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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dagredhel" data-source="post: 4603759" data-attributes="member: 3421">The two mechanical differences between a short sword and a quarterstaff are damage type (piercing vs. bludgeoning) and critical threat range (19-20 vs. 20.)  I agree to the extent that you could call that an even trade.However, both weapons are Light.  This means that they do not do 1.5x Strength modifier damage even if wielded in two hands.Allowing a mindblade to be treated as a two-handed weapon at 1st level actually offers a significant advantage, beyond the extra 0.5 Str modifier damage.  It also means that Power Attack will also add damage at a 2:1 ratio.Treating the mindblade as a two-handed weapon at 1st level might be considered too much, nevermind offering some additional benefit to "make up" for the choice not to use a shield.On a different note, my suggestion would be to replace the Throw mindblade with Deflect Arrows and Spinning Defense in place of Multiple throw.The feats would be gained without the need to satisfy the normal requirements, and Deflect Arrows could be used while wielding the Quarterstaff-shaped mindblade with two hands.Spinning Defense[General](DR331 p28)Combat ExpertiseDeflect ArrowsWhile wielding a Polearm during a Total Defense Action, you gain the following:a) an additional +1 Dodge bonus to AC; andb) you may use Deflect Arrows any number of times until your next turn, but you cannot use the Snatch Arrow (if you have it). You do not need a free hand to Deflect Arrows.</blockquote>

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