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Thread : Helms in 2nd Edition AD&D
Started at 12-13-06 10:02 PM by Blitzkrieg119
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[Post 1]
Author : Blitzkrieg119
Date : 12-13-06 10:02 PM
Thread Title : Helms in 2nd Edition AD&D

Where are any rules about the use of helms in 2nd edition AD&D?  They have a cost listed in the Player's Guide but it doesn't say what purpose they have?  Do they reduce AC by -1 like a shield?  I think I recall a game where they prevented critical hits, maybe it was Baldur's Gate.  Anyway some help on how they work and where some rules can be found would be awesome!

I know D&D uses a generalized health and armour system, but if a helm is listed in the Player's Guide then it must have an intended use right?

~Blitzkrieg~

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[Post 2]
Author : Agathokles
Date : 12-14-06 04:19 AM
Thread Title : Re: Helms in 2nd Edition AD&D

Where are any rules about the use of helms in 2nd edition AD&D?  They have a cost listed in the Player's Guide but it doesn't say what purpose they have?  Do they reduce AC by -1 like a shield? 


Helms in AD&D have basically one function: avoiding called shots to the head. They also have some drawbacks -- wearing massive helms impairs peripheric vision and hearing (you won't catch pickpockets while wearing a knight's helm...).

The rules are in the Complete Fighter's Handbook and in PO: Combat & Tactics, IIRC.

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[Post 3]
Author : Wyrmbane
Date : 12-15-06 09:55 PM
Thread Title : Re: Helms in 2nd Edition AD&D

You are correct about the Fighters Handbook, not sure about PO though.

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[Post 4]
Author : Tintagel
Date : 12-17-06 09:59 AM
Thread Title : Re: Helms in 2nd Edition AD&D

I believe the original 1st Edition AD&D DMG had rules for wearing helms.  It was near the combat matrixes or something.

I think the rule was that 1 in 6 attacks would go to the head, and that if you weren't wearing one, your head would have unarmored AC.  Kinda silly.

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