Deflection, how does it work?

[DaRotten]

Heya! Rotten here;

How does deflection works? I cant seem to find it anywhere. (I think im horrible at googling, haha)
I.E: A +2 deflection, what does it means?

Thanks in advance!

[Eltacolibre]

rulebook wrote:

A deflection bonus affects armor class and is granted by a spell or magic effect that makes attacks veer off harmlessly. Deflection bonuses stack with all other bonuses to AC except other deflection bonuses. A deflection bonus applies against touch attacks.

[Orfamay Quest]

DaRotten wrote:

Heya! Rotten here;

How does deflection works? I cant seem to find it anywhere. (I think im horrible at googling, haha)
I.E: A +2 deflection, what does it means?

Thanks in advance!

Think of a force field, like in Star Trek, Dune or The Fantastic Four. It creates a field of force around you that pushes ("deflects") things away.

[thorin001]

It is a type of bonus that adds to AC. This particular type also applies to touch AC, flat footed AC, and CMD.

[Paulicus]

Here's how I envision it:

Deflection is a force that pushes attacks to the side right before they strike, a 'deflection.' As opposed to directly blocking the attack (armor/shield), hardened skin (natural armor), or actively avoiding the attack (dex/dodge/etc.) That's why it applies to touch & flat-footed attacks. That's the mechanical role behind 'deflection' bonuses as well.

[DaRotten]

Thanks! All so mouch clear now!

[N N 959]

DaRotten wrote:

Heya! Rotten here;

How does deflection works? I cant seem to find it anywhere. (I think im horrible at googling, haha)
I.E: A +2 deflection, what does it means?

Thanks in advance!

Each character is given golden wrist bands and you use them to block attacks...right?

[RumpinRufus]

I envision it like a gust of wind that affects the incoming weapon, pushing it off to the side.

Thus, it adds to your touch AC, even if you are paralyzed or unconscious.