Demonic Obedience


Rules Questions


What exactly does this mean?

Archive of Nethys wrote:
Perform a series of cuts upon the flesh while periodically auto-asphyxiating. Gain a +4 profane bonus on all effects linked to slashing damage.

It's either really, really good (+4 to slashing damage?), or really, really bad (+4 to uh... I don't know?).


"effects linked to slashing damage". Hmm... I don't think the actual slashing damage is an effect linked to slashing damage. But let's see:

  • It should add +4 to the DC of poisons delivered with a slashing weapon.
  • And +4 to things like Intimidate checks that are triggered when scoring a hit.
  • ...
I guess it's really bad.


VRMH wrote:
I guess it's really bad.

But how much incentive do you really need to perform a series of cuts upon your flesh while periodically auto-asphyxiating?

Dark Archive

It's really good no matter how you read it, as it should apply not only to poison's(which +4 to DC is a HUGE boost), but also to any ability or spell you use that deals slashing damage. Dazing assault would have its DC raised by 4 which is awesome, and there are a large amount of other effects you can use weapons for(especially if you have a ki weapon to deal your stunning fist/etc with). For a Brawler I would say this feat is amazing as long as you don't make it do nothing(and by that I mean your GM isn't a butt).

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