Difference between revisions of "Light Weapon"
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| − | A light weapon is easier to use in one’s off hand than a [[one-handed weapon]] is, and it can be used while [[Grapple|grappling]]. A light weapon is used in one hand. Add the wielder’s [[Strength]] [[bonus]] (if any) to [[damage roll]]s for [[melee attack]]s with a light weapon if it’s used in the primary hand, or one-half the wielder’s Strength bonus if it’s used in the off hand. Using two hands to wield a light weapon gives no advantage on damage; the Strength bonus applies as though the weapon were held in the wielder’s primary hand only. | + | A light weapon is easier to use in one’s off hand than a [[one-handed weapon]] is, and it can be used while [[Grapple|grappling]]. A light weapon is used in one hand. Add the wielder’s [[Strength]] [[bonus]] (if any) to [[damage roll]]s for [[melee|melee attack]]s with a light weapon if it’s used in the primary hand, or one-half the wielder’s Strength bonus if it’s used in the off hand. Using two hands to wield a light weapon gives no advantage on damage; the Strength bonus applies as though the weapon were held in the wielder’s primary hand only. |
An [[unarmed strike]] is always considered a light weapon. | An [[unarmed strike]] is always considered a light weapon. | ||
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Revision as of 08:58, 16 July 2007
Did you mean Light Melee Weapons perhaps?
A light weapon is easier to use in one’s off hand than a one-handed weapon is, and it can be used while grappling. A light weapon is used in one hand. Add the wielder’s Strength bonus (if any) to damage rolls for melee attacks with a light weapon if it’s used in the primary hand, or one-half the wielder’s Strength bonus if it’s used in the off hand. Using two hands to wield a light weapon gives no advantage on damage; the Strength bonus applies as though the weapon were held in the wielder’s primary hand only.
An unarmed strike is always considered a light weapon.
