Topic: Defensive bonus

[Prydeson]

Still trying to make sense of using an armor for a Ranger... Ok, someone mentioned that the Armor is good because you always get that DB for all attacks. Now, which are the DBs which are not counted if you are attacked by multiple foes?
   a
b  X  c

Say that X is attacked by a,b and c. He gets the shield DB against a (for example), but not against b or c. What about Quickness Bonus x2? That applies always, right?

Can I Parry against b and use shield against a?

Instinctive Defense gets reduced to +10 if you are unaware of an attack. And what about multiple attacks from different directions?

And Agile Defense? Is it independent of the number of foes or being aware of the attack?

Oh, and Quickness Bonus x2 and unaware of attack?

Sorry for the mess!

[Thom @ ICE]

Against a, X gets to apply all defensive bonuses  (assuming he knows the strike is coming).

Assume his shield is in his right hand and weapon in left.

He can use the shield against a. He could also use it against b or c as you can change your facing during combat, but his back would then be turned for other attacks.

Quickness always applies unless...
* He is surprised
* He is unconscious, sleeping or bound

He can parry b and use shield against a, but he then turns his back to c.

Instinctive Defense - +10 all the time, even when attacked by multiple foes.  +20 if he knows that the attack is coming.  If X knows that a, b and c are all armed and trying to kill him, then he gets the +20 against all three.  If d comes up behind x without x knowing, then he only gets +10 against d, +20 against the rest.

Agile Defense - He gets this bonus against all foes similar to the QU Bonus, provided he knows they are attacking.

QU Bonus applies against all attacks assuming he is aware of them.