Handaxe

The handaxe is smaller than most axes used for combat, and is most often used as an off-hand weapon.

Base Damage: 1d6
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x3
Base Damage Type: Slashing
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Martial
Weight: 3.0 pound(s)

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Kama

As with many weapons, the kama was adapted for combat by the peasants that used them as farming implements, often because they were forbidden from owning swords or the like.

Base Damage: 1d6
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Slashing
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Exotic
Weight: 2.0 pound(s)

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Light Crossbow

The crossbow resembles a bow laid crosswise on a wood or metal shaft, and is favored for its versatility. The light crossbow variant is durable and reasonably easy to conceal, but lacks some of the punch of its larger cousin.

Base Damage: 1d8
Base Critical Threat: 18-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Simple
Weight: 4.0 pound(s)

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Light Hammer

The light hammer is derived from commonly used mining tools. It remains small enough to still be used in excavation, unlike the much heavier warhammer.

Base Damage: 1d4
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Bludgeoning
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Martial
Weight: 2.0 pound(s)

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Mace

The mace is a derivative of the basic club, consisting of a stone or metal head mounted on the end of a wooden shaft. The weight of the head greatly increases the force of impact.

Base Damage: 1d6
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Bludgeoning
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Simple
Weight: 4.0 pound(s)

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Short Sword

One of the first types of sword to come into existence, the short sword is a double-edged weapon about two feet long. It is an economical weapon, and a favorite of archers and rogues.

Base Damage: 1d6
Base Critical Threat: 18-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Piercing
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Martial
Weight: 2.0 pound(s)

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Sickle

The sickle is a farming implement used for cutting grass and grains. Like many other such tools, it was adapted for use as a weapon by the peasants familiar with it in their daily toils.

Base Damage: 1d6
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Slashing
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Simple
Weight: 2.0 pound(s)

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Sling

The sling is an ancient weapon; a simple construction that is little more than a small pouch attached to a leather or fabric strip, and combined with suitable ammunition.

Base Damage: 1d4
Base Critical Threat: 19-20/x2
Base Damage Type: Bludgeoning
Weapon Size: Small
Feat Required: Simple
Weight: 0.1 pound(s)