It's probably a minor quibble, but Weapon Expertise seems to conflict with the Mounted Archery class feature because the longbow can't be employed while the Samurai is mounted. Was this a mistake or am I missing something?
It's probably a minor quibble, but Weapon Expertise seems to conflict with the Mounted Archery class feature because the longbow can't be employed while the Samurai is mounted. Was this a mistake or am I missing something?
Longbow, Composite: You need at least two hands to use a bow, regardless of its size. You can use a composite longbow while mounted. All composite bows are made with a particular strength rating (that is, each requires a minimum Strength modifier to use with proficiency). If your Strength bonus is less than the strength rating of the composite bow, you can't effectively use it, so you take a –2 penalty on attacks with it. The default composite longbow requires a Strength modifier of +0 or higher to use with proficiency. A composite longbow can be made with a high strength rating to take advantage of an above-average Strength score; this feature allows you to add your Strength bonus to damage, up to the maximum bonus indicated for the bow. Each point of Strength bonus granted by the bow adds 100 gp to its cost. If you have a penalty for low Strength, apply it to damage rolls when you use a composite longbow.
It's probably a minor quibble, but Weapon Expertise seems to conflict with the Mounted Archery class feature because the longbow can't be employed while the Samurai is mounted. Was this a mistake or am I missing something?Longbow, Composite: You need at least two hands to use a bow, regardless of its size. You can use a composite longbow while mounted. All composite bows are made with a particular strength rating (that is, each requires a minimum Strength modifier to use with proficiency). If your Strength bonus is less than the strength rating of the composite bow, you can't effectively use it, so you take a –2 penalty on attacks with it. The default composite longbow requires a Strength modifier of +0 or higher to use with proficiency. A composite longbow can be made with a high strength rating to take advantage of an above-average Strength score; this feature allows you to add your Strength bonus to damage, up to the maximum bonus indicated for the bow. Each point of Strength bonus granted by the bow adds 100 gp to its cost. If you have a penalty for low Strength, apply it to damage rolls when you use a composite longbow.
Hmmm... I guess you do learn something new everyday. My mistake and thanks Kenji-san.
