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Old 10-25-2015, 01:05 PM   #8
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Default Re: Striking with the flat of the blade

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Originally Posted by Nereidalbel View Post
There really is zero reason cutting damage will be reduced against skeletons. Remember, it's piercing and impaling that fail horribly against skeletons, not axes!
Creatures with Vulnerability (Crushing). As mentioned, skeletons. But also some birdlike creatures, among other things.

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Originally Posted by Nereidalbel View Post
That said, reality (and history) allows for holding your sword by the blade and bashing some skulls with the guard.
Do note that this is likely to change the skill required to Axe/Mace due to making the weapon Unbalanced (U-Parry).
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