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Message: <blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 419244" data-attributes="member: 1210">I lean towards making it a prc ability, prolly 10th level.  I think it's extremely powerful- you can essentially maximize your damage or AC with power attack or superior expertise.  Also, I'd let it work with power critical as a 10th level prc ability but not as a feat; and if you make it into a feat I'd restrict it to weapons that you have focus in.I realize there's the drawback of missing out on crits, but a guaranteed hit (unless your enemy has expertise or some other tricks) for tons of damage (+6 from power attack, f'rinstance) is pretty good.  Or a guaranteed hit with a +6 AC bonus from expertise effects...Another point: would it be something that lasts for one attack or for the whole round?  If it's only on your first attack of the round, then you roll for the rest, it's potentially even better.  If it lasts all round, it ain't so bad.  Also, SteelDraco's idea of it using up a full attack is worth considering if you make it a feat, but I wouldn't do it as a 10th level prc ability; I'd leave it discretionary (per attack).If you end up using it in any way, let us know how it works out!</blockquote>