Guari
2018-01-20, 01:00 PM
I have a Monk (enlightened from Dreamscarred Press) and a Swordsage. Just starting out and I figure that their AC Bonus abilities wouldn't stack...
But when I read them, they are slightly different. Is there a precedent for them stacking? or would it need to be from a different named ability for the two to stack or use different stats to stack?
Haven't had this discussion with my DM yet, wanted to do a little research before I approach the topic.
Enlightened Monk Class ability:
AC Bonus (Ex):When unarmored and unencumbered, the enlightened monk adds her Wisdom bonus (if any) to her AC. In addition, an enlightened monk gains a +1 dodge bonus to AC at 5th level. This bonus increases by 1 for every five enlightened monk levels thereafter (+2 at 10th, +3 at 15th, and +4 at 20th level). These bonuses to AC apply even against touch attacks or when the enlightened monk is flat-footed. She loses these bonuses when she is immobilized or helpless, when she wears any armor, when she wields a shield, or when she carries a medium or heavy load.
Swordsage Class ability:
AC Bonus: Starting at 2nd level, you can add your Wisdom modifier as a bonus to Armor Class, so long as you wear light armor, are unencumbered, and do not use a shield.
This bonus to AC applies even against touch attacks or when you are flat-footed. However, you lose this bonus when you are immobilized or helpless.
TL:DR; Do the two quoted abilities stack for a gestalted character?
But when I read them, they are slightly different. Is there a precedent for them stacking? or would it need to be from a different named ability for the two to stack or use different stats to stack?
Haven't had this discussion with my DM yet, wanted to do a little research before I approach the topic.
Enlightened Monk Class ability:
AC Bonus (Ex):When unarmored and unencumbered, the enlightened monk adds her Wisdom bonus (if any) to her AC. In addition, an enlightened monk gains a +1 dodge bonus to AC at 5th level. This bonus increases by 1 for every five enlightened monk levels thereafter (+2 at 10th, +3 at 15th, and +4 at 20th level). These bonuses to AC apply even against touch attacks or when the enlightened monk is flat-footed. She loses these bonuses when she is immobilized or helpless, when she wears any armor, when she wields a shield, or when she carries a medium or heavy load.
Swordsage Class ability:
AC Bonus: Starting at 2nd level, you can add your Wisdom modifier as a bonus to Armor Class, so long as you wear light armor, are unencumbered, and do not use a shield.
This bonus to AC applies even against touch attacks or when you are flat-footed. However, you lose this bonus when you are immobilized or helpless.
TL:DR; Do the two quoted abilities stack for a gestalted character?