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Mitro Jellywadder · 11-20-2001, 08:24 AM

According to 2nd Edition AD&D rules. (Page 13 Player's Handbook)
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"The damage adjustment also applies to missilie weapons, although bows must be specially made to gain the bonus; crossbows never benefit from the user's Strength."

Although, I thought I saw a crossbow in BGII that allows for a Str. modifier. I may be mistaken though.

(Page 99 Player's Handbook)

Ability Modifiers in Missile Combat

Attack roll and damage modifiers for Strength are always used when an attack is made with a hurled weapon. Here the power of the character's arm is a significant factor in the effectiveness of the attack.

When using a bow, the attack roll and damage Strength modifiers apply only if the character has a properly prepared bow (see Chapter 6:Money and Equipment). Characters never receive Strength bonuses when using crossbow or similar mechanical devices.

11-20-2001, 08:24 AM	#6
Mitro Jellywadder Quintesson Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Florida Age: 52 Posts: 1,016	According to 2nd Edition AD&D rules. (Page 13 Player's Handbook) ..... "The damage adjustment also applies to missilie weapons, although bows must be specially made to gain the bonus; crossbows never benefit from the user's Strength." Although, I thought I saw a crossbow in BGII that allows for a Str. modifier. I may be mistaken though. (Page 99 Player's Handbook) Ability Modifiers in Missile Combat Attack roll and damage modifiers for Strength are always used when an attack is made with a hurled weapon. Here the power of the character's arm is a significant factor in the effectiveness of the attack. When using a bow, the attack roll and damage Strength modifiers apply only if the character has a properly prepared bow (see Chapter 6:Money and Equipment). Characters never receive Strength bonuses when using crossbow or similar mechanical devices.