The Quintessential Barbarian II
The Quintessential Barbarian II first edition cover
| Author | Patrick Younts |
| Series | Quintessential Series |
| Publisher | Mongoose Publishing |
| Publish date | 2004 |
| Pages | 128 |
| ISBN | 1-904854-31-1 |
| OGL Section 15 | qbbnii |
The material below is designated as Open Game Content
Hammer, Chain: Typically, a chain hammer is a massive steel or iron ball attached to a six-foot length of heavy chain, though in more primitive cultures it is more likely to be a rock secured by a length of rope. In any case, to use the chain hammer as a weapon, the wielder rotates his body and the weapon in a circle, at first slowly and then progressively faster and faster as the chain hammer gains momentum.
When used in melee combat, the chain hammer is considered a reach weapon which threatens a 10-foot radius around the wielder but cannot be used to attack adjacent foes. Its heavy, sweeping chain can be used to make a trip attempt and the wielder gains a +2 bonus to his Strength check when making the attempt. If the wielder wishes, he can drop the chain hammer to avoid being tripped himself.
When used in melee combat, the wielder spins in a wide arc and then releases the chain, sending the chain hammer hurtling into his foes with the force of a cannon shot. Since both the ball and the chain are heavy enough to inflict damage and since the full power of the wielder’s body is needed to hurl the ball, the ranged attack roll is made using the wielder’s Strength bonus to hit, rather than his Dexterity bonus. Throwing a single chain hammer is a full round attack action.
A chain hammer is a truly monstrous weapon, one that only the strongest beings can even hope to use efficiently. A chain hammer is considered an exotic weapon but a being with a Strength score of 19 or better can wield it as a two-handed martial weapon.
