Best Bludgeoning weapon? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Best Bludgeoning weapon? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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BrazilRascal
02-01-07, 09:24 AM What is your favorite impact, bone-breaking wepon and why?

I quite like the concet of a character wielding a mighty hammer. When you have one, every enemy does look like a nail.

However, the Greatclub seems a bit..blah. Unsophisticated, and mechanically unattractive.

What other choices can be found out there?
Joesph_kurr
02-01-07, 10:42 AM My mits. they're always there for me and don't make fun of me like the other bludgeoning weapons
Norad3
02-01-07, 11:07 AM fun bludgeoning weapon is the goliath greathammer.
goliaths can wield large weapons so it can deal 3d6 damage witha X4 crit. Also get +2 on attack rolls to sunder weapons or shields.
Fallenangel359
02-01-07, 11:12 AM I always liked the plain ole gauntlet, or the morning star.

I had a character that 2handed a morning star before.

That was an interesting one...

Was a hideousblowing warlock. Level 3, took 3 sessions to get to that level.

1d8+2d6+4.

Not bad for a level 3.
BrazilRascal
02-01-07, 11:17 AM fun bludgeoning weapon is the goliath greathammer.
goliaths can wield large weapons so it can deal 3d6 damage witha X4 crit. Also get +2 on attack rolls to sunder weapons or shields.

Costs a feat, thought...but damn, a Critical with that weapon can easily define the outcome of even a nasty encounter.
Khael
02-01-07, 11:25 AM Personally I like warmaces. D12 damage, X2 crit, though you do have to take -1 to AC. It's major advantage though is it counts as a martial weapon if used two handed (like a bastard sword). And of course if you have powerful build or the like... 3d6 damage at large size.
Kn1ves
02-01-07, 12:43 PM It's an even race between the quarterstaff and the maul for me.
smeagol_lied
02-01-07, 01:32 PM Goliath greathammer FTW!
BrazilRascal
02-01-07, 01:39 PM It's an even race between the quarterstaff and the maul for me.

What book does the Maul appear in?
draconic_swine
02-01-07, 03:00 PM I'd have to go with the heavy flail. Decent damage & crit, plus you can trip and disarm with it, too.
bondious
02-01-07, 03:05 PM I'd have to go with the heavy flail. Decent damage & crit, plus you can trip and disarm with it, too.

Yeah, I was gonna say that, too. Them things is bad A$$!

Hammers are cool, too.
lint trap
02-01-07, 04:51 PM Goliath greathammer FTW!

Try the misprinted version from MM IV, page 101. It's 19-20/x4, and as far as I know there's been no official errata. If your DM allows this, he deserves whatever he gets.
Schmendrick
02-01-07, 04:56 PM What about the quarterstaff? I know it's not that mechanically powerful, but there's a reason it's almost cliche. It's just cool!

And practical, to boot.
Kursk
02-01-07, 05:03 PM A 200 lbs. boulder.
Istaran
02-01-07, 05:19 PM Talenta Boomerang from Eberron Campaign Setting.

Some day I hope to have one actually come back to me. Of course, first I'd have to miss with it. :)
I probably should just go with the javelin instead, but the boomerang just adds more character. And I'm sticking with nothing but Talenta weapons for that char.
StevenO
02-01-07, 07:01 PM The simple Morningstar.

It's cheap, light weight, does decent enough damage, and also takes care of my piercing weapon need.
OrderIsAKindOfChaos
02-02-07, 12:04 AM the simple yet effective beer mug, ever handy in dire situations such as bar fights :D

i also like gnome hooked hammers cause gnomes rule
Kn1ves
02-02-07, 12:06 AM What book does the Maul appear in?

Complete Warrior I believe. Don't feel like looking right now. Despite the ruling that it can be used one handed as an exotic weapon I think that's stupid. No normal person should be able to swing a 20lb rock on a sick with one hand. I'd always use it two handed as a martial weapon.
Jaxgaret
02-02-07, 12:49 AM The mighty Sling!

Seriously though, I like to use Elvencraft Longbows to bludgeon unsuspecting foes to death.
TheOinodaemon
02-02-07, 01:37 AM Heavy Flail. If not that then the quarterstaff.
Tyler Do'Urden
02-02-07, 04:26 AM Improved Unarmed Strike and Superior Unarmed Strike. Second highest base damage in the game (next to a 20th-level monk's unarmed strike), useable with Weapon Finesse, Power Attack, Two-Weapon Fighting, can't be disarmed, can't be sundered... if only they could be thrown.
Caliborn
02-02-07, 09:25 AM What? No love for light maces?
The_Geek
02-02-07, 01:49 PM Bat. Preferably aluminum, with a nice rubber grip :)

Splitting ax/hammer combo. Just SO practical for things other than combat, too!

