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'''PV''' or '''Penetration Value''' or {{PV}} is a value assigned to all weapons and plays a key part in damage calculation during attacking. | '''PV''' or '''Penetration Value''' or {{PV}} is a value assigned to all weapons and plays a key part in damage calculation during attacking. | ||
== Background == | |||
There are two components to an attack. | |||
* The first component is the '''hit'''. If an attacker's to-hit roll (heavily influenced by [[Agility]]) succeeds, the attack hits and applies on-hit effects. | |||
* The second component is '''penetration'''. If an attacker's penetration roll (heavily influenced by [[Strength]]) succeeds, the attack penetrates and deals damage. | |||
For more general information about attacking, refer to the relevant combat mechanics page: | |||
* [[Melee combat]] | |||
* [[Missile weapon combat]] | |||
* [[Thrown weapon combat]] | |||
==How PV Is Displayed== | ==How PV Is Displayed== | ||