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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Skaros" data-source="post: 1034667" data-attributes="member: 1401">No it doesnt.  The Falchion has a crit range of 18-20/x2, as opposed to the x2 crit range of the spiked chain.  The Falchion does a lot more damage on average, and doesn't require a special feat to use.The whip is better at tripping, due to its 15' reach.  Spiked chain is versatile, in that it can be used for either damage OR tripping, but whip is more useful for simply tripping opponents.However, lack of threatened area does give spiked chain the advantage here, since you can use your AOO's to trip.  I say the whip is just a suboptimal weapon...doesn't mean spiked chain is overpowered.True, though the other reach weapons do more damage.  They either have X3 crit multipliers, or do more straight up damage.Who said they were great in real life?  Combat in general is a lot different in real life (and, in fact, more deadly and debilitating).I think it is a flavorful, and versatile weapon...no doubt.  I'm not convinced it is overpowered or 'munchkin'.Anyone ever seen one used in a campaign?  Does it overshadow other well built characters' attack forms?  We've never had anyone choose that weapon style.Skaros</blockquote>