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Message: <blockquote data-quote="comrade raoul" data-source="post: 4351779" data-attributes="member: 554">This grows out of my <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=325" target="_blank">earlier attempt</a> to design a fighter power that did more damage but created extra risks for attackers. I want powers that feel like defender powers, not striker powers.Here's one that's Dexterity-oriented but might fit the bill.Swordsman's Gambit -- Fighter Attack 1You make a swift and deadly lunge at your opponent, but leave your side exposed.At-Will <> Martial, WeaponStandard Action -- Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Strength vs. AC, with a power bonus to the attack roll equal to half your Dexterity modifier.Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier + Dexterity modifier damage.Increase damage to 2[W] + Strength modifier + Dexterity modifier at 21st level.Miss: You provoke an opportunity attack from your target.Note that it's hard to find a secondary ability score for fighters, since they can be so diverse--this one is more appropriate for blade users than axe or hammer ones. So here's another power for heavier weapon users--this one should be evocative of 3e's dwarven defender. The effect of both powers might mean that fighters can identify with particular weapons even more.Fortress Strike -- Fighter Attack 1You take advantage of your firm positioning to put your all into a blow.At-Will <> Martial, WeaponStandard Action -- Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Strength vs. AC.Hit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage.Increase damage to 2[W] + Strength modifier at 21st level.Special: If you have moved no more than one square since the end of your last turn, add your Constitution modifier to your damage roll.</blockquote>

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