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'''Coup de grace''' is a full-[[round]] action that allows an attacker to attempt a killing blow against a [[helpless]] opponent. A coup de grace can be administered with a [[melee]] weapon, or with a [[ranged weapon]] if the attacker is adjacent to the opponent. | '''Coup de grace''' is a full-[[round]] action that allows an attacker to attempt a killing blow against a [[helpless]] opponent. A coup de grace can be administered with a [[melee]] weapon, or with a [[ranged weapon]] if the attacker is adjacent to the opponent. | ||
An attacker delivering a coup de grace automatically scores a [[critical hit]], after which the defender must make a [[Fortitude]] save ([[DC]] 10 + damage dealt) or die. Rogues also gain their extra [[sneak attack]] damage for this attack. | An attacker delivering a coup de grace automatically scores a [[critical hit]], after which the defender must make a [[Fortitude]] save ([[Difficulty_class|DC]] 10 + damage dealt) or die. Rogues also gain their extra [[sneak attack]] damage for this attack. | ||
Delivering a coup de grace provokes [[attack of opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] from threatening foes. A coup de grace is not possible against a creature [[immune]] to critical hits. | Delivering a coup de grace provokes [[attack of opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] from threatening foes. A coup de grace is not possible against a creature [[immune]] to critical hits. | ||
Latest revision as of 03:23, 22 September 2017
In NWN2, only creatures with 4 HD or less can be coup de graced and there is no fortitude save.
3.5e Comparison
Coup de grace is a full-round action that allows an attacker to attempt a killing blow against a helpless opponent. A coup de grace can be administered with a melee weapon, or with a ranged weapon if the attacker is adjacent to the opponent.
An attacker delivering a coup de grace automatically scores a critical hit, after which the defender must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + damage dealt) or die. Rogues also gain their extra sneak attack damage for this attack.
Delivering a coup de grace provokes attacks of opportunity from threatening foes. A coup de grace is not possible against a creature immune to critical hits.
Literal Definition And Pronounciation
coup de grâce(koo-de-gras)  - lit. a blow of mercy. a killing strike made out of mercy to end suffering/pain OR a decisive or ending blow
NWN Comparison
- In NWN, coup de grace did not provide a fortitude save and always ended in death.