PRIMARY WEAPON TABLES

Players can choose one Tier 1 primary weapon during character creation. The GM can make other weapons available throughout the campaign as the PCs level up.

TIER 1 (LEVEL 1)

Physical Weapons

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Broadsword	Agility	Melee	d8 phy	One-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls
Longsword	Agility	Melee	d8+3 phy	Two-Handed	—
Battleaxe	Strength	Melee	d10+3 phy	Two-Handed	—
Greatsword	Strength	Melee	d10+3 phy	Two-Handed	Massive: -1 to Evasion; on a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Mace	Strength	Melee	d8+1 phy	One-Handed	—
Warhammer	Strength	Melee	d12+3 phy	Two-Handed	Heavy: -1 to Evasion
Dagger	Finesse	Melee	d8+1 phy	One-Handed	—
Quarterstaff	Instinct	Melee	d10+3 phy	Two-Handed	—
Cutlass	Presence	Melee	d8+1 phy	One-Handed	—
Rapier	Presence	Melee	d8 phy	One-Handed	Quick: When you make an attack, you can mark a Stress to target another creature within range.
Halberd	Strength	Very Close	d10+2 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Spear	Finesse	Very Close	d10+2 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Shortbow	Agility	Far	d6+3 phy	Two-Handed	—
Crossbow	Finesse	Far	d6+1 phy	One-Handed	—
Longbow	Agility	Very Far	d8+3 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse

Magic Weapons

All magic weapons require a Spellcast trait

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Arcane Gauntlets	Strength	Melee	d10+3 mag	Two-Handed	—
Hallowed Axe	Strength	Melee	d8+1 mag	One-Handed	—
Glowing Rings	Agility	Very Close	d10+1 mag	Two-Handed	—
Hand Runes	Instinct	Very Close	d10 mag	One-Handed	—
Returning Blade	Finesse	Close	d8 mag	One-Handed	Returning: When this weapon is thrown within its range, it appears in your hand immediately after the attack.
Shortstaff	Instinct	Close	d8+1 mag	One-Handed	—
Dualstaff	Instinct	Far	d6+3 mag	Two-Handed	—
Scepter	Presence	Far	d6 mag	Two-Handed	Versatile: This weapon can also be used with these statistics—Presence, Melee, d8.
Wand	Knowledge	Far	d6+1 mag	One-Handed	—
Greatstaff	Knowledge	Very Far	d6 mag	Two-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.

TIER 2 (LEVELS 2–4)

Physical Weapons

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Improved Broadsword	Agility	Melee	d8+3 phy	One-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls
Improved Longsword	Agility	Melee	d8+6 phy	Two-Handed	—
Improved Battleaxe	Strength	Melee	d10+6 phy	Two-Handed	—
Improved Greatsword	Strength	Melee	d10+6 phy	Two-Handed	Massive: -1 to Evasion; on a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Improved Mace	Strength	Melee	d8+4 phy	One-Handed	—
Improved Warhammer	Strength	Melee	d12+6 phy	Two-Handed	Heavy: -1 to Evasion
Improved Dagger	Finesse	Melee	d8+4 phy	One-Handed	—
Improved Quarterstaff	Instinct	Melee	d10+6 phy	Two-Handed	—
Improved Cutlass	Presence	Melee	d8+4 phy	One-Handed	—
Improved Rapier	Presence	Melee	d8+3 phy	One-Handed	Quick: When you make an attack, you can mark a Stress to target another creature within range.
Improved Halberd	Strength	Very Close	d10+5 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Improved Spear	Finesse	Very Close	d10+5 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Improved Shortbow	Agility	Far	d6+6 phy	Two-Handed	—
Improved Crossbow	Finesse	Far	d6+4 phy	One-Handed	—
Improved Longbow	Agility	Very Far	d8+6 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Gilded Falchion	Strength	Melee	d10+4 phy	One-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Knuckle Blades	Strength	Melee	d10+6 phy	One-Handed	Brutal: When you roll the maximum value on a damage die, roll an additional damage die.
Urok Broadsword	Finesse	Melee	d8+3 phy	One-Handed	Deadly: When you deal Severe damage, the target must mark an additional HP.
Bladed Whip	Agility	Very Close	d8+3 phy	One-Handed	Quick: When you make an attack, you can mark a Stress to target another creature within range.
Steelforged Halberd	Strength	Very Close	d8+4 phy	Two-Handed	Scary: On a successful attack, the target must mark a Stress.
War Scythe	Finesse	Very Close	d8+5 phy	Two-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls
Blunderbuss	Finesse	Close	d8+6 phy	Two-Handed	Reloading: After you make an attack, roll a d6. On a result of 1, you must mark a Stress to reload this weapon before you can fire it again.
Greatbow	Strength	Far	d6+6 phy	Two-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Finehair Bow	Agility	Very Far	d6+5 phy	Two-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls

