Way of the Faithful Hound

The Way of the Faithful Hound improves a Monk's Listen skill and improves their ability to hit flanking opponents with each upgrade.

This enhancement is available for any Monk at level 2 and does not require choosing a philosophy. This particular enhancement may stack with the use of the Two Weapon Fighting family of feats, improving a Monk's success in powerful off-hand attacks from surrounding enemies, making a Monk a more powerful fighter. The Listen skill is less useful, depending on the quest, but in combination with Hide and Move Silently, it could help a Monk in tasks that require some stealth.

Way of the Faithful Hound I

 * Usage: Passive
 * AP Cost: 1 action point
 * Progression: 3 action points
 * Available to Monk class level 2

Like a hound, you are ever vigilant and at home amidst the pack. You gain +1 to your Listen skill and a +2 bonus to hit flanked opponents. You may only study one animal path.

Way of the Faithful Hound II

 * Usage: Passive
 * AP Cost: 2 action points
 * Progression: 14 action points
 * Requires All of: Way of the Faithful Hound I
 * Available to Monk class level 5

Like a hound, you are ever vigilant and at home amidst the pack. You gain +2 to your Listen skill and a +3 bonus to hit flanked opponents.

Way of the Faithful Hound III

 * Usage: Passive
 * Cost: 3 action points
 * Spent: 33 action points
 * Requires All of: Way of the Faithful Hound II
 * Available to Monk class level 10

Like a celestial hound, you are ever vigilant and at home amidst the pack. You gain +3 to your Listen skill and a +4 bonus to hit flanked opponents.

Way of the Faithful Hound IV

 * Usage: Passive
 * AP Cost: 4 action points
 * Progression: 52 action points
 * Requires All of: Way of the Faithful Hound III
 * Available to Monk class level 15

Like a celestial hound, you are ever vigilant and at home amidst the pack. You gain +4 to your Listen skill and a +5 bonus to hit flanked opponents.

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