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Draethon
2014-08-24, 01:07 AM
I'm making a gestalt sorcerer/fighter gish who's based around spamming Quickened true strikes and I was wondering what feats there were out there, similar to Power Attack, that impose a penalty on attacks in exchange for extra damage/other useful stuff. I don't have the Int for Combat Expertise but I'm looking for things in that vein, that would let me take advantage of having +20 to attacks.

Any help appreciated.

Diachronos
2014-08-24, 01:53 AM
Pathfinder has Deadly Aim, which is almost exactly the same as Power Attack except it:

Requires 13 Dex instead of 13 Str
Affects ranged attacks
Doesn't have a 50% boost on the damage for specific weapon categories


I don't know how useful it would be for a Sorcerer, though, since I'm pretty sure you wouldn't get the damage increase on ranged spells. A range-focused Fighter might appreciate it, though.

StreamOfTheSky
2014-08-24, 02:05 AM
There's Piranha Strike, which is like Power Attack for light/natural weapons and doesn't require Str 13.

There's also Dazing and Stunning Assault. Each have you take a -5 to hit and in return a foe hit must save vs. daze or stun for 1 round.

FabulousFizban
2014-08-24, 02:40 AM
Arcane Strike (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/arcane-strike-combat) has not been mentioned yet

Kalaska'Agathas
2014-08-24, 02:58 AM
Arcane Strike (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/arcane-strike-combat) has not been mentioned yet

Which wouldn't synergize well with a character planning to spend their swift actions on quickened True Strikes.

I'm not aware of any other feats, beyond those mentioned here, that function off this mechanic.

Arbane
2014-08-24, 03:15 AM
If you're going to take Power Attack, Furious Focus (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/furious-focus-combat) and Cornugon Smash (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/cornugon-smash-combat) are both good additions to it.

Waddacku
2014-08-24, 05:59 AM
Stone Power gives you temporary HP in exchange for attack bonus.

Draethon
2014-08-25, 08:53 PM
Dazing/Stunning Assault are just what I'm looking for. Stone Power is also a good shout. Cornugon Smash has nice Cha synergy but I don't think I'll be able to spare the skill points.

The only other feat I can think of is Monkey Grip, but I'll just buy some strongarm bracers.

Thanks for the help guys!

Any other suggestions? Are there any other attack options, along the lines of fighting defensively, which I might be able to exploit?