Swashbuckler

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On Your Toes

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 1 AP

+1% Dodge

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Blow By Blow

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 1 AP

Make an attack with extra critical threat range that deals extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies. Sonic damage scales with Spell Power.

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Insults

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 1 AP

Choose an insult that debuffs the saves of nearby enemies.

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Tavern Shanties

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 1 AP

+1 Bard Song

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Limber Up

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 1 AP

+1 to Balance, Swim, and Tumble

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En Pointe

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 5 AP

Melee Attack: Make two attacks with -1 Critical Multiplier. Costs 10 Spell Points to activate.

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Deflect Arrows

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 5 AP

You gain the benefits of the Deflect Arrows feat, knocking aside one incoming projectile that would have struck you every 6 seconds. (This cannot be trained at the same time as Tempest Deflect Arrows).

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Fast Movement

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 5 AP

You run 1% faster for each of your Bard levels.

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Sword Dance

Ranks: 3 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 5 AP

While Swashbuckling, when enemies miss you in combat, you deal 1d10 Sonic Damage. This Sonic damage scales with Spell Power.

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Action Boost

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 5 AP

Choose Action Boost: Doublestrike or Doubleshot

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Elegant Footwork

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 10 AP

When enemies miss you while Swashbuckling, they have a 20% chance to be knocked down with no save. Cooldown: 12 seconds.

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Swashbuckling Style

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 10 AP

Select your Swashbuckling style: Open Hand, Buckler, Orb, or Rune Arm.

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Resonant Arms

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 10 AP

Imbue Toggle: While Swashbuckling, the Light or Thrown weapon in your main hand deals an additional 1d6 Sonic Damage, scaling with your Sonic Spell Power.

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Different Tack

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 10 AP

Choose to use your Intelligence or Charisma for Damage with weapon attacks.

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Charisma or Dexterity

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 10 AP

Choose Charisma or Dexterity

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On the Mark

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 20 AP

Passive +1 to attack rolls to confirm critical hits and damage on critical hits (before weapon multipliers)

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Swashbuckling Style II

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 20 AP

Improve your Swashbuckling Style.

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Battering Barrage

Ranks: 2 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 20 AP

While Swashbuckling, damaging enemies with weapon attacks inflicts Destruction.

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Wind at my Back

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 20 AP

+1 to the Enhancement Bonus of your equipped Throwing Weapons, plus an additional +1 for every five Bard levels.

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Charisma or Dexterity

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 20 AP

Choose Charisma or Dexterity

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Thread the Needle

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 30 AP

While Swashbuckling, +5 Damage and +5% to-hit while the Precision feat is active.

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Coupe De Grâce

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 30 AP

Melee Attack: Make an attack with +30% damage. This instantly kills enemies that are Dancing, Dazed, Fascinated, Mesmerized, Paralyzed, Petrified, Sleeping, Stunned, or Tripped, unless they succeed a Fortitude save (d20 + your Perform skill).

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Incredible Reflexes

Ranks: 3 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 30 AP

+2 to Reflex Saves, and +2 to the Maximum Dexterity Bonus of your Armor.

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Exploit Weakness

Ranks: 1 Cost: 2 AP Requires: 30 AP

While Swashbuckling, every time you damage an enemy but do not crit, you gain a +1 Insight Bonus to Critical Threat Range until you sucessfuly crit.

Core Enhancements

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Confidence

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP

Passive: +1% Dodge, +1 Reflex Save, and +1 to the Max Dex Bonus of your Armor per Swashbuckler Core Ability you have.

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Swashbuckling

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 5 AP

Stance: You gain You gain 1% Doublestrike and Doubleshot as well as +1 to the Enhancement Bonus of the weapon in your main hand. Swashbuckling requires wielding a Light or Thrown weapon in your main hand, wielding a Buckler or nothing in your off hand, and wearing Light Armor or no armor. (Druids cannot Swashbuckle while in animal forms.) (For Warforged and Bladeforged, you must be using either the Composite or Mithral Body feats).

In addition, while Swashbuckling, the following weapons receive Competence bonuses to their critical profiles:
Dagger, Shortsword, Throwing Dagger: +1 Threat Range, +1 Multiplier
Light Mace, Light Hammer, Kama, Sickle, Dart, Shuriken, Throwing Axe, Throwing Hammer: +2 Threat Range, +1 Multiplier
Kukri, Rapier: +1 Multiplier
Handaxe: +2 Range
Light Pick: +1 Range

If you have the Improved Critical feat for the weapon you are using, the Threat Range bonuses listed here are doubled.

