[Spheres of Might] Does Brutal Strike multiply on a critical hit?


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Alright new question since I can't seem to find a concrete answer. When using this ability of the Berserker Sphere:

"Brutal Strike
As a special attack action, you may make a melee attack against a target. Creatures damaged by a brutal strike gain the battered condition until the end of your next turn. You may expend martial focus to have the attack deal additional damage equal to twice your base attack bonus."

Does this damage become multiplied by a critical hit or is it added onto the final total?


The core rules about critical hits says the only except is weapon qualities (Flaming, Holy) and precision damage (Rogue's sneak attack). Brutal strike says nothing about this being precision damage or not being multiplied on a critical hit, so it should double.

Paizo Employee Organized Play Developer

The damage from Brutal Strike is static bonus damage and as such is multiplied on a critical hit.

As already noted, generally the only things that aren't multiplied on a critical hit are bonus damage dice (such as those from weapon enhancements like the flaming property or Vital Strike) and precision damage.


Alright thank you for the clarification. I assumed this was the case, but I really didn't want to chance it being something contentious.

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