Perform Check for Intimidate (3.5)

[SirNibbles]

I remember seeing an ability, whether a feat or class ability, that allows you to use a perform check to intimidate. I cannot remember where I saw it, only that it was some first party source- could've been Dragon or Dungeon magazine.

Google-Fu has failed me.

Anyone know what it could be?

[pabelfly]

It's not a Bard's Inspire Awe from Dragon Magic, is it?

[Saintheart]

Whatever it is, please name your intended character Cacofonix.

[SirNibbles]

The ability you are thinking of might be the "Frightening Tune" feat, which was published in Dragon Magazine #318. This feat allows a character to use their Perform skill (sing) to demoralize their opponents in combat.

I have gone cover to cover and found no such feat in Dragon Magazine #318, nor has any google search revealed any information about such a feat existing.


It's not a Bard's Inspire Awe from Dragon Magic, is it?

No, it was definitely something that allowed you to make a Perform check in place of an Intimidate check, not just cause fear via a Perform check.


Whatever it is, please name your intended character Cacofonix.

The intent was to use Perform (weapon drill) to demoralize, so there wouldn't be much sound to it.

[ShurikVch]

Found two examples:

Haunting Melody feat (Heroes of Horror) - when you performing, enemies in 30' must make Will save or be shaken
Note: while the feat's name says "Melody", description says "When you sing or use some other Perform skill" - no restriction for which this "other" could be (may even be "Tea ceremony" :smallamused:)

Supremely Confident feat (Dragon #335) - can use Perform (act) in place of Intimidate to demoralize in combat; on a critical hit, demoralize as a free action

[SirNibbles]

Supremely Confident feat (Dragon #335) - can use Perform (act) in place of Intimidate to demoralize in combat; on a critical hit, demoralize as a free action

Pretty sure it was this, thanks.

[AnonJr]

The intent was to use Perform (weapon drill) to demoralize, so there wouldn't be much sound to it.

Sounds like the Gladiator from Dark Sun...

[Saintheart]

The intent was to use Perform (weapon drill) to demoralize, so there wouldn't be much sound to it.


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