Bashing Finish - How to use the feat correctly in game play?


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Hey All

So I have some simple questions around the execution of this feat, I had a look around for the answer but couldn't find it in any of the Bashing Finish threads.

The text of the feat says Benefit: Whenever you score a critical hit with a melee weapon, you can make a shield bash attack against the same target using the same bonus as a free action.

Question 1: I assume that by "score a critical hit" one has to confirm the critical?

Question 2: Assuming that the Character has 3 primary attacks, if all the attacks score a critical hit does the character get 3 free shield bashes?

Question 3: The text above says "using the same bonus" - Does this mean that the character should use the same bonus's they applied from the primary attacks, or is the RAW: Use the BAB and then apply ur shield/feats bonus's/detractors and make the shield bash against the same target?

Thats all I have, Thanks in advance for any pearls of wisdom that follow these questions.

regards
Glock-9mm (NZ)


My opinion is that the line about "the same bonus" is meant to signify iteratives.

I.E. not to imply that your +5 sword/weapon training/WF/GRWF/Gloves of Dueling total of +46 with your main weapon is what you use to shield bash with your heavy steel shield you looted off the last guy you killed.

Question 1: I would say yes. You have to actually confirm the crit.

Question 2: Yes, it's a free action, so any crit works.

Question 3: See above, in order to maintain some sanity.


1) and 2) have clear answers.

For 3), I agree with TGMaxMaxer, the intent is that you use the same BAB. There's plenty of precedent for that.

It's worth noting that you're not using two-weapon fighting rules at any point.


for #2 I would say it is partially a GM decision as Free actions can be limited by the GM. If the GM has no issue with you using 3 free actions in a single combat round then go for it.

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