View source for Advanced Swordsmanship (3.5e Feat)

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<onlyinclude>{{3.5e Feat
|name=Advanced Swordmanship
|types=Fighter, Tactical
|summary=You gain special benefits when wielding a [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] or [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]].
|prereqs=Bab +1, [[SRD:Weapon Focus|Weapon Focus]] ([[SRD:Bastard Sword|Bastard Sword]]) or ([[SRD:Longsword|Longsword]])
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|benefit=You treats the [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] and [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]] as [[SRD:Weapon Finesse|finessable weapons]]. Additionally, you gain the following tactical maneuvers when wielding either a [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] or a [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]].

''Half-Swording {{Ex}}:'' While using your [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] or a [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]] in two-hands, you reduce the penalty for fighting defensively or using combat expertise with it by 1. Finally, you may use these weapon in two-hands in a grappled or while swallowed by a creature, as if you were wielding a light weapon. 

''Pommel Strike {{Ex}}:'' When taking an attack of opportunity with a [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] or [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]], you may opt to strike with the pommel or guard to deal bludgeoning damage.

''Proper Form {{Ex}}:'' When wielding a [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] or [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]], you gain a +2 bonus on checks made to oppose being disarmed, feinted or tripped. If an opponent fails to disarm, feint or trip you, they provoke an attack of opportunity from you. This bonus increases by 2 if you have [[SRD:Greater Weapon Focus|Greater Weapon Focus]]. 

''Sword Thrust {{Ex}}:'' You may deal piercing damage when you attack with a [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] and [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]. When you make a one-handed attack with [[SRD:Bastard Sword|bastard sword]] or [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]] during your turn, you gain an extra 5-ft of reach. You must deal piercing damage with this attack. 
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Article Balance	High +
Author	Leziad +
Identifier	3.5e Feat +
Prerequisite	Bab +1 + and Weapon Focus (Bastard Sword) or (Longsword) +
Rated By	The bluez in the dungeon +
Rating	Rating Pending +
Summary	You gain special benefits when wielding a bastard sword or longsword. +
Title	Advanced Swordsmanship +
Type	Fighter + and Tactical +