Bill
A common variety of bill. Variants may have projections on the back of the main blade.
The blade of this polearm is a curved or hooked chopping blade with a spiked projection on the back of the blade. The spike is commonly used to block and parry.
Benefit: When fighting defensively or with full defense, this weapon gives you a +1 shield bonus to AC. A mounted opponent hit by a bill takes a -1 penalty on his Ride checks to stay mounted.
Weapon Feature(s): brace, disarm, reach
Two-Handed Melee Weapons (Martial) | ||||||||
Weapon | Cost | Damage (S) | Damage (M) | Critical | Range Increment | Weight | Type | Special |
Bill | 11 gp | 1d6 | 1d8 | x3 | – | 11 lbs. | S | brace, disarm, reach, see text |
Source Advanced Player’s Guide