Defensive Weapon Tactics
- Proficiency with the standard defensive methods of the weapon class. This tactic reduces
an opponent's percentage chance to hit by -Combat% and
a -5% bonus for each level of advanced proficiency
with that weapon class. After a hit is successfully evaded utilizing this tactic the
parrying character may make an attempt to counter-attack. Make a Dexterity test with
difficulty level equal to Impossible (D8) minus the weapon's Base Blows (Weapon Speed).
Success allows the parrying character an immediate Normal Attack
against his opponent. Any roll of all eights indicates
the destruction of the parrying weapon, although the tactic may still be successful. The
opponent may not utilize any defensive tactic against such a counter-attack. Please note
the special instructions when using natural weapons to parry.
- Proficiency with the defensive use of a second weapon from the weapon class. This tactic
requires that the character be using only one-handed weapons and/or a shield. This tactic
reduces an opponent's percentage chance to hit by -Combat%
and a -2½% bonus (round down) for each level of
advanced proficiency with that weapon class. Counter-attack Dexterity test difficulty
level is equal to Tasking (D6) minus the parrying weapon's Base Blows (Weapon Speed), with
success allowing the parrying character an immediate Normal Attack
with the primary weapon. Any roll of all eights
indicates the destruction of the parrying weapon, although the tactic may still be
successful. The opponent may not utilize any defensive tactic against such a
counter-attack. Please note the special instructions when using natural weapons to parry.
- The ability to increase the effectiveness of parrying by taking advantage of the larger
size of the weapon classes for which this tactic is available and giving up the
counter-attack opportunity. This tactic is essentially “hiding” behind a shield.
This tactic reduces an opponent's percentage chance to hit by -Combat%
and a -5% bonus for each level of advanced proficiency
with that weapon class and an additional -25% to the
effectiveness of the parry. In defense against Missile weapons, +1
is added to Vigor for any Bash test required as the full energy of the projectile is
absorbed directly into the shield weapon.
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