D&D (2024) New One D&D Weapons Table Shows 'Mastery' Traits

The weapons table from the upcoming Unearthed Arcana playtest for One D&D has made its way onto the internet via Indestructoboy on Twitter, and reveals some new mechanics. The mastery traits include Nick, Slow, Puncture, Flex, Cleave, Topple, Graze, and Push. These traits are accessible by the warrior classes.

 

[darjr]

Dunno what some if the options are.

@Morrus

 

[UngeheuerLich]

He spoiled some traits on twitter:

Nick: offhand attack wothout bonus action (which generally seems to be back). I expect rogues to be able to use nick on the dagger.

Slow: obvious..

Puncture: advantage on next attack.

Flex: versaile damage in one hand.

Cleave: area damage

Topple: trip

Graze: damage on miss

Push: obvious too i guess.

 

[DeviousQuail]

Do we know if Mastery is universal or will players need Mastery in each "style"?

 

[DEFCON 1]

That Graze (damage on a miss) will tick off a whole host of players if its use in 4E was any indication.

 

[darjr]

Note it seems it’s not the entire list and may have been recreated from his notes or photos

 

[Parmandur]

Note it seems it’s not the entire list and may have been recreated from his notes or photos

The rest of the table is here, the Mastery festures are only accesible to Warrior Classes which can do fun thijgs with them:

 

[OB1]

I wonder if 'sap' is disadvantage on the target's next attack? Or maybe cause temporary exhaustion (1 round) using the new exhaustion rules?

I think 'graze' and other damage on miss weapon attacks will actually work out fine in 2024 (as will a lot of 4e pieces that were previous maligned)

Warriors I believe get mastery options from any weapon, other classes will get access to mastery of specific weapons.

 

[Krachek]

That Graze (damage on a miss) will tick off a whole host of players if its use in 4E was any indication.

If I remember last time it was proposed it has been a firework of drama queen show!

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Note it seems it’s not the entire list and may have been recreated from his notes or photos

Rapier's not on there. I cannot imagine it vanishing completely, although hopefully it will be less dominant.

EDIT: OK, there's the second page. Still no reason for a rogue to use a shortsword over a rapier, which feels like a miss. Give them different properties, please, and make it a choice. (Slashing vs. piercing isn't a meaningful choice, IME.)