# Morningstar > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Weapon — Martial Melee | > | **Cost** | 15 gp | > | **Damage** | 1d8 piercing | > | **Weight** | 4 lb. | > | **Properties** | — | > | **Proficiency** | Martial Weapons | --- ## Description A morningstar is a spiked ball mounted on a shaft, delivering piercing impact. It combines the bludgeoning force of a mace with the piercing capability of a spike, allowing it to punch through armor more effectively than a plain mace. --- ## Properties - Deals **1d8 piercing** damage. - No special properties. - Requires **Martial Weapon** proficiency.