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Uncanny Dodge

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 10 AP

You gain the Uncanny Dodge feat. Passive: Swashbuckling grants an additional 1% Doublestrike, 1% Doubleshot, and +1 Damage.

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Panache

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 20 AP

While Swashbuckling, you have an additional +1% Doublestrike, +1% Doubleshot, +1 Damage, and the weapon in your main hand gains an additional +1 to its Enhancement bonus.

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Roll with the Punches

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 30 AP

While Swashbuckling, gain an additional +1% Doublestrike, 1% Doubleshot, +1 Damage, +5 to Dodge Cap and the Slippery Mind feat.

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Evasive Maneuvers

Ranks: 1 Cost: 1 AP Requires: 40 AP

+2 CHA, +2 DEX. While Swashbuckling, you gain the Evasion feat, an additional +1% Doublestrike, 1% Doubleshot, +1 Damage, and the weapon in your main hand gains an additional +1 to its Enhancement bonus.

Swashbuckler

Core Enhancements
Enhancement	Description
Confidence	Passive: +1% Dodge, +1 Reflex Save, and +1 to the Max Dex Bonus of your Armor per Swashbuckler Core Ability you have.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 0 Prereqs Bard Level 1
Swashbuckling	Stance: You gain You gain 1% Doublestrike and Doubleshot as well as +1 to the Enhancement Bonus of the weapon in your main hand. Swashbuckling requires wielding a Light or Thrown weapon in your main hand, wielding a Buckler or nothing in your off hand, and wearing Light Armor or no armor. (Druids cannot Swashbuckle while in animal forms.) (For Warforged and Bladeforged, you must be using either the Composite or Mithral Body feats). In addition, while Swashbuckling, the following weapons receive Competence bonuses to their critical profiles: Dagger, Shortsword, Throwing Dagger: +1 Threat Range, +1 Multiplier Light Mace, Light Hammer, Kama, Sickle, Dart, Shuriken, Throwing Axe, Throwing Hammer: +2 Threat Range, +1 Multiplier Kukri, Rapier: +1 Multiplier Handaxe: +2 Range Light Pick: +1 Range If you have the Improved Critical feat for the weapon you are using, the Threat Range bonuses listed here are doubled.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 5 Prereqs Confidence, Bard Level 3
Uncanny Dodge	You gain the Uncanny Dodge feat. Passive: Swashbuckling grants an additional 1% Doublestrike, 1% Doubleshot, and +1 Damage.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 10 Prereqs Swashbuckling, Bard Level 6
Panache	While Swashbuckling, you have an additional +1% Doublestrike, +1% Doubleshot, +1 Damage, and the weapon in your main hand gains an additional +1 to its Enhancement bonus.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 20 Prereqs Uncanny Dodge, Bard Level 12
Roll with the Punches	While Swashbuckling, gain an additional +1% Doublestrike, 1% Doubleshot, +1 Damage, +5 to Dodge Cap and the Slippery Mind feat.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 30 Prereqs Panache, Bard Level 18
Evasive Maneuvers	+2 CHA, +2 DEX. While Swashbuckling, you gain the Evasion feat, an additional +1% Doublestrike, 1% Doubleshot, +1 Damage, and the weapon in your main hand gains an additional +1 to its Enhancement bonus.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 40 Prereqs Roll with the Punches, Bard Level 20

