Studied Strike
Studied Strike
Basic Martial Technique
Prerequisites: Martial Rank 3, Mental Rank 2
Disciplines: Duelist
Focused Action [FT 1, REC Weapon Speed]
Effect: Choose a target before you Focus. You spend the time watching your target for the perfect moment and position to strike. After you focus, you gain a +1 bonus to the following attack:
Range: Melee Weapon
Target: One creature
Attack: Melee Weapon vs. AC
Hit: Weapon[1 WD] damage.
Special: Changing targets for any reason disrupts your concentration and the power fails.
Master Augment, Magical Precision
[Martial Rank 5, Magic Item]
Requirement: You must be wielding one Magic Weapon.
Effect: Increase the bonus granted to your attack by 1.
Augment, Greater Studied Strike
[Martial Rank 5]
Stacking [Rank 5, 8, 11, etc]: You may may be applied multiple times and is limited by your Martial Rank.
Effect: Increase the damage by an additional 1 WD.
Master Augment, Analyze Target
[Martial Rank 5]
Stacking [Rank 5, 7, 9, etc]: You may may be applied multiple times and is limited by your Martial Rank.
Cost: FT +1
Effect: Increase the bonus granted to your attack by 1.
Master Augment, Acquire Target [Stance]
[Martial Rank 3]
Requirement: You must be utilizing the Sudden Step Stance.
Effect: You may Shift 5ft before the attack.
Master Augment, Stretching Strike [Stance]
[Martial Rank 4]
Requirement: You must be utilizing the Great Mobility Stance.
Effect: Increase your reach by 5ft for the attack.
Master Augment, Critical Weakness [Stance]
[Martial Rank 4]
Requirement: You must be utilizing a Scoundrel Stance.
Effect: Gain a 10% bonus to Critical Strike for your attack. If you successfully Critical Strike, gain a +5 bonus to Critical Damage.
Master Augment, Uninterrupted Study [Stance]
[Martial Rank 4]
Requirement: You must be utilizing a Guardian Stance.
Effect: This technique gains the Uninterruptible keyword.
Master Augment, Studied Fury [Stance]
[Martial Rank 6]
Requirement: You must be utilizing the Blade Fury Stance.
Cost: FT +1, 2 Resolve
Effect: Repeat the attack on the same target.