Weapon Skill: Quarterstaff
Playtest 3.2 / 4th EdSkill Rules & Full Description
Weapon Skill automatically learns Small Weapon and has it added to their character card.\
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Weapon skills are NOT hand specific the way proficiencies are. And a character can use the weapon in either hand with no penalty. "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":513,"3":{"1":0},"12":0}">This skill gives the character the ability to call damage with Quarterstaff weapons. If a character does not have the appropriate weapon skill, then not only can they not call damage, but if the weapon they are holding is struck, they take that damage anyway.
Weapon skills are NOT hand specific the way proficiencies are. And a character can use the weapon in either hand with no penalty.
A quarterstaff can be used to block with one hand.
The base damage for a Quarterstaff is 2 with both hands.
Skills Unlocked by Weapon Skill: Quarterstaff
6 Prerequisite UnlocksNo skill names Weapon Skill: Quarterstaff directly; it counts toward the group prerequisites below.
Also counts toward 2 group prerequisites (6 skills)
- "Any Weapon Skill"
- Blind Fighting, Critical Attack, Disarm, Iron Hand, Weapon Proficiency
- "2 Weapon Skills"
- Demon Lore