Dual-Wielding bugs Power Attack
Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 1:01 pm
Description
The character sheet display incorrect values for the bonus damage from Power Attack, when switching to Two-Handed after using Dual-Wielding. The penality to AB is still displayed, but the bonus damage is not.
The following doesn't fix the bug:
Additional information
The bug has presented itself more than once, so it is not just a fluke. On the 24th of May, and the 25th of May, both 2020.
Both times in the East Chionthar Ruins.
After relogging the character today (25th May 2020) to fix the bug I have not been able to reproduce it.
However, the relogging occured when in the city of Baldur's Gate.
What exactly triggers the bug is unknown, but I suspect one of the following could be the culprit, and will continue to test as able.
** = Longshot, but due to inability to reproduce in a different area it coul be relevant. Easy to test at least.
What issues does it cause?
The bug is purely a visual one, and has no impact on performance or combat in the slightest.
it does, however, cause a minor impact on gameplay due to misinformation on the character sheet, which is a common occurrence in NWN2.
Screenshots with descriptions
Terminology
WF = Weapon Focus
DW = Dual-Wielding
PA = Power Attack Mode
WEB = Weapon Enhancement Bonus
Edit: Updated to reflect that it is purely a display issue on the character sheet.
The character sheet display incorrect values for the bonus damage from Power Attack, when switching to Two-Handed after using Dual-Wielding. The penality to AB is still displayed, but the bonus damage is not.
The following doesn't fix the bug:
- Resting
- Swapping weapons
- Changing area
- Relogging the character
Additional information
The bug has presented itself more than once, so it is not just a fluke. On the 24th of May, and the 25th of May, both 2020.
Both times in the East Chionthar Ruins.
After relogging the character today (25th May 2020) to fix the bug I have not been able to reproduce it.
However, the relogging occured when in the city of Baldur's Gate.
What exactly triggers the bug is unknown, but I suspect one of the following could be the culprit, and will continue to test as able.
- Getting into combat
- Hitting an enemy
- Being stunned/paralyzed
- Great/Supreme Cleave*
- Area related**
** = Longshot, but due to inability to reproduce in a different area it coul be relevant. Easy to test at least.
What issues does it cause?
The bug is purely a visual one, and has no impact on performance or combat in the slightest.
it does, however, cause a minor impact on gameplay due to misinformation on the character sheet, which is a common occurrence in NWN2.
Screenshots with descriptions
Terminology
WF = Weapon Focus
DW = Dual-Wielding
PA = Power Attack Mode
WEB = Weapon Enhancement Bonus
Dual-Wielding without Power Attack Mode | |
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Expected AB = 16 10 BAB + 6 Str Mod +1 WF + 3 WEB - 4 DW Actual AB = 16 Expected added Dmg = 9 6 Str Mod + 3 WEB Actual added Dmg = 9 |
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Dual-Wielding with Power Attack Mode | |
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Expected AB = 13 10 BAB + 6 Str Mod +1 WF + 3 WEB - 4 DW - 3 PA Actual AB = 13 Expected added Dmg = 12 6 Str Mod + 3 WEB + 3 PA Actual added Dmg = 12 |
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Two-Handed without Power Attack Mode | |
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Expected AB = 20 10 BAB + 6 Str Mod +1 WF + 3 WEB Actual AB = 20 Expected added Dmg = 12 9 Str Mod + 3 WEB Actual added Dmg = 12 |
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Two-Handed with Power Attack Mode | |
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Expected AB = 17 10 BAB + 6 Str Mod +1 WF + 3 WEB - 3 PA Actual AB = 17 Expected added Dmg = 18 9 Str Mod + 3 WEB + 6 PA Actual added Dmg = 12 |
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Edit: Updated to reflect that it is purely a display issue on the character sheet.