In this chapter, you will learn about the broad spectrum of weapons, armor, and shields. With this information, you can judge the damage the weapons can inflict, their speed, weight, and associate skills required to wield the weapon. Likewise, you'll learn about the types of armor and shields you can wear, its armor rating, weight, and restrictions. As you would expect, the best way to survive in Norrath is to equip yourself with the best weapon and armor you can find. Remember that some classes have restrictions on weapons and armor, so not everyone can use every weapon or wear every type of armor.
All new characters start with a practice weapon.
The type of weapon is based on the class of your character. Practice weapons are not worth any money, but they serve their purpose to get you started until you can afford to replace it. Weapons are divided into groups based on the skill required to wield that weapon. Following is a brief description of each class, followed by a table listing the information for each weapon. The following information applies to the weapons listed in this section.