D&D 5E 5e is dead to me! Almost, TWF issue..

[jodyjohnson]

Given the default of SS/SS at 1d6/1d6, I would allow R/D at 1d8/1d4 but not R/SS at 1d8/1d6 without a feat.

But that would be a houserule or at least an option beyond 5B.

 

[Abstruse]

Given the default of SS/SS at 1d6/1d6, I would allow R/D at 1d8/1d4 but not R/SS at 1d8/1d6 without a feat.

But that would be a houserule or at least an option beyond 5B.

Seems mostly thematic for the name anyway. It's a 1d6 Piercing weapon vs. a 1d8 Piercing weapon. Not that huge in the grand scheme of things, plus it's easy to just reskin it as...what's the name for a short rapier?

 

[jadrax]

what's the name for a short rapier?

I would probably use Small sword. Or maybe foil or epee.

 

[sidonunspa]

I would probably use Small sword. Or maybe foil or epee.

having used those weapons I kills me to even think about anyone using a foil against someone in any armor grater then leather..

yes, yes, yes.... I know it's a personal thing

BTW, Scimitars are about as long and lack the balance of a Rapier.

Guess I have to blow a feat to copy one of the most common weapon combinations.. like.. ever.

::throws hands up in frustration:::

 

[jadrax]

Guess I have to blow a feat to copy one of the most common weapon combinations.. like.. ever.

::throws hands up in frustration:::

Well if its any consolation, the play test feat also gave you +1 AC so it was quite meaty; if it stays that way you are definitely not losing out by taking it.

Also note that there is nothing to stop you wielding a rapier and dagger, you just wont get the Bonus Attack with it*. As a Rapier has the same damage as a Longsword your not going to be missing out here balance wise.



*well, or be able to use Duelist if a fighter, but just take defensive instead.

 

[jodyjohnson]

I WIELD TWO BATTLE AXES!!! Rawr!!


But I use only one at a time.

 

[RangerWickett]

Yeah, you can dual wield a pair of longswords. But without some special training beyond just proficiency, you won't be able to effectively attack with both in the same six seconds.

 

[JC99]

Easiest solution with the current rules would be to "reskin" a shield as a dagger. You wouldn't get a bonus attack, but +2 AC is nothing to laugh at.

 

[sidonunspa]

Easiest solution with the current rules would be to "reskin" a shield as a dagger. You wouldn't get a bonus attack, but +2 AC is nothing to laugh at.

at most I would make it a +1 because you have the option to throw it or use if it disarmed or sum such

 

[JC99]

at most I would make it a +1 because you have the option to throw it or use if it disarmed or sum such

That is one valid option.

Personally, since I would be treating the dagger identically to a shield mechanically, if the player wanted to throw or attack with it I would use the rules for an Improvised Weapon (Pg. 46) with the justification that a dagger made for parrying won't be balanced for attacking or throwing as a normal dagger would.