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Hand Axe Question

Discussion in 'The Temple of Elemental Evil' started by Death Rabbit, Aug 5, 2006.

  1. Death Rabbit

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    Does it count as a "light" weapon? I'm thinking of creating a thief character as my party diplomat, and tossing in a level or two of fighter or ranger. I'd love to use sneak attack with him/her, especially with a Great Cleaver.

    Will weapon finesse apply, since it uses the hand axe feat?
     
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    It should count as a light weapon. If it does? Who knows.
     
    Fabius Maximus, Aug 5, 2006
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    A handaxe SHOULD count as a light weapon, and like all light weapons, should be finessable. It's hard to tell what's always ported properly in this game, but I think you should be safe.
     
    ratwhowouldbeking, Aug 6, 2006
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    Well, now I'm more confused. I created a fighter and planned to dual-wield a pair of the excellent Great Cleavers you find in the game. Problem is, once I did this, the fighter's attack hit the dirt. Up to that point, he had one great cleaver in one hand, and a single axe in the other. The single ax, I can safely assume, does indeed count as a light weapon. But now I'm almost certain that the Great Cleaver does not count as a single/hand axe, as I'd been lead to believe.

    So now I'm wondering - what proficiency does the Great Cleaver use? You'd think it would be just a standard battle axe, being that it's one handed; but it does so much damage I wonder if it's the great axe feat.

    Anyone know?
     
    Death Rabbit, Aug 8, 2006
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    It should be an alternative battle axe.
     
    Fabius Maximus, Aug 8, 2006
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    Great Cleaver definately uses the hand axe proficiency, but it is not a light weapon; therefore, not finessable. (It does weigh 10 lbs, after all.)
     
    erkper, Aug 17, 2006
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