Hey everyone!
My inquiry is regarding the mechanics of an up and coming character I will be playing soon.
Level 12 Goblin Feral Gnasher/Maneuver Master
His exact stats aren't relevant to the question, but I'll post the build later.
With a BaB of 12/7/2
the Grab ability on his bite (no grappled condition)
and two claw attacks, what are his attack options?
For instance: Round 1 Bite at the 12 BaB grab, then what from there?
I want to maximize on his massive bite, I understand I get the first bite, and if I were wielding a weapon I could carry out the next two attacks at the 7 & 2 bonuses, then two more combat maneuvers? Or can I bite then grab as my first attack and still pull off two more bites and both claws?
What about the subsequent round? If I choose to maintain I forgo my three attacks for a maintain bite, or since I'm not "grappled" can I get my three attacks then afterwards choose to damage twice via grapple then two claws? I'm familiar with the drop grapple then rinse and repeat method, is that the only way to do it?
Obviously I'm rather confused. I considered the mutagenic mauler in place of the maneuver master for sheer stats, or the strangler archetype for extra sneak damage, but I figured since I'd be maintaining my bite it'd be better to have additional maneuvers.
How does not being grappled combine with full attacks during a grab that uses my main attack as per RAW, maintain, etc?
What does everyone think?
Thanks for the clarification in advance, I look forward to streamlining this little freak into the campaign Friday!
~Rager
Can someone help me understand this? Thank you!