5e Modern Weapons

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This list of homebrew content includes modern weapons made on D&D Wiki for 5e. "Modern weapons" wouldn't be possible before the early 1900s of the real world, up to weaponry that would be possible in modern reality. This section could include automatic weapons, nuclear devices, electricity, and computerized weaponry, among other possibilities. Simple firearms like muskets might be considered renaissance weapons instead, while weapons incorporating more advanced technology would be instead categorized as futuristic.

This list excludes magic weapons and any pages with maintenance templates.

The weapons herein are so far beyond the technology of a typical D&D campaign that costs are not shown. These weapons should usually be treated as rare and priceless as magic items, but in specific campaigns these items may be considered "mundane" and have relevant costs listed.

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Simple Melee Weapons

Simple Melee Weapons	Rarity	Damage	Weight	Properties
Lunge Mine	Very Rare	4d6 bludgeoning + 4d6 fire	3 lb.	Two-Handed, Heavy, Thrown (10/15), Special
Stun Baton	Uncommon	1d4 bludgeoning	2 lb.	light, powered (5 charges)

Simple Ranged Weapons

Simple Ranged Weapons	Rarity	Damage	Weight	Properties
Molotov Cocktail	Common	Special	1 lb.	Light, thrown (30/60 ft.), special
Shortened Auto Shotgun	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	7.85 lb.	Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (6 or 10 or 20 shots), short burst (2), two- handed
Shotgun, Auto	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	11 lb.	Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (6 or 10 or 20 shots), short burst (2), two- handed
Shotgun, Pump	Common in Modern times+, Uncommon in Renaissance times-	2d8 piercing	9 lb.	Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (5 shots), two-handed, loading, special
Silenced Auto Shotgun	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	11 lb.	Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (6 or 10 or 20 shots), silenced, short burst (2), two- handed
Silenced Shotgun	Common	2d8 piercing	9 lb.	Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (5 shots), silenced, two-handed, loading
Simple Flamethrower	Rare	1d10 fire	25 lb.	Ammunition (range 60/100), Heavy, reload (10 shots), two-handed, special
Taser	Common	1d4 lightning damage	1 lbs	Light, Range (20/40), Special

Martial Melee Weapons

Martial Melee Weapons	Rarity	Damage	Weight	Properties
Ballistic Knife	Rare	1d4 piercing	0.5 ¼ lb.	Finesse, Hidden, Undersized, special
Buzzsaw	Uncommon	2d8 slashing	20 lb.	Heavy, Special
Chainsaw	Uncommon	2d8 slashing	13 lb.	Heavy, two-handed, special
Chainsaw Bayonet	Rare	1d10 slashing	1 lb.	Light, special
Monster Chainsaw	Rare	2d12 slashing	45 lb.	Heavy, Stabilizing, two-handed, reach
NRS-2	Rare	1d4 slashing/2d6 piercing	3 lb.	Finesse, Light, Thrown (range 20/60), Special, Ammunition (range 30/120), Loading

