Cryptic Stance - Consular

Cryptic Stance

◊Descriptors – martial, stance

◊Effect – Immunity 40 • 19 points

Cryptic Stance (subtle, resistible Immunity 40)

◊Modifiers – alternate effect: +1 flat point, alternate resistance: +1/per 2 ranks, concentration: -1/rank, resistible: -1/rank, subtle 2: +2 flat points, sustained: +0/rank

◊Action – standard

◊Range – personal

◊Duration – sustained

◊Results – while you focus on defense you are nearly impossible to hit

◊Resist – Expertise or Intellect  (DC 10 + your power level)

Description

Your extensive research into obscure fighting styles allows you to enter a defensive stance few can overcome.

Choose Dodge or Parry. By using a standard action each round, you gain immunity to attacks targeting the chosen defense.

Opponents able to recognize or adapt to your fighting style may find ways to penetrate your otherwise perfect defense. Attackers receive either an Expertise: Martial Arts (or similar Expertise skill) check or an Intellect check (DC 10 + your power level) and can resolve attacks against you normally on a success.

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