Martial Arts Weapons, Rope Weapons, Chains, and SlingsMiscellaneous and martial arts weaponsMiscelaneous and martial arts weapons are those that did not readily fit in any of the other categories or that combine aspects of weapons from two or more categories. Some weapons were included in this list that are not particularly effective because they were unusual and may provide food for thought when including weapons in adventures. Bagh Nakh (tiger claws)- The bagh nakh are a comb like device having four tines. This weapon is concealed in the palm and is used to cause raking wounds. Bokken- The bokken is simply a practice sword made of a hard wood, like oak,. It is used in ancient Japanese game similar to formal dueling or fencing that is found in Europe. A bokken does bludgeoning damage or it may cause stabbing wounds to unarmored opponents, this would take a lot of force since the point would not be all that sharp. Catch Pole- This weapon consists of two half hoops pivoted on the end of a long shaft. When thrust at an opponent the two half hoops close together and encircle the opponent without injuring him. Often the half hoops may have back curved hooks to prevent the caught person from struggling or escaping. Such catch poles can be used to vigorously shake an opponent and cause him damage. Cestus- Cestus are Roman boxing gloves, the difference from modern boxing gloves being that they are Weighted and often have studs set across the knuckles. The cestus description includes brass knuckles or knuckle dusters. Garrotte- A garrotte is a strangling weapon made with a piece of strong cord or wire and having a handle at each end. It is looped around an opponents neck and pulled taut causing strangulation or decapitation. Gunsen (war fan)- A gunsen is a bladed weapon that is made from a number of pieces assembled in a manner that allows them to be folded like a fan. The gunsen is used in a sweeping manner in attempts to cut the opponent. Jitte- A Jitte is a club like weapon that has a hook like guard, not unlike those used on swords or knives, the hook points away from the handle. A Jitte can be used to cause bludgeoning damage or it can be used so as to parry a blow from a weapon. A variation of this weapon known as a sai has not only one hook but two. If used to parry weapons treat as a shield giving a plus one to armor class.
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Lajatang- The lajatang is a double bladed staff having a crescent shaped blades at each end of the staff. These blades are fastened at the back of the crescent with the points facing outward.
Leer-Pa- The leer-pa has a heavy round weight at one end and a fan shaped blade at the other end it is held by two hands and is used to either bash the opponent with the weight or to cut the opponent with the blade.
Mongwanga- The mongwanga is a type of throwing weapon having a hilt and a blade consisting of three pointed and edged sections. Each section is bent in the center so that the blades point out and back in a regular pattern with the handle forming a fourth prong. The mongwanga is held by the hilt and is then thrown in the same way you might throw a knife. The mongwanga has an over all length of about 3 feet.
Nunchaku- A nunchaku is a tool, used to remove the hull from cereal grains, that has had a fighting skill worked around it. The nunchaku is a club like weapon made of two wooden sticks of one foot each fastened together by a heavy leather thong or a piece of chain.
Pendjepit- the pendjepit is a hand held pincer like device the mouth of the weapon is fitted with teeth to help rip off bits of flesh. This weapon is only affective against exposed or lightly covered flesh.
Shuko- This weapon is a combination of a cestus and a tiger claw it can be used to bludgeon or to cause raking wounds. If a pair of shukos is worn they can be used as an aid in climbing.
Shuriken- A shuriken is a small star shaped weapon commonly known as a throwing star. A shuriken may have three or more sharpened points and can be no larger than six inches in diameter.
Tonfa- A tonfa was originally an Okinowan rice husking rod. Later it had a fighting style developed around it. It consists of a wooden rod of two feet in length pivoted onto a handle set perpendicular to the rod about six inches from one end. A good swing is capable of shattering a leg or doing similar damage.
Rope weapons are those that contain a long piece of rope or a long leather thong as a significant part of their offensive capabilities. Many rope weapons can entangle an opponent and/ or cause damage to an opponent.
Bola- A bola consists of a leather thong or several thongs tied together with 2 to 3 heavy balls fastened to their free ends. These are whirled about the users head and hurled at an opponent. They may either entangle, do damage, or both. A character who is proficient in bola has a 5% chance per level after becoming proficient of entangling a pre-stated spot on a successful hit.
Casting Pole- A casting pole is a similar to both the whip and the grapple. It consists of a wooden pole 8 to 15 feet in length. A rope 20 to 30 feet in length ending with a small grapple with sharpened barbed points is fastened to the end of the pole. It used as a fishing pole is used. The grapple hook can entangle, cut, or embed itself into an opponent. It cannot typically be removed without cutting or tearing of the flesh. The advantage of this weapon in combat is its reach.
Catch Noose- A catch noose is simply a lasso fastened to the end of a long pole. It can be lowered around an opponent capturing him or around his neck chocking him.
Cat-o-nine tails- A cat-o-nine tails is a type of whip having nine leather thongs or pieces of knotted rope, three foot long, each ending in a small weight or barb. A cat-o-nine tails is a common weapon used by ship masters for discipline.
Grapple war- This is a variation of the scaling grapple- The war grapple has three hooks each of which has a sharp point and cutting edge. A war grapple is used to dismount riders or to pull defenders from walls or from the decks of ships.
Lassos- A lasso is simply a rope or leather thong having a noose one one end used for entangling.
Negegama- The negegama is similar to a bladed rope only instead of having a blade set directly to the rope it has a sickle type blade fastened to a haft of two or three feet long fastened to a rope of about six to eight feet long.
Nets, Throwing- Throwing nets are typically round in shape, three to eight feet in diameter and edged with weights. They are woven of strong cord, leather thongs, or similar material. The nets have a moderate sized weave 1 to several inches across. Throwing nets entangle on a successful hit doing no damage. Characters holding a bladed weapon such as a sword or dagger can cut themselves free in 1d4 rounds. Characters with an 18 strength or greater can break free in 1d6 rounds. Depending on the material making up the net characters with lower strengths may be able to break free in a time determined by the gamemaster.
Rope bladed- A bladed rope is a piece of rope ten to fifteen foot long ending in a blade of about one to two pound. A bladed rope may have a weight or another blade on the other end. It can also be used to entangle an attacker.
Whip- A whip consists of a 1 to 50 foot long leather thong or cord fastened to a short handle. The thong or rope is weighted at the end and often barbed. The character must state before the attack if he wants to attempt to strike, entangle, or disarm his opponent. If at the beginning of an attack the character states that he wants to simply try to entangle the opponent. A successful hit will cause the opponent to be entangled. A character who is proficient in a whip has a 5% chance per level gained after becoming proficient in whip to entangle a pre-stated spot, such as the legs of an enemy or his neck. A hit to the neck will induce suffocation, doing 1 point damage the first round, 2 the second, 4 the third, and so on. A character proficient in the whip can attempt to disarm his enemy by rolling a score necessary to hit AC 3.
Sling- A sling consists of a pocket of leather with straps on each end. A stone is placed in the pocket and the sling is whirled about the users head. One side of the straps are released letting the rock fly forth.
Sling Staff- A sling staff is similar to a sling, except that one strap or set of straps is fastened to the end of a haft of up to six feet in length. This haft allows for greater leverage when the sling is whirled and therefore can cast a rock harder and farther than a simple sling. it is a two handed weapon.