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Missile Weapons

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 For long-range kills, bows and compact crossbows are often used, with crossbows prized for their ease of use and ability to penetrate armour. Smaller, handheld crossbows aere particularly suitable for concealment under cloaks or sleeves.  Blowguns provide a lightweight and silent option for firing small, often poisoned darts, which, while less effective against heavily armoured targets, are ideal for stealth operations in urban or wilderness settings.
 See [[Weapons List]]
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 | [[Warhammer (weapon)|warhammer]] || 1-6 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
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 [[Assassin (class)|Assassins]] are quiet killers, having characteristics that are more like a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]] than a [[Thief (class)|thief]].  An assassin is capable of a stand-up fight, but traditionally is one who plans before any action taken.  And that action?  To eliminate the target.  To kill.  And disappear afterwards, like a ghost in the fog.
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 Historically and in the context of a medieval or early Renaissance setting akin to the era often depicted in fantasy, employed a range of weapons and tools designed for stealth, precision and effectiveness in close encounters. Their choice of equipment was dictated by the need for concealment, speed and the ability to neutralize targets with minimal resistance or noise.  Here's an overview of the types of weapons typically favoured by assassins:
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 When creating a character, the player chooses three [[Weapon Proficiencies|proficiencies]].  Among NPCs, the dagger is popular, particularly for [[Assassination (sage ability)|assassination]] or when [[Backstabbing (sage study)|backstabbing]].  There's no requirement for an assassin to choose a dagger.  Assassins automatically gain new weapon proficiencies every fourth level after 1st: at 5th level, 9th level and 13th level.  The penalty for using a non-proficiency weapon is -2 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].
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 [[Assassin (class)|Assassins]] are quiet killers, having characteristics that are more like a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]] than a [[Thief (class)|thief]].  An assassin is capable of a stand-up fight, but traditionally is one who plans before any action taken.  And that action?  To eliminate the target.  To kill.  And disappear afterwards, like a ghost in the fog.
-Historically and in the context of a medieval or early Renaissance setting akin to the era often depicted in fantasy, employed a range of weapons and tools designed for stealth, precision, and effectiveness in close encounters. Their choice of equipment was dictated by the need for concealment, speed and the ability to neutralize targets with minimal resistance or noise.  Here’s an overview of the types of weapons typically favoured by assassins:
+Historically and in the context of a medieval or early Renaissance setting akin to the era often depicted in fantasy, employed a range of weapons and tools designed for stealth, precision and effectiveness in close encounters. Their choice of equipment was dictated by the need for concealment, speed and the ability to neutralize targets with minimal resistance or noise.  Here's an overview of the types of weapons typically favoured by assassins:
-Beginning with [[Experience Level|1st level]], [[Assassin (class)|assassin]] characters roll a d8 to determine their [[Hit Points|hit points]].  Player characters forego this die roll, automatically gaining the maximum 8 on the die ('full' hit points).  Additional hit points are then received based on the character's [[Hit Points per Die|body mass]], which must be rolled.  As player character assassins reach higher levels, they will automatically re-roll any 1s on their [[Hit Dice|hit dice]].  Non-player assassins roll a hit die for 1st level and accept whatever roll occurs.  Assassins receive 15 hit dice before they reach maximum level.
+Beginning with [[Experience Level|1st level]], [[Assassin (class)|assassin]] characters roll a d8 to determine their [[Hit Points|hit points]].  Player characters forego this die roll, automatically gaining the maximum 8 on the die ("full" hit points).  Additional hit points are then received based on the character's [[Hit Points per Die|body mass]], which must be rolled.  As player character assassins reach higher levels, they will automatically re-roll any 1s on their [[Hit Dice|hit dice]].  Non-player assassins roll a hit die for 1st level and accept whatever roll occurs.  Assassins receive 15 hit dice before they reach maximum level.
 Assassins are able to wear [[Padded Armour|padded]], [[Leather Armour|leather]] or [[Studded Leather (armour)|studded leather armour]].  They may wear normal helmets but not great helmets, and are able to fight wearing gauntlets.  They may use any size of shield to protect themselves.  Assassins are unlimited in what weapons they have been trained to use:
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 For long-range kills, bows and compact crossbows are often used, with crossbows prized for their ease of use and ability to penetrate armour. Smaller, handheld crossbows aere particularly suitable for concealment under cloaks or sleeves.  Blowguns provide a lightweight and silent option for firing small, often poisoned darts, which, while less effective against heavily armoured targets, are ideal for stealth operations in urban or wilderness settings.
