Gauntlet (Action)

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Heroic Action Role-Play

Gauntlet

One-handed ancient melee weapon

Hands: 1H
Size: Medium
Tech: Ancient
Type: Melee
Range: Adjacent
Damage: +1 Blunt
Properties: Offhand strike, stun

A weighted gauntlet, padded to absorb shock and allow more powerful blows. This can included padded gloves as well as the heavy gloves included with many types of armor. A modern boxing glove is a variant of this, as are hands wrapped in leather strips or heavy bandages. You can still use the hand for other purposes while wearing more delicate delicate gauntlets.