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Maeglin_Dubh
2010-03-18, 12:45 AM
Unarmored Longsword Style
Prerequisites: BAB 6, Weapon Focus (Longsword, Bastard Sword, or Greatsword), Power Attack, Combat Expertise
Benefit: The Unarmored Longsword Style allows you to use the following 3 tactical maneuvers whenever you are wearing light or no armor...
Wrath Guard: You adopt an open stance to prepare for a more powerful attack. When you power attack, you may also reduce your AC by an amount up to your BAB and add it to your damage roll. You cannot reduce your AC by more than you reduce your attack roll when power attacking in this way.
Squint Cut: When your opponent makes a reckless attack, you punish him for it. This maneuver may only be used once per opponent per encounter. When an enemy attacks you using Power Attack, you may counter their attack roll with one of your own. If you defeat them, the attack is negated and you gain the chance to make an immediate Attack of Opportunity, if you have any remaining.
Hanging Guard: You adopt a stance allowing quick transition from defense to offense. This maneuver may only be performed as part of a full attack. When you are using Combat Reflexes to add to your AC, you may use a swift action to negate the attack penalty from Combat Reflexes on your last iterative attack.

Other feats to come... Shortsword and Buckler Style (aggresive use of a light shield), Armored Longsword Style (new and exciting ways to use a long/bastard sword), and possibly Rondel Dagger Style (how to get through armor with an icepick).

Looking for critique on balance, so I know what to adjust for future feats.