Gladius
Cost: 15 gp
Proficiency: Martial
Weapon Class: Melee
Category: Light Melee
Damage: (S) 1d4 (M) 1d6
Critical: 19–20/×2
Range: —
Weight: 3 lbs.
Type: Piercing or Slashing
Special: Performance
Source: Ultimate Equipment, p. 28
Description
The gladius is the favorite sword of gladiators, with a heavier blade than the standard shortsword. Feats and abilities that affect shortswords apply to the gladius.