25 March 2019

Sword Breakers

Proposed rule for sword breakers.

Sword Breaker: this weapon might more accurately be described as a sword catcher since the chance of actually breaking a well-made blade is remote. The sword breaker is typically used as an off-hand weapon by individuals with DEX 15 or greater. In lieu of a +1 "to hit" the player may use the sword breaker as a shield (effective only against 1 melee opponent, ineffective versus missile fire). During melee, if the player is engaged with a blade-armed opponent and rolls the exact number "to hit" his opponent's DAC [AAC]? That opponent loses his next attack.

Edit to add: +Scott Anderson has a proposal you may like better. On a precise hit your opponent is disarmed rather than losing an attack.

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