Physical Combat House Rules

Armor

When comparing AR/DR, +4 DR difference either offers 1 edge OR 1 soak die. A second soak die is earned at +8 DR

Close Combat Skill

The primary linked attribute for Close Combat is Strength. Agility is a secondary linked attribute

Unarmed Combat Test

Players may choose between either linked attribute when performing an Unarmed Combat test.

Unarmed Damage

The base DV of a unarmed attack is STR/2(S). Only the highest augment applies when determining augmented unarmed DV.

Melee Weapons

Melee weapons are individually tagged as linked to Strength, Agility, or Either. Examples:

Strength

• Combat Axe
• Polearm
• Club
• Sap
• Hardening
• Cyberjaw

Agility

• Whips
• Shock Weapons
• Hand Razors