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Missile Combat

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 == Missile Combat ==
-The bard's [[Missile Weapons|ranged attack]] capability is limted to a group of weapons that can be hurled; none of what the bard can use is fired.  Missile fire occurs simultaneously with other forms of combat, as part of an expenditure of [[Action Points|action points]].  For all missile attacks, a [[Line-of-sight|line-of-sight]] is normally required; see [[Missile Weapons#Volley Fire|volley fire]].
+The bard's [[Missile Weapons|ranged attack]] capability is limted to a group of weapons that can be [[Missile Weapons#Hurled Weapons|hurled]]; none of what the bard can use is fired.  Missile fire occurs simultaneously with other forms of combat, as part of an expenditure of [[Action Points|action points]].  For all missile attacks, a [[Line-of-sight|line-of-sight]] is normally required; see [[Missile Weapons#Volley Fire|volley fire]].
 Bards do not normally possess [[Hereditary Weapon I (sage ability)|hereditary bonuses]] that increase their chance to hit.  They can gain [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] bonuses if they possess a stat of 16 or greater.  [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] bonuses don't apply to hurled weapons.

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 Bards do not normally possess [[Hereditary Weapon I (sage ability)|hereditary bonuses]] that increase their chance to hit.  They can gain [[Dexterity (ability stat)|dexterity]] bonuses if they possess a stat of 16 or greater.  [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] bonuses don't apply to hurled weapons.
-The table shown gives ranges for missile weapons.  "Point blank" describes a distance so close that it's easier to hit; thus weapons fired at point blank '''are +1 to hit'''.  There's no penalty for firing at "short" range.  Targets at "medium" range give a penalty of -2 to hit, while "long" range targets are -5 to hit.
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 | style="text-align: left"|spear || 2 || 3-6 || 7-12 || 13-18
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 See [[Weapons List]]

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−	below gives ranges for the bard's 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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 == Missile Combat ==
-The table below gives ranges for the bard'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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	'''Armour.''' With regards to [[Armour List\|armour]], bards have restrictions and can only wear [[Padded Armour\|padded]], [[Leather Armour\|leather]], [[Studded Leather (armour)\|studded leather]] or [[Chain Mail (armour)\|chain mail]]. Other forms are not permitted. Also, bards cannot utilise [[Shield (armour)\|shields]] or "great" [[Helmet (armour)\|helmets]], though ordinary helmets and [[Skullcap\|skullcaps]] are permissible.		'''Armour.''' With regards to [[Armour List\|armour]], bards have restrictions and can only wear [[Padded Armour\|padded]], [[Leather Armour\|leather]], [[Studded Leather (armour)\|studded leather]] or [[Chain Mail (armour)\|chain mail]]. Other forms are not permitted. Also, bards cannot utilise [[Shield (armour)\|shields]] or "great" [[Helmet (armour)\|helmets]], though ordinary helmets and [[Skullcap\|skullcaps]] are permissible.

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 '''Bard combat abilities''' are less prolific in combat than the balance of characters, and so [[Bard (class)|bards]] often act in support roles when fighting; excepting their [[THAC0]] shortcomings, they have a decent selection of weapons so that they're at least diligent combatants.  Bards are able to employ magic items that are normally employed by [[Fighter (class)|fighters]] and [[Thief (class)|thieves]].
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	'''Bard combat abilities''' are less prolific in combat than the balance of characters, and so [[Bard (class)\|bards]] often act in support roles when fighting; excepting their [[THAC0]] shortcomings, they have a decent selection of weapons so that they're at least diligent combatants. Bards are able to employ magic items that are normally employed by [[Fighter (class)\|fighters]] and [[Thief (class)\|thieves]].		'''Bard combat abilities''' are less prolific in combat than the balance of characters, and so [[Bard (class)\|bards]] often act in support roles when fighting; excepting their [[THAC0]] shortcomings, they have a decent selection of weapons so that they're at least diligent combatants. Bards are able to employ magic items that are normally employed by [[Fighter (class)\|fighters]] and [[Thief (class)\|thieves]].
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+'''Bard combat abilities''' are less prolific in combat than the balance of characters, and so [[Bard (class)|bards]] often act in support roles when fighting; excepting their [[THAC0]] shortcomings, they have a decent selection of weapons so that they're at least diligent combatants.  Bards are able to employ magic items that are normally employed by [[Fighter (class)|fighters]] and [[Thief (class)|thieves]].
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 | style="text-align: left"|[[Short Sword (weapon)|sword (short)]] || 1-6 || one || 1 in 6 || hand-to-hand
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 '''Weapons.''' They only start with two [[Weapon Proficiencies|proficiencies]], and only gain a new proficiency every 5th level after 1st: at 6th level, 11th, 16th and so on.  A bard's penalty for using a non-proficient weapon is -4 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  They are limited to the weapons on the table shown.

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	'''Hit points.''' Bards acquire additional [[Hit Points\|hit points]] as they advance through levels by rolling a d6. At 1st level, player characters are assumed to have rolled a "6" on the die, starting with "maximum" hit points. Bards also receive hit points based on their [[Hit Points per Die\|body mass]], determined by the Dungeon Master's roll.		'''Hit points.''' Bards acquire additional [[Hit Points\|hit points]] as they advance through levels by rolling a d6. At 1st level, player characters are assumed to have rolled a "6" on the die, starting with "maximum" hit points. Bards also receive hit points based on their [[Hit Points per Die\|body mass]], determined by the Dungeon Master's roll.
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		+	'''Weapons.''' They only start with two [[Weapon Proficiencies\|proficiencies]], and only gain a new proficiency every 5th level after 1st: at 6th level, 11th, 16th and so on. A bard's penalty for using a non-proficient weapon is -4 [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]]. They are limited to the weapons on the table shown.

	'''Armour.''' With regards to [[Armour List\|armour]], bards have restrictions and can only wear [[Padded Armour\|padded]], [[Leather Armour\|leather]], [[Studded Leather (armour)\|studded leather]] or [[Chain Mail (armour)\|chain mail]]. Other forms are not permitted. Also, bards cannot utilise [[Shield (armour)\|shields]] or "great" [[Helmet (armour)\|helmets]], though ordinary helmets and [[Skullcap\|skullcaps]] are permissible.		'''Armour.''' With regards to [[Armour List\|armour]], bards have restrictions and can only wear [[Padded Armour\|padded]], [[Leather Armour\|leather]], [[Studded Leather (armour)\|studded leather]] or [[Chain Mail (armour)\|chain mail]]. Other forms are not permitted. Also, bards cannot utilise [[Shield (armour)\|shields]] or "great" [[Helmet (armour)\|helmets]], though ordinary helmets and [[Skullcap\|skullcaps]] are permissible.

−	'''Weapons.''' They only start with two [[Weapon Proficiencies\|proficiencies]], and only gain a new proficiency every 5th level after 1st: at 6th level, 11th, 16th and so on. A bard's penalty for using a non-proficient weapon is -4 [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]]. They are limited to the weapons on the table shown.