Using Distance Weapons

*Unless a defender is taken by surprise, the procedure for normal combat is used, so long as the opponent is within the weapon's range.
*If taken by surprise, the defender may not make add a defense roll to their defense ability
**A Lightraider may not roll a Starlot (SL) and add it to their Shield of Faith (SF) rating.
**A Dark Creature or Dragon Slave may not roll a Shadow Stone (SSt) and add it to their Battle Ability.
*A Lightraider may want to use a Distance Weapon even when they are positioned behind another Lightraider. This is allowed only when they are behind one Lightraider.
**In the case stated above, if the Lightraider using the Distance Weapon has an unsuccessful attack, they may have hit the Lightraider in front of them.
**The Lightraider who made the unsuccessful attack roll a normal attack against the Lightraider in front of them, including a damage roll if their attack hits.
Distance Weapons List
*Spear
*War Hammer
*Bow
*Crossbow
*Hand Axe
*Dagger
*Battle Axe
*Sling
*Military Fork
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