(Suggestion) Add a default reaction ability to martial classes

[Pramxnim]

In PF2, the decision to make Attack of Opportunity a Fighter only ability is a controversial one. Some people hate it, some are ok with it. Aside from Fighter, only the Paladin gets a comparable ability, a reaction they get from level 1 that they can use at will under certain conditions.

Every other class either has to dip into spells/powers/feats to get a reaction, and some don't even get to use any until much later on.

I think it would be nice if every martial class gets a default Reaction to start with, tailored to the class. I was inspired by PossibleCabbage's suggestion in this thread. Here are some ideas for default reactions:

• Alchemists would get to use an Interact action to draw an infused alchemical item when targeted by an attack.
  
• Barbarians would get Vengeful Strike (level 14 feat) but using it ends their rage.
  
• Monks would get to take a Step when an enemy hits or misses them with an attack. If they have Crane Flutter, they can take this Reaction before or after the one granted by that feat.
  
• Rogues would just get Nimble Dodge as a free feature.
  
• Rangers would get to use Hunt Target on a creature that hits or misses them.
  
• Special: Paladins could get a level 1 feat that lets them use Retributive Strike with a Ranged weapon against a target within 20 ft, increasing to 30ft at higher levels.
  

[Secret Wizard]

Agree with the general sentiment.

Not sure what each class needs, but my general gut about it –

1. Alchemists for sure could use some action economy boosts.

2. Barbarians wants Attack of Opportunity too.

3. Fighters need an option for ranged Fighters, a Sidestep would be pretty good.

4. Monks need a Sidestep or Combat Roll to keep safer early on.

5. Rogues getting Nimble Dodge wouldn't be terrible.

6. Rangers probably need the same options as a Fighter.

7. I like the Ranged Retributive Strike idea.