Binding Attack #
When you make a bludgeoning attack with a weapon that has the Bind effect, the weapon wraps around the enemy and restricts their movements. If Binding Attack connects, not only will the target not be able to move, but they’ll also take a binding penalty to any hit checks, dodge checks, block checks, and escape checks. However, Binding Attack only deals half the normal amount of damage.
A bound character can attempt to break their binds and flee by using a main action. If they want to flee, they can make an escape check (p. 146). If the character passes this escape check, they end the binding.
The character who used Binding Attack can also end the binding using a free action.
Binding Attack cannot be used at the same time as Strong Blow: Bludgeon.
Effects of Binding Attack #
| Mastery Grade | Effect |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Perform Binding Attack using a weapon that has the “Bind” effect and apply a −2 penalty to the enemy. |
| Intermediate | Perform Binding Attack using a weapon that has the “Bind” effect and apply a −3 penalty to the enemy. |
| Expert | Perform Binding Attack using a weapon that has the “Bind” effect and apply a −4 penalty to the enemy. |
| Master | Perform Binding Attack using a weapon that has the “Bind” effect and apply a −5 penalty to the enemy. |
| Legend | Perform Binding Attack using a weapon that has the “Bind” effect and apply a −6 penalty to the enemy. |