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simply Nathan · 05-04-2016, 10:22 PM

Striking ST determines whether you qualify for the minimum ST score the weapon requires to wield.

However, there are some rules for parrying weapons that come into play if your Striking ST is big enough to let you use huge weapons that won't break against weapons of opponents which weigh more than your own BL; they just knock your weapon aside as you lack the follow-through to back up a parry with that oversized weapon you're swinging around.

Oh, and an optional rule lots of people love is to apply Lifting ST instead of Striking ST for the minimum strength requirement of bows and crossbows.

05-04-2016, 10:22 PM	#3
simply Nathan formerly known as 'Kenneth Latrans' Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wyoming, Michigan	Re: Does Lifting ST Allow Me to Wield Heavier Weapons While Doing ST Damage? Striking ST determines whether you qualify for the minimum ST score the weapon requires to wield. However, there are some rules for parrying weapons that come into play if your Striking ST is big enough to let you use huge weapons that won't break against weapons of opponents which weigh more than your own BL; they just knock your weapon aside as you lack the follow-through to back up a parry with that oversized weapon you're swinging around. Oh, and an optional rule lots of people love is to apply Lifting ST instead of Striking ST for the minimum strength requirement of bows and crossbows. __________________ Ba-weep granah wheep minibon. Wubba lubba dub dub.