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I broke my brain...Duel Weilding a Lances on a horse!?!? lol
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<blockquote data-quote="Baldurs_Underdark" data-source="post: 7425937" data-attributes="member: 6880355"><p>The Mongols conquered nearly all of Eurasia on horseback, while shooting arrows from their composite bows. All pictures of archers on horseback clearly show they do NOT hold on to the reins. Riding without holding on to the horse does not seem to be a major issue. </p><p></p><p>However, all pictures that I can find of knights wielding lances on horseback shows that these definitely DO hold the reins in the hand with the shield. I think that it is probably essential to hold on to something as your lance slams into the enemy. </p><p></p><p>If I were the DM, I would have a chat with the player about this. If the player can describe how anyone can practically make 4 attacks while holding 2 lances during a charge on horseback, then sure. The PHB already shows how the player gets disadvantage when in melee at 5 ft, so I am sure that the player intends to make charges. The whole point of a lance and a warhorse is to put all the mass of horse and rider at speed into a single crushing blow. If you divide it over 4 attacks, then it just doesn't really work. </p><p></p><p>I agree it is dumb and silly. Perhaps there are no rules to ban this, but it's just a player trying to maximize damage without caring for any combat-roleplay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Baldurs_Underdark, post: 7425937, member: 6880355"] The Mongols conquered nearly all of Eurasia on horseback, while shooting arrows from their composite bows. All pictures of archers on horseback clearly show they do NOT hold on to the reins. Riding without holding on to the horse does not seem to be a major issue. However, all pictures that I can find of knights wielding lances on horseback shows that these definitely DO hold the reins in the hand with the shield. I think that it is probably essential to hold on to something as your lance slams into the enemy. If I were the DM, I would have a chat with the player about this. If the player can describe how anyone can practically make 4 attacks while holding 2 lances during a charge on horseback, then sure. The PHB already shows how the player gets disadvantage when in melee at 5 ft, so I am sure that the player intends to make charges. The whole point of a lance and a warhorse is to put all the mass of horse and rider at speed into a single crushing blow. If you divide it over 4 attacks, then it just doesn't really work. I agree it is dumb and silly. Perhaps there are no rules to ban this, but it's just a player trying to maximize damage without caring for any combat-roleplay. [/QUOTE]
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