This is a roughly accurate list of all changes applied to weapon categories in the game:

Changelog:

All weapons:
+ Added Spell Damage (depends on tier and weapon type)
All Two-handed Melee Weapons:
+ Attack range set to 2.1
Swords:
+ Sword Passive: Way of the Blade
- Removed Bonus Accuracy
- Removed Bonus Block
Greatswords:
+ Greatsword Primary Attack: Cleave Melee
- Removed Bonus Accuracy
- Removed Bonus Block
- Tier 3 damage (-1)
Rapier:
+ Rapier Passive: Duelist
- Removed Bonus Accuracy
- Removed Bonus Block
+ Stunt Damage increased across all tiers
Axe:
+ Axe Passive: Split Swings
+ Applies Disarm on Hit: 2/3/4
Greataxe:
+ Greataxe Primary Attack: Broad Swipes
- Weapon Shred Removed
- Tier 3 damage (-1)
Mace:
+ Mace Passive: Crushing Blows
+ Armor Shredding: 1/2/3
- Tier 3 Knockback (-0.5)
Hammer:
+ Hammer Primary Attack: Forge Swing
Spear:
+ Spear Passive: Rapid Jabbing
+ Weapon Pierce: 1/2/3
Greatspear:
+ Greatspear Passive: Extended Reach
+ Applies Hobbled on Hit: 1/2/3
+ Poor Handling: 30/20/10
Dagger:
+ Dagger Passive: Exploit Weakness
Bow:
+ Bow Skill: Archery Stance
+ Weapon Damage (+1)
Crossbow:
+ Crossbow Passive: Simple Frame
Wand:
+ Wand Passive: Gather Power
Staff:
+ Staff Passive: Versatile
- Block Bonus Reduced: 10 at all tiers
+ Staff Knockback: 1.6/1.6/2.1