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The following weapon types have been [[Known_Items_Listing|confirmed as returning]] in Diablo III. These weapons were seen in gameplay movies, during play demos at Blizzcon, or were mentioned by Blizzard employees. [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/more-melee-weapon-types/]

* [[Bows]]-- Not seen since the 2008 WWI gameplay movie.* [[Crossbows]] -- Not yet confirmed.* [[Daggers]] -- A wand-like mage weapon, distinct from swords in Diablo 3.* [[Fist]] -- Fist weapons are used by [[Monk]]s for hand-to-hand combat. They are similar to the {{iw|Assassin Assassin}} claws from Diablo 2.

* [[Polearms]]* [[Shields]] -- Probably '''not''' a weapon in Diablo 3, since no character attacks are known to use them.* [[Staves]] -- Short staves are like larger wands, and can be held one-handed by spell-casters. Longer staves are [[Monk]] weapons.* [[Spears]]* [[Swords]]