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<blockquote data-quote="Epametheus" data-source="post: 628810" data-attributes="member: 719">Now, I know that armor spikes may be used to inflict damage in grapples.&nbsp; There's been some confusion in my group as to just how someone getting wrestled by a spikey dwarf actually works, though.1) When making a grapple check that would deal damage with the armor spikes, does the grappler get any bonuses to the grapple check that he get when making a normal attack roll with the armor spikes?&nbsp; Ex. Weapon Focus or an enhancement bonus on the spikes.&nbsp; I've currently been assuming that the answer is yes; I would also assume that someone who has received the benefit of Greater Magic Fang or similar magic would also get the enhancement bonus to its grapple check for unarmed attacks.2)&nbsp; Let's say that the Armor Spikes have the Shocking enchantment on them.&nbsp; Would the person being grappled by the electrified spikey dwarf take 1d6 electrical damage every round simply from being in the grapple?&nbsp; I'm guessing that the answer is no, though it would make sense if it was yes.3)&nbsp; Is there any penalty for deliberately grappling someone with armor spikes, beyond grappling someone who is impossible to disarm?&nbsp; Would a purple worm actually injure itself trying to swallow the electrified spikey dwarf who has been mentioned above?&nbsp; I'm guessing no, but it wouldn't hurt to check.Thanks.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Epametheus, post: 628810, member: 719"] Now, I know that armor spikes may be used to inflict damage in grapples. There's been some confusion in my group as to just how someone getting wrestled by a spikey dwarf actually works, though. 1) When making a grapple check that would deal damage with the armor spikes, does the grappler get any bonuses to the grapple check that he get when making a normal attack roll with the armor spikes? Ex. Weapon Focus or an enhancement bonus on the spikes. I've currently been assuming that the answer is yes; I would also assume that someone who has received the benefit of Greater Magic Fang or similar magic would also get the enhancement bonus to its grapple check for unarmed attacks. 2) Let's say that the Armor Spikes have the Shocking enchantment on them. Would the person being grappled by the electrified spikey dwarf take 1d6 electrical damage every round simply from being in the grapple? I'm guessing that the answer is no, though it would make sense if it was yes. 3) Is there any penalty for deliberately grappling someone with armor spikes, beyond grappling someone who is impossible to disarm? Would a purple worm actually injure itself trying to swallow the electrified spikey dwarf who has been mentioned above? I'm guessing no, but it wouldn't hurt to check. Thanks. [/QUOTE]

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