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For you Asian weapon nerds

Discussion in 'Dungeons & Dragons + Other RPGs' started by Register, Feb 17, 2004.

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    This is particulary to Shura: :evil:

    What stats would you give a Ken-sword from the 8th century? I was thinking a masterwork, slashing, shortsword that is possible to use with weapon finesse, anything else that I could use?
     
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    I shall oblige you. :evil: :evil: :p

    If you mean the Chinese jian , I would set it at: Martial weapon, one-handed, 1d6 piercing damage, applicable to weapon finesse, with a threat-range of 19-20, wielder can choose to deal piercing or slashing damage with exotic weapon proficiency.

    Personally, I would stat the katana like this:
    Exotic weapon one-handed, martial weapon two-handed, 1d8 slashing damage, applicable to weapon finesse, threat range 18-20.

    Wakizashi: Exotic weapon, one-handed, 1d4 damage, applicable to weapon finesse, threat range 18-20, wielder can choose to deal piercing or slashing damage.

    Ninja-to: As described in Oriental Adventures.

    Despite what the DMG and PHB says, katanas are not masterwork bastard swords. Neither are wakizashis masterwork short swords.

    My personal favorite: Adamantite tetsubo with the improved sunder feat. Watch those holy avengers fly apart! :evil:
     
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    Well, the sword I'm talking 'bout is Chinese, as you said, but in my weapon book it's named Ken. I will search a bit on the web for it though.
     
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