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<blockquote data-quote="Elrok" data-source="post: 5179257" data-attributes="member: 90136"><p>Just started playing again after many many years. Playing D&D encounters. I want to stay within the standard rules. I have not magic items.</p><p> </p><p>I'm a level one cleric and I get to choose one level 5 or lower magic item as part of a encounter reward. I have superior implement training in Astral Holy Symbol.</p><p> </p><p>I really like the Mace of Bane (Dragon 383, Page 69). This is a +1 mace that says it "can also be used as a holy symbol".</p><p> </p><p>My question is, can I use my non-magical Astral Symbol when doing ranged attacks and the mace when doing weapon/power attacks? I'm not suggesting the bonuses "stack" but since one is a weapon and one is a symbol, could I choose to use one or the other per attack? If yes, does it take some actions (minor/standard) to switch? Im mean the symbol is around my neck and the mace is in two hands.</p><p> </p><p>If not, is there a way to make the Mace of Bane also have the non-magical superior implement powers?</p><p> </p><p>If neither of these is possible, then I guess I would just pick a magical superior implement such as "+1 Astral Symbol of Holy Nimbus"?. On radiant attackes this would do +3 damage? (+1 enhancement, +2 superior implement)? Other suggestions of a better level 5 or lower holy symbol?</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for the help!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elrok, post: 5179257, member: 90136"] Just started playing again after many many years. Playing D&D encounters. I want to stay within the standard rules. I have not magic items. I'm a level one cleric and I get to choose one level 5 or lower magic item as part of a encounter reward. I have superior implement training in Astral Holy Symbol. I really like the Mace of Bane (Dragon 383, Page 69). This is a +1 mace that says it "can also be used as a holy symbol". My question is, can I use my non-magical Astral Symbol when doing ranged attacks and the mace when doing weapon/power attacks? I'm not suggesting the bonuses "stack" but since one is a weapon and one is a symbol, could I choose to use one or the other per attack? If yes, does it take some actions (minor/standard) to switch? Im mean the symbol is around my neck and the mace is in two hands. If not, is there a way to make the Mace of Bane also have the non-magical superior implement powers? If neither of these is possible, then I guess I would just pick a magical superior implement such as "+1 Astral Symbol of Holy Nimbus"?. On radiant attackes this would do +3 damage? (+1 enhancement, +2 superior implement)? Other suggestions of a better level 5 or lower holy symbol? Thanks for the help! [/QUOTE]
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