Maul

D&D 5e · 2024·Weapons·No attunement

Weapon damage

2d6 bludgeoning

Base weapon damage before your ability modifier. Use the calculator to include hit chance and critical hits.

Damage calculator

Hit chance

55%

Expected damage / attack

5.85

Attack bonus

Average normal hit: 10 · Average critical hit: 17 · Critical chance: 5%.

Category: Martial weapon
Damage type: Bludgeoning
Reach: 5 ft.
Magic attack bonus: +0
Weight: 10 lb
Attunement: Not required
Rarity: Nonmagical
Price: 10 GP

Calculator assumptions & rules

One attack against a creature. Natural 1 misses; natural 20 hits and doubles damage dice, not flat modifiers. Expected damage includes misses and critical hits. Advantage uses the higher of two d20s; Disadvantage uses the lower. Magic bonuses shown on the item are counted once.

Uses only the weapon’s ordinary hit and the listed on-hit extra dice, when enabled. Class features, Sneak Attack, fighting styles, mastery effects, damage on a miss, special critical-hit effects, ongoing damage, resistance and immunity are excluded. Check the full rules below for additional effects.

Changing calculator inputs does not change the item’s rules or create a new page URL.

Using Maul

Strength can drive this martial weapon’s attack and damage rolls. Add your proficiency bonus to the attack roll only if you are proficient.
The base 2d6 weapon damage averages 7 before your ability modifier and extra effects. Hit chance matters too: compare expected damage per attack rather than the die alone.
This weapon needs two hands when you attack, so a wielded shield conflicts with that attack setup.

Martial melee weapon dealing 2d6 bludgeoning damage. Properties: Heavy, Two-Handed. Mastery: Topple; using it requires a feature that unlocks this mastery property.

Full item details & properties

Weapon details

Damage: 2d6 bludgeoning
Weapon class: Martial Melee

Properties

Heavy

You have Disadvantage on attack rolls with a Heavy weapon if it's a Melee weapon and your Strength score isn't at least 13 or if it's a Ranged weapon and your Dexterity score isn't at least 13.

Two-Handed

A Two-Handed weapon requires two hands when you attack with it.

Weapon mastery

Topple

If you hit a creature with this weapon, you can force the creature to make a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 plus the ability modifier used to make the attack roll and your Proficiency Bonus). On a failed save, the creature has the Prone condition.

You need a feature, such as Weapon Mastery, that unlocks this property for you.

Tags & related references

BludgeoningToppleMartial WeaponMelee WeaponNo AttunementNonmagicalHeavy →Two Handed →Weapon →

Compare alternatives

Same edition, using your calculator inputs above. Special properties and character features can change the choice.

Maul · current5.85 expected damage / attack55% hit chance2d6 bludgeoning · +0 magic attack · 5 ft. reach10 GP · 10 lb Flame Tongue Maul5.85 expected damage / attack55% hit chance2d6 bludgeoning · +0 magic attack · 5 ft. reach · Conditional extra damage; see rulesNot specified · 10 lb

Same base weapon; compare its bonuses and rarity

Vicious Maul10.05 expected damage / attack55% hit chance2d6 bludgeoning + 2d6 bludgeoning · +0 magic attack · 5 ft. reachNot specified · 10 lb

Same base weapon; compare its bonuses and rarity

Battleaxe4.35 expected damage / attack55% hit chance1d8 slashing · +0 magic attack · 5 ft. reach10 GP · 4 lb

Uses the same attack ability; compare handling and damage

Club3.15 expected damage / attack55% hit chance1d4 bludgeoning · +0 magic attack · 5 ft. reach1 SP · 2 lb

Uses the same attack ability; compare handling and damage

Ordinary attacks only. Matching extra-damage conditions follow your input; alternatives keep their default bonus allocation.

Maul FAQ

Does Maul require attunement?

No. This entry does not require attunement; follow its activation and use rules.

Is the listed price a guaranteed purchase price?

The listed price is a reference from this catalogue entry. Availability and the final price depend on your game and GM.