I'm confused by something. The "Long Limbs" class feature for aberrant sorcerers is unclear.
Long Limbs (Ex): At 3rd level, your reach increases by 5
feet whenever you are making a melee touch attack. This
ability does not otherwise increase your threatened
area. At 11th level, this bonus to your reach increases to
10 feet. At 17th level, this bonus to your reach increases
to 15 feet.
At 3rd level isn't it the case that most of the races will already have 10' reach? Is it that at 11th level they ALSO threaten that 10' (not just touch attacks)? Is it supposed to state at 11th reach increases BY 10 feet, and at 17th increases BY 15 feet?
Please feel free to alter this message if there is a problem with posting the class feature intact, but I believe its in the reference document.
It is my understanding that most races will not have a 10ft reach at that level, however some monsters will.
It seems clear that this only applies to touch attacks, which is a half decent benefit as instead of threatening by moving up to perform these touch attacks, they can just move up and make the touch attack in most cases.
Characters can normally use touch attacks on people in an adjacent square (5' reach). A 3rd level Aberrant sorcerer can reach 5' further than that and touch anyone in adjacent squares or anyone in squares adjacent to that.
The wording is a little strange since it's a "Bonus" that is getting bigger. So your base reach is 5', at 11th level you have your 5' reach plus a bonus 10' reach for a total reach of 15'
Wish it weren't limited to 'touch attacks'. I understand why it's not just an extension to reach but if it were any touch spell it would be nice. Or maybe just prohibit it's use in melee.
Look again. It says 'this BONUS to your reach increases to 10 feet.'
The bonus being the amount added to your normal reach.
Yep. This is what I missed.
*Shudders at the thought of hearing the popping of joints and ligaments as he reaches out to couch someone*
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Characters can normally use touch attacks on people in an adjacent square (5' reach). A 3rd level Aberrant sorcerer can reach 5' further than that and touch anyone in adjacent squares or anyone in squares adjacent to that.
The wording is a little strange since it's a "Bonus" that is getting bigger. So your base reach is 5', at 11th level you have your 5' reach plus a bonus 10' reach for a total reach of 15'
Wish it weren't limited to 'touch attacks'. I understand why it's not just an extension to reach but if it were any touch spell it would be nice. Or maybe just prohibit it's use in melee.
1st level reach 5' (5'=adjacent)
3rd level reach 10' (5'+5')11th level reach 15' (5'+10')
17th level reach 20' (5'+15')
And yes, it is supposed to be a bit creepy when it is in use.
Very reminiscent of a particular X-Files episode.
Unfortunately, the highest level sorc/wiz spell with a range of Touch is 4th (bestow curse and contagion). Perhaps I will allow this extended reach to also apply to Combat Maneuvers.
And there should be more touch spells in later products, please.
Unfortunately, the highest level sorc/wiz spell with a range of Touch is 4th (bestow curse and contagion). Perhaps I will allow this extended reach to also apply to Combat Maneuvers.
And there should be more touch spells in later products, please.
I'm sure your companion who is 10-15' away when you cast teleport to get the party out of harms way will also thank you.