A Loxodon can hold stuff with its trunk, but can't wield it. Can I hold a Hammer of Thunderbolts in the trunk to gain the +4 to Str? I want to use a different weapon with a better +bonus to attack. The description of the Hammer just says that you need to hold it to gain the benefit. Also, can I do the same with the simic hybrid's grappling appendages?
For the Loxodon, RAW, I’d say yes, it works. I’m not sure if it’s the intent, but the hammer only requires that you hold it to gain the benefits, and the trunk can definitely carry a weapon. It just can’t make an attack with one.
For the simic hybrid, all they allow is grappling. There’s no indication that they can actually lift anything, so I’d say that the RAW answer there is no.
The simic hybrid does allow attacks (as an unarmed strike) , in addition to grappling, but it expressly states:
These appendages can't precisely manipulate anything and can't wield weapons, magic items, or other specialized equipment.
So they can't do that. I might allow someone to make an item designed to be held by these appendages and ONLY these appendages, but other than that, no, it can't hold a magic item and benefit from it using these appendages.
So here is my question,
A Loxodon can hold stuff with its trunk, but can't wield it. Can I hold a Hammer of Thunderbolts in the trunk to gain the +4 to Str? I want to use a different weapon with a better +bonus to attack. The description of the Hammer just says that you need to hold it to gain the benefit. Also, can I do the same with the simic hybrid's grappling appendages?
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Ichmkami
For the Loxodon, RAW, I’d say yes, it works. I’m not sure if it’s the intent, but the hammer only requires that you hold it to gain the benefits, and the trunk can definitely carry a weapon. It just can’t make an attack with one.
For the simic hybrid, all they allow is grappling. There’s no indication that they can actually lift anything, so I’d say that the RAW answer there is no.
The simic hybrid does allow attacks (as an unarmed strike) , in addition to grappling, but it expressly states:
So they can't do that. I might allow someone to make an item designed to be held by these appendages and ONLY these appendages, but other than that, no, it can't hold a magic item and benefit from it using these appendages.
No it states only useable for melee attacks thats ranged....and it cannot use any form of a weapon or Hold them by the description.