"Greater" Improved Initiative

[Haves]

I've been looking around for a "greater" improved initiative feat and I've found some that offer an additional +2(+6) and some that offer +4(+8). As for requirements, I've seen everything from alertness to lightning reflexes to stat requirements. Anyone care to offer their two cents as to what would make a balanced "Greater Improved Initiative" feat?
(a better feat name is welcome too)

 

[Thanee]

Epic Improved Initiative.

Otherwise, there is Blooded/Thug in PGtF and I think there's also one in Complete Adventurer.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Haves]

Took me a bit to find...superior initiative...didn't think to look in epic. Guess that leaves the "+2 init. and +2 skill/+1 save" feats...there are A LOT of those (wizards apparently fell in love with the "(half of this feat + half of this feat)x20=new book or dragon article" formula awhile back ). Thanks!

 

[Thanee]

Ah, Superior Initiative is the name... my bad, didn't look it up.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Twowolves]

Doesn't the Duelist PrC have a similar ablity? Not a feat, but still in the RAW.

 

[mikebr99]

Doesn't the Duelist PrC have a similar ablity? Not a feat, but still in the RAW.

Nod... improved reaction: @ 2nd... +2, @ 8th +4


Mike

 

[Scharlata]

... one in Complete Adventurer.

Yes M'am!

Quick Reconnoiter; Prereq.: Listen 5 ranks, Spot 5 ranks; Benefit: Spot and Listen as free actions, +2 on initiative checks; Source: Complete Adventurer, p. 112



Another three:
Fire Heritage; Prereq.: -; Benefit: +1 on initiative checks, +1 fire damage from unarmed/natural attacks; Source: Planar Handbook, p. 39

Battle Hardened; Prereq.: Dwarf, Edited: Base attack bonus +4; Benefit: Gain +4 bonus on saves against fear, +2 on initiative checks; Source: Races of Stone, p. 137

Sea Legs; Prereq.: -; Benefit: +2 bonus on Balance and Tumble checks and +1 bonus on Initiative checks while on a ship; Source: Frostburn, p. 49

Enjoy

 

[Crothian]

There is one in Quint Fighter that gives an addiitional +4

 

[HellHound]

I also like the Scorpion clan feat in Rokugan (or maybe in OA, I can't remember anymore) that gives the character an INT bonus to Initiative - added to other bonuses. I like it because it doesn't just crank up the initiative bonus by a flat amount, instead making the character slightly MAD (Multi-Ability Dependent) which helps decrease power gaming slightly, IMO.

 

[Thanee]

I like it because it doesn't just crank up the initiative bonus by a flat amount, instead making the character slightly MAD (Multi-Ability Dependent) which helps decrease power gaming slightly, IMO.

For Wizards it would probably do the opposite, but otherwise you are right.

Bye
Thanee