So, I was attempting to research whether or not I could use a defending gauntlet and gain it's enhancement to my AC and I saw an Faq referenced at least once, but I cannot find it.
Question is: Since I can switch weapons in between iterative attacks, if I chose to use my defending weapon only on my last attack, would I gain the benefits for the rest of the round?
I can't seem to find the faq that says that the defending gauntlet doesn't work for free AC, but I presume it exists.
Since usually your bottom iterative requires a 20 to hit anyway, is there any real downside to choosing a different weapon with defending on it to have the same odds of landing a hit, but having a guaranteed extra 5 AC?
You shouldn't need a free hand, because there was anther FAQ that says you can switch between weapons for iterative attacks.
Right, spiked gauntlet, that's what I meant actually.
It would technically be legal to do as you're suggesting, but if I was your GM I would tell you no.
It's exploitative.
...how could anyone seriously hold the opinion that gauntlets aren't weapons? They're on the weapon list.
...how could anyone seriously hold the opinion that gauntlets aren't weapons? They're on the weapon list.
It's an odd combination of unarmed strike and manufactured weapon. Some think of it as an unarmed strike enhancer and some see it as a weapon that just happens to enhance unarmed strikes.
...how could anyone seriously hold the opinion that gauntlets aren't weapons? They're on the weapon list.The short version: they're on the weapon list under the "unarmed attacks" heading, which would logically make them unarmed attacks-- a subset of weapon, certainly, but not "weapon" in that it functions like a sword. Instead, they'd function like, well, the section they're under: an unarmed attack.
Which taken further would mean you provoke unless you have the feat to prevent it, which would be why there is contention.
Careful.
There is some @sshats out there that won't even consider a Gauntlet really a weapon, will cause you to provoke when used, and make you incapable of threatening.
Better get a Defending Spiked Gauntlet.
Was there really value in insulting those who disagree with you on a completely unrelated point?
That was totally your fault for reading "asshats" in the wrong tone.
That was totally your fault for reading "asshats" in the wrong tone.Careful.
There is some @sshats out there that won't even consider a Gauntlet really a weapon, will cause you to provoke when used, and make you incapable of threatening.
Better get a Defending Spiked Gauntlet.
Was there really value in insulting those who disagree with you on a completely unrelated point?
If you're a comedian and say a word on stage, people laugh. Say that same word in a shady bar and you can get shived over it. Tone and context really do change words meaning. ;)
Well, at least I didn't pull a Michael Richards. :)
LOL yes, sometimes even the comedian doesn't get any laughs. (and might end up getting shived!) ;)
Randy Marsh: "Stanley, the only reason Daddy used that word is that he thought he would win money."
Apologize...