Parry #
You have the ability to use the Parry (+n) effects of weapons and shields. When equipped with such a weapon or shield, you gain a bonus to dodge checks. When you have both a weapon and a shield equipped and both of them have a Parry (+n) effect, you can only gain the Parry (+n) effects of one.
Effects of Parry #
| Mastery Grade | Effect |
|---|---|
| Beginner | If your weapon or shield has a “Parry (+n)” effect, gain a +n bonus to dodge checks. |
| Intermediate | If your weapon or shield has a “Parry (+n)” effect, gain a +n+1 bonus to dodge checks. |
| Expert | If your weapon or shield has a “Parry (+n)” effect, gain a +n+2 bonus to dodge checks. |
| Master | (Prerequisite: at least 7 levels in fighter) If your weapon or shield has a “Parry (+n)” effect, gain a +n+3 bonus to dodge checks. In addition, if you have both a weapon and shield equipped, you can add up the Parry effects of both. (The +3 is only counted once.) |
| Legend | If your weapon or shield has a “Parry (+n)” effect, gain a +n+4 bonus to dodge checks. In addition, if you have both a weapon and shield equipped, you can add up the Parry effects of both. (The +4 is only counted once.) |