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Old 07-09-2017, 09:01 PM   #2
simply Nathan
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Default Re: Shields, explosions, area effects, cones and large area attacks

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Originally Posted by lachimba View Post
A cone attack hits a PC and they want to block with their (large) shield?
Pretty sure cones are area attacks, which cannot be blocked or parried.

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An explosion attack hits the PC and they want to block with their (large) shield?
Take a Ready maneuver or several to kneel behind the shield and use it as Cover DR, not a block. Because you can't block an area effect.

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A very large melee weapon hits the PC and they want to block with their (large) shield?
The attack gets blocked. If you use the optional damage to shields rule, the shield might be damaged or destroyed and the arm underneath might take some damage too.
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