Weapon Classifications:
Bow: The weakest of all weapons, but usually grant an evasion bonus due to their weight and have a high critical hit rate and rate of fire.
Spear: The median of physical weapons, spears provide moderate Str and Def bonuses along with a moderate attack strength.
Axe: The strongest of all physical weapons. However, due to their immense weight, they reduce Spd and have a slow attacking rate.
1H Sword + Shield: Relatively weak, but provide a greater chance to block attacks and a Def bonus.
2H Sword: Relatively strong, and provide no bonuses and no weaknesses.
Staff: The weaker of the magical weapons, staffs provide a quick cast time.
Spell Book: The stronger of the magical weapons, spell books, provide a slower cast time in return for bonus strength on spells.