Magic Weapons

All magic weapons require a Spellcast trait

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Improved Arcane Gauntlets	Strength	Melee	d10+6 mag	Two-Handed	—
Improved Hallowed Axe	Strength	Melee	d8+4 mag	One-Handed	—
Improved Glowing Rings	Agility	Very Close	d10+5 mag	Two-Handed	—
Improved Hand Runes	Instinct	Very Close	d10+3 mag	One-Handed	—
Improved Returning Blade	Finesse	Close	d8+3 mag	One-Handed	Returning: When this weapon is thrown within its range, it appears in your hand immediately after the attack.
Improved Shortstaff	Instinct	Close	d8+4 mag	One-Handed	—
Improved Dualstaff	Instinct	Far	d6+6 mag	Two-Handed	—
Improved Scepter	Presence	Far	d6+3 mag	Two-Handed	Versatile: This weapon can also be used with these statistics—Presence, Melee, d8+3.
Improved Wand	Knowledge	Far	d6+4 mag	One-Handed	—
Improved Greatstaff	Knowledge	Very Far	d6+3 mag	Two-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Ego Blade	Agility	Melee	d12+4 mag	One-Handed	Pompous: You must have a Presence of 0 or lower to use this weapon.
Casting Sword	Strength	Melee	d10+4 mag	Two-Handed	Versatile: This weapon can also be used with these statistics—Knowledge, Far, d6+3.
Devouring Dagger	Finesse	Melee	d8+4 mag	One-Handed	Scary: On a successful attack, the target must mark a Stress.
Hammer of Exota	Instinct	Melee	d8+6 mag	Two-Handed	Eruptive: On a successful attack against a target within Melee range, all other adversaries within Very Close range must succeed on a reaction roll (14) or take half damage.
Yutari Bloodbow	Finesse	Far	d6+4 mag	Two-Handed	Brutal: When you roll the maximum value on a damage die, roll an additional damage die.
Elder Bow	Instinct	Far	d6+4 mag	Two-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Scepter of Elias	Presence	Far	d6+3 mag	One-Handed	Invigorating: On a successful attack, roll a d4. On a result of 4, clear a Stress.
Wand of Enthrallment	Presence	Far	d6+4 mag	One-Handed	Persuasive: Before you make a Presence Roll, you can mark a Stress to gain a +2 bonus to the result.
Keeper’s Staff	Knowledge	Far	d6+4 mag	Two-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls

TIER 3 (LEVELS 5–7)

Physical Weapons

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Advanced Broadsword	Agility	Melee	d8+6 phy	One-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls
Advanced Longsword	Agility	Melee	d8+9 phy	Two-Handed	—
Advanced Battleaxe	Strength	Melee	d10+9 phy	Two-Handed	—
Advanced Greatsword	Strength	Melee	d10+9 phy	Two-Handed	Massive: -1 to Evasion; on a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Advanced Mace	Strength	Melee	d8+7 phy	One-Handed	—
Advanced Warhammer	Strength	Melee	d12+9 phy	Two-Handed	Heavy: -1 to Evasion
Advanced Dagger	Finesse	Melee	d8+7 phy	One-Handed	—
Advanced Quarterstaff	Instinct	Melee	d10+9 phy	Two-Handed	—
Advanced Cutlass	Presence	Melee	d8+7 phy	One-Handed	—
Advanced Rapier	Presence	Melee	d8+6 phy	One-Handed	Quick: When you make an attack, you can mark a Stress to target another creature within range.
Advanced Halberd	Strength	Very Close	d10+8 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Advanced Spear	Finesse	Very Close	d10+8 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Advanced Shortbow	Agility	Far	d6+9 phy	Two-Handed	—
Advanced Crossbow	Finesse	Far	d6+7 phy	One-Handed	—
Advanced Longbow	Agility	Very Far	d8+9 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Flickerfly Blade	Agility	Melee	d8+5 phy	One-Handed	Sharpening: Gain a bonus to your damage rolls equal to your Agility.
Bravesword	Strength	Melee	d12+7 phy	Two-Handed	Brave: -1 to Evasion; +3 to Severe damage threshold
Hammer of Wrath	Strength	Melee	d10+7 phy	Two-Handed	Devastating: Before you make an attack roll, you can mark a Stress to use a d20 as your damage die.
Labrys Axe	Strength	Melee	d10+7 phy	Two-Handed	Protective: +1 to Armor Score
Meridian Cutlass	Presence	Melee	d10+5 phy	One-Handed	Dueling: When there are no other creatures within Close range of the target, gain advantage on your attack roll against them.
Retractable Saber	Presence	Melee	d10+7 phy	One-Handed	Retractable: The blade can be hidden in the hilt to avoid detection.
Double Flail	Agility	Very Close	d10+8 phy	Two-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Talon Blades	Finesse	Close	d10+7 phy	Two-Handed	Brutal: When you roll the maximum value on a damage die, roll an additional damage die.
Black Powder Revolver	Finesse	Far	d6+8 phy	One-Handed	Reloading: After you make an attack, roll a d6. On a result of 1, you must mark a Stress to reload this weapon before you can fire it again.
Spiked Bow	Agility	Very Far	d6+7 phy	Two-Handed	Versatile: This weapon can also be used with these statistics—Agility, Melee, d10+5.

