Cover

There are three degrees of cover. If a target is behind multiple sources of cover, only the most protective degree of cover applies; the degrees aren't added together. For example, if a target is behind a creature that gives half cover and a tree trunk that gives three-quarters cover, the target has three-quarters cover.

Type of Covers

Half Cover

• +2 bonus to AL and Reflex saving throws.
• A target has half cover if an obstacle blocks at least half of its body. The obstacle might be a low wall, a large piece of furniture, a narrow tree trunk, or a creature, whether that creature is an enemy or a friend.

Three-quarters Cover

• +5 bonus to AL and Reflex saving throws.
• A target has three-quarters cover if about three-quarters of it is covered by an obstacle. The obstacle might be a portcullis, an arrow slit, or a thick tree trunk.

Total Cover

• Can't be targeted directly by an attack or a spell, although some spells can reach such a target by including it in an area of effect.
• A target has total cover if it is completely concealed by an obstacle.