Editing Combat

Most of the combat rules will stay as presented in the ''Player's Handbook''. However, here are some notes about styles and changes to things.

The general fighting style of this world is starting to drift away from the [[Paladin|heavily armored, mounted combatants]], and is beginning to reflect advances in metallurgy and technological know-how, including the slow introduction of [[firearms]]. The [[duelist]] is beginning to take the place of the knight. 

As such, most fighters are versed in several of the smaller weapons, and have begun to feel that the style of fighting that the Order of [[the Sword of Malicean]], in particular, practices is somewhat antiquated. Emphasis is now being placed on speed over power, and finesse over force. See the section on [[:Category:Prestige Classes|Prestige Classes]] for more details, particularly the [[Duelist]], [[Righteous Duelist]], [[Invisible Blade]], and [[Tempest]] Classes.

For other details on weapons and spells in combat, see the Equipment section and the Feats Section.

==House Rules – Combat==
* The Keen weapon enhancement and Improved Critical do stack.
* Attacks of Opportunity do not trigger Cleaves.