Chronicles of Darkness Fighting Style: Axe and Hammer

Axe/Hammer Style

prereqs: Str 3, Dex 2, Weaponry 3

1 Sickening Crunch- If the blow does more than the target's Stamina, they lose their next action.
2 Cleave- The wielder may attack two adjacent targets with the same draw, applying their armor and defense separately and doing damage separately. Such a mighty effort leaves him open to attack, causing him to lose his defense for the rest of the round.
3 Block and strike (add 2 def, may move freely, -2 attack)- By holding the weapon near the head and at the base of the handle, the wielder may fight defensively in a very effective manner, gaining a +2 to their defense at the cost of a -2 to their attack. The axe or hammer wielder may move freely while so fighting.
4 Woodsplitter’s Chop/ Piledriver Blow: In a massive, two handed swing, hand sliding from near the head to the base of the haft during the blow, the wielder strikes with enormous, deadly force. if all out, instead of +2 get the lower of weaponry or strength
5 Savage Strike: spend will , add base weapon traits to damage instead of draw

Note that picks used with this style may well get stuck...