Devastating Critical
Whenever scoring a critical hit with the chosen weapon, and if the Devastating Critical procs (see proc chances), the character's target must make a Fortitude save or be Knocked Down, Blinded and Deafened for 3 seconds. (Knockdown immunity does not apply). Additionally, the creature suffers additional Pure Damage +10/20/30 (based on weapon size for the creature wieldig it, from tiny/small to large). Creatures who are immune to critical hits are not affected by this feat.
| Type of feat | Combat Prerequisite (Melee Weapons): Strength 25+, Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved Critical (weapon to be chosen), Overwhelming Critical (weapon to be chosen), Power Attack, Weapon Focus (weapon to be chosen). Prerequisite (Ranged Weapons): Dexterity 25+, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Shot, Improved Critical (weapon to be chosen), Overwhelming Critical (weapon to be chosen), Weapon Focus (weapon to be chosen), Called Shot OR Rapid Reload. |
| Use | Automatic. |
| Prerequisites | they differ between the variants listed below |
Special
Proc chances: about 50% for each Critical Hit. 40 % against Boss Creatures.
Variants
41 rows in the tables, one page here.
| Feat | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| Devastating Critical (club) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (club) |
| Devastating Critical (dagger) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (dagger) |
| Devastating Critical (dart) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (dart) |
| Devastating Critical (heavy crossbow) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (heavy crossbow) |
| Devastating Critical (light crossbow) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (light crossbow) |
| Devastating Critical (mace) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (mace) |
| Devastating Critical (morningstar) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (morningstar) |
| Devastating Critical (quarterstaff) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (quarterstaff) |
| Devastating Critical (spear) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (spear) |
| Devastating Critical (sickle) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (sickle) |
| Devastating Critical (sling) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (sling) |
| Devastating Critical (unarmed strike) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (unarmed strike) |
| Devastating Critical (longbow) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (longbow) |
| Devastating Critical (shortbow) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (shortbow) |
| Devastating Critical (shortsword) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (shortsword) |
| Devastating Critical (rapier) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (rapier) |
| Devastating Critical (scimitar) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (scimitar) |
| Devastating Critical (longsword) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (longsword) |
| Devastating Critical (greatsword) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (greatsword) |
| Devastating Critical (handaxe) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (handaxe) |
| Devastating Critical (throwing axe) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (throwing axe) |
| Devastating Critical (battleaxe) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (battleaxe) |
| Devastating Critical (greataxe) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (greataxe) |
| Devastating Critical (halberd) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (halberd) |
| Devastating Critical (light hammer) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (light hammer) |
| Devastating Critical (light flail) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (light flail) |
| Devastating Critical (warhammer) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (warhammer) |
| Devastating Critical (heavy flail) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (heavy flail) |
| Devastating Critical (kama) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (kama) |
| Devastating Critical (kukri) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (kukri) |
| Devastating Critical (shuriken) | Dexterity 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (shuriken) |
| Devastating Critical (scythe) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (scythe) |
| Devastating Critical (katana) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (katana) |
| Devastating Critical (bastard sword) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (bastard sword) |
| Devastating Critical (dire mace) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (dire mace) |
| Devastating Critical (double axe) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (double axe) |
| Devastating Critical (two-bladed sword) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (two-bladed sword) |
| Devastating Critical (creature) | an epic character (level 21 or above) |
| Devastating Critical (dwarven waraxe) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (dwarven waraxe) |
| Devastating Critical (whip) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (whip) |
| Devastating Critical (trident) | Strength 25, an epic character (level 21 or above), Overwhelming Critical (trident) |
Who gets it
Available as a class bonus feat: Arcane Archer, Barbarian, Blackguard, Divine Champion, Dwarven Defender, Elite Guard, Fighter, Northern Templar, Paladin, Skald, Weapon Master.
Required for
Feats: Devastating Blow.