Distant Blow and Picks

vierasmarius · 07-03-2012, 07:54 PM

I'd tend to agree. The text of Distant Blow indicates that it can only transfer strikes, and is useless for grappling, entangling, garroting, etc. In this context, I'd treat the "sticking" property of a pick as a form of entanglement, which would thus not be part of the attack. This does suggest that Distant Blow could be a popular enchantment on a pick, letting the wielder strike more rapidly in close or ranged combat.

On a side note, I do love the Movement College. So often overlooked, but so many great spells with adventuring applications.

07-03-2012, 07:54 PM	#7
vierasmarius Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon	Re: Distant Blow and Picks I'd tend to agree. The text of Distant Blow indicates that it can only transfer strikes, and is useless for grappling, entangling, garroting, etc. In this context, I'd treat the "sticking" property of a pick as a form of entanglement, which would thus not be part of the attack. This does suggest that Distant Blow could be a popular enchantment on a pick, letting the wielder strike more rapidly in close or ranged combat. On a side note, I do love the Movement College. So often overlooked, but so many great spells with adventuring applications.