Are we likely to see any of the stranger weapons featured in 5e like slings, whips and nets?
Slings:
First off I would like to say 5e seems to hate slings (I suspect the designers don't know the difference between child toy slings and historical sling weapons) I can see the sling working like bows and with a special action that allows small weight objects to be launched further then a standard throw. Side note: the standard throw in EA seems to ignore weight and be a too long in reach.
Whips:
Useful melee finesse weapon with reach. No other weapon like it. Allows for more interesting builds that use dexterity stat, combines well with some feats. Would be interesting addition.
Nets:
Unless were getting Grapple/Restrain mechanics added I can't see this being either useful or having a purpose in game.
I would mention the blowgun, but it's outclassed by the sling for all purposes, or the lance - but I suspect were not getting mounts in BG3 unless we get a DLC/expansion.
Last edited by D00med; 21/10/20 05:35 PM.
