Handwraps . . .

[grodon9999]

yes - this is the ranger forum. Got my Exploiter up to 14th level and I'm LOVING the speed I get with kamas in Wind-Stance, I plan to use this for vorpals (and support weapons like paralyzers) and against un-critable targets like undead.

Do handwraps count as TWF? The animations seem fast as heck but that can be deceiving. I'm thinking a good pair of wraps will work great for killing skels.

[Visty]

My friend Aranticus says that handwraps are a two handed weapon for all intents and purposes.

yet your friend is wrong, wraps count as TWF

[Haikusamurai]

Handwraps work with TWF and Imp. TWF, you need both, and you will see the increase in attack speed.

[grodon9999]

Handwraps work with TWF and Imp. TWF, you need both, and you will see the increase in attack speed.

Thanks - with 12 ranger levels I'd hope to have that

Time to hit the AH . . .

[rezo]

You can't use handwraps with Tempest.

You will get the extra attacks of Itwf and gtwf but, no 10% speed and ac from tempest.

[Meriadeuc]

Handwraps work with TWF and Imp. TWF, you need both, and you will see the increase in attack speed.

However, handwraps do not count as TWF for purposes of tempest or two-weapon defense.

[Cadoras]

Well, rather strangely... Handwraps count as twf, but not as two weapons... So, the twf feats will help with handwraps, but two weapon defense, two weapon blocking and the tempest attack speed and ac for wielding two weapons don't apply... Unless something's been changed very recently...

[grodon9999]

You can't use handwraps with Tempest.

You will get the extra attacks of Itwf and gtwf but, no 10% speed and ac from tempest.

Ahhhh. So stick to the Maces. Got it.

[Calebro]

Well, rather strangely... Handwraps count as twf, but not as two weapons... So, the twf feats will help with handwraps, but two weapon defense, two weapon blocking and the tempest attack speed and ac for wielding two weapons don't apply... Unless something's been changed very recently...

Correct.
Tempest's bonus' apply when two weapon fighting, ie: having two weapons equipped. Handwraps, while acting as two weapons for the purposes of the twf feats, are only one weapon. Since you only have one weapon equipped, no Tempest goodies apply.

[rezo]

Use Kama's so you'll get tempest speed, ac and you can stay in wind stance with no armor on.

[grodon9999]

Use Kama's so you'll get tempest speed, ac and you can stay in wind stance with no armor on.

That's the plan but I was thinking for Skells and Sorjeck.

[Raegoul]

Sorry, sorry Aranticus must be having an off day. I'll stop quoting him till he gets his stuff together.

I agree

[Raegoul]

My friend Aranticus says that handwraps are a two handed weapon for all intents and purposes.

I agree

[noinfo]

Sorry, sorry Aranticus must be having an off day. I'll stop quoting him till he gets his stuff together.

Can you give me a link to where he said this? I am just curious.