Difference between revisions of "Disarm"
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When making a Disarm action, the attacker and defender make opposing Strength or Dexterity checks, whichever is higher, adding in their [[BAB]]. | When making a Disarm action, the attacker and defender make opposing Strength or Dexterity checks, whichever is higher, adding in their [[BAB]]. | ||
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If the attacker is successful, the defender is disarmed and, by default, the weapon lands on the ground. The attacker may also for 2 AP make either a strength check to throw the weapon in any direction, or a dexterity check to have the weapon land in an open hand, if any. For a throw, the distance thrown is equal to 5 feet for every 5 points by which your check exceeds a DC of 10. This cannot be used to attack people with the weapon, even crudely. A dexterity check of 20 or higher ends with the weapon in your open hand, if any. | If the attacker is successful, the defender is disarmed and, by default, the weapon lands on the ground. The attacker may also for 2 AP make either a strength check to throw the weapon in any direction, or a dexterity check to have the weapon land in an open hand, if any. For a throw, the distance thrown is equal to 5 feet for every 5 points by which your check exceeds a DC of 10. This cannot be used to attack people with the weapon, even crudely. A dexterity check of 20 or higher ends with the weapon in your open hand, if any. | ||
Revision as of 13:07, 1 June 2010
AP Cost: 4
Disarming an opponent removes his weapon.
When making a Disarm action, the attacker and defender make opposing Strength or Dexterity checks, whichever is higher, adding in their BAB.
If the attacker is successful, the defender is disarmed and, by default, the weapon lands on the ground. The attacker may also for 2 AP make either a strength check to throw the weapon in any direction, or a dexterity check to have the weapon land in an open hand, if any. For a throw, the distance thrown is equal to 5 feet for every 5 points by which your check exceeds a DC of 10. This cannot be used to attack people with the weapon, even crudely. A dexterity check of 20 or higher ends with the weapon in your open hand, if any.
Unarmed:
Unarmed characters take a -4 penalty on their opposed Strength or Dexterity check unless they have Grabbed the defender previously. Additionally, unarmed characters must make an unarmed Touch Attack to initiate a disarm, Presenting an Opening.
