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<blockquote data-quote="Nifft" data-source="post: 1660475" data-attributes="member: 6562">I too dislike the Death Attack mechanic. IMHO, it would be better to allow an Assassin to stun, paralyze or hamstring his foe, so that the victim is made less able to avoid the Assassin's Sneak Attacks and/or Coup de Grace (which includes a free Sneak Attack, of course).Possible replacement mechanic:Paralyzing Sneak Attack: As a standard action when facing a foe upon whom his sneak attack dice apply, the Assassin may make a single attack at his highest attack bonus. If the attack strikes, his foe must make a Will save [DC 10 + Assassin level + Int bonus] or be paralyzed for 1d4+1 rounds.Stunning Sneak Attack: Once per day per Assassin level, the character may make a Stunning Attack -- this is just like a Monk's Stunning Attack feature, except the Assassin may use any weapon when making the attack. The Fort DC is 10 + Assassin level + Int bonus.Grant the Hamstring Rogue Special Ability at 2nd or 4th level.&nbsp;-- N</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Nifft, post: 1660475, member: 6562"] I too dislike the Death Attack mechanic. IMHO, it would be better to allow an Assassin to stun, paralyze or hamstring his foe, so that the victim is made less able to avoid the Assassin's Sneak Attacks and/or Coup de Grace (which includes a free Sneak Attack, of course). Possible replacement mechanic: Paralyzing Sneak Attack: As a standard action when facing a foe upon whom his sneak attack dice apply, the Assassin may make a single attack at his highest attack bonus. If the attack strikes, his foe must make a Will save [DC 10 + Assassin level + Int bonus] or be paralyzed for 1d4+1 rounds. Stunning Sneak Attack: Once per day per Assassin level, the character may make a Stunning Attack -- this is just like a Monk's Stunning Attack feature, except the Assassin may use any weapon when making the attack. The Fort DC is 10 + Assassin level + Int bonus. Grant the [i]Hamstring[/i] Rogue Special Ability at 2nd or 4th level. -- N [/QUOTE]

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