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==Kinesics Combatant==

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Masters at reading body languages, kinesics combatant are dangerous opponents who use perfectly timed counters to bring down their foes. While kinesics combatants are extremely rare many of them are self taught, the techniques they use are present in most martial arts, however they are very much specialists who took their 'art' beyond it logical conclusion; apparently in Dungeons & Dragons this pay off. 

===Becoming a Kinesics Combatant===

{{3.5e Prestige Class Prereqs
|bab= +4
|skills=[[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|Sense Motive]] 7 Ranks
|feats= [[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]], [[SRD:Combat Reflexes|Combat Reflexes]], [[SRD:Lightning Reflexes|Lightning Reflexes]]
|otherpower= Class Feature
|otherpowerreq=Uncanny Dodge
}}

{{3.5e Class Simple
|prestige=true
|classname=Kinesics Combatant
|hitdie=10
|length=6
|bab=Good
|fort=Good
|ref=Good
|will=Poor
|special1=[[#Improved Dodge|Improved Dodge]], [[#Improved Uncanny Dodge|Improved Uncanny Dodge]], [[#Read Body Language|Read Body Language]]
|special2=[[#Break Counterstrike|Break Counterstrike]], [[#Parry and Riposte|Parry and Riposte]]
|special3=[[#Intense Combat Reflexes|Intense Combat Reflexes]], [[#Counterstroke|Counterstroke]]
|special4=[[#Kinesics Parry|Kinesics Parry]], [[#Rapid Step|Rapid Step]]
|special5=[[#Alacrity|Alacrity]]
|special6=[[#Intense Counters|Intense Counters]], [[#Perfect Body Reading|Perfect Body Reading]]
|skillpoints=6
|skills=
Autohypnosis, 
Balance, 
Bluff, 
Climb, 
Concentration, 
Craft, 
Escape Artist, 
Forgery, 
Hide, 
Intimidate, 
Jump, 
Knowledge (Local), 
Listen,
Move Silently, 
Search, 
Sense Motive, 
Sleight of Hand, 
Speak Language, 
Spot, 
Survival, 
Swim, 
Tumble 
}}
====Class Features====

All of the following are class features of the Kinesics Combatant.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Dodge}} {{Ex}}:''' A 1st level kinesics combatant improve her [[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]] feat significantly, the dodge bonus to AC it grant against it designated target is now equal to your [[Intelligence]] or [[Wisdom]] modifier.

'''{{Anchor|Improved Uncanny Dodge}} {{Ex}}:''' A 1st level level kinesics combatant gain Improved Uncanny Dodge as a [[SRD:Barbarian|barbarian]] of her character level.

'''{{Anchor|Read Body Language}} {{Ex}}:''' A kinesics combatant add her class level on her [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|sense motive]] checks, this bonus only apply if the creature has any body language to read (so it does not apply on a creature you cannot see or a creature that cannot move by example). Additionally she may use [[Intelligence]] instead of [[Wisdom]] to determine the bonus to her [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|sense motive]] checks.

'''{{Anchor|Break Counterstrike}} {{Ex}}:''' A 2nd level kinesics combatant can interrupt an immediate action of an adjacent creature as an immediate action. She make a single melee attack, if the attack hit it cause the immediate action to fail in addition of dealing normal damage. 

'''{{Anchor|Parry and Riposte}} {{Ex}}:''' A 2nd level kinesics combatant gain [[Parry and Riposte (3.5e Feat)|Parry and Riposte]] as a bonus feat even if you do not meet the prerequisites.

'''{{Anchor|Intense Combat Reflexes}} {{Ex}}:''' A 3rd level kinesics combatant has an unlimited number of attacks of opportunities against the creature she designated with her [[SRD:Dodge|Dodge]] feat.

'''{{Anchor|Counterstroke}} {{Ex}}:''' A 3rd level kinesics combatant gain [[Counterstroke (3.5e Feat)|Counterstroke]] as a bonus feat. If she already possess that feat she may choose another feat she meet the prerequisites for instead.

'''{{Anchor|Kinesics Parry}} {{Ex}}:''' A 4th level kinesics combatant may use a [[SRD:Sense Motive Skill|sense motive]] check instead of an attack roll when using her [[Parry and Riposte (3.5e Feat)|Parry and Riposte]] feat.

'''{{Anchor|Rapid Step}} {{Ex}}:''' A 4th level kinesics combatant can take an immediate 5 ft. step after successfully using her [[#Break Counterstrike|Break Counterstrike]] or [[Parry and Riposte (3.5e Feat)|Parry and Riposte]] feat or when successfully hitting with an attack of opportunity, this does not count against her normal use of 5 ft. step for the round. Using this ability cost her one attack of opportunity for the turn.

'''{{Anchor|Alacrity}} {{Ex}}:''' A 5th level kinesics combatant may take one extra Immediate Action between her turns without sacrificing a Swift action during her next turn. 

'''{{Anchor|Intense Counters}} {{Ex}}:''' A 6th level kinesics combatant can take an additional immediate action each round, however she may only use it against the target of her dodge. By example she could use it to perform a martial counter or use her parry and riposte feat against the target of her dodge but not against any other creatures, similarly she could not use it to activate a magic item that heal herself. 

'''{{Anchor|Perfect Body Reading}} {{Ex}}:''' A 6th level kinesics combatant is always under the effect of [[SRD:Foresight|''foresight'']] except it only applies against creature with a body language she can read. Additionally through perfect reading of body language you gain the ability to understand any languages, although not the ability to speak or read them. 


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Article Balance	Very High +
Author	Leziad +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Good +
Identifier	3.5e Prestige Class +
Length	6 +
Minimum Level	4 +
Rating	Undiscussed +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Autohypnosis +, Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Escape Artist +, Forgery +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Search +, Sense Motive +, Sleight of Hand +, Speak Language +, Spot +, Survival +, Swim + and Tumble +
Skill Points	6 +
Summary	A Kinesics Combatant is an expert at reading body language, making them expert at dodging and countering. +
Title	Kinesics Combatant +
Will Save Progression	Poor +