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Each weapon action is limited to one use per [[short rest]] unless otherwise specified. | Each weapon action is limited to one use per [[short rest]] unless otherwise specified. | ||
In order to gain access to the weapon actions from a weapon, a creature must be [[proficient]] in that weapon type and have it equipped in the main hand or both hands. Off-hand weapons do not grant weapon actions. | In order to gain access to the weapon actions from a weapon, a creature must be [[proficient]] in that weapon type and have it equipped in the main hand or both hands. Off-hand weapons do not grant weapon actions. | ||
== Weapon action DC == | |||
Many weapon actions are attacks that can inflict debilitating conditions on the target. For these attacks, the target gets to make a [[saving throw]] to avoid suffering the condition. The [[Difficulty Class]] (or DC) for saving throws is calculated similarly to [[Spells#Spell save|spell save DC]] except for two differences: First, the [[Spells#Spellcasting ability|spellcasting ability modifier]] is replaced with the [[Abilities#Ability score modifier|ability score modifier]] of either Strength or Dexterity, whichever is higher. Second, each weapon action can grant its own inherent bonus DC that isn't listed anywhere,<!-- LARIAN! --> but most frequently it's +2. To express all this mathematically: | Many weapon actions are attacks that can inflict debilitating conditions on the target. For these attacks, the target gets to make a [[saving throw]] to avoid suffering the condition. The [[Difficulty Class]] (or DC) for saving throws is calculated similarly to [[Spells#Spell save|spell save DC]] except for two differences: First, the [[Spells#Spellcasting ability|spellcasting ability modifier]] is replaced with the [[Abilities#Ability score modifier|ability score modifier]] of either Strength or Dexterity, whichever is higher. Second, each weapon action can grant its own inherent bonus DC that isn't listed anywhere,<!-- LARIAN! --> but most frequently it's +2. To express all this mathematically: | ||