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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. | ||
A '''penetration''' is a single application of a weapon's damage dice against the target. One attack might result in multiple penetrations, multiplying the weapon's damage dice accordingly. In game, penetrations are noted in the message log as a parenthetical multiplier after the damage, such as {{qud text|&W(x2)}} or {{qud text|&M(x5)}}. | |||
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The following chart shows the chances to penetrate against a creature depending on the relative value of attacker's PV versus the target's AV. Keep in mind that this chart corresponds to the internal PV value of a weapon. For example, the internal PV of a '''{{PV}}7''' weapon is '''3''', so a '''{{PV}}7''' weapon versus a creature with '''{{AV}}2''' would correspond to the '''+1 PV''' column of this chart. Similarly, the internal PV of a '''{{PV}}4''' weapon is '''0''', so a '''{{PV}}4''' weapon versus a creature with '''{{AV}}4''' would correspond to the '''-4 PV''' column of this chart. | The following chart shows the chances to penetrate against a creature depending on the relative value of attacker's PV versus the target's AV. Keep in mind that this chart corresponds to the internal PV value of a weapon. For example, the internal PV of a '''{{PV}}7''' weapon is '''3''', so a '''{{PV}}7''' weapon versus a creature with '''{{AV}}2''' would correspond to the '''+1 PV''' column of this chart. Similarly, the internal PV of a '''{{PV}}4''' weapon is '''0''', so a '''{{PV}}4''' weapon versus a creature with '''{{AV}}4''' would correspond to the '''-4 PV''' column of this chart. | ||
Once your PV exceeds the target's AV, each +2 extra PV | Once your PV equals or exceeds the target's AV, each +2 extra PV will ensure one additional penetration against the target. | ||
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