Got a couple questions regarding combining the effects of combat patrol and the cleave feat tree...
1. Can I combine the extended threatened area of combat patrol to apply to the cleaving finish specifically? I know cleaving finish can work off of an AoO cause its a "melee attack", but does that then mean I can move and then make my extra attack because cleaving finish is worded unlike cleave. It uses "reach" not "adjacent". If so, then I can also assume improved cleaving finish works this way til you stop one hit killing.
2. Does cleaving finish technically count as a "cleave"? - if so, would I be able to continue using the great cleave feat after an AoO and cleaving finish? I assume no, but want clarity.