List of Disgaea 5 Weapons

Information
The first 6 Weapon Skills are learned by increasing the corresponding Weapon Mastery level. The final skills are learned from Secret Scrolls purchased from the Old Prinny Master found in Chara World on max difficulty, though they can only be taught to characters with Mastery level 50+.

Fist
Damage is based on the average of ATK and SPD. Also increases counter attacks by 1. Skills are short-ranged, and some of them move the target around.

Sword
Damage is based on ATK. User has a 20% chance to parry attacks received, reducing damage taken by 50%. Their skills cover all sorts of ranges and areas of effect.

Spear
Damage is based on ATK. Also increases DEF, and has a normal attack range of 2. If attacking a distant unit, enemies between user and target are also damaged(with reduced power). Skills are not powerful, but cover large areas of effect.

Bow
Damage is based on the average of ATK and HIT. Attacks have long range and can target in any direction. Skills are not very powerful, but have long range and hit multiple targets.

Gun
Damage is based on the average of HIT and SPD. Has the longest attack range of all weapons, but can only target in a straight line. Their normal attacks and skills can lower hit units' SPD for 3 turns.

Axe
Damage is based on ATK. Grants the most ATK and Critical rate of all weapons, and increases the Critical damage bonus by 15%, but also lowers HIT and SPD. Attacks and skills are short-ranged but can lower hit units' DEF for 3 turns.

Staves
Damage is based on INT(though normal attacks are still ATK-based), but also increases RES. Spell range is increased by 1 while one is equipped as main or sub weapon.

Monster (Physical)
Damage is based on ATK, but also increases HIT. Has no additional effects.

Monster (Magical)
Damage is based on INT, but also increases RES. Spell range is increased by 1 while one is equipped as main or sub weapon.