Weapon Skills

Weapons skills are different from other skills because they start at -2 ranks. This is because it is awkward to wield a weapon with no training. Some weapons ignore this and are considered simple weapons.

Weapon Skills
Axes

Strength. Group of weapons with blades attached at a right angle to a shaft.

Bows

Dexterity. A group of weapons that shoots projectiles by using a string pulled tight on a curved wooden or metal rod.

Flails

Strength. Flails are weapons that have heads attached to a pole by a chain.

Hammers

Strength. Weapons and tools weighted more heavily to one or two sides at the top.

Heavy Blades 

Strength. Large bladed weapons designed for devastating chopping attacks.

Light Blades

Strength. Bladed weapons designed for easy flow. Good for maneuvering and precise attacks.

Maces

Strength. A group of weapons designed for bashing that are evenly weighted around the top.

Natual Weapons

Strength. Weapons that are a part of the body such as beaks and claws.

Pistols

Dexterity. Fire arms designed for one handed use.

Polearms

Strength. Weapons designed for slashing or stabbing on a long pole.

Rifles

Dexterity. Fire arms designed for two handed use.

Thrown

Dexterity. A group that also includes weapons from other groups. These weapons are designed to be thrown.

Unarmed

Strength. Any part of the body that is not a natural weapon.