> [!infobox|left wikipedia] > # Halberd > ![[PHB halberd.webp|cover hsmall]] > ##### Weapon Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Category** | Martial, Melee | > | **Damage** | 1d10 Slashing | > | **Properties** | Heavy, Reach, Two-Handed | > | **Mastery** | Cleave | > ##### Item Stats > | | | > | ---- | ---- | > | **Weight** | 6 lbs. | > | **Cost** | 20 GP | # Description A Halberd is a two-handed polearm consisting of an axe blade topped with a spike mounted on a long shaft. It may have a hook or thorn on the back of the axe blade for grappling mounted combatants and protecting allied soldiers.