The damage a melee-weapon can do is dependent on several factors.
- Which kind of attack you make with the weapon, each corresponding to the five types of physical damage; Slashing, Cleaving, Piercing, Splitting, Bludgeoning. Cleaving and Splitting are combinations of the other damage types.
- Your modifier for Dexterity or Strength, depending on which kind of attack you make.
- The quality of the weapon; Simple, Martial or Exotic.
- Any enchantments on the weapon.
Weapon damage tiers
High
| Quality\Type | Great | Two-Handed | One-Handed | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | D10 | D10 | D6 | D4 |
| Martial | D12 | D12 | D8 | D6 |
| Exotic | Exotic weapons are rare and all have specific stats | |||
Medium
| Quality\Type | Great | Two-Handed | One-Handed | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | D8 | D8 | D4 | D2 |
| Martial | D10 | D10 | D6 | D4 |
| Exotic | Exotic weapons are rare and all have specific stats | |||
Low
| Quality\Type | Great | Two-Handed | One-Handed | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | D6 | D6 | D2 | 1 |
| Martial | D8 | D8 | D4 | D2 |
| Exotic | Exotic weapons are rare and all have specific stats | |||