Constricting Chains clarification wanted [Archive] - Wizards Community

Constricting Chains clarification wanted [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Ranger-99
04-15-06, 01:07 PM The Constricting Chains description in the Book of Exalted Deeds says:

Half of all damage dealt to the chains (rounded down) is transferred to the target.

Which of the following is true?

1. A fighter attacks the chains and hits for 10 damage. The chains take 5 damage, and the constricted target takes 5 damage.

2. A fighter attacks the chains and hits for 10 damage. The chains take 10 damage, and the constricted target takes 5 damage.

Note the difference in how much damage the chains take.
DaMullet
04-15-06, 02:45 PM I would rule the first option (the same way it works for a Cloaker that's grappling someone).
Ranger-99
04-15-06, 03:16 PM I would rule the first option (the same way it works for a Cloaker that's grappling someone).

Makes sense; I can go with that. Thank you for the reply.

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Ranger-99 04-15-06, 01:07 PM	The Constricting Chains description in the Book of Exalted Deeds says: Half of all damage dealt to the chains (rounded down) is transferred to the target. Which of the following is true? 1. A fighter attacks the chains and hits for 10 damage. The chains take 5 damage, and the constricted target takes 5 damage. 2. A fighter attacks the chains and hits for 10 damage. The chains take 10 damage, and the constricted target takes 5 damage. Note the difference in how much damage the chains take.
DaMullet 04-15-06, 02:45 PM	I would rule the first option (the same way it works for a Cloaker that's grappling someone).
Ranger-99 04-15-06, 03:16 PM	I would rule the first option (the same way it works for a Cloaker that's grappling someone). Makes sense; I can go with that. Thank you for the reply.