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RyanW · 03-19-2019, 05:03 PM

As already said, generically speaking swinging is best because of higher base damage, but...

* Optional Low-Tech armor rules reduce the cutting damage modifier to x1 unless you comepletely overwhelm the armor, but doesn't change impaling damage.
* You can't target vitals or armor chinks with cutting damage.
* Using a defensive grip for close combat prevents swinging attacks entirely.

03-19-2019, 05:03 PM	#5
RyanW ☣ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southeast NC	Re: Sword question - swing vs thrust As already said, generically speaking swinging is best because of higher base damage, but... * Optional Low-Tech armor rules reduce the cutting damage modifier to x1 unless you comepletely overwhelm the armor, but doesn't change impaling damage. * You can't target vitals or armor chinks with cutting damage. * Using a defensive grip for close combat prevents swinging attacks entirely. __________________ RyanW - Actually one normal sized guy in three tiny trenchcoats.