Martial Melee WeaponsAll 18 in the 5e SRD
The SRD lists 18 martial melee weapons, 4 of them with the Finesse property, and 4 that deal extra damage two-handed. Every entry links to full damage, properties and cost.
BattleaxeFlailGlaiveGreataxeGreatswordHalberdLanceLongswordMaulMorningstarPikeRapierScimitarShortswordTridentWar pickWarhammerWhip
Pick a class in the Character Creator — starting weapons fill themselves in.
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Frequently Asked
How many martial melee weapons are in D&D 5e?
The 5e SRD includes 18 martial melee weapons.
What is the difference between simple and martial weapons?
Martial weapons need proficiency to use without penalty. Most casters and half-casters do not get it by default; fighters, barbarians, paladins, rangers and rogues do.
Are martial melee weapons good for a melee build?
They are the whole point of one — every SRD melee weapon a class can pick up as a starting option is in this list.