There may be times when the group finds itself fighting in extremely tight quarters, at which time the GM will declare that Close Quarters Combat rules apply. This will usually be in a very narrow tunnel but could also happen when there are so many people that there is not room to swing a weapon. In such cases, compare the weapon, shield and backpack worn to the table below to determine modifiers and effectiveness.
| Tool | Initiative | Strike Chance | Damage | # Attacks | Defense | Notes |
| Two-handed weapons |  | | | | | 2-h weapons cannot be used |
| Large, one-handed weapons | -5 | -25 | -5 | -1/rnd | -0 | Minimum of 1 attack per round |
| Medium, one-handed weapons | -2 | -10 | -2 | -1/rnd | -0 | Minimum of 1 attack per round |
| Small weapons | | | | | | Small weapons can be used without restriction |
| Large Shields | | | | | | Cannot be used * |
| Small Shields | | | | | -10 | |
| Small Backpack | -2 | | | | -5 | |
| Medium Backpack | -3 | | | | -10 | |
| Large Backpack | -5 | | | -1/rnd | -20 | Minimum of 1 attack per round |
| * Large Shields cannot be used. If the shield is between the wielder and the attacker, the GM will allow for a straight +20 to defense, regardless of shield rank, but this also hampers the wielder and they suffer a -20 to their strike chance (in addition to any other modifiers for weapon size). |
Spells
Close quarters combat can also affect spells. "Bolt" type spells require a direct line between the caster and the target. In Close Quarters, if there are others between the caster and the desired target, each must make a LUCK save to avoid the bolt. If the bolt hits them, and the spell normally allows a save, they are still entitled to the save. If everyone between the caster and the desired target make their LUCK save, the spell resolves normally.
Two-Handed Weapons
NOTE: This list also includes some 1-handed weapons that cannot be effectively used in close quarters.
Bastard sword
Battle axe
Flail
Neptune trident
Net
Pike
Quarterstaff
Spear
Two-handed sword
Whip
Large, One-Handed Weapons
Broadsword
Longsword
Mace
Morning star
Scimitar
War hammer
Medium, One-Handed Weapons
Club
Javelin
Roman trident
Short sword
Small Weapons
Blackjack
Dagger
Fists
Hand axe |