Sneak attack of opportunity
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am181d
Adventurer
Yes. It's called (creatively) "Sneak Attack of Opportunity." The hitch is that it's an Epic-Level feat.
Here's the complete list of feats:
Feat Index
And here's the Epic feat:
Epic Feats :: d20srd.org
RUMBLETiGER
Adventurer
Are there existing occasions where a target would be flat footed or otherwize denied dexterity during an A.
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StreamOfTheSky
Adventurer
Hmm, a dragonwrought kobold rogue 15 could just pick that up at level 15. Possibly level 12 if he got Assassin's Stance and some prestige classes with +1d6 SA at level 1. Of course, that's a REALLY unimpressive feat and the requirements are nowhere near epic, it's pretty dumb it got that label to begin with.
Ok, here's some other options:
Backstab (dragon mag #340): Doesn't make the foe flatfooted, but gives you an AoO every time you flank someone and he doesn't attack you, so...you'll still get sneak attack on it anyway.
Mercurial Strike (dragon mag #310): You have to be unarmed and have Quickdraw feat, this feat then lets you draw a weapon when a foe provokes, and he's flatfooted to the attack. Just keep dropping your dagger after each AoO and draw a new one next time Or use a Quickrazor. Problems are..you won't be threatening much area while unarmed, and it seems like the kind of trick a group of foes wouldn't fall for twice.
Sneak Attack of Opportunity (dragon mag #340): Seems that the epic feat was reprinted. Requires SA +3d6 and Combat Reflexes, and only flatfoots foes to your first AoO each round.
Skill Tricks (cost 2 skill points, use once/encounter)
Sudden Draw (C.Scoundrel): Requires Quickdraw and 8 sleight of hand ranks. As an immediate action, you draw a concealed weapon when someone provokes an AoO from you, and he is flatfooted to the attack.
Mercurial strike renders an opponent flat footed if the weapon is drawn for an AoO, and Quick Draw is a prerequisite. Then add some Tome of Battle and Iajitsu master for some insane damage, but by RAW Quick Draw doesn't mention sheathing a weapon as a free action. I also wonder if overpowering assault could be worked in to replace a high level bonus feat, Warblade maybe?
Dandu
First Post
Yes, there are in fact several ways to do so.
I know this is sort of off subject but mentioning of breaking robilar's gambit what would evasive reflexes do with it? Robilar's Gambit specifically mentions that the attack from the enemy and yours you make are resolved simultaneously. Would that mean you could just step out of the way?
Empirate
First Post
I think the specific mention you referred to is there to make sure your AoO (or evasive reflex) cannot interfere with the incoming attack which granted you the AoO in the first place. For example, you couldn't use your AoO to disarm the opponent before he strikes you, thus rendering his attack ineffective. Instead, if you use your AoO to disarm, the opponent gets his attack in and then is disarmed. Similarly, evasive reflexes would let you take a 5' step away, but even while you're taking that step, you're being clobbered.
BTW, here's a fun classic build that abuses Robilar's Gambit (AND Karmic Strike, just to be a dick): Whoops! Browser Settings Incompatible
BTW, here's a fun classic build that abuses Robilar's Gambit (AND Karmic Strike, just to be a dick): Whoops! Browser Settings Incompatible
