Weapons (Kaiju No.8 Supplement)

Weapons

The following weapons are in addition to all official weapons (although they are much less commonly utilized), which count as Common items, and replace official firearms.

Simple Melee Weapons

Bat Simple Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Bat 5 sp 1d4 bludgeoning 3 lb. Brace, versatile (1d6) This single piece of shaped wood is a little under 3 feet long. One end is thin and often wrapped in tape for gripping, while the other end is thicker to carry the weight of swings. A bat is typically designed to intercept balls and rocks thrown in "stickball" games, but one can be surprisingly effective at intercepting enemies too. In locales where weapons are banned, this mere "toy" can be the most reliable means of self-defense. Brace. If you make a melee attack with a brace weapon as part of an attack you prepared with the Ready action, you have advantage on the attack roll. You must be proficient with the weapon to gain this benefit.

Machete Simple Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Machete 10 gp 1d6 slashing 20.5 ½ lb. — A machete is a chopping weapon mass-produced in modern society. However, when these weapons were first invented they were forged by swordsmiths.

Wakizashi Simple Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Wakizashi 5 gp 1d6 slashing 1 lb. Finesse, Versatile (1d8) Similar in shape to other curved, single-bladed swords, wakazashi range between slightly shorter than a katana, referred to as an ō-wakazashi, to slightly longer than a tanto, referred to as a kō-wakazashi. They were primarily wielded alongside a katana as a status symbol to differentiate an average katana-wielding nobody with a samurai. This pair is referred to as a “daishō”, literally “big-little”.

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Simple Ranged Weapons

Revolver Simple Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Revolver Common 2d8 piercing 1 lb. Ammunition (range 30/300), long reload (6 shots) Despite using rudimentary technology, revolvers have stood the test of time as reliable weapons capable of handling larger rounds without may chamber pressure limitations. Due to their simple design, they can typically take larger rounds than a handgun.

Handgun Simple Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Handgun Common 2d6 piercing 1 lb. Ammunition (range 30/300), light, reload (12 shots) Pistols are widely available across the world, from military and police to civilian use.

Handgun, Heavy Simple Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Handgun, Heavy Uncommon 2d8 piercing 1 lb. Ammunition (range 30/300), reload (12 shots) Heavy handguns fire larger rounds, typically .50 caliber, and make for a heavier sidearm than a typical handgun.

Pump Shotgun Simple Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Pump Shotgun Common 1d8 piercing 7 lb. Ammunition (range 30/90), long reload (6 shots), spread (1d6), two-handed, loading Shotguns fire a large spread of small, relatively low velocity projectiles with a single shot. While initially introduced into the military, their simple production and the use of body armor have made them mostly a non-issue for military personnel, leading to them being widespread on the civilian market.

Double-Barrel Shotgun Simple Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Double-Barrel Shotgun Common 1d6 piercing 7 lb. Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (2 shots), spread (1d6), two-handed Even older than pump-action shotguns, double-barrel shotguns were some of the earliest handheld gunpowder weapons created, and as such have been outpaced in military use, making them exclusively civilian.

Stun Gun Simple Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Stun Gun Common 1d4 piercing 1 lb. Ammunition (range 15/150), long reload (1 shot), special A taser is a less-lethal device primarily used by law enforcement that channels electricity into a target through a pair of barbs. If the target takes damage from a ranged attack with this weapon, they must attempt a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, they are incapacitated and their movement speed is reduced to 0 until the end of their next turn. On a success, their movement speed is cut in half until the end of their next turn. If a creature fails by 5 or more, they are stunned until the end of their next turn instead. Creatures that are resistant to lightning damage have advantage on this saving throw, and creatures that are immune to lightning damage are immune to this effect.

