Fencing Weapon

Fencing weapons are marked "F" in the tables. They include weapons such as Main-Gauche, Rapier, Saber, and Smallsword.

With a fencing weapon, you get +3 to Parry instead of the usual +1 when you retreat (see Retreat). You also suffer only half the usual penalty for multiple parries (see Parrying). However, your Parry has a penalty equal to your encumbrance level, and you cannot parry flails at all.

See:

• Special Melee Weapon Rules: Fencing Weapons
• Weapons: Parry.