Adding further / alternate weapons for elves and orcs


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As far as I see, while Dwarves, Halflings and Gnomes got additional racial weapons after the CRB, there are only the original weapon (Curved Blade and Double Axe) for Elves and Orcs. So maybe, these can be expanded with eisting weapons? Or, if this seems overpowered, can choose one to replace the normal weapon.

Orcs:
-Falcata; mostly because that's what a falchion really is.
-Tetsubo (or "Greatmace"); I think it fits.
--Nine Section Whip (for Chainfighter)

Not sure for the elves. I do not why, but maybe Shotel/Sica? Might indeed need new weapons.

So what weapons should/could/might be racial weapons for whom? Or is that a bad idea (please don't lynch me in this case)?


Irbis wrote:

As far as I see, while Dwarves, Halflings and Gnomes got additional racial weapons after the CRB, there are only the original weapon (Curved Blade and Double Axe) for Elves and Orcs. So maybe, these can be expanded with eisting weapons? Or, if this seems overpowered, can choose one to replace the normal weapon.

Orcs:
-Falcata; mostly because that's what a falchion really is.
-Tetsubo (or "Greatmace"); I think it fits.
--Nine Section Whip (for Chainfighter)

Not sure for the elves. I do not why, but maybe Shotel/Sica? Might indeed need new weapons.

So what weapons should/could/might be racial weapons for whom? Or is that a bad idea (please don't lynch me in this case)?

Elves? Not sure they really need the boost in the 1st place, but Orcs need every advantage they can get I suppose. (Personal bias showing here, I can't stand elves, and have no idea what would be appropriate for them.)

FYI, the Falcata, is not only not what a Falchion really is, it isn't even close. A falcata is a single edges curved blade with the edge along the inside of the curve (similar to a longsword-sized kukri, only the curve isn't nearly so extreme) used to wicked effect by the Iberian Celts against the Roman occupation forces. A Falchion on the other hand is a single edged either curved or angled heavy chopping blade with the cutting surface along the outside of the curve / angle (sort of like a heavy scimitar ala Arabian Knights) designed to hack through chain and scale armors.

Keep in mind I agree that it is and appropriate orc weapon, but then again so is the kukri. Also why not something similar to the Gyre-spike (from an issue of Dungeon, not sure which one, but during the Paizo years, and therefore WotC IP, which is why I say similar) which IIRC is a Broadsword / Spiked Chain double weapon. It would be suitably orcish and nasty (IIRC it was introduced in the Critical Threats column wielded by a half-orc fighter? barbarian? not sure).

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