Weapons (Origins)

Characters in Dragon Age: Origins will have access to a wide variety of weapons. Most weapons receive a bonus to damage based on the character's strength and some piercing weapons (daggers, bows, etc.) receive a bonus from strength and dexterity. Any character is capable of holding two weapons at a time, but without the dual-wielding skill, they will not be proficient. There are also strength requirements for weapons.

Melee Weapons

 * Battle axes
 * Daggers
 * Greatswords
 * Longswords
 * Maces
 * Mauls
 * Shortswords

Ranged Weapons

 * Bows
 * Crossbows
 * Staves (designed for mages)

Excluded Weapons
While players may hit an opponent without a weapon, they will cause little damage and there will be no option to specialize in unarmed combat. Spears and pole arms will not be included.