So, one of my players has decided to dip into the Monk class to pick up the prerequisites for the Combat Style Feats in Ultimate Combat. His main class is Paladin.
My question is, can he perform those styles while in any sort of armor?Although I don't see it in the rules, it just strikes me as odd that someone in full plate could pull off Crane Style, or any of the other styles for that matter. Especially considering that Rangers can't even use their Combat Styles if they're wearing anything heavier than medium armor.
For reference, here is the rule from the Ranger Combat Style description:
"The benefits of the ranger's chosen style feats apply only when he wears light, medium, or no armor. He loses all benefits of his combat style feats when wearing heavy armor."
I would also like to ask if those feats can be used while wielding a weapon. Once again, although it doesn't state it specifically in the text for the feats themselves, in the description for the type of feat it does say that they are "intricate unarmed fighting styles".
Any clarification on this would be much appreciated :)