Term: Weapon Group

Weapon groups are a list of weapons that are all part of the same proficiency and theme. For instance, all Polearms are large, pole-like weapons that have reach and/or facilitate midrange combat, while all Stabbing Weapons lean on high critical strike chances (or damage) for doing less base damage. Weapon Groups may also be based on theme or culture in a setting.

A GM may create their own Weapon Groups outside of the base ones, as the base ones are used for mechanical lists.