Weapon

Who created the weapon?

For what purpose?

What problem or need does this weapon address in your world?

How does this weapon solve problems that other tools or weapons cannot?

How rare is it?

E.g., is it mass-produced, custom-forged, legendary, etc.?

What materials is it made from?

And are they unique or magical? Think availability, durability, cost, cultural significance, magical properties, etc.

How is the weapon...

Carried? Stored? Summoned?

What does the weapon look like?

Draft a character reacting to its appearance before handling it.

How is it crafted or built?

Include the level of skill required and any unique production methods.

How does the design reflect its function?

Think about practical vs. ceremonial or symbolic elements.

What distinguishing features make it recognizable?

E.g., decorations, symbols, inscriptions, etc.? What does it say about the owner or creator?

How does the weapon feel to hold or use?

Think about weight, balance, grip, and texture?

How does the weapon work in practice?

Consider the basic mechanics, movement, and effect of each strike.

Who can wield it?

Is the wielder chosen, or can anyone use it?

What is it best at doing?

What are its strengths? Why might a user choose this weapon over others?

What can it not do?

Think limitations, weaknesses, situations where it fails, etc.?

How difficult is it to use?

In terms of skill level, training, physical ability required, etc.?

What risks or costs are involved in using it?

What would happen to someone who misused it?

How effective is the weapon in combat?

Think range, damage potential, etc.?

Against what types of opponents is it effective?

Consider its advantages and disadvantages in different scenarios.

How does it perform in different environments?

Think weather, terrain, urban vs. wilderness scenarios, etc.?

How durable is it under combat conditions?

In terms of maintenance, repairs, magical reinforcement, etc.?

What makes this weapon unique in combat?

Describe a combat scenario that brings out its unique edge.

Who was the first known wielder of the weapon?

How did they come by it?

How has the weapon passed through history?

For instance, has it been lost? Destroyed? Reforged? Or something else?

What famous battles or duels defined its reputation?

What was its role in shaping historical outcomes?

What myths or legends surround it?

Write about a bard singing about it.

What rival weapons oppose or counter it?

How would they match up in combat?

How do people in the world perceive this weapon?

And what nicknames might the world at large have bestowed upon this weapon?