Deflect Arrows Mechanic?

[Atavar]

Hello Everyone,

Is there any sort of game mechanic (i.e. attack roll, etc.) required to use the Deflect Arrows feat? The wording of the feat (e.g. "Attempting to deflect a ranged weapon...") seems to imply that some sort of die roll should be involved, but it does not describe such a roll. I checked the rules and the FAQ but could not find any such roll described.

For reference, here is a link to the feat description:

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/feats.htm#deflectArrows

So, is there a roll involved, or is it automatically successful?

Thanks,

Atavar

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"It's pronounced 'NOOK-Yoo-ler' you dummy! The S is silent!" - Peter Griffin

 

[Sound of Azure]

It's probably a holdover from its 3.0 incarnation, which required a DC 20 reflex save to execute the feat. There is no check in 3.5, so it is automatically successful once per round.

 

[AuraSeer]

No roll is required. The deflection is automatically successful on normal missiles.

The "attempt" language is there because you might try to use the feat against a special missile on which it doesn't work. Ferinstance, if somebody casts acid arrow at you, you might "attempt" to deflect it but you won't be successful.