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Examples: Greatswords, Greataxes, Greathammers Heavy weapons focus on overwhelming force, posture destruction, and decisive blows.

Benefits

  • High Weapon Weight
    • Deals massive Posture damage
  • Bonus Posture Damage on Block
    • Blocking Heavy weapons increases Posture damage taken by +1
  • High Penetration
    • Typically 15–20 Penetration
  • Guard Break Pressure
    • Heavy weapons excel at staggering enemies

Drawbacks

  • –1 Dodge Reaction per round (minimum 0)
  • –1 to Dodge Throws
  • High Commitment
    • Missing an attack imposes disadvantage on your next Dodge or Parry
  • No Chip Damage by default
    • Heavy weapons rely on posture, not attrition
  • High Posture Cost on Block
    • Blocking while using a Heavy weapon causes +1 Posture loss