BW PDF - Midnight Campaign

Whip TechniquesThe Whip is a utilitarian weapon, designed more for tricks and long-ranged manipulation than it is for outrightdamage. Still, in the hands of a master, such a weapon is quite spectacular.WHIP statisticsWeapons attack Skill Hands Range Attack Parry Crit Die Speed reload spd PEN Req CostWhip Melee 1 3-5 - -1 5/10 3d4 Slow - - Agi 8 1 gWhip: The whip or chain is not designedfor dealing heavy damage. It is, however,an excellent tool for manipulatingopponents and their weapons. In somesituations, it also provides mobilityaround the battlefield.Whip Swingbasic Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITEMelee 5STACKINGActiveAs a very fast action, lash the whip aroundany object within 5 meters, such as a post,eave, or tree branch. This can support theweight up of to 500 pounds, and swingaround that object up and off the ground.Swinging around is an average action,and the warrior may land on any locationwithin 5 meters of the anchor point.Whipcrackbasic Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITEMelee 5STACKINGActiveThe character may use the whip to make anintimidate check with a +2 bonus.Wrapbasic Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITEMelee 5STACKINGActiveInstead of attacking a target, the warriormay attack their weapon. If the attack issuccessful, the weapon is wrapped in thewhip. The weapon may be disentangledby either combatant as a very fast action ordropped as a free action. Until the weaponis disentangled, neither weapon may be used.Garrote GrappleAdvanced Whip tech COST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Basic Techs ActiveIf initiating a grapple from a target’s blindspot, gain a +4 bonus von all grapple checks.LifelineAdvanced Whip tech COST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Basic Techs ActiveIf falling more than 5 meters, lash out witha readied weapon to anchor to any object,then swing to any space within 5 metersof it.Whip SnapAdvanced Whip tech COST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Basic Techs ActiveAfter making a whip attack, if thecharacter’s next action is to make anotherwhip attack, they may do so as a veryfast action.DoublesnapExpert Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Advanced Techs PassiveMake a single attack at two separate targetswithin range, at a -2 penalty. Neither ofthese attacks may crit.Parry WrapExpert Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Advanced Techs PassiveIf the opponent successfully parries a whipattack, use the Wrap ability as a free action.Running SwingExpert Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Advanced Techs ActiveAfter making a full move, use the whipswing to swing up to anywhere within5 meters of the anchor, at average speed.Continuous SwingMaster Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Expert Techs PassiveAfter swinging, use the next action to attachto a different point and swing again.Whip FuryMaster Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Expert Techs ActiveMake four attacks, each with a -2 penalty,None of these may crit.Whip MasterMaster Whip tech cOST: 2PREREQUISITESTACKING2 Expert Techs Active120All whip tech abilities that grant a +2 bonusto Melee attacks instead grant a +4 techbonus. All that incur a -2 incur no penalty.