Magic Weapons

All magic weapons require a Spellcast trait

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Advanced Arcane Gauntlets	Strength	Melee	d10+9 mag	Two-Handed	—
Advanced Hallowed Axe	Strength	Melee	d8+7 mag	One-Handed	—
Advanced Glowing Rings	Agility	Very Close	d10+8 mag	Two-Handed	—
Advanced Hand Runes	Instinct	Very Close	d10+6 mag	One-Handed	—
Advanced Returning Blade	Finesse	Close	d8+6 mag	One-Handed	Returning: When this weapon is thrown within its range, it appears in your hand immediately after the attack.
Advanced Shortstaff	Instinct	Close	d8+7 mag	One-Handed	—
Advanced Dualstaff	Instinct	Far	d6+9 mag	Two-Handed	—
Advanced Scepter	Presence	Far	d6+6 mag	Two-Handed	Versatile: This weapon can also be used with these statistics—Presence, Melee, d8+4.
Advanced Wand	Knowledge	Far	d6+7 mag	One-Handed	—
Advanced Greatstaff	Knowledge	Very Far	d6+6 mag	Two-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Axe of Fortunis	Strength	Melee	d10+8 mag	Two-Handed	Lucky: On a failed attack, you can mark a Stress to reroll your attack.
Blessed Anlace	Instinct	Melee	d10+6 mag	One-Handed	Healing: During downtime, automatically clear a Hit Point.
Ghostblade	Presence	Melee	d10+7 phy or mag	One-Handed	Otherworldly: On a successful attack, you can deal physical or magic damage.
Runes of Ruination	Knowledge	Very Close	d20+4 mag	One-Handed	Painful: Each time you make a successful attack, you must mark a Stress.
Widgast Pendant	Knowledge	Close	d10+5 mag	One-Handed	Timebending: You choose the target of your attack after making your attack roll.
Gilded Bow	Finesse	Far	d6+7 mag	Two-Handed	Self-Correcting: When you roll a 1 on a damage die, it deals 6 damage instead.
Firestaff	Instinct	Far	d6+7 mag	Two-Handed	Burning: When you roll a 6 on a damage die, the target must mark a Stress.
Mage Orb	Knowledge	Far	d6+7 mag	One-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Ilmari’s Rifle	Finesse	Very Far	d6+6 mag	One-Handed	Reloading: After you make an attack, roll a d6. On a result of 1, you must mark a Stress to reload this weapon before you can fire it again.

TIER 4 (LEVELS 8–10)

