Weapon Properties

You can use a weapon that has the ammunition property to make a ranged attack only if you have ammunition to fire from the weapon.

When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls.

Small creatures have disadvantage on attack rolls with heavy weapons.

A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when fighting with two weapons.

Because of the time required to load this weapon, you can fire only one piece of ammunition from it when you use an action, bonus action, or reaction to fire…

Monks gain several benefits while unarmed or wielding only monk weapons while they aren't wearing armor or wielding shields.

This weapon adds 5 feet to your reach when you attack with it, as well as when determining your reach for opportunity attacks with it.

A weapon with the special property has unusual rules governing its use, explained in the weapon's description (see "Special Weapons" later in this section).

If a weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack.

This weapon requires two hands when you attack with it.

This weapon can be used with one or two hands.