Weapons

Weapons can vary greatly based on the technology level of the setting, but they all share the same few characteristics. Weapons apply small damage modifiers that are calculated after success has been determined. For example, if someone succeeds on an attack by 2, and the weapon provides 1 damage, then they actually do 3 damage to their opponent. Additionally, weapons fall into different property categories which can modify the outcome of the attacks.

Weapon Properties

Light - Option to use Agility in place of Fight. All ranged weapons have this property, representing weapons that rely on speed and precision rather than raw strength.

Crushing - Double bonus damage against objects. These weapons excel at breaking down doors, smashing through barriers, and destroying equipment through brute force.

Wounding - Chance of wounding an opponent. On successes of 9 or higher, the opponent bleeds 1 Resilience each round until healed, representing deep cuts and traumatic injuries that continue to cause harm.

Tripping - Bonus +3 attack when tripping an opponent. These weapons are designed or particularly suited for sweeping legs, hooking ankles, or otherwise unbalancing foes.

Armor Piercing - Ignore soak damage based on the strength of the armor piercing. These weapons are designed to penetrate protective equipment through concentrated force or specialized design.

Melee Weapons

Weapon	Damage	Properties	Technology Level	Description
Unarmed	0	-	Universal	Fists, kicks, and improvised attacks using the human body.
Club	+1	Crushing	Ancient	Simple wooden bludgeon, effective against armor and structures.
Dagger	+1	Light	Ancient	Short blade designed for close combat and concealed carry.
Spear	+1	Tripping	Ancient	Long wooden shaft with sharpened point, excellent for keeping enemies at distance.
Handaxe	+1	Wounding	Ancient	Small axe designed for single-handed use, good for chopping and combat.
Shortsword	+1	Light	Ancient/Medieval	Balanced blade shorter than a full sword, favored by soldiers and civilians.
Staff	+1	Tripping, Crushing	Ancient	Long wooden pole useful for combat and walking, versatile defensive weapon.
Mace	+2	Crushing	Medieval	Heavy metal head on wooden handle, designed to crush armor and bones.
Longsword	+3	-	Medieval	Two-handed sword offering reach and power, the weapon of choice for knights.
Rapier	+1	Light, Wounding	Renaissance	Slender thrusting sword emphasizing speed and precision over brute force.
Katana	+2	Wounding	Renaissance	Curved single-edged sword known for exceptional sharpness and cutting ability.
Saber	+2	Wounding	Renaissance	Curved cavalry sword designed for slashing attacks from horseback.
Bayonet	+1	Armor Piercing 1	Renaissance/Modern	Blade attachment that turns firearms into spears for close combat.
Combat Knife	+1	Light	Modern	Military blade designed for utility and combat in modern warfare.
Tactical Baton	+1	Crushing, Light	Modern	Collapsible metal rod used by law enforcement for non-lethal control.
Chainsaw	+3	Crushing, Wounding	Modern	Motorized cutting tool adapted for combat, devastating but unwieldy.
Stun Baton	+1	Light	Near Future	Electrified weapon that can incapacitate through electrical shock.
Vibroblade	+2	Armor Piercing 2, Wounding	Near Future	High-frequency vibrating blade with enhanced cutting power.
Plasma Sword	+3	Armor Piercing 3, Wounding	Far Future	Contained plasma beam shaped into a cutting implement.
Monofilament Whip	+2	Light, Wounding	Far Future	Molecularly thin wire that delivers precise cuts with minimal force.
Force Hammer	+3	Crushing, Armor Piercing 2	Far Future	Gravity-manipulating weapon that delivers devastating kinetic impacts.

Ranged Weapons

Note: Damage bonuses only apply when attacking targets within the weapon’s effective range.

Weapon	Damage	Range	Properties	Technology Level	Description
Rock/Thrown Object	0	30 ft	Light	Universal	Any improvised projectile hurled by hand.
Throwing Knife	+1	30 ft	Light	Ancient	Balanced blade designed for accurate throwing at short range.
Javelin	+1	120 ft	Light	Ancient	Light spear designed for throwing rather than thrusting.
Sling	+1	150 ft	Light, Crushing	Ancient	Simple leather pouch that hurls stones with surprising force.
Shortbow	+1	150 ft	Light	Ancient/Medieval	Compact bow suitable for hunting and skirmishing.
Crossbow	+2	200 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 1	Medieval	Mechanical bow offering power and accuracy with minimal training.
Longbow	+2	300 ft	Light	Medieval	Powerful war bow requiring strength and skill to use effectively.
Heavy Crossbow	+3	400 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 2	Medieval	Large crossbow capable of penetrating heavy armor.
Throwing Axe	+1	30 ft	Light, Wounding	Medieval	Balanced handaxe designed for accurate throwing.
Musket	+2	100 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 1	Renaissance	Early firearm using black powder and lead balls.
Pistol	+1	50 ft	Light	Renaissance/Modern	Single-handed firearm for close-range combat.
Rifle	+2	500 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 1	Modern	Long-barreled firearm designed for accuracy at distance.
Shotgun	+2	40 ft	Light, Crushing	Modern	Spreads multiple projectiles for close-range devastation.
Assault Rifle	+2	300 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 1	Modern	Automatic firearm balancing power and controllability.
Sniper Rifle	+3	500 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 2	Modern	Precision firearm designed for extreme accuracy at long range.
Energy Pistol	+1	100 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 1	Near Future	Compact directed-energy weapon for personal defense.
Energy Rifle	+2	500 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 2	Near Future	Military energy weapon with superior penetration capability.
Plasma Cannon	+3	200 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 2, Wounding	Near Future	Heavy energy weapon firing superheated plasma bolts.
Rail Gun	+3	500 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 3	Far Future	Electromagnetic launcher firing projectiles at hypersonic speeds.
Particle Beam	+2	400 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 3	Far Future	Focused stream of subatomic particles that disrupts matter.
Disruptor	+2	150 ft	Light, Wounding	Far Future	Exotic weapon that destabilizes molecular bonds in living tissue.

