{"id":376119,"date":"2025-07-19T02:08:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T02:08:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=376119"},"modified":"2025-07-19T02:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T02:08:37","slug":"how-does-a-1-weapon-work-in-dnd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-a-1-weapon-work-in-dnd\/","title":{"rendered":"How does a +1 weapon work in DND?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-a-1-weapon-work-in-dnd\/#How_does_a_1_weapon_work_in_DND\" title=\"How does a +1 weapon work in DND?\">How does a +1 weapon work in DND?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-a-1-weapon-work-in-dnd\/#Understanding_1_Weapons\" title=\"Understanding +1 Weapons\">Understanding +1 Weapons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-a-1-weapon-work-in-dnd\/#What_are_1_Weapons\" title=\"What are +1 Weapons?\">What are +1 Weapons?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-a-1-weapon-work-in-dnd\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_1_weapon_work_in_DND\"><\/span>How does a +1 weapon work in DND?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A <strong>+1 weapon<\/strong> in D&amp;D is a <strong>magical weapon<\/strong> that adds a <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> to both <strong>attack and damage rolls<\/strong> made with the weapon, making it a desirable item for players to acquire. The <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> is applied to the <strong>attack roll<\/strong> and <strong>damage roll<\/strong> separately, so if a player rolls a 15 for their attack, the <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> would bring the total to 16, and if the player deals 10 damage, the <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> would bring the total damage to 11. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_1_Weapons\"><\/span>Understanding +1 Weapons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_1_Weapons\"><\/span>What are +1 Weapons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>+1 weapons are <strong>magical items<\/strong> that provide a <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> to <strong>attack and damage rolls<\/strong>. They are considered <strong>uncommon items<\/strong> and can be found or acquired by players through various means, such as <strong>loot<\/strong>, <strong>purchasing<\/strong>, or <strong>crafting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Are +1 weapons magical D&#038;D?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> are <strong>magical weapons<\/strong> with all the implications that come with being <strong>magical<\/strong>, including the ability to <strong>bypass non-magical damage resistances<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is a +1 weapon good?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> are <strong>good<\/strong> because they provide a <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> to <strong>attack and damage rolls<\/strong>, making them more effective in combat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How rare is a +1 weapon 5e?<\/strong>: <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> are considered <strong>uncommon<\/strong>, with a rarity that falls between <strong>common<\/strong> and <strong>rare<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How does a +1 sword work in 5e?<\/strong>: A <strong>+1 sword<\/strong> works by adding a <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> to <strong>attack and damage rolls<\/strong> made with the sword.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What do +1 weapons do in 5e?<\/strong>: <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> add a <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> to <strong>attack and damage rolls<\/strong>, making them more effective in combat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do +1 weapons ignore resistance?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> can <strong>bypass non-magical damage resistances<\/strong>, making them effective against monsters with such resistances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What level do you give +1 weapons?<\/strong>: <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> are typically given to players around <strong>level 4-5<\/strong>, although this can vary depending on the <strong>DM<\/strong> and the <strong>campaign<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What level should a party get +1 weapons?<\/strong>: A party should typically acquire <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> between <strong>level 4-6<\/strong>, although this can vary depending on the <strong>DM<\/strong> and the <strong>campaign<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is a +1 weapon rare?<\/strong>: No, <strong>+1 weapons<\/strong> are not <strong>rare<\/strong>, they are considered <strong>uncommon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can an artificer make a +1 weapon?<\/strong>: Yes, an <strong>artificer<\/strong> can create a <strong>+1 weapon<\/strong> using their <strong>infusions<\/strong>, such as the <strong>Enhance Weapon<\/strong> infusion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the +1 spell casting focus?<\/strong>: A <strong>+1 spell casting focus<\/strong> is an item that provides a <strong>+1 bonus<\/strong> to <strong>damage rolls<\/strong> when used to cast <strong>damage-dealing spells<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you calculate weapon attack in D&#038;D?<\/strong>: To calculate <strong>weapon attack<\/strong> in D&amp;D, you add your <strong>proficiency modifier<\/strong> and <strong>ability modifier<\/strong> to the <strong>attack roll<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What starting weapon does the most damage in D&#038;D?<\/strong>: The <strong>Flametongue Rapier<\/strong> is a <strong>starting weapon<\/strong> that can deal the most damage, as it deals <strong>magical piercing damage<\/strong> and adds <strong>2d6 fire damage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much should a +1 sword cost?<\/strong>: A <strong>+1 sword<\/strong> should cost around <strong>400-600 gold pieces<\/strong>, although this can vary depending on the <strong>DM<\/strong> and the <strong>campaign<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much is an uncommon magic item worth in D&#038;D?<\/strong>: An <strong>uncommon magic item<\/strong>, such as a <strong>+1 weapon<\/strong>, is worth around <strong>500 gold pieces<\/strong>, although this can vary depending on the <strong>DM<\/strong> and the <strong>campaign<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does a +1 weapon work in DND? A +1 weapon in D&amp;D is a magical weapon that adds a +1 bonus to both attack and damage rolls made with the weapon, making it a desirable item for players to acquire. The +1 bonus is applied to the attack roll and damage roll separately, so &#8230; <a title=\"How does a +1 weapon work in DND?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-does-a-1-weapon-work-in-dnd\/\" aria-label=\"More on How does a +1 weapon work in DND?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-376119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/376119","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=376119"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/376119\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=376119"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=376119"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=376119"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}