Grabbing One Arm

[WonderStuff]

I would like a rules clarification on this, please.

 

5th Edition 423, Breaking out of Entangles and Grabs (last paragraph)

At the GM's option, a character does not have to make a complete escape from a Grab or Entangle. Instead he can try to free only one limb, which he can then use as he sees fit. This allows +5 STR on the attempt to escape or break free, since he can concentrate on freeing just one limb.

 

There are some Martial Maneuvers such as Choke Hold which only grab one limb.

 

May a Grabbed hero use the "Free one limb @ +5 STR" option on such a grab and be 100% free from the Grab?

 

Other options include:

 

1) The Grabbed limb is free but the target is still grabbed (perhaps around his torso or waist)

 

2) The Free One Limb option should not be available since normally he has an option of freeing just one limb or all held limbs. If only one limb is held, he needs to follow the rules for freeing all limbs.

[Steve Long]

Re: Grabbing One Arm

 

Of course not. If a Grab inherently affects only one limb, the Grabee has to break out using the normal rules; the rule you cite is intended for the standard sort of Grab that involves two or more limbs.