Weapons (Soul Society Supplement)
Weapons
The following weapons are in addition to all official weapons (although they are much less commonly utilized), which count as Common items, and replace official firearms.
Simple Weapons
Simple Melee Weapons
BatSimple Melee Weapons
This single piece of shaped wood is a little under 3 feet long. One end is thin and often wrapped in tape for gripping, while the other end is thicker to carry the weight of swings. A bat is typically designed to intercept balls and rocks thrown in "stickball" games, but one can be surprisingly effective at intercepting enemies too. In locales where weapons are banned, this mere "toy" can be the most reliable means of self-defense. Brace. If you make a melee attack with a brace weapon as part of an attack you prepared with the Ready action, you have advantage on the attack roll. You must be proficient with the weapon to gain this benefit. EkuSimple Melee Weapons
An eku is a large, often wooden, paddle-like weapon. It started off as rowing oars used by sailors to defend themselves in the event of an attack, but it has since splintered off from its origins and has become its own distinct weapon. An eku can still be used to row a boat, but it is more difficult and the boat will not be as fast. The wielder of an eku can strike with either the flat section or the ridge, and sometimes the ridge is even sharpened and metallic. Special. You can attack with the ridge of the weapon, dealing slashing damage, instead of bludgeoning. IkakalakaSimple Melee Weapons
The ikakalaka is a short sword with a broad two-edged blade and a curved axe-like tip. It was used in ceremonies and executions by decapitation, and also as a symbol of status between the Kutu people, on Congo. Special. You can roll one additional weapon damage die when determining the extra damage for a critical hit with this weapon. MacheteSimple Melee Weapons
A machete is a chopping weapon mass-produced in modern society. However, when these weapons were first invented they were forged by swordsmiths. ScytheSimple Melee Weapons
This weapon is inspired by the common farming implement used to cut swaths of grown hay, but it has a straight handle and a heavier blade. Despite its humble origins, the scythe is recognized as a symbol of death in many cultures because of its use in reaping. Rather than being too heavy for most smaller creatures, the scythe is too long for Small creatures to wield effectively. WakizashiSimple Melee Weapons
Similar in shape to other curved, single-bladed swords, wakazashi range between slightly shorter than a katana, referred to as an ō-wakazashi, to slightly longer than a tanto, referred to as a kō-wakazashi. They were primarily wielded alongside a katana as a status symbol to differentiate an average katana-wielding nobody with a samurai. This pair is referred to as a “daishō”, literally “big-little”. Simple Ranged WeaponsDouble-Barrel ShotgunSimple Ranged Weapons
Even older than pump-action shotguns, double-barrel shotguns were some of the earliest handheld gunpowder weapons created, and as such have been outpaced in military use, making them exclusively civilian. HandgunSimple Ranged Weapons
Pistols are widely available across the world, from military and police to civilian use. Handgun, HeavySimple Ranged Weapons
Heavy handguns fire larger rounds, typically .50 caliber, and make for a heavier sidearm than a typical handgun. Pump ShotgunSimple Ranged Weapons
Shotguns fire a large spread of small, relatively low velocity projectiles with a single shot. While initially introduced into the military, their simple production and the use of body armor have made them mostly a non-issue for military personnel, leading to them being widespread on the civilian market. RevolverSimple Ranged Weapons
Despite using rudimentary technology, revolvers have stood the test of time as reliable weapons capable of handling larger rounds without may chamber pressure limitations. Due to their simple design, they can typically take larger rounds than a handgun. ShurikenSimple Ranged Weapons
Shuriken are small star-shaped throwing blades that are easily concealed in clothing. Stun GunSimple Ranged Weapons
A taser is a less-lethal device primarily used by law enforcement that channels electricity into a target through a pair of barbs. Special. If the target takes damage from a ranged attack with this weapon, they must attempt a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, they are incapacitated and their movement speed is reduced to 0 until the end of their next turn. On a success, their movement speed is cut in half until the end of their next turn. If a creature fails by 5 or more, they are stunned until the end of their next turn instead. Creatures that are resistant to lightning damage have advantage on this saving throw, and creatures that are immune to lightning damage are immune to this effect. Martial WeaponsMartial Melee WeaponsBallistic KnifeMartial Melee Weapons
A ballistic knife looks and functions just like a normal knife, but it secretly has a high tension spring powered blade that can be shot up to 30 feet away with incredible velocity. It is illegal in most countries. Special. You can press a switch on the knife to cause it shoot outwards, making a special melee attack with it with a reach of 30 ft. which deals 4d4 piercing damage on a hit instead of its normal damage. Hit or miss, once you make this attack the knife becomes unusable as a weapon until you spend an action to rewind it. Battle WireMartial Melee Weapons
The Battle Wire is a long spool of thin steel, nearly 8 feet, delicately woven together like a braid. It's thick enough to be swung around and be durable, but thin enough to be sharp and concealable. The ends are weighted cylindars of metal, making the weapon ideal for slashing out like a whip. It resembles a steel jump rope, and can be used with one or two hands. Using two hands, you hold the weapon almost like you would a classic jump rope, proficiency allowing you to pull off amazing twists, twirls, and lashes during close combat. Using one hand, you hold the weapon like a whip with both handles in one hand, making a loop, and flinging one of the cylinders out to slash your target with the razor wire. Special. When you wield the battle wire in one hand, it is also considered to have the reach property. Bo StaffMartial Melee Weapons