Tier 1
Enhancement	Description
On Your Toes	Rank 1 +1% Dodge Rank 2 +2% Dodge Rank 3 +3% Dodge
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 1
Blow By Blow	Make an attack with extra critical threat range that deals extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies. Sonic damage scales with Spell Power. Rank 1 Blow By BlowMelee Attack: On Damage: 1d6 extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies by 100. Blow By Blow (Ranged)Ranged Attack: On Damage: 1d6 extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies by 100. Rank 2 Blow By BlowMelee Attack: On Damage: 2d6 extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies by 200. Blow By Blow (Ranged)Ranged Attack: On Damage: 2d6 extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies by 200. Rank 3 Blow By BlowMelee Attack: On Damage: 3d6 extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies by 300. Blow By Blow (Ranged)Ranged Attack: On Damage: 3d6 extra Sonic damage, and reduces your threat with nearby enemies by 300.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 1
Insults	Choose an insult that debuffs the saves of nearby enemies. Rank 1 Scathing WordsActivate to reduce the Fortitude saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 16 Spell Points, 20 second cooldown). Appalling DiatribeActivate to reduce the Reflex saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 16 Spell Points, 20 second cooldown). Cutting JibesActivate to reduce the Will saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 16 Spell Points, 20 second cooldown). Rank 2 Scathing WordsActivate to reduce the Fortitude saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 12 Spell Points, 15 second cooldown). Appalling DiatribeActivate to reduce the Reflex saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 12 Spell Points, 15 second cooldown). Cutting JibesActivate to reduce the Will saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 12 Spell Points, 15 second cooldown). Rank 3 Scathing WordsActivate to reduce the Fortitude saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 8 Spell Points, 10 second cooldown). Appalling DiatribeActivate to reduce the Reflex saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 8 Spell Points, 10 second cooldown). Cutting JibesActivate to reduce the Will saves of nearby enemies by 3. (Costs 8 Spell Points, 10 second cooldown).
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 1
Tavern Shanties	Rank 1 +1 Bard Song Rank 2 +2 Bard Songs Rank 3 +3 Bard Songs
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 1
Limber Up	Rank 1 +1 to Balance, Swim, and Tumble Rank 2 +2 to Balance, Swim, and Tumble Rank 3 +3 to Balance, Swim, and Tumble. When you Tumble, you gain +3 to saves against traps for 6 seconds. 12 second cooldown.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 1

Tier 2
Enhancement	Description
En Pointe	Rank 1 Melee Attack: Make two attacks with -1 Critical Multiplier. Costs 10 Spell Points to activate. Rank 2 Melee Attack: Make two attacks with -1 Critical Multiplier. Costs 10 Spell Points to activate. Rank 3 Melee Attack: Make two attacks with -1 Critical Multiplier. Costs 10 Spell Points to activate.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 5
Deflect Arrows	You gain the benefits of the Deflect Arrows feat, knocking aside one incoming projectile that would have struck you every 6 seconds. (This cannot be trained at the same time as Tempest Deflect Arrows).
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 5
Fast Movement	You run 1% faster for each of your Bard levels.
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 5
Sword Dance	Rank 1 While Swashbuckling, when enemies miss you in combat, you deal 1d10 Sonic Damage. This Sonic damage scales with Spell Power. Rank 2 While Swashbuckling, when enemies miss you in combat, you deal 1d12 Sonic Damage. This Sonic damage scales with Spell Power. Rank 3 While Swashbuckling, when enemies miss you in combat, you deal 1d20 Sonic Damage. This Sonic damage scales with Spell Power.
AP Cost 2 Ranks 3 Progression 5
Action Boost	Choose Action Boost: Doublestrike or Doubleshot Rank 1 Action Boost: DoublestrikeYou gain +10% Action Boost bonus to Doublestrike for 20 seconds. Usable 5 times per rest. Action Boost: DoubleshotYou gain +10% Action Boost bonus to Doubleshot for 20 seconds. Usable 5 times per rest. Rank 2 Action Boost: DoublestrikeYou gain +20% Action Boost bonus to Doublestrike for 20 seconds. Usable 5 times per rest. Action Boost: DoubleshotYou gain +20% Action Boost bonus to Doubleshot for 20 seconds. Usable 5 times per rest. Rank 3 Action Boost: DoublestrikeYou gain +30% Action Boost bonus to Doublestrike for 20 seconds. Usable 5 times per rest. Action Boost: DoubleshotYou gain +30% Action Boost bonus to Doubleshot for 20 seconds. Usable 5 times per rest.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 5

