Longstaff (5e Equipment)

Longstaff Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Longstaff 5 sp 1d8 bludgeoning 7 lb. Heavy, reach, special, two-handed This sturdy wooden pole is used to train warriors in the use of pikes and halberds. A longstaff offers reduced combat effectiveness compared to such weapons, but is quite inexpensive and may double as a trap-springing device. The longstaff is considered to be a monk weapon, despite not fulfilling the requirements listed under the Martial Arts class feature. Monks may become proficient with longstaves by taking the Weapon Master feat. A monk who is proficient with this weapon may wield it in one hand, although its base damage becomes 1d6 when used in this manner. A longstaff counts as a quarterstaff for the purpose of effects that relate to weapon type. 4.00 (one vote) Back to Main Page → 5e Homebrew → Equipment → Weapons