Parry

Prerequisites: Action: Reaction

EXP Cost: 6
Ranks: 3
Description: As a reaction to a melee attack, you may utilize a parry. When you parry you take a +4 bonus to your AC check against the triggering attack. If the target is making multiple attacks either with multiple actions or via the agile weapon trait, the parrier will choose the attack they parry after they hear the number of attacks but before they see the weapon attack rolls. The chosen attack defaults to the targets first attack if a choice is not made.

RANK 2 (8)
The AC bonus increases to +6. Parry can now be used in combination with the cover ally action.

RANK 3 (8)
First attempt a parry as your reaction. If the enemy attack misses, you can attempt a riposte attack utilizing a melee weapon. If the Riposte attack hits you may choose to either deal half of the attack damage (after AC reduction) or the enemy gains off-balance for 1 turn. If the target is making multiple attacks, the off-balance condition only procs once all of their attacks are resolved.