Escrima Sticks
Filipino fighting sticks (generally called Escrima sticks) are small batons, about 17 to 20 inches, generally made of rattan or wood. They can be used for ornamental combat, or can instead be used to break hands, noses and elbows, or to smash teeth, pop eyes and collapse throats. Many practitioners use two sticks (one in each hand) in concordance. One stick is meant for offensive strikes, while another is meant for defensive maneuvers.
The material of the baton determines its functionality in combat. Rattan sticks are purely for sparring, and have Durability 1 and a Damage trait of –1(B). Wooden sticks (hickory, usually) have Durability 1 and Damage 0(B). Metal batons or sticks made of polycarbonate plastics have Durability 2 and Damage 1(B).
See p. 211 for information on the Fighting Style: Filipino Martial Arts Merit, which grants bonuses to using this and other weapons.
The material of the baton determines its functionality in combat. Rattan sticks are purely for sparring, and have Durability 1 and a Damage trait of –1(B). Wooden sticks (hickory, usually) have Durability 1 and Damage 0(B). Metal batons or sticks made of polycarbonate plastics have Durability 2 and Damage 1(B).
See p. 211 for information on the Fighting Style: Filipino Martial Arts Merit, which grants bonuses to using this and other weapons.
Item type
Weapon, Melee
Size: 2/S
Durability: 2
Cost: •
Notes: Damage varies by type