Explosive Weapons

Note: Explosive weapons affect all targets within the blast area (circle). Make a single attack roll, all targets in the area must beat this result with their defensive rolls or take damage.

Weapon	Damage	Blast Area	Properties	Technology Level	Description
Alchemist’s Fire	+1	5 ft	Light, Wounding	Medieval	Glass vial containing volatile chemicals that ignite on impact.
Black Powder Bomb	+2	10 ft	Light, Crushing	Renaissance	Crude explosive device using gunpowder and metal fragments.
Dynamite	+2	15 ft	Light, Crushing	Modern	Stable explosive compound designed for mining and demolition.
Grenade	+2	20 ft	Light, Crushing	Modern	Military fragmentation explosive thrown by hand.
Pipe Bomb	+1	10 ft	Light, Crushing	Modern	Improvised explosive device using common materials.
C4 Explosive	+3	25 ft	Light, Crushing	Modern	Military-grade plastic explosive with devastating power.
Molotov Cocktail	+1	10 ft	Light, Wounding	Modern	Improvised incendiary device using flammable liquid.
Flash-Bang	+0	15 ft	Light	Modern	Non-lethal explosive designed to disorient rather than harm.
Plasma Grenade	+3	20 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 1, Wounding	Near Future	Contained plasma explosion that melts through most materials.
EMP Bomb	+1	30 ft	Light	Near Future	Electromagnetic pulse that disables electronic devices.
Fusion Charge	+3	25 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 2	Near Future	Miniaturized fusion reaction creating intense heat and pressure.
Antimatter Grenade	+4	30 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 3	Far Future	Complete matter annihilation creating devastating explosion.
Quantum Bomb	+3	35 ft	Light, Armor Piercing 2	Far Future	Reality-warping explosive that damages at a subatomic level.
Singularity Mine	+4	25 ft	Light, Crushing	Far Future	Creates temporary micro black hole that crushes everything nearby.

Enhanced Weapons

Enhanced/Magical weapons can take several forms beyond their base statistics. One approach is modifying the damage or properties - for example, a Flaming Sword might retain the standard longsword +3 damage but gain the Wounding property, representing burns that continue to cause harm. A Masterwork Rifle could extend its range from 500 ft to 750 ft while maintaining the same damage and armor piercing capabilities. Another option is adding special abilities or bonuses. An Enchanted Sniper Rifle might grant the wielder access to the Precision Shot ability from the Sharpshooter path, while a Vibrating Warhammer could provide a d4 bonus to Fight skill checks when used in combat. Some weapons might combine multiple enhancements - a Vorpal Blade could deal +4 damage instead of the typical longsword’s +3 and gain the Wounding property. Such items are rare treasures that should be carefully balanced by the GM to enhance gameplay without overshadowing character abilities or making standard weapons obsolete.

Note that weapons or items that grant abilities, often have a limited number of times a day (or their own AP pool).

Optional Rule: Heirloom Weapons
Some weapons grow in power alongside their wielders, developing an almost spiritual bond through shared trials and victories. These Heirloom weapons reflect the character’s personal journey, becoming legendary artifacts that are inseparable from their owner’s identity and achievements.

Under this optional rule, characters begin with a signature weapon of standard quality - perhaps a family sword passed down through generations, a craftsman’s masterwork pistol, or a simple staff that feels perfectly balanced in their hands. Every 3-5 milestones, the GM grants this weapon a new enhancement that reflects the character’s growth and experiences. A warrior’s blade might gain the Armor Piercing property, a gunslinger’s revolver could increase its range by 100 feet, or a wizard’s staff might grant the wielder access to an Elemental Dart ability.

This system creates deeply personal equipment that tells the story of your character’s adventures while eliminating the constant search for better gear. Rather than discarding their starting weapon for superior equipment, players watch their signature item evolve into a legendary artifact worthy of their heroic deeds.