Another cestus question


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I apologize if this has been answered, but I couldn't find a clear answer.

It appears to be the general consensus that a character wearing a cestus may also wield a weapon in the same hand. My question is whether a cestus can be used while wielding a weapon.

I have a character that regularly wields a cestus with the Wounding property. I'm planning on carrying several other light weapons with different magical properties to use depending on the circumstances. So, lets say he was wielding a Keen kukri in the same hand as the cestus. Could he choose to attack with the cestus instead of the kukri?

How about a wand? Could he carry the wand for ranged attacks and then punch with the cestus when he gets close?


I personally vote no. It's like asking if one can punch with the specific hand that's holding a sword, a potion, a book, a wand, a bow, a rock, etc. Hand isn't free/empty anymore. The cestus acts like an armed glove/better gauntlet, doesn't change give one anymore options than that.


From a rules standpoint, I don't think so, though from a common sense standpoint, there's no reason why not. It's really no different from punching someone while having a roll of quarters in your fist.

Not that I have any experience with such an underhanded and dishonorable combat technique, of course.

Scarab Sages

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In my home games, I rule that you can attack with a cestus/gauntlet while holding a one handed weapon, but not a two-handed weapon. It's no different than bashing someone with a basket hilt, which is VERY possible.


Thanks. I'll pass the input on to my GM.

Shadow Lodge

From a balance point no reason cestus, usually is not better than weapons

From a fluff reson is really possible, its easy to picture, say go for it


Well, we already know Pathfinder does not allow an attack with a natural weapon if the same limb is used that round to make a weapon attack.

Seems pretty similar to me.

-j


That's why he said "instead of."


Jason Wu wrote:

Well, we already know Pathfinder does not allow an attack with a natural weapon if the same limb is used that round to make a weapon attack.

Seems pretty similar to me.

I guess that depends on how the natural weapon works--a claw or slam is probably not as effective when it's wrapped around a hilt. It also invites the joy of how you integrate that into certain other situations. You'd have to be VERY specific on what properties were on each cestus and/or gauntlet; only ONE could be used. (Unless you're a fan of dropping your greatsword in favour of a slugfest.)

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