Scatter X

This weapon can hit and deal damage to several enemies, so long as they are no farther than 6 feet away from each other. X is the number of enemies that can be hit in a single attack. Only one skill check to hit is required against one of the enemies. Nearby foes are dealt damage and suffer any additional weapon effects other than scatter, provided the initial attack roll is high enough to hit them too. Weapons such as flamethrowers and explosives often have this effect. This effect does not apply to or inflict damage on enemy bands.
Caution: If a weapon with this effect is used against enemies in melee combat with an ally, they may also take scatter damage.

Example: Phil’s character uses a magnetic mace with a scatter 3 effect. They are engaged in melee with three brute class enemies less than 6 feet apart, according to the GM. Phil rolls to hit and succeeds. His damage roll after adding his character’s Strength is 25. All three brutes take 25 damage because of the scatter 3 effect.