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If a lit flaming arrow successfully strikes a character, that character takes 1d6 points of fire damage and must make a reflex save (DC 20) or catch [[On Fire]]. While a shield check will, as normal, protect against the arrow, it does not protect against the possibility of catching on fire. Flammable materials or structures hit by a flaming arrow automatically catch on fire. | If a lit flaming arrow successfully strikes a character, that character takes 1d6 points of fire damage and must make a reflex save (DC 20) or catch [[On Fire]]. While a shield check will, as normal, protect against the arrow, it does not protect against the possibility of catching on fire. Flammable materials or structures hit by a flaming arrow automatically catch on fire. | ||
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[[Category: Weapons]] | [[Category: Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 12:17, 8 June 2010
Health - 1
Hardness - 0
Craft DC: 20 (fletching) AND 25 (alchemy)
Flaming arrows are considered by many to be mostly useless, but there are times they come in handy.
Flaming arrows come with a slew of penalties. They travel 4 range increments fewer than a normal arrow, they deal 2 damage die less (minimum 1), and they take a -4 to attack as they fly rather poorly. For any benefits to apply they must be lit immediately before firing - this requires 2 AP to ensure that it is properly lit. This usually requires appropriate tools and a survival check as well (costing further AP), though canny archers will light a torch or brazer before firing and use this to light their arrows.
If a lit flaming arrow successfully strikes a character, that character takes 1d6 points of fire damage and must make a reflex save (DC 20) or catch On Fire. While a shield check will, as normal, protect against the arrow, it does not protect against the possibility of catching on fire. Flammable materials or structures hit by a flaming arrow automatically catch on fire.
Unsurprisingly, these are a favorite naval weapon.
