POWER ATTACK, Neverwinter Nights 1, NWN1

Power Attack NWN

Power Attack is a General feat in BioWare's cRPG Definition of 2002, Neverwinter Nights. Due to being a prerequisite for Cleave and Great Cleave, Power Attack is almost always taken by non-ranged martial NWN builds such as Fighter, Paladin and Barbarian. Paladins also need PA for Divine Might and Divine Shield.

In itself, Power Attack can be useful in combat vs. high-HP, low-AC enemies, though it is mostly employed for bashing open chests and doors.

Power Attack Feat Rules

• Type of Feat: General
• Prerequisite: Str 13+.
• Required for: Cleave, Improved Power Attack, Great Cleave, Divine Might and Divine Shield.
• Specifics: A character with this feat can make powerful but ungainly attacks. When Power Attack is selected, it grants a +5 bonus to the damage roll, but at the cost of -5 to the attack roll.
• Use: Combat Mode.

Improved Power Attack Feat Rules

• Type of Feat: General
• Prerequisite: Str 13+, Power Attack
• Specifics: This feat allows the character to trade a -10 penalty on his attack roll to gain a +10 bonus on his damage roll. It is very useful when fighting tough, easy-to-hit opponents.
• Use: Combat Mode.

Neverwinter Nights 1 (Index), Neverwinter Nights Best Builds.

Weapon Focus NWN	Power Attack NWN	Great Cleave NWN	Overwhelming Critical NWN
Weapon Specialization NWN	Cleave NWN	Improved Critical NWN	Devastating Critical NWN