Listed below are some of the many and varied types of weapon used by
warriors in the Warhammer world. The weapons that are covered here are
those most commonly and universally used rather than a comprehensive
list. Unusual weapons and weapons which are specific to individual races
or armies are covered in the Army book for that particular race.
| Missile
weapons table |
| Name |
Max.Range |
Strength |
Rules |
|
Shortbow
|
16"
|
3
|
—
|
|
Bow
|
24"
|
3
|
—
|
|
Longbow
|
30"
|
3
|
—
|
|
Crossbow
|
30"
|
4
|
Move-or-fire
|
|
Handgun
|
24"
|
4
|
Move-or-five, Armour piercing
|
|
Pistol
|
8"
|
4
|
Armour piercing
|
|
Repeater crossbow
|
24"
|
3
|
2 x multiple shots
|
|
Sling
|
18"
|
3
|
2 x multiple shots if enemy within
9"
|
|
Javelin
|
8"
|
As user
|
Thrown weapon
|
|
Throwing axe
|
6"
|
As user
|
Thrown weapon, +1 Strength bonus
|
|
Throwing knife/throwing star
|
6"
|
As user
|
Thrown weapon
|
| Close
Combat weapons table |
| Name |
Rules |
|
Hand weapon
|
Special combat rules
|
|
Great Weapon
|
Requires two hands; strikes
last; +2 Strength bonus
|
|
Flail
|
Requires two hands; +2 Strength
bonus in first turn
|
|
Halberd
|
Requires two hands, +1 Strength
bonus
|
|
Spear (infantry)
|
Fights in two ranks
|
|
Spear (cavalry)
|
+1 Strength bonus in the first
turn when charging
|
|
Lance
|
+2 Strength bonus in the first
turn when charging
|
|
Morning star
|
+1 Strength bonus in the first
turn
|
|
Pistol
|
Strength 4; Armour piercing
in the first round of combat
|
