Quarterstaff is now a double-sided weapon, like the double-axe and the two-bladed sword. I have some questions about quarterstaffs. 99. Also, besides another of Matt's points being that the quarterstaff is not really a sidearm, the demonstration of quarterstaff vs. swords seemed to me like a case of Paul Wagner being more reckless than the guys with the swords. For another, plate armour I've found gives one a great advantage in all those nice grapples and such. Like other double-sided weapons, its STR damage bonus is 1.0x for the main hand and 0.5 for the offhand attacks. 14:27. Mat grew up using the quarterstaff, we have more than one reference to his amasingly quick hands, and he gets the benefit of surprise since the brothers does not take him seriously at first. Roll20 brings pen-and-paper gameplay to your browser with features that save time and enhance your favorite parts of tabletop games. Seems to me that a quarterstaff guy Vs Armoured guy is at a huge disadvantage. Assume both combatants are equally matched physically. by Skallagrim. In addition, it is possible to apply the Polearm Master feat, which makes you use your bonus action to make an extra attack. What are some sites that sell high-quality staffs? 10:21. An Outsider's Interpretation of Chinese Hook Swords by Skallagrim.

Looking through my loot (I hoard 1 of every item, unless I'm using more), the results are kind of unbalanced. It benefits from monk's UBAB progression, and it can be used with Flurry of Blows on Arelith. For one, all your shots are null. Unlike Gandalf, my mage would probably chop off his own foot if he picked up a sword. The quarterstaff attained great popularity in England during the Middle Ages.
Jun 9, 2017 - Researching Medieval European staff techniques for a Historic Combat experiment in the Society for Creative Anachronism. I am only 5'5"--- what would be a good staff length for someone of my dimunitive dimensions? Martial Truths: Sword vs Staff (The Full Length, part II) Last post I discussed the relative lengths of Elizabethan rapiers and swords, and the tactics one would use to defeat another. Using with a one hand, you can apply the Fighting Style Dueling that gives +2 bonus to damage roll. Quarterstaff: 1d6 (versatile 1d8) + STR. What about "iron-shod" staffs--does any one know of any sites that sell them? Tbh I was considering the quarterstaff as a secondary weapon for a paladin after points in 2h swords and 2h style. Eligible for Free Shipping. Mat grew up using the quarterstaff, we have more than one reference to his amasingly quick hands, and he gets the benefit of surprise since the brothers does not take him seriously at first. And a guy with a quarterstaff always beats a guy with a sword, unless the guy with the sword is … In Pokemon Sword, Bea is the Fighting-type Gym Leader for the Stow-on-Side Gym. And, yes, if it is a mundane quarterstaff, the unarmed strikes will be better starting at level 6 (for overcoming damage reduction for non-magical weapons), but if the quarterstaff is magical in any way (even a +1 quarterstaff), the weapon continues to outshine the unarmed attack in every way.

There is also a quarterstaff +3, a staff of striking, and a regular two handed sword +3 (that isn't the berserker sword).