Weapons

The Weapons table in this section shows the game's main weapons. The table lists the cost and weight of each weapon, as well as the following details:
Category. Every weapon falls into a category: Simple or Martial. Weapon proficiencies are usually tied to one of these categories. For example, you might have proficiency with Simple weapons.
Melee or Ranged. A weapon is classified as either Melee or Ranged. A Melee weapon is used to attack a target within 5 feet, whereas a Ranged weapon is used to attack at a greater distance.
Damage. The table lists the amount of damage a weapon deals when an attacker hits with it as well as the type of that damage.
Properties. Any properties a weapon has are listed in the Properties column. Each property is defined in the "Properties" section.
Mastery. Each weapon has a mastery property, which is defined in the "Mastery Properties" section later in this chapter. To use that property, you must have a feature that lets you use it.
Selling Equipment
Equipment fetches half its cost when sold. In contrast, trade goods and valuables-like gems and art objects-retain their full value in the marketplace. Magic Items has prices for magic items.

Weapon Proficiency
Anyone can wield a weapon, but you must have proficiency with it to add your Proficiency Bonus to an attack roll you make with it. A player character's features can provide weapon proficiencies. A monster is proficient with any weapon in its stat block.