The bo staff is a more effective approach to the staff weaponry. It is heavier than a quarterstaff but with more balance on each end allowing it to be whirled in battle to keep up momentum and deliver devastating blows. ChainsawMartial Melee Weapons
A massively large custom-built metal saw with a gigantic blade, designed for use by a person of unusual size or strength. A monster chainsaw runs for two hours on a full tank of 2 gallons of gasoline. A monster chainsaw that's not turned on can still be used as a club to beat down enemies, but only deals 2d8 bludgeoning damage. Fūma ShurikenMartial Melee Weapons
Fūma shuriken are large shuriken with four blades. While they are typically characterized by their curved blades, some have triangular or flat blades. Each blade is usually the length of a grown man’s arm, though smaller variants for smaller wielders exist. KatanaMartial Melee Weapons
In some cultures this strong, single-edged sword is a symbol of honor and prestige. The katana is intended for two-handed use, but it's light enough to be wielded one-handed. KodachiMartial Melee Weapons
A short sword with a slightly curved blade. Ko-naginataMartial Melee Weapons
Similar to the glaive, the ko-naginata is a pole weapon made for dexterous female martial artists not weighed down by the heavier armors of their male peers. The blade of a ko-naginata was smaller than the male warrior's ō-naginata in order to compensate for the lesser height and upper body strength of a woman than an armoured male samurai. The weapon is too cumbersome to be effectively wielded by smaller creatures, while still being balanced for nimble fast flourishes and agile combat styles in either one or two hands by medium or larger sized creatures. Special. This weapon only has the reach property while being wielded in both hands. KunaiMartial Melee Weapons
Kunai are small, diamond-shaped knives with a ring at the pommel. a pair of these can be used for climbing terrain. Special. When wielding a kunai in each hand, if you are proficient in either Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics), you gain a climbing speed of 20 feet. KusarigamaMartial Melee Weapons
The kusarigama "chain-sickle" is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama (the Japanese equivalent of a sickle) on a kusari-fundo – a type of metal chain with a heavy iron weight at the end. NaginataMartial Melee Weapons
Similar to the glaive, the naginata is a pole weapon. Naginata were originally used by the samurai class of feudal Japan, as well as by ashigaru (foot soldiers) and sōhei (warrior monks). The naginata is the iconic weapon of the onna-bugeisha, a type of female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. Special. This weapon only has the reach property while being wielded in both hands. NinjatoMartial Melee Weapons
The ninjato is a short sword with a curved blade, used for ninja due to the facility to create and quickness to use. Ninjatos are typically not used on swordplay and fencing, and tend to be employed against helpless or unarmed enemies. In frontal combat, the ninjato can be used as a last resource against an attacker. Special. Attacks against surprised targets cause additional 1d4 damage (or 1d6 if wielded with both hands). NRS-2Martial Melee Weapons
Known in its native language as the Нож Разведчика Стреляющий (literally Scout Firing Knife), and being catalogued under official GRAU index 6P25U, the NRS-2 is a survival knife similar to the America Ka-Bar Fighting/Utility knife with a barrel and firing mechanism capable of firing a single 7.62×42mm SP-4 (СП-4) cartridge built into the handle. Originally manufactured for the Soviet Union, it is still used by the modern Spetsnaz and certain Russian special law enforcement groups. Special. When you make a melee attack with this weapon, it does not have the Ammunition or Loading properties, and it deals 1d4 slashing damage. When you make a ranged attack with this weapon, it does not have the thrown property and deals 2d6 piercing damage. NunchakuMartial Melee Weapons
This martial melee weapon is a derivative of a Flail and consists of two short clubs connected by a short cord or chain. Special. When used by a wielder proficient with martial weapons or a Monk, against a small- or medium-sized humanoid creature, the wielder gains a +2 to their attack roll when attempting to disarm a creature (see Disarm, DMG 271). ŌdachiMartial Melee Weapons
This exceptional long and slightly curved blade lends itself to cutting and broad, sweeping, strikes. Expensive. A character can never gain this weapon as starting equipment from their class. SaberMartial Melee Weapons
This elegant weapon is most famously wielded by duelists and swashbucklers. TachiMartial Melee Weapons
A traditional Japanese sword that is longer than the katana and was created during the Kotō period. This blade is usually two handed and was used by Japanese soldiers on the battlefield. Special. This weapon only counts as a finesse weapon while being wielded in one hand. TantōMartial Melee Weapons
A Tantō is one of the traditionally made Japanese daggers that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The tantō dates to the Heian period, when it was mainly used as a weapon but evolved in design over the years to become more ornate. Tantō were used in traditional martial arts (tantojutsu). The term has seen a resurgence in the West since the 1980s as a point style of modern tactical knives, designed for piercing or stabbing. TetsuboMartial Melee Weapons
A traditional Japanese weapon meant for effective use against armored opponents. Special. When you hit a creature wearing heavy armor or that has some form of damage threshold or reduction with this weapon, and you roll a 5 or below on the weapon's damage die, you may treat that damage die as if you had rolled a 5. Three-Section StaffMartial Melee Weapons
A staff with 3 sections connected by chains. Three-Section Staff. The Three-Section staff only has the reach property when it is wielded with two hands. TonfaMartial Melee Weapons
A weapon that consists of a tough wooden stick with a perpendicular handle at the third of its length. Popular among martial artists who prefer a good mix of offense and defense.
