Parry
Strength,(Combat Skill)
A Combat Skill used to parry attacks.
| Rank | Skill Use | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 | Parry |
Immediate |
At-will; you completely avoid a melee attack. Must exceed attacker's hit check with your Parry check. Requirements: attack must be a melee attack, must come from front arc, requires awareness, cannot block touch or incorporeal attacks (except, for latter, if using force weapon). |
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2 | Parry Flanks |
Immediate |
As Parry, but against your flanks. Suffers a -10 to the check. |
|
3 | Parry Rear |
Immediate |
As Parry, but against your rear arc. Suffers a -20 to the check. |
Rank 1
| Feat | Prerequisite | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Disarm |
- |
On a successful parry, if you beat the enemy's attack by 5 or more, you may attempt to disarm; your enemy must win an opposed check (Str or Dex, as per each weapon), or his weapon is disarmed. |
| Parry Missiles |
- |
You may attempt to parry missile attacks. This applies only to actual missiles, not magical ranged attacks. |
| Riposte |
- |
On a successful Parry, you may take an immediate melee attack against your attacker. The attack may be any standard or swift action you would normally use for attack. |
| Parry Spells | Parry Missiles |
You may attempt to parry targeted spell attacks. |
Rank 2
| Feat | Prerequisite | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All-Around Parry |
- |
Reduces the penalty for parrying flanks and rear arc by 5 (min -0). Stacks to 2 (2nd rank requries rank 3) |