Pathfinder 1e Class Talent Defensive Power

Defensive Power (Unexpected Strike)

The stalwart defender can make an attack of opportunity against a foe that moves into any square threatened by the stalwart defender, regardless of whether or not that movement would normally provoke

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Type
Defensive Power
Prerequisites
None
Spell Level
Availability
Class talent

This is a Defensive Power — a class feature gained through that class's own talent choices, not a feat you pick through normal feat selection.

The stalwart defender can make an attack of opportunity against a foe that moves into any square threatened by the stalwart defender, regardless of whether or not that movement would normally provoke an attack of opportunity. This power can only be used once per stance. A stalwart defender must be at least 4th level before selecting this power.

Prerequisites

Benefit

The stalwart defender can make an attack of opportunity against a foe that moves into any square threatened by the stalwart defender, regardless of whether or not that movement would normally provoke an attack of opportunity. This power can only be used once per stance. A stalwart defender must be at least 4th level before selecting this power.

Attribution

Paizo Inc. · mithril.destiny · OGL-1.0a

Added to the library by eco_the_exploiter on Aug. 21, 2026.

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