Caestus

Statistics

Cost 5 gp Weight 1 lb.
Damage 1d3 (small), 1d4 (medium), 1d6 (large); Critical 19-20/x2; Range —; Type bludgeoning; Special attached, monk, parry
Category light; Proficiency simple
Weapon Group close; monk; paired

Description

The cestus is a glove of leather or thick cloth that covers the wielder from mid-finger to mid-forearm. The close combat weapon is reinforced with metal plates over the fingers and often lined with wicked spikes along the backs of the hands and wrists. While wearing a cestus, you are considered armed and your unarmed attacks deal lethal damage.