Comments on: Pathfinder Infantry Feats

By: Andrew Hopkins

Andrew Hopkins — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:51:55 +0000

I suggest the following changes for tightly packed “pole and shield” formations where two “soldiers” are in each 5 ft square. Reduce dex bonus to AC to 0 and give double shield bonus to AC and a +2 to attack. Give each “soldier” in a rank with sufficient reach an AOO against individuals directly infront of his file to repulse for half damage and force the individual back 5 feet. The phylanx was used successfully until missile weapons were developed with suffucient power, range and numbers to reach the formation and penetrate armor from a distance that made it difficult for the formation to overtake the missile launchers. Rough terreign made an effective phylanx difficult or impossible. It was most effective in large open areas such as plains or other unobstructed ground. It is still used by police when dealing with mobs.

By: MadBrew

MadBrew — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:47:06 +0000

@Sean: I actually struggled over whether Rebuffing Reach should deal damage or not. Logically, it should, but I like to err on the side of non-game breaking (though maybe I erred too far on that side with this feat). Since it is limited to only AOOs, as a GM, I would actually allow full damage… so let’s go with half damage (edits are already in place).

Thanks for the input!

By: Sean Holland

Sean Holland — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:52:15 +0000

Good set of useful feats there, especially for opposition fighters.

Seems to me the Rebuffing Reach should do at least a little damage though, maybe 1 point plus any magical or feat (such as weapon specialization) bonus?
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