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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kobold Avenger" data-source="post: 7375468" data-attributes="member: 779">I've only handled swords that would be double-edged if they actually were sharp (rapiers and sideswords/arming swords), and they have a front or true-edge which is the one that's in the same direction as your knuckles.  Using the other edge, the false edge lacks the same leverage or power as the true-edge.  There certainly are uses for cutting with the false edge, but they're mainly for things like deflecting and knocking swords out of the way, with sword contact with the rapier it's mostly about leverage and true-edge wins leverage, but false-edge can be used to get around blades.  It's also entirely possible to cut someone with a rapier if you draw the blade, but it requires more effort and setup and is more situational than simply thrusting.  In D&D terms I'd say that inflicting slashing damage with a rapier would be an attack with disadvantage.Having both dexterity and strength certainly helps with whatever weapon one's using too, but D&D has generally been a system where you use one or the other (except for 3e finesse rules).  There probably should be an ability (feat or sub-class) called "Ha Ha Think Again!" since I don't have a good name for it, that allows something like:Once per round (or maybe by using your reaction) when you miss with a melee attack: If it was an attack that used your strength bonus, you may re-roll using your dexterity bonus.  If it was an attack using your dexterity bonus, you may re-roll using your strength bonus.</blockquote>

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