D&D's Most Overlooked Weapons (& How To Use Them)

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In a game with as many weapon options as Dungeons & Dragons, it is a sad fact that some will end up overlooked in favor of others. Whether through familiarity or wanting to mimic something the player has seen, several weapons have become old standbys in the game of Dungeons & Dragons. However, weapons outside of that select group deserve appreciation as well.

Weapons combination such as swords for warriors and bows for rangers have become commonplace, and not without good reason. They are fairly simple weapons to visualize on a character, and have very solid combat performance. At the same time, this may cause some players to overlook other viable options in the weapon pool, either due to obscurity or not looking as impressive as a nice, sleek sword at first glance. D&D's weapons can still be improved, but the game's more forgotten weapons have some rewards that many players may not bother to find.

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There are a few weapons that have incredible potential that few D&D players have sought to fulfill. These weapons, in the right hands and with proper knowledge, could become incredibly powerful, just like many more popular weapon choices. It all depends on the creativity and ingenuity that D&D is based on.

Dwarves are one of the most famous playable races in not only Dungeons & Dragons, but the fantasy genre in general. However, despite dwarves' strong association with mining, picks don't seem to be a very common choice for them or any other race of adventurer. It's a bit odd, since axes are very popular, yet picks are essentially axes with a narrower head that do piercing damage. Picks may seem like a regular D&D item improvised as a weapon, but a shrewd player