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khorboth · 03-19-2019, 05:46 PM

In practice, I would say I see about 80% swing. For all of the reasons stated above. By far the most common thrusting attack is to the vitals.

I do recall a low-ST character with a shortsword where the damage difference was low enough that the thrust was the better option almost always.

03-19-2019, 05:46 PM	#6
khorboth Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO	Re: Sword question - swing vs thrust In practice, I would say I see about 80% swing. For all of the reasons stated above. By far the most common thrusting attack is to the vitals. I do recall a low-ST character with a shortsword where the damage difference was low enough that the thrust was the better option almost always.