Grapple

You are an expert at locks and close quarters combat. Normally you use an action and roll against combat to grapple with a target within reach. A lock is elaborate, so you suffer a penalty if you do not have two free hands. If you are in a lock you suffer a penalty on any check against someone outside the lock. A lock action may also be used to escape. If you are locking an opponent you may use a defense to parry any snap or action your opponent attempts.

• Grapple: Use an Action to grab an opponent within Reach. A Good roll Locks the target. A Lock requires two hands and Effort each Turn to maintain. Alternatively, Grapple may be used to break free of a Lock with a Good roll.

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• Default Mastery Options
  • Joint Breaking: You may check combat as a punishment and if you succeed you disable a hit location of your choice. If you choose the head the target suffers grit equal to your success margin.
  • Punishing Holds: Any time you beat a locked opponent in a contest you may deal your slam damage as a punishment for free.
  • Wrestling Moves: Once you have an opponent locked you may contest any checks without using a defense.

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• Other Mastery Options
  • Binding Sleeve: You may lock an opponent at close range.
  • Dragon Step: Once you are adjacent to an opponent, you may use a dodge to remain adjacent when the opponent moves.
  • Catching Grasp: You may take a penalty on an attempt to parry, and if you succeed (whether you win or not) you also lock your opponent.
  • Hook Clinch: Locking or escaping suffers no penalty if you have items equipped. Using items while in lock still has a penalty.

See Also

• Combat
• Brawl
• Hurl
• Slash
• Whirl

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