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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DreadArchon" data-source="post: 3339720" data-attributes="member: 49449">Not with the single standard action that they can take after using half of a turn to Tumble.  Five attacks to the face with burly magic weapons usually beats out a single swing to the back, especially when you lack Sneak Attack (say you're tumbling as a Monk, Ranger, Mage, or Scout, for example).  (And if you're only worried about Rogues, just take away Tumble as a class skill for them.)Edit:  And that's only against targets that (1) can be flanked, (2) can take precision damage, (3) are in the open, and (4) are engaged by a friendly.  In my experience, Tumble is generally useful for getting out of AoO range or running away more than it is for attempting to flank.</blockquote>