I have mine setup with only Human Pirates, was using a monk and gave him a club, he hit fine with it. Then permaraced him to a warrior, gave him rusty dagger, and again was fine.  
 
What race class combo you trying so I can try building it on my end as well? 
 
Also, are you attacking a mob that is invulnerable to non magical items by chance? 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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