Description
Weaponry is the ability to fight with hand-to-hand weapons. A character with this Skill can wield knives, swords, baseball bats, or even things like a length of chain or a chainsaw.
- If you are using a tool (other than a gun or bow) to do violence to someone, Weaponry is the appropriate Skill to use
- While guns are generally more dangerous, there are definitely times when you do not have access to one
- You can almost always find something that you can use as a hand weapon, even if it’s just something like a screwdriver or a broom handle
Examples
Sample Actions
- Identify fighting style (Intelligence + Weaponry)
- Impressive display (Dexterity + Weaponry)
- Size up opponent (Wits + Weaponry)
Sample Specialties
- Clubs
- Duels
- Improvised Weapons
- Knives
- Swords
Sample Contacts
- Fencing Instructor
- Gang Member
- Western Martial Arts Enthusiast
Levels
Examples and descriptions of someone at each level
Novice (1 dot)
- At this level, a character knows how to hold and swing a weapon properly, and understands the fundamentals of defence
- She knows how to handle herself in a fight, and can hold her own when sparring
Professional (2 dot)
- A character with this rank in Weaponry has excellent training or experience in a fight, and knows how to make sure an assailant is taken out of the fight efficiently
Experienced (3 dot)
- A character with three dots in Weaponry can make a weapon out of almost any object
- They could reasonably compete in tournaments or teach someone how to use their favoured weapon
Expert (4 dot)
- A character at this rank is extremely dangerous with just about any hand-to-hand weapon, and can stand toe to toe with some of the best fighters in the world
- She knows how to read a fight and handle herself against single or multiple opponents
Master (5 dot)
- A character at this rank can actually perform the sort of feats action movie stars pretend to be capable