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Originally Posted by Gnarsh
30-40 points isn't really that high, even using "standard" spell rules.
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I haven't tradtionally used any kind of stacking limits. We have a Humakti floating around in our game with a Bladesharp 12, enough Strength (2 or 3) to get a 2d6 bonus, and Truesword. Toss all that up on a 2-handed sword and get 4d8+2d6+12 damage, not to mention +60% to skill (to a character with 200%+ before even adding Humakti gifts in). That's an average of 37 points of damage and a maximum of 56. This character regularly goes through shields, full plate, etc. with ease, and unlike a large creature the other side doesn't necessarily realize in advance to dodge rather than parry.
I should note that I use houserules (options from RQII) so that slashing weapons do full damage on a special (though armor works unless a critical is rolled), so the above 56 is a fairly common result for such a skilled character.
If that's not gross enough, it's an iron sword so trolls and elves take double damage from anything getting through, and due to various Humakti gifts several other species suffer a similar fate.