Linked Effects

Some attacks have a linked effect.
This is a second type of damage or
other effect that occurs simultaneous-
ly with the primary effect. Make one
roll to hit, but resolve all damage and
resistance rolls separately for the pri-
mary effect and the linked effect. An
example of a linked effect is a grenade
that inflicts both a crushing explosion
and a blinding flash of light on deto-
nation. A person in armor might be
blinded but unhurt, while an unar-
mored person with eye protection
might be wounded but not blinded.
extra damage.” Even if you get lucky
and hit a superior foe, your blow
might not be especially hard . . .