I just want a way for the UI to equip my torch easily. I don’t like fumbling in my inventory every time I need one.
I don’t think we need to complicate equipping weapons. Allow everyone to swap once per turn. That’s it. A torch in your hand is considered a weapon.
But I don’t think you should start with a sword and board then switch to a bow, fire off a shot and then switch back to sword and board for the AC. At the end of your turn you still have the bow.