DnD Weapon Average Damage Comparison (SRD 5e)
Compare 15 D and D weapon average damage figures, from Dagger at 2.5 to Greatsword at 7. SRD 5.1 table data in a linked tool. See bars. Verified now. Verified.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagger Lowest here at 2.5 damage. | 2.5 damage | 1d4 piercing, simple | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Dagger 1d4 piercing |
| Handaxe 3.5 damage. | 3.5 damage | 1d6 slashing, simple | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Handaxe 1d6 slashing |
| Shortbow 3.5 damage. | 3.5 damage | 1d6 piercing, simple ranged | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Shortbow 1d6 piercing |
| Shortsword 3.5 damage. | 3.5 damage | 1d6 piercing, martial | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Shortsword 1d6 piercing |
| Scimitar 3.5 damage. | 3.5 damage | 1d6 slashing, martial | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Scimitar 1d6 slashing |
| Spear 3.5 one handed, 4.5 versatile. | 3.5 damage | 1d6 piercing, versatile 1d8 | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Spear 1d6, versatile 1d8 |
| Light Crossbow 4.5 damage. | 4.5 damage | 1d8 piercing, simple ranged | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Light Crossbow 1d8 piercing |
| Longsword 4.5 one handed, 5.5 versatile. | 4.5 damage | 1d8 slashing, versatile 1d10 | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Longsword 1d8, versatile 1d10 |
| Battleaxe 4.5 one handed, 5.5 versatile. | 4.5 damage | 1d8 slashing, versatile 1d10 | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Battleaxe 1d8, versatile 1d10 |
| Warhammer 4.5 one handed, 5.5 versatile. | 4.5 damage | 1d8 bludgeoning, versatile 1d10 | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Warhammer 1d8, versatile 1d10 |
| Rapier 4.5 damage. | 4.5 damage | 1d8 piercing, martial finesse | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Rapier 1d8 piercing |
| Longbow 4.5 damage. | 4.5 damage | 1d8 piercing, martial ranged | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Longbow 1d8 piercing |
| Heavy Crossbow 5.5 damage. | 5.5 damage | 1d10 piercing, martial ranged | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Heavy Crossbow 1d10 piercing |
| Greataxe 6.5 damage. | 6.5 damage | 1d12 slashing, heavy two handed | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Greataxe 1d12 slashing |
| Greatsword Top here at 7 damage. | 7 damage | 2d6 slashing, heavy two handed | SRD 5.1 weapons table: Greatsword 2d6 slashing |
About this converter
The SRD 5.1 weapon table fixes the average damage of fifteen D and D weapons. Dagger averages 2.5 damage, Handaxe 3.5, Shortbow 3.5, Shortsword 3.5, Scimitar 3.5, Spear 3.5, Light Crossbow 4.5, Longsword 4.5, Battleaxe 4.5, Warhammer 4.5, Rapier 4.5, Longbow 4.5, Heavy Crossbow 5.5, Greataxe 6.5 and Greatsword 7. Greatsword at 7 tops the set on 2d6. Dagger at 2.5 anchors the low end on 1d4. Averages use one handed values, with versatile numbers carried in context lines. Mace and Quarterstaff at 3.5 each are omitted as duplicate values.
How to use it
Pick two weapons and the damage unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Greatsword against Dagger to feel the 4.5 damage gap. Averages read straight since only one unit exists.
Averages follow the die average rule of half the die plus 0.5 per die, so 1d8 gives 4.5 and 2d6 gives 7. Longsword at 4.5 reflects one handed use, with 5.5 versatile in two hands. Spear at 3.5 reflects one handed use, with 4.5 versatile. Modifiers, feats and magic bonuses stay out, so these are base table figures only. Heavy Crossbow at 5.5 leads ranged weapons here.
FAQ
Which weapon hits hardest here?
Greatsword at 7 average damage on 2d6.
Which hits softest?
Dagger at 2.5 on 1d4.
How are averages figured?
Half the die plus 0.5 per die. So 1d8 gives 4.5 and 2d6 gives 7.
Do bonuses count?
No. Modifiers, feats and magic stay out. These are base table figures.
Sources
- SRD 5.1 weapons table: Dagger 1d4, Handaxe 1d6, Shortbow 1d6, Shortsword 1d6, Scimitar 1d6
- SRD 5.1 weapons table: Spear 1d6, Light Crossbow 1d8, Longsword 1d8, Battleaxe 1d8, Warhammer 1d8
- SRD 5.1 weapons table: Rapier 1d8, Longbow 1d8, Heavy Crossbow 1d10, Greataxe 1d12, Greatsword 2d6
Last verified: 2026-10-08 · 15 entries
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