Chain/Kusari-gama questions.

Domon · Genin Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 41

I was wondering why the Chain was not in the ND20 book. I mean, I'm sure some ninja's would use it.

Also, why is it that the chain can be used as a double-weapon, but the kusari-gama cannot?
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Frankto · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:39 am Post subject:

Good point.
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Athildur · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:53 am Post subject:

Originally, Kusari-Gama from Oriental Adventures was a double weapon for d6 Slashing/d4 Bludgeoning. With some chain-like abilities useful for disarming/tripping Smile

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Never really noticed...I only had a kusari-gaam wielding character once, and that campaign never really started...too bad Sad

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Domon · Genin Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 41

Well, I assume from a d20 point of view, the only reason to use a kusari-gama instead of a chain is to have a selection between slashing and bludgeoning damage.

It's just that, from a rl point of view, Kusari-gama's were created for double-fighting. You would use the chain part to try and hold down the oponets weapon, usually a sword or spear or other large weapon, while you shash at him with the kama part.
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