- Cost
- 30 points
- Pre-requisites
- 4 ranks of Lightning Reflexes
- Agility: 12
- Reflexes: 12
- Description
The character is so quick that she can catch weapons thrown at her. The character must have at least one hand free to perform this action. Naturally, the character can not use this ability if surprised, bound, blind, or otherwise unaware of the attack. The player must declare that he is attempting to catch the weapon before the attack roll results are announced. Catching a thrown weapon requires an Reflexes(125) or Reflexes(attack result) test, whichever is more difficult. Success indicates that the character caught the weapon in mid-flight. Failure indicates that the character is struck by the weapon in the hand or arm, and damage is treated as if the character suffered a called shot.
If the character catches a small weapon, such as a dagger, hatchet, or stone, she can immediately attempt a Fast Draw(100) test. If successful, the character can return fire using her Throw skill with a -20 AV penalty to the attack roll.
Only one catch attempt may be attempted each round, but it is a free action providing the character has a free hand. Attempting two catches counts as a major action and requires that both hands be free. This ability does benefit from bonuses from the Lightning Reflexes heroic characteristic.
If the character does succeed in catching an opponent's thrown weapon, any Intimidate skill checks against that opponent, or his allies, have a +10 AV bonus if the game keeper feels it is appropriate.