Weapon groups (4E)

4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons

Weapon groups are families of weapons that share certain properties. They’re wielded similarly and are equally suited to certain kinds of attacks. In game terms, some powers and feats work only when you’re attacking with a weapon in a specific group.

If a weapon falls into more than one group, you can use it with powers that require a weapon from any of its groups. For example, the halberd is both an axe and a polearm, so you can use it with powers that give you an additional benefit when you wield an axe or a polearm.

Weapon groups

Axes Bows Crossbows Firearms Flails

Hammers Heavy blades Light blades Maces Picks

Polearms Spears Staffs Slings Unarmed