Mortal Combat

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  • always use shields (at least a buckler)
  • Parry is almost always stronger than dodge (for mortals). If you are being attacked by a single opponet who is unskilled it is best to use parry. Of course, if there are multiple attacks expected full-dodge is never a bad choice.
  • If you have the skill for it, multiple attacks are helpful to get past high soak (armored opponents) and encourage your enemies to abandon an attack for this round.
  • wear heavy armor if you don't have much skill in dodge. But, of course, be careful not to make your accuracy go down below 3 dice. Also, the puny 1 die penelty for a buff jacket is well worth it.
  • Teams are always good. Mortals should never fight alone if they have any choice about it.
  • Fight in confined areas if alone. This will keep you from being outnumbered.
  • Survival is more important than attack, don't be afraid to abandon your attack. Just try to make it through the current round.
  • If opponent is weak, attack to force an abort. If your opponent is strong, try to delay him, you aren't above begging for your life, right?
  • Don't fight in difficult conditions. The dice penelties on mortals are devestating. This includes deep mud and otherwise unstable ground.
  • Use willpower to activate virtues, mortal combat is typically pretty quick anyways.
  • Running away is okay.
  • If it glows, run away.
  • Depending on what type of charecter you have, poison might be a very good option. It isn't unusual for the poison on your knife to be more deadly than the blade.
  • Always always always make sure that your wounds are treated after combat. You are mortal and infection is more deadly than a spear.