Does a characters Defense bonus stay with her even if shes surprised or caught flat-footed?
A character loses her Dexterity bonus to Defense when flat-footed, but not her class Defense bonus. I am unsure about which skills provoke attacks of opportunity when used. I am equally unsure about when Concentration checks come into play in relation to this topic. Could you clear this up? Of course–that’s why I’m here! Unfortunately, there is no specific rule that determines exactly which skills provoke attacks of opportunity when used and which don’t. Any skill use that requires a character to divert his attention from the act of fighting provokes attacks of opportunity. Generally, that category includes any skill use that requires an attack action, a full-round action, or longer to complete. Skill checks that can be made as reactions, free actions, or move actions generally don’t provoke attacks of opportunity. If the skill check your character is attempting provokes attacks of opportunity, he can attempt a Concentration check. Essentially, that means he is attempting to concentra
