Blunt weapons

Blunt weapons are large non-edged weapons generally used for pounding on creatures. Hammers, clubs and the like are good examples. Any weapon that: POUNDS, BLUDGEONS, SMITES, SMASHES, PUMMELS, FLAILS, BEATS, THRASHES, WHIPS, THUMPS, WALLOPS, BATTERS, STRIKES, CLUBS or CRUSHES is a blunt weapon.

Blunt weapons are good at pounding on hard creatures, but are not so effective against protection like leather since it has some flexibility to it. Metal armor takes a real beating (no pun intended) from blunt weapons. It is conceivable that certain porous, or squishy creatures would be able to absorb the hammer blow without taking visible damage.

See Also: Pierce weapons, Slash weapons, Ranged weapons, Blunt specialization