Battōsai (3.5e Monk Fighting Style)
Battōsai[edit]
The Battōsai style is the mastery of Iaijutsu, also known as Battōjutsu, the art of drawing a blade. Battōsai monks are often members of a Samurai family, and are considered Samurai themselves, but they are resolved to use their Katana as well as Martial Arts for their combat. A Battōsai is rightly feared for his swift movements and telling blows.
1st-Level Skill Bonus: Iaijutsu Focus (detailed in Oriental Adventures).
1st-Level Feat: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Katana)
2nd-Level Feat: Quick Draw
6th-Level Feat: Skill Focus (Iaijutsu Focus).
6th-Level Bonus Ability: One Strike, Two Cuts: A Battōsai Monk of 6th level or higher can make two attacks with a Katana as a standard action. This means he can strike twice and move in the same round, or attack twice in the strike phase of an Iaijutsu Duel (again, see Oriental Adventures).
Prerequisites: Dex 13, Quick Draw.
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