Ball on chain attached to large stick. Most of the time, chain should be shorted than the stick, but I've played with a (historically short-lived) cavalry version designed for whacking people with shields (and small buildings) with a three foot handle and eight foot cord. I don't think I've ever used any hand held melee weapon that could deliver as much pure energy as that beast!
(Although, it saddens me to say, I've never done jousting, so I can't actually compare to a lance)

Oh, wait, you meant D&D weapons!

I tend towards things other than pure damage in game. Quarterstaff for it's utility, and ability to be carried in town. 2-H Axe/Hammer combos for building fires, putting up tents, and general carpentry. 1-H Hammer/Axe combo for blacksmith stuff, as well as hooking shields. Mauls, clubs? Too one-purpose, and gets people looking at you suspiciously.

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wonlee76
02-02-07, 02:00 PM Try the misprinted version from MM IV, page 101. It's 19-20/x4, and as far as I know there's been no official errata. If your DM allows this, he deserves whatever he gets.

If a player wants this, they get what they want too. Enemies using a 19-20/x4 weapon on their butts. ;)

Generally, I like the Maul or Goliath Greathammer depending on whether I'm going for a 1 handed bludgeoning weapon or 2 handed bludgeoning weapon.

A player of mine put the greatclub to good use with a barbarian/druid using the Spikes/Brambles spell. That was a pain in the butt to deal with until the SC nerfed Brambles and Spikes.
Drodain
02-02-07, 02:09 PM I also like the warmace. 2d6, x2, -1 AC, 1 handed, and a feat. With a lineant DM and the Arms & Equipment guide you could make one 3d6, x2, -1 AC, 2 handed with a feat. Plus the picture make it looks awesome.
nightwyrm
02-02-07, 02:26 PM An ordinary club enchanted with shillelagh. Cheap and effective.
Aryxbez
02-04-07, 11:37 PM Fists are always cool, but I like Great clubs

Since it reminds of Hercules club and it has a awesome
Weapon Style, three mountains.

I think the Great Hammer is stupid and cheap a weapon that
should never exist, especially the one in MM4

