Does a depowered chainsaw do damage

[doc the grey]

To further elaborate has paizo mentioned whether or not the chainsaw from the technology guide does anything as a weapon should it run out of power or is it now effectively a just a very heavy paper weight?

[Bob Bob Bob]

Well, there's always improvised weapons. I think last time it came up I suggested a lighter club (as most of the weight is in the handle) or a greatclub that deals you piercing damage (if you hold it by the blade to beat people with the motor).

[blackbloodtroll]

As an improvised weapon, sure.

You hit someone with it, and it will hurt.

[doc the grey]

Bob Bob Bob wrote:

Well, there's always improvised weapons. I think last time it came up I suggested a lighter club (as most of the weight is in the handle) or a greatclub that deals you piercing damage (if you hold it by the blade to beat people with the motor).

Well I figured it would work as an improvised weapon. My bigger issue is if I have Exotic Weapon Proficiency (chainsaw) and my chainsaw has suddenly run out of juice, is it still able to do some type of damage without being an improvised weapon, similar to how a ripsaw glaive works without having to be revved up?

[Claxon]

Probably not. You probably have to use it improvised. It's not really meant to be used in anyway except as a chainsaw, which it's not doing if it's out of power.

[doc the grey]

Claxon wrote:

Probably not. You probably have to use it improvised. It's not really meant to be used in anyway except as a chainsaw, which it's not doing if it's out of power.

Yeah that's my current worry since without power I think that the teeth and chain will just spin on contact with a target without any power to help create resistance in the opposite direction.

The real thing I want to know though is if there has been any rulings one way or another on this that says what happens?

[LazarX]

doc the grey wrote:

Claxon wrote:

Probably not. You probably have to use it improvised. It's not really meant to be used in anyway except as a chainsaw, which it's not doing if it's out of power.

Yeah that's my current worry since without power I think that the teeth and chain will just spin on contact with a target without any power to help create resistance in the opposite direction.

The real thing I want to know though is if there has been any rulings one way or another on this that says what happens?

Not that I know of, as the assumption seems to be that you won't try to use it that way. Paizo designed their tech items to quickly become unusable once you leave Numenorea and it's placed generators.

[Imbicatus]

Unless you have access to the Recharge spell, you're out of luck.

[blackbloodtroll]

Rough and Ready trait, or Catch Off-guard feat will help you in these moments.