Martial Melee Weapons

Bo Staff Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Bo Staff 6 gp 2d4 bludgeoning 6 lb. Heavy, reach, two-handed The bo staff is a more effective approach to the staff weaponry. It is heavier than a quarterstaff but with more balance on each end allowing it to be whirled in battle to keep up momentum and deliver devastating blows. Katana Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Katana 15 gp 1d8 slashing 3 lb. Versatile (1d10) In some cultures this strong, single-edged sword is a symbol of honor and prestige. The katana is intended for two-handed use, but it's light enough to be wielded one-handed. Naginata Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Naginata 60 gp 1d6 slashing 5 lb. Finesse, versatile (1d8), heavy, reach, special Similar to the glaive, the naginata is a pole weapon. Naginata were originally used by the samurai class of feudal Japan, as well as by ashigaru (foot soldiers) and sōhei (warrior monks). The naginata is the iconic weapon of the onna-bugeisha, a type of female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. Special. This weapon only has the heavy and reach properties while being wielded in both hands. Nunchaku Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Nunchaku 1 gp 1d4 bludgeoning 2 lb. Finesse, Light, Special This martial melee weapon is a derivative of a Flail and consists of two short clubs connected by a short cord or chain. Special. When used by a wielder proficient with martial weapons or a Monk, against a small- or medium-sized humanoid creature, the wielder gains a +2 to his attack roll when attempting to disarm a creature (see Disarm, DMG 271). Ōdachi Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Ōdachi 100 gp 2d4 slashing 5 lb. Finesse, heavy, two-handed This exceptional long and slightly curved blade lends itself to cutting and broad, sweeping, strikes. A proficient user can wield an Ōdachi as a finesse weapon, non-proficient users do not gain the advantage of this property. Expensive. A character can never gain this weapon as starting equipment from their class. Tantō Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Tantō 6 gp 1d4 slashing 1 lb. Finesse, light, thrown (range 20/60) A Tantō is one of the traditionally made Japanese daggers that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The tantō dates to the Heian period, when it was mainly used as a weapon but evolved in design over the years to become more ornate. Tantō were used in traditional martial arts (tantojutsu). The term has seen a resurgence in the West since the 1980s as a point style of modern tactical knives, designed for piercing or stabbing. Three-Section Staff Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Three-Section Staff 75 gp 2d6 Bludgeoning 6 lb. Versatile (2d6, Reach), Special A staff with 3 sections connected by chains. Special. You must gain proficiency with specifically Three-Section Staffs to add your proficiency bonus to attack rolls with this weapon, gaining proficiency with all martial weapons does not work. Tonfa Martial Melee Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Tonfa 7 gp 1d4 bludgeoning 3 lb. Light, Special A weapon that consists of a tough wooden stick with a perpendicular handle at the third of its length. Popular among martial artists who prefer a good mix of offense and defense. Grip Style. Using an object interaction, you can change the way you're gripping your tonfa to one of the following: Standard Grip: This weapon's damage dice becomes 1d6. Reverse Grip: Your AC is increased by 1. Special Grip: You have advantage in Strength (Athletics) throws to grapple or shove a creature. Martial Ranged Weapons Bolt Action Rifle Martial Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Bolt Action Rifle Uncommon 2d8 piercing 8 lb. Ammunition (range 120/1200), long reload (5 shots), loading, two-handed The primary weapon of most militaries during the early World Wars era, bolt action rifles boast the first full-power cartridges ever developed, capable of tearing through infantry armor and covering entire battlefields in the hands of skilled marksmen. However, their cumbersome manual cycling and the advancement of technology eventually resulted in the modern automatic rifle, leading to these weapons mostly being used by hunters. Battle Rifle Martial Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Battle Rifle Rare 2d10 piercing 8 lb. Ammunition (range 120/1200), long reload (20 shots), two-handed An updated, semi-automatic variant to the now-outdated bolt action rifle, battle rifles are a direct upgrade, but cost significantly more to produce, and therefore buy. Submachine Gun Martial Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Submachine Gun Uncommon 2d4 piercing 6 lb. Ammunition (range 60/600), reload (8 shots), spread (1d4) Using pistol rounds, a submachine gun is able to fire a large number of rounds in a relatively short amount of time. Automatic Shotgun Martial Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Automatic Shotgun Rare 1d8 piercing 7 lb. Ammunition (range 30/90), reload (10 shots), spread (1d6), two-handed Shotguns fire a large spread of small, relatively low velocity projectiles with a single shot. While most shotguns are largely civilian, automatic variants are typically significantly harder to obtain. Automatic Rifle Martial Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Automatic Rifle Rare 2d8 piercing 6 lb. Ammunition (range 60/600), reload (10 shots), spread (1d4) Using low-power rifle rounds, automatic rifles have become the most effective way to deal large amounts of damage capable of overcoming armor. Machine Gun Martial Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Machine Gun Very Rare 3d6 piercing 65 lb. Ammunition (range 60/600), long reload (10 shots), spread (1d4), stabilizing This massive firearm spits out a barrage of full-size cartridges. Newer models use multiple rotary barrels to keep from overheating. Rocket Launcher Martial Ranged Weapons Weapon Cost Damage Weight Properties Rocket Launcher Legendary — 24 lb. Ammunition (range 60/600), long reload (1 shot), heavy, loading, special, two-handed, stabilizing Rocket launchers are military devices primarily used to destroy buildings and vehicles in a single shot using a self-propelled explosive projectile. Each creature within 30 feet of where you fire this weapon at must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 10d6 fire damage. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage. Siege Weapon A rocket launcher deals twice as much damage against objects and structures. Ammunition Ammunition Types Pistol Rounds (10) Cost: Common Weight: 1 lb. These rounds can be loaded into handguns, revolvers, submachine guns, and ballistic knives. Heavy Pistol Rounds (10) Cost: Uncommon Weight: 1 lb. These rounds can be loaded into revolvers and heavy handguns. Shotgun Shells (10) Cost: Common Weight: 1 lb. These rounds can be loaded into pump action shotguns and double-barrel shotguns. Automatic Rifle Rounds (10) Cost: Common Weight: 1 lb. These rounds can be loaded into automatic rifles. Rifle Rounds (10) Cost: Uncommon Weight: 1 lb. These rounds can be loaded into bolt action rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns. Explosive Rocket Cost: Rare Weight: 1 lb. This round can be loaded into a rocket launcher. Special Ammunition Types The following can be applied to any firearm's ammunition, and increase the ammunition's rarity by its own rarity (i.e. Common special pistol rounds are Uncommon, Rare special pistol rounds are Very Rare, Legendary special rocket rounds are Special Legendary). Adventuring Gear Cost Weight Armor Piercing Bullets (10) Rare 1 lb. Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot Rounds (10) Very Rare 1 lb. Explosive Bullets (10) Rare 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) Uncommon Subsonic Bullets (10) Rare 10.5 ¼ lb. Tranquilizer Rounds (10) Legendary 1 lb. Grenades Weapon Cost Grenade, Beehive Rare Grenade, Concussion Uncommon Grenade, Flare Common Grenade, Fragmentation Common Grenade, Incendiary Uncommon Grenade, Nerve Gas Very Rare Grenade, Smoke Uncommon Grenade, Stun Rare Grenade, Tear Gas Very Rare 0.00 (0 votes) This page may resemble content endorsed by, sponsored by, and/or affiliated with the Kaiju No.8 franchise, and/or include content directly affiliated with and/or owned by Shueisha. 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