In Dungeons and Dragons 5e, finesse weapons are a key part of the game. They are designed to be used with great care, and can be used to take down enemies quickly and easily. Finesse weapons come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all have one common goal: to take down your opponents quickly and easily. Some finesse weapons even have special abilities that make them even more effective. Here is an overview of all finesse weapons in D&D 5e: Finesse Weapons: What They Are, How They Work, & What To Expect

  1. Dagger: A dagger is a fine weapon that is designed for taking down your opponents quickly and easily. It has a sharp point that can pierce through most targets, making it an ideal weapon for close-quarters combat. Dagger users often use this weapon as their primary means of attack. 2) Sword: A sword is a fine weapon that is designed for taking down your opponents quickly and easily. It has a sharp point that can pierce through most targets, making it an ideal weapon for close-quarters combat. Sword users often use this weapon as their primary means of attack. 3) Mace: A mace is a fine weapon that is designed for taking down your opponents quickly and easily. It has a hardwood handle that makes it easy to hold, making it an ideal tool for fighting from long distances away. Mace users often use this weapon as their primary means of attack from afar or when they need to take out multiple enemies at once. 4) Staff: A staff is a fineweaponthatisdesignedfortakingdownyouropponentsquicklyandeasily.Ithasahardwoodhandlethatmakesiteasytohold,makingitanidealtoolforfightingfromlong distances away or when they need to take out multiple enemies at once

You’ll see that many weapons have special properties if you take a look at Chapter 5’s equipment section. One of these special properties is “Finesse”, which can be found on some weapons.

Finesse weapons are favored by Dex-based characters like Rogues, which is a good thing.

A level 1 fighter might like to compare a longsword (d8 harm, no finesse), to a rapier with d8 damage and finesse. The fighter receives a +2 proficiency bonus that applies to attack but not damage.

The longsword gives the fighter +3 to hit (+1 strength, +2 proficiency), and does d8+1 harm.

The rapier gives the fighter +5 to hit (+3 dex, +2 proficiency), and does d8+3 damages.

The rapier is clearly the better option. Although theoretically, the fighter could use STR to rapier damage and attacks, it doesn’t make sense here.

A limited number of 5e finesse weapons are available. They do less damage (on average, 1 or 2 points) than non-finesse weapon.

Finesse weapons lack the same properties as some 5e weapons, like Reach and Heavy. This is why they are well-suited for the Great Weapon Master Feat.

Here’s a list of 5e’s finesse weapons:

DaggerDartRapierScimitarShortswordWhip

Here are some tips for characters who have mastered the use of martial weapons.

Use the Rapier to wield only one weapon .You can use two weapons if you have shortswords and scimitars.A whip is the best tool to melee strike from 10′ range.You’re better off using a crossbow or longbow if you want to strike from the range.