Axes Bows Crossbows Daggers Javelins Maces Polearms Scepters Spears Staves Swords Throwing Weapons Wands Character Weapons

Besides just being able to take a beating, you must be able to dish it out. This requires a lot more thinking than it sounds like. There are multiple classes of weapons to choose from. Some classes require you to give up the defense of a shield in order to use a two handed weapon with increased damage. With this in mind you must understand that some weapons effect some creatures better than others. For example: Attacking a group of skeletons with a mace is an excellent approach because you mash the bones in, while attacking them with a sword is less effective because there is less flesh to rip through. These factors can turn the battle around in seconds. Stats for damage, attack rate,elemental effects, and other abilities can be found in almost any item.