What are 'weapon proficiencies'?

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What are weapon proficiencies?

Weapon proficiency is the skill you use for any weapon. Increasing your proficiencies allows the character to deal more damage with a melee weapon, and use ranged weapons more accurately. It also improves the weapon's attack speed.

Is weapon proficiency a skill 5e?

No, weapons are not considered skills Weapons and skills are two different things in 5e. Even though you can get proficiency in both, if a feature mentions proficiency in a skill it does not include weapon proficiencies.

Who is proficient in martial weapons?

Barbarians, fighters, paladins, and rangers are automatically proficient with all martial weapons. They will gain this feat, and all subfeats (weapons types) automatically.

How do you get weapon proficiency in 5e?

As answered here, the only way to gain a weapon skill without spending a feat or a class is to have a GM who allows you to get training. It make sense that it's not that easy to learn how to properly wield a weapon. It's not that simple to become a proficient at wielding a sword, or any weapon for that matter.

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