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Reaping Sweep - Weapon Technique

A reaping sweep might turn low, controlled leverage into a threat to several unstable stances.
Reaping Sweep · illustrated interpretation

Description and lore

Reaping Sweep

A reaping sweep might turn low, controlled leverage into a threat to several unstable stances.

Lore and observations

The weapon passes low and broad, echoing the familiar motion of a worker harvesting a field.

The fighter’s feet remain firmly planted beneath the wide, low passage of the weapon.

At a glance

Category
Techniques and Spells
Reference
Sweeping techniques
Rules version
Alpha v44
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A reaping sweep might turn low, controlled leverage into a threat to several unstable stances.

Techniques and Spells · Alpha v44 reference

Rules and details

Requires

Requires: Force d8; a compatible Sweeping weapon.

Use

Use: Action · Up to two eligible creatures within reach · 2 Stamina

Effect

Effect: Use your Action to make one control Contest with a Sweeping weapon against up to two eligible creatures within reach. Roll the acting Skill + assigned Affinity once; each target rolls its own appropriate Skill + assigned Affinity against that total. On success against a target, Topple it instead of dealing damage.

At the table

The weapon passes low as two opponents scramble to keep their footing.