Combat Reflexes and Rogue [Archive] - Wizards Community

Combat Reflexes and Rogue [Archive] - Wizards Community

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prophet224
06-15-07, 11:38 AM Hi all!
So I have a character who is ninja-ish... he's a multiclassed monk/rogue, and I'm taking the Improved Throw and Combat Reflexes feats. I have also only played a rogue like once before ever... it's just not a normal class for me.

So here are my questions.
1.) What are the best feats to help give me use Combat Reflexes? That is, are there feats that will open up more opportunity attacks for me?
2.) What are the best feats to help give more opportunities to use Sneak Attack?
3.) Finally, what about the combination of Flurry, Stunning Fist, and Sneak Attack? If I can successfully stun on the first attack of the flurry, do I get sneak attack damage on the second attack, because the opponent is stunned?

Thanks all!!
tui
06-15-07, 12:10 PM 1.) What are the best feats to help give me use Combat Reflexes? That is, are there feats that will open up more opportunity attacks for me?
For an AoO specialist, take Deft Opportunist from CAdv. Also consider Double Hit (MHB), Feign Weakness (SaF), and Stand Still (Psionic).

2.) What are the best feats to help give more opportunities to use Sneak Attack?
You'll definitely want Ascetic Rogue from CAdv.

Crossbow Sniper from PHBII can be good if you want ranged SA.

You can also feint in combat (Bluff) to get SA; if you go this route, get Improved Feint, and perhaps Tumbling Feint (PHBII).

Feats like Evasive Reflexes (ToB) and Sidestep (MHB) can help you get in position for flanking (and thus sneak attack). Also on the flanking front, there's Vexing Flanker (PHBII) and Adaptable Flanker (PHBII). If you're into ToB, Island of Blades is a great stance that helps with flanking.

3.) Finally, what about the combination of Flurry, Stunning Fist, and Sneak Attack? If I can successfully stun on the first attack of the flurry, do I get sneak attack damage on the second attack, because the opponent is stunned?
Yes, you'd actually get SA damage on all your attacks against the stunned enemy until the end of the round.
tui
06-15-07, 12:12 PM he's a multiclassed monk/rogue, and I'm taking the Improved Throw and Combat Reflexes feats.
Oh, and what's Improved Throw? I'm not familiar with that feat. I don't suppose you mean Defensive Throw (CW)?
Majick
06-15-07, 12:39 PM Hold the Line is an excellent feat option here (Complete Warrior i believe)

anybody charges you and you get attacks of opportunity! yay!

helps if your a character that can't dish it out so much and you get bum-rushed all the time :rolleyes:
prophet224
06-15-07, 01:25 PM Sorry, I meant 'Improved Grapple'... distracted at work! :)
Asurya
06-15-07, 01:49 PM Acrobatic backstab Skill trick (CScoundrel) is nice too.
And if you use ToB the Island of blade stance is a must have, with the right feat (Clever positioning IIRC) you can flank a guy just by yourself!

enjoy.

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prophet224 06-15-07, 11:38 AM	Hi all! So I have a character who is ninja-ish... he's a multiclassed monk/rogue, and I'm taking the Improved Throw and Combat Reflexes feats. I have also only played a rogue like once before ever... it's just not a normal class for me. So here are my questions. 1.) What are the best feats to help give me use Combat Reflexes? That is, are there feats that will open up more opportunity attacks for me? 2.) What are the best feats to help give more opportunities to use Sneak Attack? 3.) Finally, what about the combination of Flurry, Stunning Fist, and Sneak Attack? If I can successfully stun on the first attack of the flurry, do I get sneak attack damage on the second attack, because the opponent is stunned? Thanks all!!
tui 06-15-07, 12:10 PM	1.) What are the best feats to help give me use Combat Reflexes? That is, are there feats that will open up more opportunity attacks for me? For an AoO specialist, take Deft Opportunist from CAdv. Also consider Double Hit (MHB), Feign Weakness (SaF), and Stand Still (Psionic). 2.) What are the best feats to help give more opportunities to use Sneak Attack? You'll definitely want Ascetic Rogue from CAdv. Crossbow Sniper from PHBII can be good if you want ranged SA. You can also feint in combat (Bluff) to get SA; if you go this route, get Improved Feint, and perhaps Tumbling Feint (PHBII). Feats like Evasive Reflexes (ToB) and Sidestep (MHB) can help you get in position for flanking (and thus sneak attack). Also on the flanking front, there's Vexing Flanker (PHBII) and Adaptable Flanker (PHBII). If you're into ToB, Island of Blades is a great stance that helps with flanking. 3.) Finally, what about the combination of Flurry, Stunning Fist, and Sneak Attack? If I can successfully stun on the first attack of the flurry, do I get sneak attack damage on the second attack, because the opponent is stunned? Yes, you'd actually get SA damage on all your attacks against the stunned enemy until the end of the round.
tui 06-15-07, 12:12 PM	he's a multiclassed monk/rogue, and I'm taking the Improved Throw and Combat Reflexes feats. Oh, and what's Improved Throw? I'm not familiar with that feat. I don't suppose you mean Defensive Throw (CW)?
Majick 06-15-07, 12:39 PM	Hold the Line is an excellent feat option here (Complete Warrior i believe) anybody charges you and you get attacks of opportunity! yay! helps if your a character that can't dish it out so much and you get bum-rushed all the time :rolleyes:
prophet224 06-15-07, 01:25 PM	Sorry, I meant 'Improved Grapple'... distracted at work! :)
Asurya 06-15-07, 01:49 PM	Acrobatic backstab Skill trick (CScoundrel) is nice too. And if you use ToB the Island of blade stance is a must have, with the right feat (Clever positioning IIRC) you can flank a guy just by yourself! enjoy.