A mace is a blunt weapon, a type of club or virge that uses a heavy head on the end of a handle to deliver powerful blows.A mace typically consists of a strong, heavy, wooden or metal shaft, often reinforced with metal, featuring a head made of stone, copper, bronze, iron, or steel. mace is a blunt weapon, a type of club or virge that uses a heavy head on the end of a handle to deliver powerful blows.