Opening Stance

The instant combat begins, instinct alone drops you into a defensive stance before you've even had time to think it through.

commonGuardian

Trigger You roll initiative. At the first sign of trouble, often before you consciously realize the danger, you drop into a stance with a mere thought. Use an action that has the stance trait.

Level 14 · Type Class

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Pathfinder 2e

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