Melee Weapons

Step

 * Rank + DEX

Action

 * Standard

Strain

 * 0

Skill Use

 * Yes (Novice)

Description

 * The adept makes an attack in close combat with a hand-held weapon, like a sword, axe, or dagger. He makes a Melee Weapons test against the target’s Physical Defense. If successful, the attack hits the target and the adept makes a Damage test for the weapon used. See Close Combat, p. 391, for more information.