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A handaxe
Handaxe as illustrated by David Martin
A handaxe is a light, martial melee weapon of the axe family.[1]
Description
The handaxe is similar to a hatchet in size and shape. The haft is usually made of wood or sometimes metal and is about a foot and a half long (45cm).[2] The blade is single-edged and the back side may be unadorned, spiked, or have a peen. Handaxes are heavier than throwing axes and not balanced for throwing. An average handaxe costs 6gp and weighs 3lbs (1.4kg).[3]
Weaponology
Classified as a light weapon, the handaxe can be used while grappling. Some training is required to use the handaxe as an off-hand weapon in conjunction with another weapon, therefore it is considered a martial weapon.[4] For the ranged version of this weapon, see throwing axe.
Realmslore
Dwarves favor the handaxe as an off-hand weapon.[5]
Notable handaxes
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References
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ 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