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==Description== |
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| − | + | Handaxes were similar to ''hatchets'' in size and shape. Their shafts were usually made of wood, though metal was sometimes used.<ref name="PHB1ed-38">{{Cite book/Players Handbook 1st edition|38}}</ref> Their blades were single-edged and their back sides were either unadorned, spiked, or had a peen. Handaxes were heavier than [[throwing axe]]s and not balanced enough to be used effectively as a thrown weapon.<ref name="PHB3.5-p114">{{Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition|114}}</ref> |
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+ | Classified as a light weapon, handaxes were often used while grappling an opponent. Because some training was required to use them effectively as an off-hand weapon in conjunction with another, they were typically considered as martial weapons.<ref name="PHB3.5-p113">{{Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition|113}}</ref> |
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==Notable handaxes== |
==Notable handaxes== |
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| + | * Handaxes were a common weapon among both [[human]] and [[demihuman]] races all across [[Faerun]].<ref name="DotR-p73">{{Cite book/Demihumans of the Realms|73}}</ref> |
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==Appendix== |
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Revision as of 23:32, 9 July 2020
Handaxes were a type of light, martial melee weapon in the axe family.[4]
Description
Handaxes were similar to hatchets in size and shape. Their shafts were usually made of wood, though metal was sometimes used.[6] Their blades were single-edged and their back sides were either unadorned, spiked, or had a peen. Handaxes were heavier than throwing axes and not balanced enough to be used effectively as a thrown weapon.[7]
Weaponology
Classified as a light weapon, handaxes were often used while grappling an opponent. Because some training was required to use them effectively as an off-hand weapon in conjunction with another, they were typically considered as martial weapons.[8]
Notable handaxes
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Notable Users of Handaxes
- Dwarves were known to favor handaxes as an off-hand weapon.[9]
- Handaxes were a common weapon among both human and demihuman races all across Faerun.[10]
Appendix
See also
External Links
Tomahawk (axe) article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
Gallery
A handaxe.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 149. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 35, 37. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Grant Boucher, Troy Christensen, Jon Pickens, John Terra and Scott Davis (1991). Arms and Equipment Guide. (TSR, Inc.), p. 108. ISBN 1-56076-109-1.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook 3.5 edition
- ↑ Rob Heinsoo, Andy Collins, James Wyatt (June 2008). Player's Handbook 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 218. ISBN 0-7869-4867-1.
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 38. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (January 1999). Demihumans of the Realms. (TSR, Inc.), p. 73. ISBN 0-7869-1316-9.