Caught Off-Guard -> A Rogues Best Friend?

[CrackedOzy]

What qualifies as an "unarmed opponent"? Because if monsters that use natural attacks count, then this feat is too powerful.

[Russ Taylor]

CrackedOzy wrote:

What qualifies as an "unarmed opponent"? Because if monsters that use natural attacks count, then this feat is too powerful.

I would say if they threaten, they are armed, even if it is with natural weapons or improved unarmed strike.

[CrackedOzy]

Yeah, you'e probably right. Wheew, I was worried for a moment. Heck when I first read it I thought it just said that any opponent would be considered flat-footed against this feat, now that would be horrific.

Even still, this feat will make Rogues the kings of bar room brawls.

[Kirth Gersen]

Russ has it right, I believe. Monsters with claws, even in 3.0, were considered to be "armed with natural weapons." Which is goofy, but there you have it. Likewise for Improved Unarmed Strike, slam attacks, etc.

[golem101]

I'd rule out monsters with natural weapons, monks or PCs/NPCs with the improved unarmed strike feat, and even those who wear spiked gauntles (but not normal ones). They are all to be considered as armed.

It's a good swashbuckling feat.