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From the Maneuver Master monk archetype:
At 1st level, as part of a full-attack action, a maneuver master can make one additional combat maneuver, regardless of whether the maneuver normally replaces a melee attack or requires a standard action. The maneuver master uses his monk level in place of his base attack bonus to determine his CMB for the bonus maneuvers, though all combat maneuver checks suffer a –2 penalty when using a flurry.
At 8th level, a maneuver master may attempt a second additional combat maneuver, with an additional –3 penalty on combat maneuver checks.
At 15th level, a maneuver master may attempt a third additional combat maneuver, with an additional –7 penalty on combat maneuver checks.
This ability replaces flurry of blows.
Because FoB is being replaced entirely, and there is no "This ability otherwise follows the normal rules for..." clause, by RAW it gets around the usual FoB restrictions. You can FoM in armor and with non-monk weapons, and you apply the normal adjustments to your Strength bonus for off-hand and two-handed normal attacks.
My question is, how does BAB from other classes work with FoM? FoB, as originally written, looked like it replaced a multiclassed monk's full BAB with only his monk levels. This was clarified in a FAQ some time ago:
Monk: The monk rules for flurry state, "For the purpose of these attacks, the monk's base attack bonus is equal to his monk level." How does this interact with BAB from class levels and racial Hit Dice? Does a multiclassed fighter 19/monk 1 flurry as if his BAB were only +1?
A monk using flurry treats his BAB from monk levels as equal to his monk level. He still adds BAB from other sources (such as other classes or racial Hit Dice) normally to this total.
So a fighter 19/monk 1 has a normal BAB of +19. When he flurries, he treats his monk BAB as +1 (for his 1 level of monk) and still gets BAB +19 from his fighter levels, for a total flurry BAB of +20.
—Sean K Reynolds, 09/10/10
The entry here just says "flurry," but the errata on PFSRD calls out FoB. The FAQ ruling also pre-dates Ultimate Combat, in which (I believe) Flurry of Maneuvers first appeared.
I fear the implications for my planned Maneuver Master 1/Barbarian X. Should the FAQ stand with FoM, or is getting your full CMB in armor just trying to have your cake and eat it too?
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I play Flurry of Maneuvers with two different monk builds (one that uses Full Plate and one that tries with Bracers of Armor.)
The run down of differences:
1) It isn't FoB so you can wear Full Plate, but you give up Fast Movement and AC Bonus class features if you do.
2) It isn't Flurry, so you don't get Monk level as bonus. You take a normal Full Attack as you would with a straight Fighter or a Monk who didn't FoB.
3) You can add some number of Maneuvers to the mix (+1 starting out, +2 at 8th and +3 at 15th Monk level)
4) If you add a Maneuver, it and all other Maneuvers made during your Full Attack are at a penalty (-2 starting, and -2/-5 at 8th etc)
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2) It isn't Flurry, so you don't get Monk level as bonus. You take a normal Full Attack as you would with a straight Fighter or a Monk who didn't FoB.
"Flurry of Maneuvers (Ex): At 1st level, as part of a full-attack action, a maneuver master can make one additional combat maneuver, regardless of whether the maneuver normally replaces a melee attack or requires a standard action. The maneuver master uses his monk level in place of his base attack bonus to determine his CMB for the bonus maneuvers, though all combat maneuver checks suffer a –2 penalty when using a flurry. At 8th level, a maneuver master may attempt a second additional combat maneuver, with an additional –3 penalty on combat maneuver checks. At 15th level, a maneuver master may attempt a third additional combat maneuver, with an additional –7 penalty on combat maneuver checks. This ability replaces flurry of blows."
He should still be replacing his monk level instead of his BAB from monk levels to determine his CMB for all maneuvers used as part of the flurry. So a Fighter 3/ Master of Maneuvers 8 should start by calculating as though he had a BAB of +11, subtract 2 from all maneuvers per the FoM rules, and then apply all other relevant bonuses and penalties.
Thanks all, that answered my question. That answer made the most intuitive sense, but since I'm planning to multiclass my Maneuver Master in PFS, I wanted to make sure the RAW was clear.
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Archetypes assume single classing, otherwise alot of statements would be OP:
Exotic Mount (Ex): At 1st level, a beast rider forms a bond with a strong, loyal companion that permits him to ride it as a mount. This mount functions as a druid's animal companion, using the beast rider's level as his effective druid level. The animal chosen as a mount must be large enough to carry the beast rider (Medium or Large for a Small character; Large or Huge for a Medium character).
What is the beast rider's level? Well, 20 of course! 1-beast rider 19-mounted fury (Barbarian)!!
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Not sure I understand what you're suggesting with that example. The beast rider 1/mounted fury 19 would have an effective druid level of 1+19-4=16, yes?
The synthesist FAQ response is another good resource, thanks.