Drawing a weapon in combat

[SquidSonata]

Hi

I thought I read something that almost obviates the need for Quick Draw. Something along the lines of: "if you're in combat and draw a weapon to attack, drawing the weapon is a free action". I can't find where I read that. Am I mistaken?

 

[mikebr99]

Hi

I thought I read something that almost obviates the need for Quick Draw. Something along the lines of: "if you're in combat and draw a weapon to attack, drawing the weapon is a free action". I can't find where I read that. Am I mistaken?

Yes... it's a move equiv... that doesn't provoke an AoO.

Mike

 

[CRGreathouse]

Hi

I thought I read something that almost obviates the need for Quick Draw. Something along the lines of: "if you're in combat and draw a weapon to attack, drawing the weapon is a free action". I can't find where I read that. Am I mistaken?

I think you've confused a rule.

If you have base attack bonus +1 or higher, you can draw a weapon during a move at no additional time. It doesn't let you draw a weapon and make a full attack, though, nor draw enough daggers to effectively Rapid Shot.

 

[RigaMortus]

Can you 5' step and draw a weapon? We've always played you could, but perhaps "5' step" is different than a 5' move (re: move action) in this regard?

 

[mikebr99]

Can you 5' step and draw a weapon? We've always played you could, but perhaps "5' step" is different than a 5' move (re: move action) in this regard?

Nope... That is why the Quick Draw feat is still in the books.

A 5ft. step isn't a move equiv. action.

Mike

 

[shilsen]

Can you 5' step and draw a weapon? We've always played you could, but perhaps "5' step" is different than a 5' move (re: move action) in this regard?

No to the first question. Yes to the second. If you take a 5' step, drawing the weapon is a move action and so you can make just one attack in the round. If you move 5 feet and have a BAB of +1 or higher, you can draw a weapon as part of that move, and would still get one attack.

 

[Bloodhawk]

Hi

I thought I read something that almost obviates the need for Quick Draw. Something along the lines of: "if you're in combat and draw a weapon to attack, drawing the weapon is a free action". I can't find where I read that. Am I mistaken?

From the Combat I (basic)

Draw or Sheathe a Weapon
Drawing a weapon so that you can use it in combat, or putting it away so that you have a free hand, requires a move action. This action also applies to weapon-like objects carried in easy reach, such as wands. If your weapon or weapon-like object is stored in a pack or otherwise out of easy reach, treat this action as retrieving a stored item.
If you have a base attack bonus of +1 or higher, you may draw a weapon as a free action combined with a regular move. If you have the Two-Weapon Fighting feat, you can draw two light or one-handed weapons in the time it would normally take you to draw one.
Drawing ammunition for use with a ranged weapon (such as arrows, bolts, sling bullets, or shuriken) is a free action.

 

[mikebr99]

From the Combat I (basic)

Draw or Sheathe a Weapon
Drawing a weapon so that you can use it in combat, or putting it away so that you have a free hand, requires a move action. This action also applies to weapon-like objects carried in easy reach, such as wands. If your weapon or weapon-like object is stored in a pack or otherwise out of easy reach, treat this action as retrieving a stored item.
If you have a base attack bonus of +1 or higher, you may draw a weapon as a free action combined with a regular move. If you have the Two-Weapon Fighting feat, you can draw two light or one-handed weapons in the time it would normally take you to draw one.
Drawing ammunition for use with a ranged weapon (such as arrows, bolts, sling bullets, or shuriken) is a free action.

Right... but you still need a move equiv. action left in your round to draw the weapon, without the quick draw feat.

This does not let you full attack in the same round as drawing a weapon.

Mike

 

[nikolai]

Can you 5' step and draw a weapon? We've always played you could, but perhaps "5' step" is different than a 5' move (re: move action) in this regard?

Your second interpretation is right. Assuming the +1 BAB proviso is met. You can't make a 5' step, draw a weapon, and full attack. But you can move 5', draw a weapon and make an attack.

 

[Bloodhawk]

Right... but you still need a move equiv. action left in your round to draw the weapon, without the quick draw feat.

This does not let you full attack in the same round as drawing a weapon.

Mike

All i did was quote out of the rule book. When did i say you get a full attack??

hmmm.. o wait i didn't.