Attacking while in water

[trentonjoe]

What are the rules for attacking while in water?

If you are treading water how does that work?

If you are under water how is that different?

I can't seem to find it in the Core books.

 

[dcollins]

Among other places, there are rules for underwater combat on p. 5 of this WOTC web enhancement, here: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=dnd/we/we20010713b

Nothing special is specified for treading water... you'd just need to use the Swim skill while the combat occurs.

 

[trentonjoe]

Thank you. That was just what I was looking for.

 

[Corlon]

sefarers guide

piercing attakcs=-0 to attack
slashing attacks=-3 to attacks
bludgeoning attacks=-6 to attacks

 

[Dr. Zoom]

That information may also be found in Dragon #291 and in Book of Challenges.