Dodge feat confusion? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Razz

10-22-07, 12:36 PM
I am confused with the odd wording they gave the DODGE feat:

During your action, you designate an opponent and receive a +1 dodge bonus to Armor Class against attacks from that opponent. You can select a new opponent on any action.

A condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses. Also, dodge bonuses stack with each other, unlike most other types of bonuses.

What do they mean by: "During your action?" Don't they mean during your turn? What do they mean by "You can select a new opponent on any action."?

Does this mean on my turn, I can designate dodge on an opponent when I take a Standard Action and, during my Move Action, I can designate the same or a different opponent? I am confused.

I really do think they meant "during your turn". Anyone have any clue?
Salla

10-22-07, 12:55 PM
You're correct ... once, on your turn, you designate the target of your Dodge feat, and it stays there until/unless you change it on your next turn.
jaelis

10-22-07, 02:30 PM
I've been told it's a copying error from 3e, where "your action" made more sense. That language shows up in many places, and it always means "your turn."
Razz

10-22-07, 03:10 PM
Thanks you two. I figured that may have been the case.