Physical Weapons

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Legendary Broadsword	Agility	Melee	d8+9 phy	One-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls
Legendary Longsword	Agility	Melee	d8+12 phy	Two-Handed	—
Legendary Battleaxe	Strength	Melee	d10+12 phy	Two-Handed	—
Legendary Greatsword	Strength	Melee	d10+12 phy	Two-Handed	Massive: -1 to Evasion; on a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Legendary Mace	Strength	Melee	d8+10 phy	One-Handed	—
Legendary Warhammer	Strength	Melee	d12+12 phy	Two-Handed	Heavy: -1 to Evasion
Legendary Dagger	Finesse	Melee	d8+10 phy	One-Handed	—
Legendary Quarterstaff	Instinct	Melee	d10+12 phy	Two-Handed	—
Legendary Cutlass	Presence	Melee	d8+10 phy	One-Handed	—
Legendary Rapier	Presence	Melee	d8+9 phy	One-Handed	Quick: When you make an attack, you can mark a Stress to target another creature within range.
Legendary Halberd	Strength	Very Close	d10+11 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Legendary Spear	Finesse	Very Close	d10+11 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Legendary Shortbow	Agility	Far	d6+12 phy	Two-Handed	—
Legendary Crossbow	Finesse	Far	d6+10 phy	One-Handed	—
Legendary Longbow	Agility	Very Far	d8+12 phy	Two-Handed	Cumbersome: -1 to Finesse
Dual-Ended Sword	Agility	Melee	d10+9 phy	Two-Handed	Quick: When you make an attack, you can mark a Stress to target another creature within range.
Impact Gauntlet	Strength	Melee	d10+11 phy	One-Handed	Concussive: On a successful attack, you can spend a Hope to knock the target back to Far range.
Sledge Axe	Strength	Melee	d12+13 phy	Two-Handed	Destructive: -1 to Agility; on a successful attack, all adversaries within Very Close range must mark a Stress.
Curved Dagger	Finesse	Melee	d8+9 phy	One-Handed	Serrated: When you roll a 1 on a damage die, it deals 8 damage instead.
Extended Polearm	Finesse	Very Close	d8+10 phy	Two-Handed	Long: This weapon’s attack targets all adversaries in a line within range.
Swinging Ropeblade	Presence	Close	d8+9 phy	One-Handed	Grappling: On a successful attack, you can spend a Hope to Restrain the target or pull them into Melee range with you.
Ricochet Axes	Agility	Far	d6+11 phy	Two-Handed	Bouncing: Mark 1 or more Stress to hit that many targets in range of the attack.
Aantari Bow	Finesse	Far	d6+11 phy	Two-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls
Hand Cannon	Finesse	Very Far	d6+12 phy	One-Handed	Reloading: After you make an attack, roll a d6. On a 1, you must mark a Stress to reload this weapon before you can fire it again.

Magic Weapons

All magic weapons require a Spellcast trait

NAME	TRAIT	RANGE	DAMAGE	BURDEN	FEATURE
Legendary Arcane Gauntlets	Strength	Melee	d10+12 mag	Two-Handed	—
Legendary Hallowed Axe	Strength	Melee	d8+10 mag	One-Handed	—
Legendary Glowing Rings	Agility	Very Close	d10+11 mag	One-Handed	—
Legendary Hand Runes	Instinct	Very Close	d10+9 mag	One-Handed	—
Legendary Returning Blade	Finesse	Close	d8+9 mag	One-Handed	Returning: When this weapon is thrown within its range, it appears in your hand immediately after the attack.
Legendary Shortstaff	Instinct	Close	d8+10 mag	One-Handed	—
Legendary Dualstaff	Instinct	Far	d8+12 mag	Two-Handed	—
Legendary Scepter	Presence	Far	d6+9 mag	Two-Handed	Versatile: This weapon can also be used with these statistics—Presence, Melee, d8+6.
Legendary Wand	Knowledge	Far	d6+10 mag	One-Handed	—
Legendary Greatstaff	Knowledge	Very Far	d6+9 mag	Two-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Sword of Light and Flame	Strength	Melee	d10+11 mag	Two-Handed	Hot: This weapon cuts through solid material.
Siphoning Gauntlets	Presence	Melee	d10+9 mag	Two-Handed	Lifestealing: On a successful attack, roll a d6. On a result of 6, clear a Hit Point or clear a Stress.
Midas Scythe	Knowledge	Melee	d10+9 mag	Two-Handed	Greedy: Spend a handful of gold to gain a +1 bonus to your Proficiency on a damage roll.
Floating Bladeshards	Instinct	Close	d8+9 mag	One-Handed	Powerful: On a successful attack, roll an additional damage die and discard the lowest result.
Bloodstaff	Instinct	Far	d20+7 mag	Two-Handed	Painful: Each time you make a successful attack, you must mark a Stress.
Thistlebow	Instinct	Far	d6+13 mag	Two-Handed	Reliable: +1 to attack rolls
Wand of Essek	Knowledge	Far	d8+13 mag	One-Handed	Timebending: You can choose the target of your attack after making your attack roll.
Magus Revolver	Finesse	Very Far	d6+13 mag	One-Handed	Reloading: After you make an attack, roll a d6. On a result of 1, you must mark a Stress to reload this weapon before you can fire it again.
Fusion Gloves	Knowledge	Very Far	d6+9 mag	Two-Handed	Bonded: Gain a bonus to your damage rolls equal to your level.

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