fortification vs coup de grace

[Savage Wolf]

if you have natural fortification does it kick In vs a coup de grace? admittedly they could just try again if you are paralyzed, but if asleep and the crit fails to go off because your fortification blocks it it could save your life. it hasn't come up yet in a game... bit as I type this the chance of it happening is about 50/50. lol

[Parody]

You've wandered into the Card Game forum; this should be asked in the RPG area. I've flagged it to be moved.

[Savage Wolf]

thanks. fat fingered on my phone.

[Mike Lindner]

As to the question, I would say generally yes, it could prevent the crit, turning it into a regular hit. I would say though that the fort save or die would still occur. Allowing the fortification to take effect is especially important if the character is a PC. Just give them the benefit of the doubt. There no sense possibly creating argument, animosity, or resentment over a d20 roll.