Council of Elrond

Hi,

When you have a character who has a prowess post against particular hazards (or a resource like fellowship), as well as an item with a prowess boost (but to a maximum of x), does the weapon bonus add first, then the other effects? Or the other way around?

For example, Thorin would have a prowess of 8 against orcs due to his modifier. If he had a sword of Gondolin, would he have 5+3+2 or be limited to the 8 prowess in total (the restriction on the sword).

Thanks for your help!

Thorin II will have prowess 10 (5+2+3) against Orcs. Bonus from Sword of Gondolin comes as first, bonus against Orcs comes as second.

Bonuses from weapons always apply 1st.