The Combat section states "You can't execute an attack of opportunity against an opponent with cover relative to you".
Now, there are at least three levels of cover: Partial Cover, Cover and Improved Cover. They all are called cover.
To put it in an example: a wizard in a square occupied by a tree has Partial Cover. Does he need to cast his spells on the defensive to avoid Attacks of Opportunity from the enemies that surround him?
Any cover counts as cover. Otherwise they would have to refer to a specific level of cover.
The three levels are partial cover, improved, and total.
The only exception would be soft cover, but it only works against ranged attacks and reach weapons.
Thank you. The Tree Feather Token suddenly became even MORE useful :)
Partial Cover: If a creature has cover, but more than half the creature is visible, its cover bonus is reduced to a +2 to AC and a +1 bonus on Reflex saving throws. This partial cover is subject to the GM's discretion.
As Wraithstrike said, a creature with Partial Cover still has Cover, the bonus to AC and Ref Saves is just reduced; it cannot be the target of an AoO.
As a side note: I've seen it posted several times that standing in the same square as a tree grants (partial) cover, but I can't seem to find that anywhere in the rules. Could someone provide a link to the relevant section? (I know that at least partial cover is subject to GM discretion, but I'd like to know if this is hard RAW)
Trees: The most important terrain element in a forest is the trees, obviously. A creature standing in the same square as a tree gains partial cover, which grants a +2 bonus to Armor Class and a +1 bonus on Reflex saves.
Damn druids...
Trees: The most important terrain element in a forest is the trees, obviously. A creature standing in the same square as a tree gains partial cover, which grants a +2 bonus to Armor Class and a +1 bonus on Reflex saves.
Damn druids...
Thanks!