===== Sneak Attack =====

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Your attacks 1d6 deal extra Precision damage anytime your target has a Defense Penalty Status Affect, or when you’re flanking a target. Should you score a critical hit with a sneak attack, this extra damage is not multiplied. You must attack the target with a melee weapon to Sneak Attack. 

If the character Sneak Attacks with a Light Melee Weapon the damage is increased to a us d8's. In the opposite, if a character Sneak Attacks with a Two-Handed weapon the damage is reduced to d4's.

You may Sneak Attack multiple times, but for every attack following the first, you must spend 2 [[game_systems:tactic_pool|TP]] to do so. Furthermore, the cost increases by 2 [[game_systems:tactic_pool|TP]] for every subsequent attack. For example, if you successfully attack a creature three times, and wish to apply Sneak Attack on each hit, you must spend a total of 6 TP - the first attack costs none, the second attack costs two, and the third attack costs four (and so on).

With a weapon that deals nonlethal damage (like a sap, whip, or an unarmed strike), you can instead make a sneak attack that deals nonlethal damage instead of lethal damage. A character cannot use a weapon that deals lethal damage to deal nonlethal damage in a sneak attack, not even with the usual –4 penalty.

All damage from Sneak Attack is treated as an [[chargen:common_terms#enhancement_bonuses|Enhancement bonus]].

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No Talent stacks with any other source of Sneak Attack. 
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===== Lesser Sneak Attack =====

  * **Requirements:** None! You get this for free for buying this Shortcut.

The character must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. Additionally, you cannot sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment.

You add a number of sneak attack dice equal to your BaB. (If Larry has a 3 BaB, he would add 3d6 if he Sneak Attacks with his Longsword.)

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===== Sneak Attack =====

  * **Requirements:** [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 4, Lesser Sneak Attack, Stealth 5, 10 EXP

Your skill with Sneak Attacking has increased. A character may not have a maximum of 10 dice added to a Sneak Attack. This bonus is still limited by BaB.

The character must be able to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and must be able to reach such a spot. Additionally, you cannot sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment greater then 20%.

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===== Improved Sneak Attack =====

  * **Requirements:** [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 8, Sneak Attack, Stealth 10, 15 EXP

Your skill with Sneak Attacking has increased. A character may not have a maximum of 15 dice added to a Sneak Attack. This bonus is still limited by BaB.

The character no longer needs to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and now innately senses weakness. Additionally, you may now sneak attack while striking a creature with concealment.

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===== Greater Sneak Attack =====

  * **Requirements:** [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 16, Improved Sneak Attack, Stealth 20, 20 EXP

Your skill with Sneak Attacking has increased. A character may not have a maximum of 20 dice added to a Sneak Attack. This bonus is still limited by BaB.

The character no longer needs to see the target well enough to pick out a vital spot and now innately senses weakness. Additionally, you may now sneak attack while striking a creature with total concealment.

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===== Sudden Strike =====

  * **Requirements:** [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 8, Stealth 5, Bluff 5, 10 EXP

By spending 4TP you may treat an attack that hit as a Sneak Attack even if it would otherwise not qualify. This include concealment or not meeting the standard requirements.

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===== Surprise Adjustment =====

  * **Requirements:** [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 6, Stealth 5, 5 EXP

By spending 2TP after a successful Sneak Attack you may make a free Trip or Reposition check.

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===== Hit and Run =====

  * **Requirements:** [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 6, Stealth 5, 5 EXP

By spending 2TP after a successful Sneak Attack you may make a free Bull Rush or Drag check.

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===== Smash and Grab =====

  * **Requirements:** [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 6, Stealth 5, 5 EXP

By spending 2TP after a successful Sneak Attack you may make a free Steal or Sunder check. If sundering you may add Sneak Attack damage to the Sunder damage.

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