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Staggering Blow


(Dragon Compendium, page , DnD 3.5)


[General, Fighter Bonus Feat]


You are capable of delivering devastating strikes in melee combat, and when you land a critical blow, opponents seldom recover in time to fend off your attacks.

Prerequisite


Improved Critical (Unarmed or Bludgeoning Weapon), Power Attack, Heal 3 ranks, STR 13, Base attack bonus +12

Benefit


Whenever you confirm a critical hit with a melee attack that deals bludgeoning or nonlethal damage for which you have the Improved Critical feat your opponent must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + 1/2 your level + your Strength modifier) or be stunned for one round.

Special


A fighter may select Staggering Blow as one ofhis fighter bonus feats.