User blog comment:TheSuperNerd/Hero Classes - Suggestion/@comment-92.255.207.248-20120107080601/@comment-4620249-20120109013808

"how will ranger or mage get some wood as they cant equip melee weapons" Melee weapons being broad/short swords, flails, etc. Picks, Axes, Hammers are considered 'tools'. With the exception of those that double as melee weapons such as Hamaxes, The Breaker, etc...