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
BrazilRascal 02-01-07, 09:24 AM	What is your favorite impact, bone-breaking wepon and why? I quite like the concet of a character wielding a mighty hammer. When you have one, every enemy does look like a nail. However, the Greatclub seems a bit..blah. Unsophisticated, and mechanically unattractive. What other choices can be found out there?
Joesph_kurr 02-01-07, 10:42 AM	My mits. they're always there for me and don't make fun of me like the other bludgeoning weapons
Norad3 02-01-07, 11:07 AM	fun bludgeoning weapon is the goliath greathammer. goliaths can wield large weapons so it can deal 3d6 damage witha X4 crit. Also get +2 on attack rolls to sunder weapons or shields.
Fallenangel359 02-01-07, 11:12 AM	I always liked the plain ole gauntlet, or the morning star. I had a character that 2handed a morning star before. That was an interesting one... Was a hideousblowing warlock. Level 3, took 3 sessions to get to that level. 1d8+2d6+4. Not bad for a level 3.
BrazilRascal 02-01-07, 11:17 AM	fun bludgeoning weapon is the goliath greathammer. goliaths can wield large weapons so it can deal 3d6 damage witha X4 crit. Also get +2 on attack rolls to sunder weapons or shields. Costs a feat, thought...but damn, a Critical with that weapon can easily define the outcome of even a nasty encounter.
Khael 02-01-07, 11:25 AM	Personally I like warmaces. D12 damage, X2 crit, though you do have to take -1 to AC. It's major advantage though is it counts as a martial weapon if used two handed (like a bastard sword). And of course if you have powerful build or the like... 3d6 damage at large size.
Kn1ves 02-01-07, 12:43 PM	It's an even race between the quarterstaff and the maul for me.
smeagol_lied 02-01-07, 01:32 PM	Goliath greathammer FTW!
BrazilRascal 02-01-07, 01:39 PM	It's an even race between the quarterstaff and the maul for me. What book does the Maul appear in?
draconic_swine 02-01-07, 03:00 PM	I'd have to go with the heavy flail. Decent damage & crit, plus you can trip and disarm with it, too.
bondious 02-01-07, 03:05 PM	I'd have to go with the heavy flail. Decent damage & crit, plus you can trip and disarm with it, too. Yeah, I was gonna say that, too. Them things is bad A$$! Hammers are cool, too.
lint trap 02-01-07, 04:51 PM	Goliath greathammer FTW! Try the misprinted version from MM IV, page 101. It's 19-20/x4, and as far as I know there's been no official errata. If your DM allows this, he deserves whatever he gets.
Schmendrick 02-01-07, 04:56 PM	What about the quarterstaff? I know it's not that mechanically powerful, but there's a reason it's almost cliche. It's just cool! And practical, to boot.
Kursk 02-01-07, 05:03 PM	A 200 lbs. boulder.
Istaran 02-01-07, 05:19 PM	Talenta Boomerang from Eberron Campaign Setting. Some day I hope to have one actually come back to me. Of course, first I'd have to miss with it. :) I probably should just go with the javelin instead, but the boomerang just adds more character. And I'm sticking with nothing but Talenta weapons for that char.
StevenO 02-01-07, 07:01 PM	The simple Morningstar. It's cheap, light weight, does decent enough damage, and also takes care of my piercing weapon need.
OrderIsAKindOfChaos 02-02-07, 12:04 AM	the simple yet effective beer mug, ever handy in dire situations such as bar fights :D i also like gnome hooked hammers cause gnomes rule
Kn1ves 02-02-07, 12:06 AM	What book does the Maul appear in? Complete Warrior I believe. Don't feel like looking right now. Despite the ruling that it can be used one handed as an exotic weapon I think that's stupid. No normal person should be able to swing a 20lb rock on a sick with one hand. I'd always use it two handed as a martial weapon.
Jaxgaret 02-02-07, 12:49 AM	The mighty Sling! Seriously though, I like to use Elvencraft Longbows to bludgeon unsuspecting foes to death.
TheOinodaemon 02-02-07, 01:37 AM	Heavy Flail. If not that then the quarterstaff.
Tyler Do'Urden 02-02-07, 04:26 AM	Improved Unarmed Strike and Superior Unarmed Strike. Second highest base damage in the game (next to a 20th-level monk's unarmed strike), useable with Weapon Finesse, Power Attack, Two-Weapon Fighting, can't be disarmed, can't be sundered... if only they could be thrown.
Caliborn 02-02-07, 09:25 AM	What? No love for light maces?
The_Geek 02-02-07, 01:49 PM	Bat. Preferably aluminum, with a nice rubber grip :) Splitting ax/hammer combo. Just SO practical for things other than combat, too! Ball on chain attached to large stick. Most of the time, chain should be shorted than the stick, but I've played with a (historically short-lived) cavalry version designed for whacking people with shields (and small buildings) with a three foot handle and eight foot cord. I don't think I've ever used any hand held melee weapon that could deliver as much pure energy as that beast! (Although, it saddens me to say, I've never done jousting, so I can't actually compare to a lance) Oh, wait, you meant D&D weapons! I tend towards things other than pure damage in game. Quarterstaff for it's utility, and ability to be carried in town. 2-H Axe/Hammer combos for building fires, putting up tents, and general carpentry. 1-H Hammer/Axe combo for blacksmith stuff, as well as hooking shields. Mauls, clubs? Too one-purpose, and gets people looking at you suspiciously. .
wonlee76 02-02-07, 02:00 PM	Try the misprinted version from MM IV, page 101. It's 19-20/x4, and as far as I know there's been no official errata. If your DM allows this, he deserves whatever he gets. If a player wants this, they get what they want too. Enemies using a 19-20/x4 weapon on their butts. ;) Generally, I like the Maul or Goliath Greathammer depending on whether I'm going for a 1 handed bludgeoning weapon or 2 handed bludgeoning weapon. A player of mine put the greatclub to good use with a barbarian/druid using the Spikes/Brambles spell. That was a pain in the butt to deal with until the SC nerfed Brambles and Spikes.
Drodain 02-02-07, 02:09 PM	I also like the warmace. 2d6, x2, -1 AC, 1 handed, and a feat. With a lineant DM and the Arms & Equipment guide you could make one 3d6, x2, -1 AC, 2 handed with a feat. Plus the picture make it looks awesome.
nightwyrm 02-02-07, 02:26 PM	An ordinary club enchanted with shillelagh. Cheap and effective.
Aryxbez 02-04-07, 11:37 PM	Fists are always cool, but I like Great clubs Since it reminds of Hercules club and it has a awesome Weapon Style, three mountains. I think the Great Hammer is stupid and cheap a weapon that should never exist, especially the one in MM4