feat Defensive Archery

Defensive Archery (Fighter) (General)

Firing a bow does not provoke an attack of opportunity.

Originally Posted by Shadowfoot of the Wizards Community forums.

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  • Prerequisites: Dexterity 19, BAB +11, Defensive Shot feat, Point Blank Shot feat, Rapid Shot feat, Dodge feat.
  • Benefit: When firing any bow in which you are proficient in combat, you do not provoke an attack of opportunity.
  • Normal: Firing a ranged weapon in combat provokes an attack of opportunity. Defensive Shot allows you to fire a single missile each round without provoking an attack of opportunity.

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