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===Improved Cover=== | ===Improved Cover=== | ||
When attacking a target that is behind a source of cover that was designed for that very purpose, it may provide a greater cover bonus to AC and Reflex saves. In such situations, the normal bonuses | When attacking a target that is behind a source of cover that was designed for that very purpose, it may provide a greater cover bonus to AC and Reflex saves. In such situations, the normal bonuses increase to +6 and +2, respectively, or even go as high as +8 and +3, respectively, depending on just how little of the attacker is exposed when they attack. Examples of improved cover are the merlons on top of a castle wall (+6 cover bonus), or attacking through an arrow-slit or murder hole (+8 cover bonus). The GM is the final arbiter of what constitutes improved cover, and just how good that cover is. | ||
Improved cover counts the same as total cover for purposes of initiating a [[Stealth]] stance. | Improved cover counts the same as total cover for purposes of initiating a [[Stealth]] stance. | ||