Fighting while climbing?

[Shin Okada]

I want to know if there are any rule or article related to this. I know people lose their Dex bonus to AC. But is there any more detailed rule regarding this situation? Say, how many arms can a climber use while climbing a pole, etc. Any information will be welcomed.

 

[hong]

I want to know if there are any rule or article related to this. I know people lose their Dex bonus to AC. But is there any more detailed rule regarding this situation? Say, how many arms can a climber use while climbing a pole, etc. Any information will be welcomed.

The only rules I'm aware of are those under the Climb skill description in the PHB. Enemies can attack you as though you're stunned, ie you lose your Dex bonus to AC and they get a +2 on attacks. You also can't use a shield.

Other than that, there's nothing specific. You could rule that the character needs to use at least one hand to hold on to the rope, which would be reasonable (unless they're using spider climb, or some other funky ability, natch).

 

[Shin Okada]

Thanks. So that is the only rule.

Well, do you guys think a monster with Climb movement rate still lose their Dex bonus to AC when climbing? I am planning an adventure involves Yuan-Ti and thinking about putting pillars and jungle-gym like constructs in their temple. I will let those snake things shoot from atop or middle of those structures.

 

[bret]

The theif/acrobat (from Song & Silence) gets improved movement abilities, you may want to look at them.

I don't have the book here to reference, but as I recall one of their top abilities (Fight Anywhere) would allow them to fight while climbing or balancing without loosing their Dex bonus.