See also: Simple Weapons (Melee)
Simple Weapons include weapons that require no special training to use. Unarmed Attacks and Natural Weapons are considered Light Simple Weapons in which all characters are proficient.
DISTANCE | RANGE CATEGORY | PENALTY |
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0-20 Squares | Point-Blank Range | No penalty |
21-40 Squares | Short Range | -2 penalty to attack rolls |
41-60 Squares | Medium Range | -5 penalty to attack rolls |
61-80 Squares | Long Range | -10 penalty to attack rolls |
Simple Weapons (Ranged)[]
The following are Simple Weapons (Ranged) available in the Star Wars Saga Edition Core Rulebook:
SIMPLE WEAPON | SIZE | COST | DAMAGE | STUN SETTING | RATE OF FIRE | WEIGHT | TYPE | AVAILABILITY |
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Bow | Medium | 300 | 1d6 | NO | S | 1.4 kg | Piercing | - |
Energy Ball | Tiny | 20 | 2d8 | NO | S | 0.25 kg | Energy | Licensed, Rare |
Net1 | Large | 25 | - | NO | S | 4.5 kg | - | - |
Sling | Small | 35 | 1d4 | NO | S | 0.3 kg | Bludgeoning | - |
1: Is an Inaccurate Weapon
Additional Simple Weapons (Ranged)[]
The below details all Simple Weapons (Ranged) found within the Star Wars Saga Edition Reference Books.
SIMPLE WEAPON | SIZE | COST | DAMAGE | STUN SETTING | RATE OF FIRE | WEIGHT | TYPE | AVAILABILITY |
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Threats of the Galaxy | ||||||||
Saberdart Launcher1 | Tiny | - | 1d4 | NO | S | - | Piercing | - |
Scum and Villainy | ||||||||
Battering Ram | Large | 3500 | 5d10 | NO | S | 10 kg | Energy | Military |
Legacy Era Campaign Guide | ||||||||
Razor Bug2 | Small | 800 | 2d8 | NO | S | 0.5 kg | Slashing | Illegal, Rare |
Thud Bug | Small | 800 | 2d8 | YES | S | 0.5 kg | Bludgeoning | Illegal, Rare |
Galaxy at War | ||||||||
Repeating Crossbow | Medium | 400 | 1d8 | NO | S | 1.2 kg | Piercing | - |
Targeting Laser | Tiny | 50 | - | - | S | 0.1 kg | Energy | Licensed |
Galaxy of Intrigue | ||||||||
Darter3 | Medium | 150 | 1 | NO | S | 3 kg | Piercing | Licensed |
Unknown Regions | ||||||||
Crossbow1 | Medium | 300 | 1d8 | NO | S | 1.8 kg | Piercing | - |
1: Is an Inaccurate Weapon
2: Is an Accurate Weapon
Homebrew Simple Weapons (Ranged)[]
This Homebrew Content has been Tested per the Untested guidelines. Whether or not it can be used is, as always, the prerogative of the Gamemaster. |

The following are a collection of Tested Simple Weapons (Ranged) created through Homebrew Content. Their use may only be permitted with the express permission of the Gamemaster.
SIMPLE WEAPON | SIZE | COST | DAMAGE | STUN SETTING | RATE OF FIRE | WEIGHT | TYPE | AVAILABILITY |
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Pulley Bow | Large | 2000 | 1d8 | NO | S | 2 kg | Piercing | Rare |