Martial Ranged Weapons

Martial Ranged Weapons	Rarity	Damage	Weight	Properties
2mm Kolibri Pistol	Common	1 piercing	0.5 ½ lb.	Ammunition (range 20/60), hidden, light, reload (5 shots), special, undersized
Anti-Materiel Rifle	Very Rare	8d6 Piercing	30 lb.	Ammunition (range 180/540), armor piercing (-3), heavy, reload (10 shots), special, two-handed, scope (range 540), stabilizing
Anti-Tank Rifle	Legendary	10d10 piercing	50 lb.	Ammunition (range 300/900), armor piercing (-5), heavy, two-handed, reload (12 shots), special, scope (range 900), stabilizing
Arm Gyrojet	Uncommon	2d4 bludgeoning	1 lb.	Ammunition (range 60/180), glove, hidden, Light, short burst (2), reload (6 shots)
Arm Shotgun	Rare	2d6 piercing	4 lb	Ammunition (range 30/90), burst fire, glove, reload (12 shots)
Assault Rifle	Rare	3d8 piercing	10 lb.	Ammunition (range 200/600), burst fire, reload (30 shots), short burst (2), two-handed
Barnstormer RPG	15 gp	6d6 piercing	15 lb.	Ammunition (Range:80/240), heavy, reload (2 shots), two-handed
Battle Rifle	Rare	2d10 piercing	11 lb.	Ammunition (range 80/240), reload (20 shots), short burst (2), two-handed
Bazooka	Legendary	6d8 bludgeoning + 6d8 fire	16 lb.	Ammunition (range 60/600), armor piercing (-5), heavy, loading, special, two-handed
Blowback Shotgun	Rare	3d6 piercing. On a critical hit instead of double damage target is knocked back 5 feet and becomes prone.	7 lb.	Ammunition, (range 20/60), reload (5 shots), two-handed
Browning Hi-Power	Common	2d6 piercing	2 lbs.	Ammunition (range 50/150), reload (13 shots)
Burst Assault Rifle	Common	3d4 piercing	6 lb.	(Two-Handed)
Combat Shotgun	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	9 lb.	Heavy,two-handed,Range self(20ft cone), Ammunition, reload (6 shots)
Compound Bow	Uncommon	1d10 piercing	3 lb.	Ammunition (range 120/500), two-handed
Compound Long Bow	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	4 lb.	Ammunition (range 225/5000), two-handed
Egg Gun	Rare	2d12 piercing	5 lb.	Ammunition (range 65/195), burst fire, reload (50 shots), short burst (2 shots), two-handed
Extra-Heavy Machine Gun	Legendary	10d10 piercing	100 lb.	Ammunition (range 300/900), burst fire, reload (100 shots), armor piercing (-5), scope (range 900), two-handed, heavy, stabilizing, special
Flamethrower	Very Rare	2d8 fire	50 lb.	Ammunition (range 75/120), heavy, reload (10 shots), two-handed, special
GAU-19	Legendary	16d10 piercing	105.8 lb.	Ammunition (range 300/740), burst fire, heavy, reload (45 shots), two-handed, short burst (3), Stabilizing
Grenade
Grenade Launcher, Multiple	Rare	Special	12 lb.	Two-Handed. Ammunition (Range 200/600 ft.), Reload (6 shot), Special
Grenade Launcher, Variant	Uncommon	Special	7 lb.	Two-Handed. Ammunition (Range 200/600 ft.), Reload (1 shot), Special
Grenade, Beehive	Uncommon	Special	1/2 lb.	Thrown (60 ft.), Special
Grenade, Concussion	Common	Special	1/2 lb.	Thrown (60 ft.), Special
Grenade, Fragmentation
Grenade, Fragmentation R	Common	Special	1/2 lb.	Special, thrown (range 20/60)
Grenade, Incendiary	Common	Special	1/2 lb.	Thrown (60 ft.), Special
Grenade, Launcher
Grenade, Nerve Gas	Rare	Special	1/2 lb.	Thrown (60 ft.), Special
Grenade, Smoke
Grenade, Smoke R	Uncommon	—	1/2 lb.	Special, thrown (range 20/60)
Grenade, Stun	Common	Special	1/2 lb.	Thrown (60 ft.), Special
Grenade, Tear Gas	Uncommon	Special	1/2 lb.	Thrown (60 ft.), Special
Gunshield	Very Rare	2d6 piercing	11 lb.	Ammunition (range 30/90), burst fire, reload (30 shots), short burst (2), special, two-handed
Harkonnen	Very Rare	10d8 piercing	120 lb.	Ammunition (range 180/540), armor piercing (-4), heavy, reload (5 shots), special, two-handed, scope (range 540), stabilizing
Harkonnen II	Very Rare	10d8 piercing	300 lb.	Ammunition (range 40/120), armor piercing (-4), heavy, burst fire, reload (70 shots), special, two-handed, short burst (3), stabilizing
Heavy Machine Gun	Rare	4d8 piercing	80 lb.	Ammunition (range 80/240), burst fire, reload (100 shots), two-handed, heavy, stabilizing
