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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nazhkandrias" data-source="post: 3574434" data-attributes="member: 50521">Well, obviously that picture of a Spiked Chain is absolute bupkis, as is the picture of the Scythe. An actual Spiked Chain would have a good-sized chunk of it free of spikes to use as a grip. A viable Scythe would be wielded as Astaroth wields Thanatos in SC2. The one pictured is simply for cutting grass.But the point is, I don't think any weapon should be disallowed based on how realistic or feasible it is in real-life. D&D is all about over-the-top heroics and theatrics - physics and "could it be done in real life" shouldn't enter into it - why else would we play it if we were limited by what we can do in real life? The key term here is fantasy. Ah yes, fantasy; a world of ridiculously oversized weapons, crazy plans and maneuvers, giant beasts that make no biological sense, and the craziest weapons imaginable!The input time required for that move is ridiculous. A quick Jade Crusher, Dark Bite, or throw from even a slow character like Nightmare (SC2 Nightmare, my main man) will put a quick end to that. In addition, any 8WR counters will destroy you. It's about the most situational move in the game, and it only works if your opponent doesn't know Ivy at all. Trust me, stick to her stance variations.</blockquote>