Kenjutsu (4e Feat)
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| By Red Hurricane Samurai Art [1] |
Kenjutsu Student [Lesser Style]
You practice an ancient martial art, with a key emphasis on the use of the Katana or Kanabō.
Prerequisite: Fighter, Ranger, Warlord or Barbarian; proficiency with the Katana (4e Equipment) or Kanabō (4e Equipment)
Associated weapons: Katana
Associated classes: Fighter
Benefit: You gain a +2 feat bonus to Perception checks. Kenjutsu masters emphasize readiness before a battle, to detect an enemy and strike quickly, using the proper footwork and battlefield awareness to prepare before a battle, rather than strike with the weapon alone.
When you hit an enemy with a power associated with this feat while wielding a Katana or Kanabō, it also takes a -1 penalty to all defenses until the end of your next turn. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack. You have such substantial training and skill that you can use these powers as if a rote action. You can perform certain trained attacks reflexively without needing extra focus.
When you hit an enemy with a power associated with this feat while wielding a Katana or Kanabō, it also takes a -1 penalty to all defenses until the end of your next turn. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack. You have such substantial training and skill that you can use these powers as if a rote action. You can perform certain trained attacks reflexively without needing extra focus.
Associated powers: Reaping Strike (fighter, PHB1), Careful Strike (ranger, PHB1), Wolf Pack Tactics (warlord, PHB1), Stalk and Strike (Barbarian, Heroes of the Feywild)
Note: The Berserker qualifies as both a Martial and Primal character.
Kenjutsu Master [Greater Style]
Prerequisite: Barbarian; Kenjutsu Student
Benefit: Whenever you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō, you gain the following benefits.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power while wielding a Katana or Kanabō, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power while wielding a Katana or Kanabō, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
Associated powers: Thundering Smash Level 3 (Page 47, HotF), Shattering Strike Level 7 (Page 49, HotF), Blood for Strength Level 13 (Page 50, HotF), Forceful Spirits Level 17 (Page 51, HotF), Driving Smash Level 23 (Page 51, HotF), Forceful Evisceration Level 27 (Page 52, HotF)
Kenjutsu Expert [Greater Style]
Prerequisite: Fighter; Kenjutsu Student
Benefit: Whenever you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō, you gain the following benefits.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power while wielding a Katana or Kanabō, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power while wielding a Katana or Kanabō, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
Associated powers: Sweeping Blow Level 3 (PHB 1, page 79), Hydra Charge (MP2, page 12), Assured Strike Level 13 (MP1 1, Page 14), Exacting Strike Level 17 (PHB 1, Page 83), Warrior's Urging Level 23 (PHB 1, Page 85), Cruel Reaper Level 27 (PHB 1, Page 85)
Kenjutsu Adept [Greater Style]
Prerequisite: Ranger; Kenjutsu Student
Benefit: Whenever you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō, you gain the following benefits.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō and hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō and hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
Associated powers: Cut and Run Level 3 (PHB 1, Page 106), Claws of the Griffin Level 7 (PHB 1, Page 108), Armor Splinter Level 13 (PHB 1, Page 109), Cheetah's Rake Level 17 (PHB 1, Page 110), Cloak of Thorns Level 23 (PHB 1, Page 112), Death Rend Level 27 (PHB 1, Page 112)
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| By pixai art [2] |
Kenjutsu Commander [Greater Style]
Prerequisite: Warlord; Kenjutsu Student
Benefit: Whenever you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō, you gain the following benefits.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō and hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
You gain a +2 bonus to initiative. Being a Kenjutsu Master is as much about the footwork and preparation before a battle as it is about striking with your weapon.
When you are wielding a Katana or Kanabō and hit an enemy with an attack associated with the power, it also slowed (save ends) and knocked prone. In addition, you may use any of the powers associated with this feat as a melee basic attack.
Associated powers: Inspiring War Cry Level 3 (PHB 1, Page 146), Lion's Roar Level 7 (PHB 1, Page 148), Bolstering Blow Level 13 (PHB 1, Page 149), Bolstering Blow Level 13 (PHB 1, Page 149), Hail of Steel Level 17 (PHB 1, Page 150), Rabbits and Wolves Level 23 (PHB 1, Page 151), Chimera Battlestrike Level 27 (Page 152, PHB 1)
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