Trench KnifeMartial Melee Weapons
Trench knives are specially adapted for close quarters fighting, featuring a sturdy blade, a studded knuckle guard suitable for punching, and often a pointed metal pommel capable of cracking skulls. Special. You cannot be disarmed of a trench knife, and you have advantage on attacks made against grappled targets. Triple FlailMartial Melee Weapons
An exotic weapon consisting on three metal balls, attached to a handle with chains. Special: When you hit an attack with this flail, roll a d3. The number rolled determines how many heads will hit the target. You roll the damage die a number of times equal to the number rolled on the d3. War ScytheMartial Melee Weapons
An extremely long and heavy scythe, used in battle to decapitate your enemies from afar. Martial Ranged WeaponsAutomatic RifleMartial Ranged Weapons
Using low-power rifle rounds, automatic rifles have become the most effective way to deal large amounts of damage capable of overcoming armor. Automatic ShotgunMartial Ranged Weapons
Shotguns fire a large spread of small, relatively low velocity projectiles with a single shot. While most shotguns are largely civilian, automatic variants are typically significantly harder to obtain. Battle RifleMartial Ranged Weapons
An updated, semi-automatic variant to the now-outdated bolt action rifle, battle rifles are a direct upgrade, but cost significantly more to produce, and therefore buy. Bolt Action RifleMartial Ranged Weapons
The primary weapon of most militaries during the early World Wars era, bolt action rifles boast the first full-power cartridges ever developed, capable of tearing through infantry armor and covering entire battlefields in the hands of skilled marksmen. However, their cumbersome manual cycling and the advancement of technology eventually resulted in the modern automatic rifle, leading to these weapons mostly being used by hunters. ChakramMartial Ranged Weapons
This unusual weapon looks like a brass hoop with sharpened edges. Its razor-thin edge is ideal for dismembering opponents. Machine GunMartial Ranged Weapons
This massive firearm spits out a barrage of full-size cartridges. Newer models use multiple rotary barrels to keep from overheating. Submachine GunMartial Ranged Weapons
Using pistol rounds, a submachine gun is able to fire a large number of rounds in a relatively short amount of time. Rocket LauncherMartial Ranged Weapons
Rocket launchers are military devices primarily used to destroy buildings and vehicles in a single shot using a self-propelled explosive projectile. Each creature within 30 feet of where you fire this weapon at must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 10d6 fire damage. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage.
A rocket launcher deals twice as much damage against objects and structures. SenbonMartial Ranged Weapons
Senbon are metal needles with two pointed ends. They are usually used for medical practice but can also make a great weapon with proper medical knowledge and dexterity. Special. You may draw or stow a number of senbon up to half your Dexterity modifier (rounded up, minimum 1, maximum 3) on a single item interaction, and hold an equal amount senbon with a single hand. Senbon can not be used to make melee attacks. When you make an attack with senbon, you may throw a number of senbon up to half your Dexterity modifier (rounded up, minimum 1, maximum 3), making a single attack. If you throw two, the target takes 1d6 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier piercing damage on a hit. If you throw three, the target takes 1d8 + your Strength or Dexterity modifier piercing damage on a hit. AmmunitionAmmunition Types
Cost: Common These rounds can be loaded into handguns, revolvers, submachine guns, and ballistic knives.
Cost: Uncommon These rounds can be loaded into revolvers and heavy handguns.
Cost: Common These rounds can be loaded into pump action shotguns and double-barrel shotguns.
Cost: Common These rounds can be loaded into automatic rifles.
Cost: Uncommon These rounds can be loaded into bolt action rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns.
Cost: Rare This round can be loaded into a rocket launcher. Special Ammunition TypesThe following can be applied to any firearm's ammunition, and increase the ammunition's rarity by its own rarity (i.e. Common special pistol rounds are Uncommon, Rare special pistol rounds are Very Rare, Legendary special rocket rounds are Special Legendary).
Grenades
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