Originally published at: Parry & Heavy Weapons Revisions
- Revised parry, dodge. Parry and dodge (take defensive posture) are now opposed rolls: parry is an opposed attack roll, dodge is an opposed Reflexes check vs. your opponent's attack. Clarified rules for holding action with regard to parry and dodge.
- Heavy weapons. Heavy weapons are considered two-handed, meaning you cannot wield a shield while wielding a heavy weapon. (No Defense bonus is conferred for a character who attempts to wield a shield and a heavy weapon simultaneously.)