Weapons
in ItemsThe galaxy is a dangerous place. Most people have access to some kind of weapon, and those who travel the space lanes often carry a blaster on top of that.
A weapon's legality depends on where you are. No one would look twice at a character wearing a blaster at their side on Mos Espa or Nar Shaddaa. The same character would do well to conceal it while visiting the gleaming metropolis of Coruscant.
World Codex
Melee:
- Used in close combat, Melee Weapons usually deal Bludgeoning, Slashing, or Piercing damage—depending on the weapon's design.
- Some combine powered components to augment the user's own strength.
- Many types of Melee Weapons are widely available and have few governmental or legal restrictions. Civilians, law enforcement agents, and military personnel alike carry these items.
- A character's Strength modifier is always applied to a Melee Weapon's attack roll and damage roll.
Ranged:
- At any given time, hundreds of manufacturers are creating and marketing a wide array of ranged weapons. These weapons run the gamut from small, concealable handheld weapons to Tripod-mounted cannons that require a small crew to operate.