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'''Gain proficiency''' describes the acquisition of an additional [[Weapon Proficiencies|weapon proficiency]] over and above that normally possessed by the character, depending on their [[Character Class|character class]]. The ability presupposes that, during their training to be a class (most likely a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]]-type class), that an additional focus was put upon the number of [[Weapons List|weapons]] that the character would be able to use without penalty.

This allows for the character to specialize in rare weapons that have special uses, such as the [[Bola (weapon)|bola]], the [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] or a [[Pole Arms|pole arm]]; or in [[Bludgeoning Weapons|bludgeoning weapons]] that are useful against certain types of monsters. Most commonly, these weapons are overlooked because they are too large, cumbersome or impractical at 1st level.

While the addition of a weapon proficiency may not greatly increase the acuity and power of the character in [[Combat|combat]], it nevertheless helps establish the character as one who has learned more than the average person, so that their knowledge of combat sets them apart. For the sake of role-playing, the character might forego the standard practice of always using one weapon in combat, so as to establish a premise of "devoting themselves" to certain weapons depending upon their mood on a given day. That may be linked to the weather, the type of monster being faced, or merely the character's whim.

See [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]]

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 '''Gain proficiency''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]], describing the acquisition of one additional [[Weapon Proficiencies|weapon proficiency]] beyond those granted by the character's [[Character Class|character class]]. The ability assumes that during the course of the character's class training — most commonly that of a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]] or similar combat-oriented class — extra attention was given to broadening the character's experience with different [[Weapons List|weapons]], increasing the range of weapons they can use effectively without penalty.
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-'''Gain proficiency''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]], which describes the acquisition of an additional [[Weapon Proficiencies|weapon proficiency]] over and above that normally possessed by the character, depending on their [[Character Class|character class]].  The ability presupposes that, during their training to be a class (most likely a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]]-type class), that an additional focus was put upon the number of [[Weapons List|weapons]] that the character would be able to use without penalty.
+'''Gain proficiency''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|study]] of [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]], describing the acquisition of one additional [[Weapon Proficiencies|weapon proficiency]] beyond those granted by the character's [[Character Class|character class]]. The ability assumes that during the course of the character's class training — most commonly that of a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]] or similar combat-oriented class — extra attention was given to broadening the character's experience with different [[Weapons List|weapons]], increasing the range of weapons they can use effectively without penalty.
-This allows for the character to specialize in rare weapons that have special uses, such as the [[Bola (weapon)|bola]], the [[Lance (weapon)|lance]] or a [[Pole Arms|pole arm]];  or in [[Bludgeoning Weapons|bludgeoning weapons]] that are useful against certain types of monsters.  Most commonly, these weapons are overlooked because they are too large, cumbersome or impractical at 1st level.
+Though the addition of a single weapon proficiency does not significantly increase the character's effectiveness in [[Combat|combat]], it does distinguish them as someone with a broader base of martial training than others of similar experience. For role-playing purposes, this expanded knowledge can serve as a defining character trait. The character might adopt an approach to combat that varies with situation or temperament, choosing to wield different weapons based on mood, symbolic reasoning or ritual habit. Their choice of armament might reflect changing weather, anticipated enemies or personal affectation, allowing for creative expression in gameplay.
-While the addition of a weapon proficiency may not greatly increase the acuity and power of the character in [[Combat|combat]], it nevertheless helps establish the character as one who has learned more than the average person, so that their knowledge of combat sets them apart.  For the sake of role-playing, the character might forego the standard practice of always using one weapon in combat, so as to establish a premise of "devoting themselves" to certain weapons depending upon their mood on a given day.  That may be linked to the weather, the type of monster being faced, or merely the character's whim.
+The selected weapon must fall within the allowed options of the character's class. For those with the [[Shield as a Weapon (sage ability)|shield as a weapon]] ability, the shield is a common and practical choice for this additional proficiency, especially for those who favour close-quarters defence or a mixed offensive style.
-The additional weapon taken must be one that is usable by the character's class.  Those who have the ability to use the [[Shield as a Weapon (sage ability)|shield as a weapon]] will commonly take the shield as their additional proficiency.

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 '''Gain proficiency''' describes the acquisition of an additional [[Weapon Proficiencies|weapon proficiency]] over and above that normally possessed by the character, depending on their [[Character Class|character class]].  The ability presupposes that, during their training to be a class (most likely a [[Fighter (class)|fighter]]-type class), that an additional focus was put upon the number of [[Weapons List|weapons]] that the character would be able to use without penalty.
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 While the addition of a weapon proficiency may not greatly increase the acuity and power of the character in [[Combat|combat]], it nevertheless helps establish the character as one who has learned more than the average person, so that their knowledge of combat sets them apart.  For the sake of role-playing, the character might forego the standard practice of always using one weapon in combat, so as to establish a premise of "devoting themselves" to certain weapons depending upon their mood on a given day.  That may be linked to the weather, the type of monster being faced, or merely the character's whim.
 See [[Puissance (sage study)|Puissance]]