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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zelc" data-source="post: 4073287" data-attributes="member: 40496">So right now there seems to be 3 interpretations of how the Signature Weapon ability works.1) The Signature Weapon ability looks at the total weapon bonus of the weapon.  Thus, a character with 4 levels of Kensai that designates a newly-crafted +3 Longsword as his Signature Weapon can raise it to a +4 Longsword, but no higher.  This is the position endorsed by the FAQ.2) The Signature Weapon ability puts the magic bonus inherent within the item and the magic bonus are in two different buckets, so to speak.  They can't add up to more than 10, but you can progress these two buckets separately.3) The Signature Weapon ability adds on to the magic bonus inherent within the item, but once that occurs the magic bonus of the weapon is placed in one bucket.  You can no longer upgrade the base magic item without reducing the amount of the Signature Weapon ability you can place in it.I don't see how #3 can be supportable for several reasons.- It doesn't make sense.  Why should the Signature Weapon ignore the inherent magic bonus when first applied, but then later upgrading the base weapon through normal crafting rules reduce the Signature Weapon bonus?- It's a pain to keep track of.  As with the previous point, you'd have to keep track of the initial magic bonus and any added magic bonuses after it became a Signature Weapon.- It creates perverse incentives.  If you can find a way to get away with losing your Signature Weapon, you can get a better Signature Weapon.</blockquote>

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