Combat in Dungeons & Dragons can be tons of fun, but a lot of that is dependent on having the right weapon, and the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide just turned a traditionally disappointing option into a memorable one. While some players clamor for magic items simply for the stat increase, many seek them out because of the ways in which they can spice up combat. Basic weapons can still be fun as long as they’re effective, but when they don’t live up to their potential in either flavor or impact, it’s hard not to be disappointed.