How many weapons I would be able to have ready for use while in combat?
So, I'm a cleric with Breastplate, with high STR.
Let's say I'm using a LongSpear for reach and a Morning Star for melee. So far so good.
What about >
3 Javelins
Light Crossbow
Cold Iron Morning Star
Silver Morning Star
Cold Iron LongSpear
Silver LongSpear
Can I have all these weapons ready for combat? If not, what is the maximum allowed?
And for those that are not ready, what action would be to retrieve them, and from where I would be retrieving them?
Just in case, I read the FAQ but nothing was there. Every single FAQ.
What do you mean by "Ready" ? If you mean "wielded", then how many hands have you got (assuming we're not talking about weapons that don't need hands like boulder helmets) ? Unless you have an ability like that of the Phalanx Fighter that lets you wield a longspear in one hand, that's a two-handed weapon so you can't have it AND the one-handed morning star ready (wielded) unless you've got three hands.
If by "Ready" you mean "retrievable with a move action", then ask your GM, because it's undefined (but probably limited by weight, how many weapons can you carry with that strength ?). If you want to come up with a house rule about how many weapon sheaths you can have (two on each hip, one on each shoulder, N light weapons in a bandoleer), then you're back in "ask the GM" territory.
What do you mean by "Ready" ? If you mean "wielded", then how many hands have you got (assuming we're not talking about weapons that don't need hands like boulder helmets) ? Unless you have an ability like that of the Phalanx Fighter that lets you wield a longspear in one hand, that's a two-handed weapon so you can't have it AND the one-handed morning star ready (wielded) unless you've got three hands.
If by "Ready" you mean "retrievable with a move action", then ask your GM, because it's undefined (but probably limited by weight, how many weapons can you carry with that strength ?). If you want to come up with a house rule about how many weapon sheaths you can have (two on each hip, one on each shoulder, N light weapons in a bandoleer), then you're back in "ask the GM" territory.
Kinda hard to figure it out.
How many could I put in my back? I was guessing 2 or 3 at least or something lol
Not entirely sure what exactly you're asking. It's hard to give you a solid answer because there's no real solid question.
Ready= weapon that can be retrieve as move action or free (while moving and bab +1)
I know I can wield 1, 2, 1 2H or 1 and shield.
I wanna know how many I can have ready to retrieve at any given moment that seems logical. Before it was suggested 1 on each side on my hips.
How many weapon can I have on my back? In case I can't have more than 1 on my back, what action would be to retrieve it from a backpack?
It seems illogical to think that I can put a Light Crossbow on my backpack, or a Long Spear
Sorry if i'm not being clear enough
A move action allows you to 'ready' one weapon that you have stowed in easy access somewhere on your body, like in a sheathe for example.
The Two Weapon fighting feat allows you to draw 2 weapons with one move action.
The quick draw feat turns the move action into a free action when drawing a weapon.
'Ready' generally means 'in hand and being wielded' so your limited to holding as many things at once in your hands as you have hands.
The rules also state that two handed weapons, barring special feats or class features, require being held with two hands to use. Also many ranged weapons such as bows also require the use of both hands to use.
That said, the limit to how many weapons you can have on your body at once within easy access is going to limited by common sense and your GM.
If you have ever actually worn a sword or carried a long spear you will realize that the many magic bags and quivers and scabbards in the game are there for a reason.
A move action allows you to 'ready' one weapon that you have stowed in easy access somewhere on your body, like in a sheathe for example.
The Two Weapon fighting feat allows you to draw 2 weapons with one move action.
The quick draw feat turns the move action into a free action when drawing a weapon.
'Ready' generally means 'in hand and being wielded' so your limited to holding as many things at once in your hands as you have hands.
The rules also state that two handed weapons, barring special feats or class features, require being held with two hands to use. Also many ranged weapons such as bows also require the use of both hands to use.
That said, the limit to how many weapons you can have on your body at once within easy access is going to limited by common sense and your GM.
If you have ever actually worn a sword or carried a long spear you will realize that the many magic bags and quivers and scabbards in the game are there for a reason.
Oh, so I can stove a Longspear on Handyhaversack?
I wanna have all my weapons at hand in case I needed them. And I guess weapons are heavy, but can't rely on personal experience though!
Trying to find a way to have access to weapons (many of them) without being illogical
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There is no mechanical limit for this kind of thing (beyond encumbrance, at least). It's up to whatever you, your tablemates and your DM think is okay.
For the record: most Pathfinder art has folk with like six daggers, two ranged weapons, potions, two bags, armor, scrolls, and wands on top of whatever their primary weapon is, sometimes with instruments or banners or whatever in addition to that.
Oh, so I can stove a Longspear on Handyhaversack?
IIRC Handy Haversacks are too small for a long spear since their interior size is pretty explicitly defined but that is from memory and I could be wrong. But the Efficient Quiver may be just what you want for those Spears and Javelins.
As for the morning stars, go get 3-4 long monkey wrenchs, hang them from your belt and try to run and move fast. You will understand pretty quickly what I mean.
You won't find a official set number of weapons you can ready because that number will change depending on each array of weapons you want to ready. Officially, I think your best bet us to calculate your encumbrance, if you are strong enough to carry it, then you can ready it, but in case you are strong enough to carry 30 greataxes, then you may need to use some "common sense" and discuss with your friends what would be a possible number for the weapons you want.
If you feel you need to carry more than the others find reasonable, you can use magic items like Gloves of Storing too.
Also, since this is a fantasy world, even this could be possible if your friends don't mind:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CF3Y7G2WEAAtui1.jpg
You won't find a official set number of weapons you can ready because that number will change depending on each array of weapons you want to ready. Officially, I think your best bet us to calculate your encumbrance, if you are strong enough to carry it, then you can ready it, but in case you are strong enough to carry 30 greataxes, then you may need to use some "common sense" and discuss with your friends what would be a possible number for the weapons you want.
If you feel you need to carry more than the others find reasonable, you can use magic items like Gloves of Storing too.
Also, since this is a fantasy world, even this could be possible if your friends don't mind:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CF3Y7G2WEAAtui1.jpg
Lol, that is funny!
I was thinking something along the lines:
1 Longspear
1 Morning Star
1 Light Crossbow
3 Javelins
And maybe more
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Think about it reasonably.
You could have a quiver with the javelins and some crossbow bolts in it, the crossbow attached by a weapon cord to your belt, the morningstar hanging from a belt loop, and be carrying the longspear. That would seem pretty reasonable to me.
Six longspears strapped to your back, two longswords on your hip, three morningstars hanging off your belt, a double minotaur crossbow attached to a bandolier and holding onto a fullbade... that's a little less reasonable.
Ask your group for their opinion.
An Efficient Quiver is great for your crossbow bolts and javelins, but I wouldn't think longspears would fit since they are about twice the length of a longbow (which roughly defines the size of the largest storage spaces). For longspears and all of your other melee weapons, you will eventually want a Scabbard of Many Blades. I just love having this for my Staff Magus.