Common Warrior Maneuvers
Warriors will specialize their combat expertise in different ways. Remember, these are examples - feel free to create your own based on your character concept and the guidelines above if these don't work for you.
Each represents expertise that transfers between related situations. A Warrior with Polearms understands reach and leverage whether wielding a spear, halberd, or improvised staff. Someone trained in Dirty Fighting can find dishonorable advantages in any combat, from tavern brawls to formal duels. These are just a few examples.
Weapon Categories
- Brawling - special training for unarmed fights
- Swords - Edge work, binding, measure, and tempo with any bladed weapon
- Shields - Cover angles, bash techniques, and weapon integration with any shield
- Polearms - Reach management, leverage, and formation fighting
Combat Techniques
- Battlefield Awareness - Read combat flow, assess threats, and coordinate group tactics
- Combat Reflexes - Improved defensive reactions and resistance to surprise attacks
- Dirty Fighting - Exploit any honorless opening - eye gouges, groin shots, thrown sand
- Armored Combat - ways to leverage available armor for more advantage