Alchemist Bomb and Grapple

[BadMJ]

Hello,

I need to know if it was possible for an alchemist to use (prepare / throw) one of his alchemical bombs when it is in a position of control (grapple) ?

Thank you in advance.

[MurphysParadox]

Yes. Bombs are not a two-handed operation, they are not a spell or spell-like ability. However, there are some things you have to consider.

You have a -4 to dex AND a -2 to attacks, so throwing a bomb is at a -4 total. You are a valid target for splash damage, and likely will take a hit if you are throwing the bomb at the person grappling you.

On the plus side, the person grappling cannot perform AOOs, so that's a plus (well, usually anyway; it is possible to be grappling someone and not have the grappled condition yourself - if they pin you or have several special abilities that allow it).

[Claxon]

Yeah...you would still take the splash damage from your bomb and they still get a reflex save to halve the damage.

[VampByDay]

Claxon wrote:

Yeah...you would still take the splash damage from your bomb and they still get a reflex save to halve the damage.

Unless you have precise bombs.

"He's grappling me? I throw a bomb in his face!"
"Uhhh, you are gonna take that damage too."
"Nope, I have precise bombs. I'm fine."
"What? You are grappling. Your face is literally 2 inches away from his face. The bomb explodes IN YOUR HAND!"
"Doesn't matter. I'm that good."