Re: Nets: the ultimate weapon?
Large nets have normal HP for their weight. They are ranged weapons though, with limited range, and do not deal damage or provide protection. They can also be dodged or parried without penalty because they are so large, meaning that you end up wasting a 20 lb weapon on an unsuccessful attack or a successful defense.
A classic combat using nets would involve a melee net in the off-hand and a spear in the dominant hand. On a successful net attack, the enemy cannot move or attack anything but the net, but they can defend without penalty. If you are going against an angel or demon lord, they probably have a parry of 16, meaning that the attack with probably not work in the first place. It is a tactic best used against animals and animal-like monsters.
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