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 [[Assassin (class)|Assassins]] are quiet killers, having characteristics that are more like a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]] than a [[Thief (class)|thief]].  An assassin is capable of a stand-up fight, but traditionally is one who plans before any action taken.  And that action?  To eliminate the target.  To kill.  And disappear afterwards, like a ghost in the fog.
 Beginning with [[Experience Level|1st level]], [[Assassin (class)|assassin]] characters roll a d8 to determine their [[Hit Points|hit points]].  Player characters forego this die roll, automatically gaining the maximum 8 on the die ('full' hit points).  Additional hit points are then received based on the character's [[Hit Points per Die|body mass]], which must be rolled.  As player character assassins reach higher levels, they will automatically re-roll any 1s on their [[Hit Dice|hit dice]].  Non-player assassins roll a hit die for 1st level and accept whatever roll occurs.  Assassins receive 15 hit dice before they reach maximum level.
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 The adjoining table gives ranges for the assassin's [[Missile Weapons|missile weapons]].  Weapons thrown or fired at point blank range are +1 to hit.  There is no adjustment at short range.  Medium range gives a -2 penalty, while long range gives a -5 penalty.
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 When creating a character, the player chooses three [[Weapon Proficiencies|proficiencies]].  Among NPCs, the dagger is popular, particularly for [[Assassination (sage ability)|assassination]] or when [[Backstabbing (sage study)|backstabbing]].  There's no requirement for an assassin to choose a dagger.  Assassins automatically gain new weapon proficiencies every fourth level after 1st: at 5th level, 9th level and 13th level.  The penalty for using a non-proficiency weapon is -2 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].
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 | warhammer || 2 || 3-5 || 6-8 || 9-11
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 The table below gives ranges for the assassin's [[Missile Weapons|missile weapons]].  Weapons thrown or fired at point blank range are +1 to hit.  There is no adjustment at short range.  Medium range gives a -2 penalty, while long range gives a -5 penalty.
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 | warhammer || 2 || 3-5 || 6-8 || 9-11
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 | [[Dart (weapon)|dart]] || 1-3 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
 |-
-| flail || 2-7 || both || 1 in 8 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Flail (weapon)|flail]] || 2-7 || both || 1 in 8 || hand-to-hand
 |-
 | flail (horse) || 2-5 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| glaive || 1-6 || both || 1 in 10 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Glaive (weapon)|glaive]] || 1-6 || both || 1 in 10 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| godentag || 2-8 || one || 1 in 4 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Godentag (weapon)|godentag]] || 2-8 || one || 1 in 4 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| guisarme || 2-8 || both || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Guisarme (weapon)|guisarme]] || 2-8 || both || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| halberd || 1-10 || both || 1 in 5 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Halberd (weapon)|halberd]] || 1-10 || both || 1 in 5 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| hammer (short) || 1-3 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
+| [[Short Hammer (weapon)|hammer]] (short) || 1-3 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
 |-
-| hand axe || 1-6 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
+| [[Hand Axe (weapon)|hand axe]] || 1-6 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
 |-
 | [[Javelin (weapon)|javelin]] || 1-6 || one || 1 in 6 || hurled
 |-
-| jo stick || 1-4 || both || 1 in 10 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Jo Stick (weapon)|jo stick]] || 1-4 || both || 1 in 10 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| lance || 1-6 || one || 1 in 3 || mounted
+| [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] || 1-6 || one || 1 in 3 || mounted
 |-
-| mace || 2-7 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Mace (weapon)|mace]] || 2-7 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
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 | [[Maul (weapon)|maul]] || 1-10 || both || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| morning star || 2-8 || both || 1 in 8 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Morning Star (weapon)|morning star]] || 2-8 || both || 1 in 8 || hand-to-hand
 |-
 | [[Pike weapon|pike]] || 1-8 || both || 1 in 8 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| quarterstaff || 1-6 || both || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Quarterstaff (weapon)|quarterstaff]] || 1-6 || both || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| scimitar || 1-8 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
+| [[Scimitar (weapon)|scimitar]] || 1-8 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
 |-
-| sling || 1-4 || both || 1 in 6 || hurled
+| [[Sling (weapon)|sling]] || 1-4 || both || 1 in 6 || hurled
 |-
 | [[Spear (weapon)|spear]] || 1-6 || both || 1 in 4 || hand-to-hand, hurled
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 | [[Trident (weapon)|trident]] || 2-7 || both || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
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-| warhammer || 1-6 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
+| [[Warhammer (weapon)|warhammer]] || 1-6 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand, hurled
 |}