Difference between revisions of "V9: Hand Protection"
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If a strike hits a hand below the wrist that is holding an intact [[V9: Weapons|weapon]] or [[V9: Shields|shield]] by its handle, the strike counts as hitting that piece of equipment instead of the hand. [[V9: Equipment| Equipment]] that cannot be used to block, such as [[V9: Bows|bows]] and [[V9: Thrown Weapons|throwing weapons]], will not redirect the strike this way.</onlyinclude> | If a strike hits a hand below the wrist that is holding an intact [[V9: Weapons|weapon]] or [[V9: Shields|shield]] by its handle, the strike counts as hitting that piece of equipment instead of the hand. [[V9: Equipment| Equipment]] that cannot be used to block, such as [[V9: Bows|bows]] and [[V9: Thrown Weapons|throwing weapons]], will not redirect the strike this way.</onlyinclude> | ||
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Handle Protection (aka ‘Hand on Weapon’)
If a strike hits a hand below the wrist that is holding an intact weapon or shield by its handle, the strike counts as hitting that piece of equipment instead of the hand. Equipment that cannot be used to block, such as bows and throwing weapons, will not redirect the strike this way.
Hit Locations Definitions and Diagram · Torso Priority · Hand Protection (Hand on Weapon) · Foot on Ground
Core Combat Rules Acceptable Contact · Hit Locations · Striking Your Opponent · Wounds · Death · Dragging
