Weapon Groups Many weapons are categorized into groups, either tight groups, or broad groups. Often a weapon will be part of a tight group, and that tight group will in turn be part of a broad group. A character’s proficiency with a weapon or group will often convey weapon familiarity with other related weapons.

Table 49 illustrates weapons in their various tight and broad groups. Note that there is significant overlap in many categories—a broadsword is listed in the ancient, Roman, and medium tight groups because it can be used in a variety of cultures and styles.

If a character knows several different fighting styles (explained later in this chapter) he can use a weapon in any of the styles he knows. If he has only learned one style, however, his proficiency only applies when he uses that weapon with the appropriate style.

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