1) "You can also deliver an entropic strike with any melee weapon with which you are proficient OR any shield that allows you to make unarmed attacks." Weapons don't "allow" you to make unarmed attacks.
2) "When you do this, the attack acts as your entropic strike (targeting EAC, gaining the block and operative weapon special properties, and dealing the damage of your entropic strike)."
Entropic Strike damage replaces the weapon's damage. When you use the weapon to deliver an Entropic Strike, the attack becomes an Entropic Strike. It targets EAC and can inflict either bludgeoning and/or acid damage.
Ex. Level 7, you roll: 2d6 + Constitution modifier + Vanguard Level
Wouldn't it be half vanguard level because it is an operative weapon?1) .... gaining the block and operative weapon special properties...
Ex. Level 7, you roll: 2d6 + Constitution modifier + Vanguard Level
With other Operative weapons it would be, but the Vanguard's Entropic Strike specifically says it does full Specialization damage.
"You gain the Weapon Specialization feat as a bonus feat for each weapon type with which this class grants you proficiency. You also gain a special form of weapon specialization for your entropic strike, allowing you add a bonus to your damage equal to your vanguard class level plus half of any other class levels you have."
Alright I had a feeling it was that. Thank you!
No problem. I actually really like the Vanguard's Entropic Strike. It lets you use pretty much any melee weapon you want and turn it into an EAC Operative weapon that adds Con mod damage and deals full Spec damage. So being able to choose weapons with Disarm, Trip, or Reach is a huge help to the class.
Well, yes, but you would have to upgrade weapons anyway to be able to keep using entropy strike with them, as your vanguard level increases.