I had the fun idea of making a cavalier that was a small race (gnome, halfling, etc) so they could ride a medium-sized mount and run around indoors.
The only problem is that I want to use a lance (for its double damage while charging), but the melee damage/attack rolls resulting from using a lance in combat are Strength based, and small creatures such as those listed above receive a penalty to strength. Is there a way to make the rolls with a lance be based on, say, Dexterity? Maybe something like Weapon Finesse, but can be applied to the lance?
Best Answer
There's a weapon and an accessory that may help
Then it's up to the GM whether effortless lace on a lance actually makes the lance while wielded one-handed while mounted enough of a light weapon so it qualifies for use with such feats as Weapon Finesse.
Alternately, after the character applies the effortless lace to a lance, the GM may require the character to spend 24 hours wielding his lance while mounted so the lace can adhere properly.