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{{Unarmed Combat Skill}}{{DX/Average}}

''Defaults:'' {{None}}.

This is the skill of trained punching. Roll against Boxing to hit with a punch. Boxing does not improve kicking ability – use [[Brawling]] or [[Karate]] for that. Boxing improves damage: if you know Boxing at [[DX]]+1 level, add +1 ''per die'' to [[Damage Table|basic thrust damage]] when you calculate punching damage. Add +2 per die if you know Boxing at DX+2 or better! Work out damage ahead of time and record it on your character sheet.

When you defend with bare hands, Boxing allows you to parry two ''different'' attacks per turn, one with each hand. Your [[Parry]] score is (skill/2) + 3, rounded down. Boxing parries are at -2 vs. kicks and -3 vs. weapons other than thrusting attacks. Boxing also gives an improved retreating bonus when you parry; see [[Retreat]]. For more on barehanded parries, see [[Parrying Unarmed]].
==Martial Arts==
This skill isn't specifically associated with the [[Martial Arts: Boxing|Boxing style]]. Any fighting style that teaches a "scientific" approach to punching – but not other unarmed strikes – might include it.

There's rarely a reason to learn Boxing if you know [[Karate]]. However, encumbrance penalizes attacks and parries with Karate but not with Boxing. Karate-users who believe that they could end up fighting unarmed while clad in heavy armor might therefore wish to invest in Boxing as well (but see [[Armor Familiarity]]).

The damage bonus for Boxing only applies when attacking with that skill. It doesn't "stack" with Brawling or Karate bonuses.

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