Stick

The Stick is a basic melee weapon with +1 Reach and 4 uses. The reach extension is its only distinguishing feature, letting you attack from a tile further back than normal. With 4 uses it won't last long, but the reach makes it a marginal upgrade over bare-paws attacks until something more useful appears. Replace it early — almost anything with an actual effect will serve you better once you're past the opening rooms.