+1 Distance Weapon- how is that balanced?

[UltimaGabe]

So, a +1 Distance Handaxe costs exactly the same as a +1 Handaxe. Both grant a +1 to attack and damage rolls, and 1d6 extra damage on a crit. Except one has double the range.

And yet, once again, they cost exactly the same. Can someone enlighten me as to why this is allowed?

 

[RangerWickett]

According to the Adventurer's Vault, distance weapons deal no extra damage dice on a crit. Ditto dynamic and grasping weapons. Sacrificial weapons are slightly above the curve.

 

[Obryn]

According to the Adventurer's Vault, distance weapons deal no extra damage dice on a crit. Ditto dynamic and grasping weapons. Sacrificial weapons are slightly above the curve.

Yep. Never overlook the "Critical:" line in the item description. It makes a big difference, which only gets bigger as you get to higher levels.

-O

 

[UltimaGabe]

According to the Adventurer's Vault, distance weapons deal no extra damage dice on a crit. Ditto dynamic and grasping weapons. Sacrificial weapons are slightly above the curve.

Oh! Awesome. That's exactly what I was looking for.