Spear vs Knights... am I missing something?

[Kromm]

Originally Posted by Plane

Is that done purely w/ Binding or could you also do something w/ Modifying ST-based damage to add Area Effect to your melee attack and it buffs not just your punches but your grapples?

It's done by fiat: If the monster gets into your hex, you're overrun and pinned. So, don't let that happen. Monster abilities on the dungeon side of the system aren't "built" using character abilities . . . they just work, fair or not.