Duelist's Precise Strike and Criticals

[phadian]

When a critical is rolled when a Duelist makes and attack with his/her Precise Strike ability, are the extra d6's granted by the ability also multiplied in the critical damage, in addition to the regular weapon damage?

Also, imagine the same question, except for any weapon with an energy effect, like flaming. Is the extra fire damage multiplied into the critical?

Thanks!

 

[Crothian]

No, extra dice like that are never part of the critical damage, they are added on afterwards.

 

[phadian]

Thanks!

 

[mikebr99]

Nope... the dice for the actual weapon (ie. a d6 for a rapier) is increased (by the critical multiplier), and any bonus damage due to magic or STR. But Sneak attack damage (and Duelist's equiv.) or elemental damage from a flaming sword isn't multiplied... it is added in after, at it's normal amount, unless it is also a burst.

[edit] Damn you Crothian... fast typer!

 

[Mr Fidgit]

1) i would have to say no, since it affects targets like a rogue's sneak attack (i.e. not effective against creature immune to criticals, etc.)

2) no, that's what (energy) burst weapons are for

 

[kreynolds]

For the purposes of keeping this gut-renching-repetitiveness going strong, I'll say "no" to both questions as well.