Magic object / wondrous item that lets you Sneak Attack vs. undead and constructs


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I think i read somewhere that there is an objet like that, but i cant remember where or find it again. Anybody knows it?


Hayato Ken wrote:
I think i read somewhere that there is an objet like that, but i cant remember where or find it again. Anybody knows it?

Actually, in PF, undead and constructs ARE subject to critical hits. Elementals, oozes, and incorporeal undead are still immune, though, and I don't think there is an item that lets you crit them.


Immune to Critical Hits:

* Aeon
* Elemental
* Incorporeal (unless using a ghost touch attack)
* Ooze
* Protean (50% ignore)
* Swarms

Immune to Precision Damage (like Sneak Attacks)

* Elemental
* Incorporeal (unless using a ghost touch attack)
* Ooze
* Protean (50% ignore)

Immune to Flanking

* Swarms

From: this page.


What you're probably remembering is a set of bracers from the 3.5 Magic Item Compendium. As the above poster mentioned there is less crit immunity but no way to bypass it as yet in PF.


This item definitely exists:

Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook

Aura strong awesomeness; CL 17th

Slot —; Price 49.99 gp plus shipping (+5); Weight 4 lbs.

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Description
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This thick tome contains all of the rules needed to play the Pathfinder RPG.

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Construction
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Requirements Craft Game Rules, Open Gaming License; Cost quite a bit I am certain.


Haha, thanks for the answers :)

I know the rules, but im quite sure i read something about an item like this somewhere. Currently we are playing a campaign with many undead, not incorporeal though. DM said they are immune vs SA, but perhaps hes on 3.5 rules sometimes still.


Hayato Ken wrote:

Haha, thanks for the answers :)

I know the rules, but im quite sure i read something about an item like this somewhere. Currently we are playing a campaign with many undead, not incorporeal though. DM said they are immune vs SA, but perhaps hes on 3.5 rules sometimes still.

If you check the weight listing in my previous post, I think you'll find that the CRB doubles as a blunt instrument for conditioning intractable GMs.


Evil Lincoln wrote:

This item definitely exists:

Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook

I was just about to post the same thing. Stop stealing my thoughts from my mind.

I have to agree with you on the blunt instrument thing, though. Hit that guy until he remembers what game he's playing.


Where does it say that incorporeal creatures are immune to critical hits and precision damage?

Dark Archive

Pathfinder Lost Omens Subscriber

There are also crystals in 3.5 that allow you to do the same thing. Probably from the magic item compendium.


Elrostar wrote:
Where does it say that incorporeal creatures are immune to critical hits and precision damage?

Bestiary: Creature Types / Sub-Types: Incorporeal Sub-Type.

Smae for all Immunities / Resistances based on Type / Sub-Type as opposed to specific creature ability.


Ah, now I see it. I was confused because the Incorporeal power does not grant any such immunities.
Are there instances of creatures or effects granting incorporeality without granting immunity to sneak attacks/critical hits? I'm just curious why they make the distinction between the two in the creature sub-type and the special quality.

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