The term "Weapon" (also called Primary Weapon, Base Weapon, or Standard Weapon) usually refers to the main weapon held in a playable character's hand, attack in front of the character, is assigned a single button press, and does not consume resources such as Hearts or Mind Points.

There are several different types of weapons that can be equipped:

• Whip
• Dagger
• Short Sword
• Sword
• Great Sword
• Katana
• Rapier (or "Foil")
• Snake Sword
• Throwing Sword
• Cudgel (or "Club")
• Cestus (or "Fist")
• Axe
• Tome
• Glyph
• Lance (or "Spear" or "Polearm")
• Staff
• Firearm
• Special Weapon (or "Miscellaneous")