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Just got the Fallen Realms sourcebook and I noticed that Lurtz only has a defence of 5 even though he has armour and a shield. Is this because he has a bow as well (I left my rulebook 200 miles away at home so I can't look up the rules myself (facepalm)). Otherwise, the only benefit for taking him is for that extra point of might.

I can get the same equipment on a standard captain for the same amount of points but with defence 6 instead of 5.

Am I missing something?

Because Lurtz has a bow AND a shield, he can use the shielding rule, but doesn't have the +1 defense because he is holding a bow to shoot.

Thought that would be the reason, thanks.