

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A heavy two-handed blade as long as a man is tall: 2d6 slashing. Graze — even a miss still cuts for your ability modifier.

Shortsword

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A short blade for close work: 1d6 piercing, finesse and light, at home in either hand. Vex — a hit gives you advantage on your next attack against that foe until the end of your next turn.

Scimitar

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A curved, light cutting blade: 1d6 slashing, finesse and light. Nick — the off-hand strike rides your Attack action instead of a bonus action, once per turn.

Greataxe

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A broad axe head on a long haft, heavy and two-handed: 1d12 slashing. Cleave — a melee hit carries on into a second foe within 5 ft, once per turn.

Longbow

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A tall, heavy war bow drawn with both hands: 1d8 piercing at 150 ft, 600 at long range. Slow — a hit slows the foe by 10 ft.

Flame Tongue

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A named longsword whose blade burns: 1d8 slashing plus 2d6 fire on every hit. Sap — a hit gives the foe disadvantage on its next attack before your next turn.

Frost Brand

Martial

SRD 5.2.1

A named longsword rimed with frost: 1d8 slashing plus 1d6 cold on every hit, and while you wield it fire deals you only half damage. Sap — a hit gives the foe disadvantage on its next attack before your next turn.