Shovel
A shovel makes a good, handy weapon on the fly. A shovel is usually a little better weighted than most tools, and despite its size, the item is actually pretty light and easy to wield in comparison. The shovel is an exception to the rule regarding Size and Strength requirements. While the tool’s Size is 3, the Strength score required to brandish a shovel in combat is only 2.
The shovel has another advantage. Its curved metal blade is rarely sharp enough to do anything more than bashing damage. However, if the assailant makes an exceptional success on his attack roll, the shovel’s damage ceases to be bashing and becomes lethal. That extra force means the metal doesn’t just thud against someone’s body, but instead slices right into it.
The shovel has another advantage. Its curved metal blade is rarely sharp enough to do anything more than bashing damage. However, if the assailant makes an exceptional success on his attack roll, the shovel’s damage ceases to be bashing and becomes lethal. That extra force means the metal doesn’t just thud against someone’s body, but instead slices right into it.
Item type
Tool
Size: 3/N
Durability: 2
Cost: •
Notes: Full lethal damage on exceptional success