Yet another bonus stacking question


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Liberty's Edge

My bard has a Circlet of Persuasion, which provides a +3 competence bonus on all charisma-based checks. Let's say I want to wear Bracers of the Glib Entertainer, which, among other things, provide a +5 competence bonus on Perform checks. Do the two items stack?

My gut instinct is no, as both bonuses share the same type. However, they're competence bonuses to two separate components of the same roll, so I'm unsure. I'd appreciate any insight anyone cares to offer.

Silver Crusade

They're not providing competence bonuses on two separate components of the same roll.

Imagine if Circlet of Persuasion, instead of saying:

This silver headband grants a +3 competence bonus on the wearer's Charisma-based checks.

said:

This silver headband grants a +3 competence bonus on the wearer's Bluff, Diplomacy, Disguise, Handle Animal, Intimidate, Perform and Use Magic Device checks.

Since one is offering a +3 competence bonus on Perform and one is offering a +5 Competence bonus on Perform, they don't stack.


Elamdri is correct: They do not stack.

Liberty's Edge

That's what I figured. Thanks for the clarification!

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