Powerful Parry
Attempt counterattack you oppenent as they prepare to strike, weakening their blow.
[Defensive Maneuver]
Attempt to cause an enemy’s attack to miss due to well timed and forceful counterblow.
| Maneuver Tier | II |
|---|---|
| Action Type | Reaction |
| Might Cost | 1 |
| Range | Melee Weapon Range |
| Prerequisites | Attacked or targeted by a spell from an enemy you can see |
| Sustain | No |
Effect:
This Maneuver must be activated before the attack’s or spell’s effects or damage are resolved.
When you are targeted by a Melee, Ranged, or Spell Attack within your Melee Weapon Range, or when you are targeted by a Spell or Maneuver that requires a Saving Throw, you may activate Powerful Parry.
Make an Athletics Skill Roll or Melee Attack Roll.
If your roll exceeds the attacker’s AC:
- If the target was making an Attack Roll, they suffer a -2 Penalty to their next Attack Roll.
- If the target was forcing a Saving Throw, reduce the DC of their Spell or Maneuver by 2.
Overpower:
Spend 1 additional Might to:
- Increase the Attack Roll Penalty or DC reduction by 1, or
- Add your equipped weapon’s standard Damage to this maneuver’s hit effect, or
- Add +2 to your Athletics or Melee Attack Roll for this maneuver.
