Penetration (PV): Difference between revisions

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)}}.

== 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.

For more general information about attacking, refer to the relevant combat mechanics page:

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| style="text-align:center;" | <span style="font-size:120%><b>{{PV}}X</b></span>

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* '''X''' is the intrinsic PV of a non-bow missile weapon - non-bow missile weapon PV cannot be modified by ammo, strength, or other attributes.

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! Missile<br><span style="font-weight:normal;">(bow)</span>

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! Thrown

==Ranged Weapon PV Calculation (Bows)==

A bow's base PV is determined by the PV of the arrow loaded into the bow. The {{favilink|compound bow}} also has the effect of adding the wielder's [[strength]] modifier to the penetration value. The {{Favilink|turbow}} adds +4 PV to the shot and then adds the wielder's strength modifier to the penetration value.

==Thrown Weapon PV Calculation==

==Penetration Formula==

: {{Qud text|&amp;GStep 1a}} - Each individual roll within the triplet works as follows (let's call each roll a '''''singlet'''''):

::{{Qud text|&amp;GStep 1a.i}} - Roll <code>1d10-2</code>. Each time that the maximum result of <code>8</code> is rolled, perform the <code>1d10-2</code> roll again and continue adding the results together.

In summary, the attack penetrates and deals damage equal to its damage dice once for each '''''triplet''''' of rolls where at least one '''''singlet''''' was higher than the target's AV. <ref><code>XRL.Rules.Stat.RollDamagePenetrations()</code></ref>

==Penetration vs. AV 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 equals or exceeds the target's AV, each +2 extra PV will ensure one additional penetration against the target.

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