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The '''Grip''' verb allows a character to switch weapons such as the [[katana]], [[bastard sword]], [[javelin]], [[trident]] or [[spear]] between one-handed and two-handed use. It also displays the following message:
|verb=GRIP
<pre{{log2}}>You grip your <item> a little tighter.</pre>
|type=Roleplaying, System
|system=Combat
|help=Yes
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|pageintro=The {{boldmono|GRIP}} verb allows a character to switch weapons such as the [[katana]], [[bastard sword]], [[javelin]], [[trident]] or [[spear]] between one-handed and two-handed use.


It additionally has minor roleplaying abilities.
Where the item is any item in your right hand.
}}

==Help==
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<pre{{log2}}>
<small>'''''Please note:''' This populates with {{boldmono|GRIP HELP}}, {{boldmono|HELP GRIP}}, or {{boldmono|GRIP}} by itself when nothing is held in either hand.''</small>
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Usage:
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<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
GRIP [STATUS] - If holding a switchable weapon, displays current grip status
GRIP [STATUS] - If holding a switchable weapon, displays current grip status
GRIP {switchable weapon} - Switches current grip between one-handed and two-handed
GRIP {switchable weapon} - Switches current grip between one-handed and two-handed
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GRIP ONE - Switches weapon in right hand to one-handed grip
GRIP ONE - Switches weapon in right hand to one-handed grip
GRIP TWO - Switches weapon in right hand to two-handed grip
GRIP TWO - Switches weapon in right hand to two-handed grip

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You must have your left hand free to switch a weapon into two-handed grip. Grip can enable certain attacks like [[Trip|trip]], which can only work with a two-handed polearm.
You must have your left hand free to switch a weapon into two-handed grip.</pre>

[[Category:Verbs]]
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==Usage==
{{DEFAULTSORT:GRIP}}
===Roleplay===
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Style |header2= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= Style |modifier2= |1Pview= You grip your <item> a little tighter. |3Pview= Person grips her <item> a little tighter. }}
{{Table end}}

===Combat===
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Latest revision as of 13:43, 27 July 2026

GRIP
Type Roleplaying, System
System Combat

The GRIP verb allows a character to switch weapons such as the katana, bastard sword, javelin, trident or spear between one-handed and two-handed use.

It additionally has minor roleplaying abilities.

Help

Please note: This populates with GRIP HELP, HELP GRIP, or GRIP by itself when nothing is held in either hand. 

Usage:
    GRIP [STATUS]             - If holding a switchable weapon, displays current grip status
    GRIP {switchable weapon}  - Switches current grip between one-handed and two-handed
    GRIP [other object]       - If holding an object other than a switchable weapon, tighten your grip on an object
    GRIP ONE                  - Switches weapon in right hand to one-handed grip
    GRIP TWO                  - Switches weapon in right hand to two-handed grip

You must have your left hand free to switch a weapon into two-handed grip.

Usage

Roleplay

Style First Third
Style You grip your <item> a little tighter. Person grips her <item> a little tighter.

Combat

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