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Do attack-bonus weapons like the Spear or Axe apply when you are defending?

Several players agree the weapon cards apply only to attacks; there is no official ruling.

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  • TimMierz · Community · 2009-11-05
  • LoneCleric · Community · 2005-10-03

No. Weapon bonuses apply only when you make an attack roll, not when defending. A steal is not a separate action: you attack, and if you win by two or more you may steal instead of dealing damage.

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