Revolver

Simple Ranged Weapons

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

Pistols are widely available across the world, from military and police to civilian use.

Handgun, Heavy

Simple Ranged Weapons

Heavy handguns fire larger rounds, typically .50 caliber, and make for a heavier sidearm than a typical handgun.

Pump Shotgun

Simple Ranged Weapons

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

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.

Taser

Simple Ranged Weapons

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 paralyzed until the end of their next turn. On a success, they are stunned until the end of their next turn. 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.

Bolt Action Rifle

Martial Ranged Weapons

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

An updated, semi-automatic variant to the now-outdated bolt action rifle, battle rifles are a direct upgrade, but cost significantly more to produce, and therefore buy.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

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

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

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

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

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 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10d6 bludgeoning damage. On a successful save, a creature takes half damage.

Siege Weapon

A rocket launcher deals double damage against objects and structures.