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Examples: Daggers, Rapiers, Fists, Handguns Light weapons favor speed, precision, and pressure through repeated actions rather than raw force.

Benefits

  • +1 Dodge Reaction per round
  • +1 to Dodge Throws
  • Lower Posture Loss when Blocking (–1 Posture damage, minimum 1)
  • Higher access to Chip Damage
    • Most Light weapons have 5–15% Chip Damage
  • Fast recovery: Missing an attack does not impose penalties unless stated

Drawbacks

  • Low Weapon Weight
    • Deals reduced Posture damage
  • Lower Penetration
    • Typically 0–5 Penetration