Heavy Machine Gun, Variant	Very Rare	8d8 piercing	80 lb.	Ammunition (range 180/540), burst fire, reload (100 shots), armor piercing (-3), scope (range 540), two-handed, heavy, stabilizing, special
Heavy Shotgun	Uncommon	2d6 Piercing	9.3 lb.	Heavy, two-handed, reload (6 shots), Scatter (1d6 Piercing, 15ft cone)
KS-23	Rare	3d10 piercing	9 lb.	Ammunition (range 50/150), reload (4 shots), two-handed
Lever Action Rifle	Uncommon	2d6 Piercing	10 lb.	Ammunition (range 80/240), reload (25 shots), misfire (1), two-handed
Light Anti-Tank Weapon	Legendary	10d10 bludgeoning + 10d10 fire	15 lb.	armor piercing (-5), heavy, loading, special (range 60/600), two-handed
Light Machine Gun	Rare	4d6 piercing	30 lb.	Ammunition (range 80/240), burst fire, heavy, reload (100 shots), two-handed, short burst (2)
Magnum Revolver	Uncommon	2d10 piercing	3 lb.	Reload (6 Rounds), Range (60/180), Heavy
Minigun	Rare	4d10 piercing	65 lb.	Ammunition (range 40/240), burst fire, heavy, reload (45 shots), two-handed, short burst (3), Stabilizing
Panzerknacke	Legendary	5d6 bludgeoning + 5d6 fire	5 lb.	Ammunition (range 100/300), armor piercing (-3), glove, hidden, loading
Pistol, Automatic
Pistol, Bolt Action	Uncommon	2d12 piercing	4 lb.	Ammunition (range 80/240), loading
Pistol, Heavy Automatic	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	4 lb.	Ammunition (range 60/180), reload (9 shots)
Pistol, Light Automatic	Common	2d4 piercing	1 lb.	Ammunition (range 40/120), hidden, light, reload (6 shots)
Pistol, Machine	Common	2d6 piercing	2 lb.	Ammunition (range 50/150), burst fire, reload (30 shots), short burst (2 shots)
Pistol, Super-Heavy Automatic	Rare	3d8 piercing	6 lb.	Ammunition (range 60/180), reload (6 shots), special
Revolver
Rifle, Automatic
Rifle, Hunting
Rotary Extra-Heavy Machinegun	Legendary	20d14 piercing	120 lb.	Ammunition (range 500/1500), burst fire, heavy, reload (45 shots), two-handed, short burst (3), Stabilizing
RPG	Legendary	6d10 bludgeoning + 6d10 fire	18 lb.	Ammunition (range 60/600), armor piercing (-5), heavy, loading, special, two-handed
S&W 500	Rare	3d8 piercing	5 lb.	Reload (5 Rounds), Range (60/180), Heavy
Shotgun
Silenced .22 Pistol	Common	2d4 piercing	2 lb	Ammunition (range 30/90), hidden, reload (16), silenced
Silenced Submachine Gun	Uncommon	2d6 piercing	5 lb.	Ammunition (range 65/195), burst fire, reload (50 shots), short burst (2 shots), silenced, two-handed
Sniper Rifle, Variant	Rare	2d10 piercing	17 lb.	Ammunition (range 180/540), reload (5 shots), scope (range 540), two-handed
SPAS-12	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	10 lb.	Two-handed, ammunition (range 40/90), reload (8 shots), special
Stickybomb Launcher	Rare	2d8 fire	3 lb.	Ammunition (range 40/120), heavy, loading, special, two-handed
Submachine Gun	Uncommon	2d6 piercing	5 lb.	Ammunition (range 65/195), burst fire, reload (50 shots), short burst (2 shots), two-handed
Trench Gun	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	9 lb.	Ammunition (range 20/40), reload (6 shots), two-handed, special
Volcanic Pistol	Uncommon	2d8 piercing	2 lb	Ammunition (range 40/120), loading
Wrist Gun	Uncommon	2d6 Piercing	3 lb.	Ammunition (range 30/90), light, Reload (6), Short Burst (2), Glove, Special
Zip .22	Common	2d4 piercing	1 lb.	Ammunition (range 40/120), Special, hidden, light, reload (10 shots), misfire (6)

Ammunition

Ammunition	Rarity	Weight
Armor Piercing Bullets (10)	Rare	1 lb.
Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot Rounds (10)	Very Rare	1 lb.
Explosive Bullets (10)	Rare	1 lb.
Hellsing Special Ammunition (10)	Legendary	1 lb.
Hollow Point Bullets (10)	Common	1 lb.
Incendiary Bullets (10)	Uncommon	1 lb.
Match Grade Bullets (10)	Common	1 lb.
Rubber Bullets (10)	Common	1 lb.
Semi-Armor Piercing Bullets (10)	Uncommon	1 lb.
Shotgun Slugs (10)	Common
Shotshells (10)	Uncommon
Subsonic Bullets (10)	Rare	10.5 ¼ lb.
Tranquilizer Rounds (10)	Legendary	1 lb.

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