Class 3 Weapon
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− | [[Category:Book of War]] | + | ==Specifications== |
− | + | [[:Category:Book of War#4.4.3|4.4.3.]] Class 3 weapons are marked with green tape on either the pommel or handle. | |
− | + | [[:Category:Book of War#4.9.3|4.9.3.]] Class 3: All Class 3 weapons must conform to the following:<ul style="list-style: none; margin-left: 5ch; text-indent: -4ch"> | |
+ | <li>4.9.3.1. If the weapon is Class 3 only, it has no weight restriction.</li> | ||
+ | <li>4.9.3.2. The maximum handle length for Class 3 weapons is two-thirds (2/3) of its overall length.</li> | ||
+ | <li>4.9.3.3. If the weapon is Class 3 only, it may not have a yellow cover.</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
− | + | ''[[Javelins]], which are throwing spears, have additional specifications.'' | |
− | Class | + | ==Combat== |
+ | [[:Category:Book of War#3.5.3|3.5.3.]] Class 3 (thrusting) weapons wielded one-handed cause one hit of damage to an unarmored target area, and have no affect against an armored area.<ul style="list-style: none; margin-left: 5ch; text-indent: -4ch"> | ||
+ | <li>3.5.3.1. When used two handed, Class 3 weapons bypass armor.</li> | ||
+ | <li>3.5.3.2. Combatants striking with a two handed stab should call “Double” as they strike. See [[:Category:Book_of_War#3.5.2.1|3.5.2.1]] for two-handed definition.</li> | ||
+ | </ul> | ||
− | + | [[:Category:Book of War#3.7.2.4.6|3.7.2.4.6.]] A leg disabled by a Class 3 or 4 weapon should kneel on ground with the non-disabled leg up, but a hit to a hacked leg does not cause damage to the leg damaged by the Class 3 or 4 weapon. This is an exemption to [[:Category:Book_of_War#3.7.2.4.3|rule 3.7.2.4.3]]. | |
− | + | [[:Category:Book of War#3.7.2.7.1]3.7.2.7.1.]] Limbs injured with Class 3 or Class 4 weapons do not count towards [the [[:Category:Book of War#3.7.2.7|two-limb death]]] total. | |
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− | + | Thrusting strikes deal one hit of damage to one area per strike if the area is unarmored or the strike is two-handed, ignoring the additional hit point conferred by armor. A one-handed thrusting strike to an armored area has no effect. | |
+ | Thrusting strikes can only result in death if they hit the torso; limbs disabled by a thrusting strike do not count towards death. A combatant can have all of their limbs disabled by thrusting strikes, or three disabled by thrusting strikes and one disabled by a swinging strike, and still be alive. Doing this to somebody is called "trophying", as the other victim has effectively been turned into little more than a speaking battle trophy. | ||
+ | ==Standard Types== | ||
+ | * [[Swords]] with stabbing tips | ||
+ | * [[Bat (weapon)|Bats]] with stabbing tips | ||
+ | * [[Spears]], including [[javelins]] | ||
+ | * [[Glaives]] with stabbing tips | ||
+ | * [[Staff (Weapon)|Staves]] | ||
− | + | ==Popular Use== | |
− | + | Many swords and bats, whether [[Class 1 Weapon|Class 1]] or [[Class 2 Weapon|Class 2]], are constructed with stabbing tips that allow them to also be Class 3. This adds to the weapons' capabilities, expanding a wielder's fighting style and potentially affecting their tactics. Swords with stabbing tips typically represent historical swords that taper toward their tips. | |
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− | + | Most [[polearms]] are constructed as Class 3 weapons; [[spears]] and [[glaives]] are the most common polearms, and the latter is usually built with a stabbing tip. Thrusting strikes are employed often by polearms in line battles. As shields provide protection against archers, but carrying a shield in one's hand can make weapon strikes with that hand more difficult, polearm users often wear a [[buckler]] or [[backshield]]. | |
− | + | ==See Also== | |
+ | * [[Class 1 Weapon]] | ||
+ | * [[Class 2 Weapon]] | ||
+ | * [[Class 4 Weapon]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:41, 2 April 2017
Contents |
Specifications
4.4.3. Class 3 weapons are marked with green tape on either the pommel or handle.
4.9.3. Class 3: All Class 3 weapons must conform to the following:- 4.9.3.1. If the weapon is Class 3 only, it has no weight restriction.
- 4.9.3.2. The maximum handle length for Class 3 weapons is two-thirds (2/3) of its overall length.
- 4.9.3.3. If the weapon is Class 3 only, it may not have a yellow cover.
Javelins, which are throwing spears, have additional specifications.
Combat
3.5.3. Class 3 (thrusting) weapons wielded one-handed cause one hit of damage to an unarmored target area, and have no affect against an armored area.- 3.5.3.1. When used two handed, Class 3 weapons bypass armor.
- 3.5.3.2. Combatants striking with a two handed stab should call “Double” as they strike. See 3.5.2.1 for two-handed definition.
3.7.2.4.6. A leg disabled by a Class 3 or 4 weapon should kneel on ground with the non-disabled leg up, but a hit to a hacked leg does not cause damage to the leg damaged by the Class 3 or 4 weapon. This is an exemption to rule 3.7.2.4.3.
[[:Category:Book of War#3.7.2.7.1]3.7.2.7.1.]] Limbs injured with Class 3 or Class 4 weapons do not count towards [the two-limb death] total.
Thrusting strikes deal one hit of damage to one area per strike if the area is unarmored or the strike is two-handed, ignoring the additional hit point conferred by armor. A one-handed thrusting strike to an armored area has no effect.
Thrusting strikes can only result in death if they hit the torso; limbs disabled by a thrusting strike do not count towards death. A combatant can have all of their limbs disabled by thrusting strikes, or three disabled by thrusting strikes and one disabled by a swinging strike, and still be alive. Doing this to somebody is called "trophying", as the other victim has effectively been turned into little more than a speaking battle trophy.
Standard Types
- Swords with stabbing tips
- Bats with stabbing tips
- Spears, including javelins
- Glaives with stabbing tips
- Staves
Popular Use
Many swords and bats, whether Class 1 or Class 2, are constructed with stabbing tips that allow them to also be Class 3. This adds to the weapons' capabilities, expanding a wielder's fighting style and potentially affecting their tactics. Swords with stabbing tips typically represent historical swords that taper toward their tips.
Most polearms are constructed as Class 3 weapons; spears and glaives are the most common polearms, and the latter is usually built with a stabbing tip. Thrusting strikes are employed often by polearms in line battles. As shields provide protection against archers, but carrying a shield in one's hand can make weapon strikes with that hand more difficult, polearm users often wear a buckler or backshield.