Final verdict on keen rapier w/ improved critical?

[Nebten]

Book of Vile Darkness (2002) was made between 3.0 & 3.5, like Fiend Folio. 3.5 came out in 2003. Depending on the DM, they may say that the Book of Vile Darkness/Exalted Deeds or 3.0 or 3.5. As with all resources run it by the DM before using.

 

[Jhaelen]

Weapon Master and Disciple of Dispater are 3.0, not 3.5, right? I'd think most DMs would not allow their critical-improving powers to work (edit: with keen/ imp. crit.) under 3.5.

Indeed.

Book of Vile Darkness (2002) was made between 3.0 & 3.5, like Fiend Folio. 3.5 came out in 2003. Depending on the DM, they may say that the Book of Vile Darkness/Exalted Deeds or 3.0 or 3.5. As with all resources run it by the DM before using.

This.

 

[Herzog]

There is an alternate class feature for barbarians in the City Scape Web Enhancement (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/we/20070228a) called Streetfighter, which replaces damage reduction, and gives you (among other things) an increased threat range (of 1 point !) against flat-footed opponents and on attacks made at the end of a charge. This explicitly stacks with Keen or Improved Critical.

 

[angel8fingers]

Depends on what edition you are using. 3.5 states KEEN does not stack with Improved Crit. Am unsure about 3.5 or PathFinder. As a regular DM and Player, I allow it for 2 reasons. You are using a whole feat, so heck; throw a dog a bone right? 2nd, KEEN ability on weapon costs some jing, so once again; throw a dog a bone. If DM has a problem, feel free to point out that undead, constructs, fortification wondrous items and special abilities all negate crits.Nuff said=)