So I have read through several older posts and I just want to get clarification.
Overhand Chop (Ex): At 3rd level, when a two-handed fighter makes a single attack (with the attack action or a charge) with a two-handed weapon, he adds double his Strength bonus on damage rolls. This ability replaces armor training 1.
Benefit: You can choose to take a –1 penalty on all melee attack rolls and combat maneuver checks to gain a +2 bonus on all melee damage rolls. This bonus to damage is increased by half (+50%) if you are making an attack with a two-handed weapon, a one handed weapon using two hands, or a primary natural weapon that adds 1-1/2 times your Strength modifier on damage rolls. This bonus to damage is halved (–50%) if you are making an attack with an off-hand weapon or secondary natural weapon. When your base attack bonus reaches +4, and every 4 points thereafter, the penalty increases by –1 and the bonus to damage increases by +2. You must choose to use this feat before making an attack roll, and its effects last until your next turn. The bonus damage does not apply to touch attacks or effects that do not deal hit point damage.
So if I read right, the damage coming from Power-attack is normally +2 on weapons that are being held in 1 hand. Ex. Str of 18 (+4). Holding a long sword 1 handed would be 4(Str) + 2(Power-Attack) = 6. Now wielding a long sword with 2 hands would be 6(Str 1.5) +3 (2 damage from PA, the 50% more would be +1 for a total of 3)= 9.
So with the two handed archetype would like this:
Str 18 (+4). 4(Str) + 4(Double strength) = 8. Now with PA 4(Str) + 4(Double strength) + 3(PA 2 + 50%=3)=11
That's correct.
Yes, the math checks out.
It is also arguable that Overhand Chop would apply to AoOs, as these are single attacks as well, but the parenthetical may disallow it, since it might require spending actions for the attacks in order to receive the benefit. I'd confirm with your GM if that's the case or not before trying it.
Yes, the math checks out.
It is also arguable that Overhand Chop would apply to AoOs, as these are single attacks as well, but the parenthetical may disallow it, since it might require spending actions for the attacks in order to receive the benefit. I'd confirm with your GM if that's the case or not before trying it.
I wouldn't bet on keeping that doubled STR mod on attacks of opportunity. You're still going to lay some waste tho.