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#1 selaphiel Oct 18, 2009 19:55:28	Other then against a paralyzed enemy or a sleeping enemy are there any other ailments it could have to allow me to coup de grace it? My character is going to be a raptoran fighter/storm talon that wields a scythe. With a X4 crit I want a good way to have the enemy helpless to allow me to get some big damage and possible kills
#2 selaphiel Oct 18, 2009 20:03:21	Also, if the DC increases with my level it would be preferable, I know a lot of magic items have a constant DC, which is generally low.
#3 dbay Oct 18, 2009 20:34:15	unconsciousness via subual/nonlethal damage
#4 damien_the_bloodfeaster Oct 20, 2009 17:08:59	Described in the PHB as "bound, sleeping, paralyzed, unconscious, or otherwise at your mercy." So you could grapple and pin an opponent, tie him up, then coup de grace him at your leisure. "At your mercy" is subject to DM interpretation. One might argue, for example, that having a dagger or similar weapon poised at an enemy's throat (outside of combat) would allow a coup de grace action--assuming you beat him on initiative, anyway. The wrack spell (SC page 243) leaves its victim blinded and helpless for 1 round/level. Of course, it is an [evil] spell. Convince your ebil cleric friend to memorize it! You could have your weapon enchanted as spell storing, then have a spellcasting companion put hold person in it.
#5 selaphiel Oct 21, 2009 0:26:23	I happen to travel with an evil wizard, so hold person idea works.