Check the descriptions of Exotic Weapons before considering one. Good Exotic Weapons generally have a special rule which makes them appealing. Bastard Sword), so don’t be tempted by those weapons. Some Exotic Weapons only provide a tiny bit more damage than their Martial equivalent (Longsword vs. Uncommon and difficult to use, most characters will need to spend a Feat to get Exotic Weapon Proficiency with the weapon that they want to use. Martial Weapons typically do more damage than Simple Weapons, and some Martial weapons have special rules which give the user bonuses when attempting to use Trip, Disarm, or other Combat Maneuvers. More difficult to use, and are generally used by martial-focused characters like Fighters and Barbarians. Most classes are proficient with simple weapons.

Generally easy to use, and include weapons like maces, spears, and crossbows. Weapons fall under three proficiency groups: Simple, Martial, and Exotic Weapons. The full list of Weapons is available on the Weapons page of the Pathfinder SRD. Weapons are exactly what you think they are: something to cut, stab, bludgeon, maim, or otherwise harm other things until they run out of hit points.