Tier 3
Enhancement	Description
Elegant Footwork	When enemies miss you while Swashbuckling, they have a 20% chance to be knocked down with no save. Cooldown: 12 seconds.
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 10
Swashbuckling Style	Select your Swashbuckling style: Open Hand, Buckler, Orb, or Rune Arm. Dashing ScoundrelPassive: While Swashbuckling with nothing in your off hand, you gain +1 Damage per 5 Character levels and 10% Doublestrike/Doubleshot. SkirmisherPassive: While Swashbuckling with a Buckler in your off hand, you gain 10% Dodge, and you may use a Buckler and still benefit from the Single Weapon Fighting line of feats. Arcane MarauderPassive: You can now use an Orb in your off hand and continue to use the Swashbuckling stance. (Does not count as a Buckler for Buckler-specific abilities). Requires Magical Training (or the enhancement equivalent). CannoneerPassive: You can now use a Rune Arm in your off hand and continue to use the Swashbuckling stance. (Does not count as a Buckler for Buckler-specific abilities).
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 10
Resonant Arms	Imbue Toggle: While Swashbuckling, the Light or Thrown weapon in your main hand deals an additional 1d6 Sonic Damage, scaling with your Sonic Spell Power.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 10
Different Tack	Choose to use your Intelligence or Charisma for Damage with weapon attacks. Two Steps AheadWhile Swashbuckling, you get Intelligence to Damage with your weapon. Smooth FlourishesWhile Swashbuckling, you get Charisma to Damage with your weapon.
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 10
Charisma or Dexterity	Choose Charisma or Dexterity Charisma+1 CHA Dexterity+1 DEX
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 10

Tier 4
Enhancement	Description
On the Mark	Rank 1 Passive +1 to attack rolls to confirm critical hits and damage on critical hits (before weapon multipliers) Rank 2 Passive +2 to attack rolls to confirm critical hits and damage on critical hits (before weapon multipliers) Rank 3 Passive +3 to attack rolls to confirm critical hits and damage on critical hits (before weapon multipliers)
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 20
Swashbuckling Style II	Improve your Swashbuckling Style. Slap in the FaceWhile Swashbuckling and wielding nothing in your off hand, activate to deal 1 Bludgeon damage. Damaged enemies can't cast spells for 6 seconds and are stunned for three seconds (Perform + d20 saves for the Stun). 18 second cooldown. Costs 10 Spell Points. Low BlowWhile Swashbuckling and wielding a Buckler in your off hand, activate to perform a shield bash. On hit, knock down affected enemy for three seconds (Perform + d20 saves for the Knockdown). Costs 10 Spell Points. Loud & ClearToggle: While Swashbuckling with an Orb in your off hand, +20 Sonic Spell Power. Music BoxToggle: While Swashbuckling with a Rune Arm in your off hand, you gain +1 bonus Imbue dice.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 20 Prereqs Swashbuckling Style
Battering Barrage	Rank 1 While Swashbuckling, damaging enemies with weapon attacks inflicts Destruction. Rank 2 While Swashbuckling, damaging enemies with weapon attacks inflicts Improved Destruction.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 2 Progression 20
Wind at my Back	+1 to the Enhancement Bonus of your equipped Throwing Weapons, plus an additional +1 for every five Bard levels.
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 20
Charisma or Dexterity	Choose Charisma or Dexterity Charisma+1 CHA Dexterity+1 DEX
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 20 Prereqs Charisma or Dexterity

Tier 5
Enhancement	Description
Thread the Needle	While Swashbuckling, +5 Damage and +5% to-hit while the Precision feat is active.
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 30
Coupe De Grâce	Coup De GrâceMelee Attack: Make an attack with +30% damage. This instantly kills enemies that are Dancing, Dazed, Fascinated, Mesmerized, Paralyzed, Petrified, Sleeping, Stunned, or Tripped, unless they succeed a Fortitude save (d20 + your Perform skill). Coup De GrâceRanged Attack: On Damage: instantly kills enemies that are Dancing, Dazed, Fascinated, Mesmerized, Paralyzed, Petrified, Sleeping, Stunned, or Tripped, unless they succeed a Fortitude save (d20 + your Perform skill).
AP Cost 1 Ranks 1 Progression 30
Incredible Reflexes	Rank 1 +2 to Reflex Saves, and +2 to the Maximum Dexterity Bonus of your Armor. Rank 2 +4 to Reflex Saves, and +4 to the Maximum Dexterity Bonus of your Armor. Rank 3 +6 to Reflex Saves, +6 to the Maximum Dexterity Bonus of your Armor, and a 20% competence bonus to Max Hit Points.
AP Cost 1 Ranks 3 Progression 30
Exploit Weakness	While Swashbuckling, every time you damage an enemy but do not crit, you gain a +1 Insight Bonus to Critical Threat Range until you sucessfuly crit.
AP Cost 2 Ranks 1 Progression 30