these are: light weapons, heavy weapons, and ranged weapons.
Heavy Weapons deal high damage, with a higher parry chance and bigger hit range, but slower attack speed.
The Bo staff, an example of a heavy weapon.
Light Weapons grants you more dash/slide speed and acceleration, they have a higher attack speed, but lower damage.
The Baton, an example of a light weapon.
Ranged Weapons can be used to attack enemies from afar.
The longbow an example of a ranged weapon.