Brilliant Energy weapons and Tripping [Archive] - Wizards Community

Brilliant Energy weapons and Tripping [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Tuah Shinguru
08-08-05, 11:03 PM Are these weapons just like regular wepons when not in Brilliant Energy form, or are they always in Brilliant Energy form?

Also, when someone is tripped, do they lose Dex bonus to AC? I think I heard this somewhere, but I can't remember.
Jaid
08-08-05, 11:15 PM not sure on the Brilliant Energy Weapon thing, but when you are tripped you do not lose your dex bonus to AC.

however, you are easier to hit in melee combat, which may be what you are thinking of (melee attacks are +4 to hit you)
RavenDrake
08-08-05, 11:39 PM From the SRD.

A brilliant energy weapon has its significant portion transformed into light, although this does not modify the item’s weight.

So, a Sword's blade, or an Axe's head would be energy. Basically, when drawn, thier primary portion becomes brilliant energy rather than material. As far as I know, they're alway brilliant energy.

You do take a penalty to attacks, and to AC vs Melee attacks for being prone(after being tripped), but you retain your Dex to AC, though other effects(like flanking, etc) may deprive you of it while prone.
Jaid
08-09-05, 10:45 AM flanking does not make you lose your dex bonus to AC either. it simply allows a rogue to sneak attack you.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Tuah Shinguru 08-08-05, 11:03 PM	Are these weapons just like regular wepons when not in Brilliant Energy form, or are they always in Brilliant Energy form? Also, when someone is tripped, do they lose Dex bonus to AC? I think I heard this somewhere, but I can't remember.
Jaid 08-08-05, 11:15 PM	not sure on the Brilliant Energy Weapon thing, but when you are tripped you do not lose your dex bonus to AC. however, you are easier to hit in melee combat, which may be what you are thinking of (melee attacks are +4 to hit you)
RavenDrake 08-08-05, 11:39 PM	From the SRD. A brilliant energy weapon has its significant portion transformed into light, although this does not modify the item’s weight. So, a Sword's blade, or an Axe's head would be energy. Basically, when drawn, thier primary portion becomes brilliant energy rather than material. As far as I know, they're alway brilliant energy. You do take a penalty to attacks, and to AC vs Melee attacks for being prone(after being tripped), but you retain your Dex to AC, though other effects(like flanking, etc) may deprive you of it while prone.
Jaid 08-09-05, 10:45 AM	flanking does not make you lose your dex bonus to AC either. it simply allows a rogue to sneak attack you.