Bootsie |
Would the mechanic trick Overload Weapon be considered a melee attack for the purposes of using the Spring Attack feat? I'm working on a build where you dart in, overload their weapon and get out before it goes off.
I'm getting a little bored with just standing in the back and shooting a laser rifle, and I'm looking for ways that I can make combat a little more interesting as a mechanic. Maybe do that at the same time as my exocortex attempts a Distracting Hack on their PDA, then move away, next turn: track and shoot. But this is all besides the point. Thoughts?
Wingblaze |
Overload only works on a weapon in your possession. So, nope, you can't use it on someone else's weapon.
Not exactly. There is "Overload" the mechanic class ability, and "Overload Weapon" the mechanic trick.
Overload will work on someone else's weapon.
Overload Weapon (which is what the OP mentioned) does require it to be in the mechanic's possession.
I suppose it would be possible for them to make the naming more confusing, but it would take some work.
Bootsie |
I'm not sure Overload would work like that.
If you're itching for some melee with your mechanic, why not get Overcharge and a Skyfire Sword or other powered weapon? Lots of Exocortex mods can be used to support a melee build.
Yeah, my strength is pretty low, and powered operative weapons are in pretty short supply. Eh, I'll just shoot my gun I guess.
Bootsie |
That's fair enough, I was answering about Overload Weapon, and forgot the 'Weapon' part in my post.
Now, Overload would also not work, because it takes a standard action. Presumably, if you're using Spring Attack, you don't have an extra Standard action in there.
Yeah, and by the time mechanics are able to get spring attack, they already have remote hack, so they can just Overload at range.