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.