Really Old Question about Grappling

[WindMongger]

I really need some help regarding to topic above.

1. First of all, under grappling options for 'attack your opponent' do you need to make an oppose grapple check to attempt this?

2. What does weapon focus and weapon specialization grapple do during grappling?
- My opinion for weapon focus grapple is to add +1 to all grapple checks.
- I am stumped for weapon specialization grapple....

Any help regarding this 2 questions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Infiniti2000]

1. First of all, under grappling options for 'attack your opponent' do you need to make an oppose grapple check to attempt this?

No. You make a single attack with an unarmed strike, light weapon, or natural weapon at a -4 penalty. If you have a high BAB, you may make additional, iterative attacks with unarmed strikes and other light weapons.

2. What does weapon focus and weapon specialization grapple do during grappling?

Weapon Focus grants +1 on the attack roll to initiate a grapple (though many will also give him +1 on opposed grapple checks) and weapon specialization +2 on damage when using the "Damage Your Opponent" option. I would not add these bonuses on the "attack your opponent" option.

 

[frankthedm]

Weapon Focus grants +1 on the attack roll to initiate a grapple (though many will also give him +1 on opposed grapple checks)

If a game removes / does not have the Improved grapple feat, I'd agree.