nogoodscallywag |
Can a fighter who uses a two-handed weapon (THW)also use a rod of absorption? it would seem that this should not be allowed.
I can imagine the argument for it's use:
When the fighter isn't in combat, he can carry his THW in one hand and the rod in the other. In combat, when he isn't attacking, he can still keep the rod in the other hand, just like a fighter using a small buckler while using a THW
This seems like a play on the rules and I don't think I'd allow this....for the same reason I don't allow players to hold 4 reach weapons on them. It's just ridiculous.
Wheldrake |
If the PC can hold (but not wield) the 2-handed sword in one hand, he should have maximum leeway to use the other hand to draw a rod (or whatever he wants) and use it.
Or he could carry the sword in a sheath over his back. My problem with polearms is that a PC shouldn't be able to "sheath" it or carry it anywhere except in his hands. Or maybe a bag of holding...
Doesn't this sort of rod require an arcane user or UMD?
Dave Justus |
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Rods generally have to be held to be used, not strapped on an arm, not just hanging from a belt but held.
Weapon cord would, if allowed for a rod which is questionable, allow you to drop the rod, make an attack as a standard action, and recover the rod as a move action. You would not be wielding the sword though, and it wouldn't be available for attacks of opportunity etc.