Defense

See also: Fighting Style.

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You specialize in fighting defensively and gain the following benefits while the fighting style is active:

• You gain a +1 bonus to base AL.

You gain the following maneuvers:

Combat Action Maneuvers

• Disarming Attack
• Distracting Strike
• Maneuvering Attack
• Pushing Attack
• Tripping Attack

Melee Combat Action Maneuvers

• Feinting Attack
• Positioning Strike

Reaction Maneuvers

• Arresting Strike
• Avert Blow
• Bait and Switch
• Parry
• Riposte

Quick Action Maneuvers

• Blinding Trick
• Brace
• Evasive Footwork
• Patient Defense
• Shield Bash
• Vigilance