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<blockquote data-quote="Nifft" data-source="post: 1357987" data-attributes="member: 6562">One mechanic I've been thinking of would be Block, a standard combat action available to everyone (and a Feat, &quot;Improved Block&quot;).Block: The Block action functions as an AoO against incoming blows. If you've saved an AoO from last round, you may use it to block an incoming attack. Each round, a single saved AoO may be used to gain a Dodge bonus equal to 1/2 your BAB. You must have a shield, two-handed block weapon*, or off-hand weapon to Block. When successfully Blocking, your weapon or shield takes damage as though it were attacked with the Sunder action.(*) Two-Handed Block Weapon List: quarterstaff, spear, halberd, doublesword, chain, urgosh, hooked hammer.Improved BlockYou are particularly adept at parrying blows.Prereqs: BAB 4+, Combat Reflexes, DodgeBenefit: You are not limited to a single Block action each round, but you still need one AoO attempt saved per use of Block. When using the Block action, you gain an additional +1 bonus to your AC. Furthermore, both your weapon and your opponent's weapon take damage when you successfully use the Block action.&nbsp;-- N</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Nifft, post: 1357987, member: 6562"] One mechanic I've been thinking of would be [b]Block[/b], a standard combat action available to everyone (and a Feat, "Improved Block"). [b]Block[/b]: The Block action functions as an AoO against incoming blows. If you've saved an AoO from last round, you may use it to block an incoming attack. Each round, a single saved AoO may be used to gain a Dodge bonus equal to 1/2 your BAB. You must have a shield, two-handed block weapon*, or off-hand weapon to Block. When successfully Blocking, your weapon or shield takes damage as though it were attacked with the Sunder action. (*) Two-Handed Block Weapon List: quarterstaff, spear, halberd, doublesword, chain, urgosh, hooked hammer. [b]Improved Block[/b] You are particularly adept at parrying blows. Prereqs: BAB 4+, Combat Reflexes, Dodge Benefit: You are not limited to a single Block action each round, but you still need one AoO attempt saved per use of Block. When using the Block action, you gain an additional +1 bonus to your AC. Furthermore, both your weapon and your opponent's weapon take damage when you successfully use the Block action. -- N [/QUOTE]

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