Coup de grace
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Coup de grace is a full-round action that allows an attacker to attempt a killing blow against a helpless opponent. A coup de grace can be administered with a melee weapon, or with a ranged weapon if the attacker is adjacent to the opponent.
An attacker delivering a coup de grace automatically scores a critical hit, after which the defender must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + damage dealt) or die. Rogues also gain their extra sneak attack damage for this attack.
Delivering a coup de grace provokes attacks of opportunity from threatening foes. A coup de grace is not possible against a creature immune to critical hits.
[edit] Literal Definition And Pronounciation
coup de grace koode-grahs -a blow made out of mercy to end suffering/pain OR a decisive or ending blow
[edit] NWN Comparison
- In NWN, coup de grace did not provide a fortitude save and always ended in death.
