Coup de Grace (Dragonstar)
Rules from the Player's Handbook:
As a full round action, you can use a melee weapon to deliver a Coup de Grace to a helpless foe. You can also use a bow or crossbow, provided you are adjacent to the target. You automatically score a critical ht. If the defender survives the damage, he must make a Fortitude save (DC 10 + damage dealt) or die.
It's overkill, but a rogue also gets her extra sneak attack damage against a helpless foe when delivering a Coup de Grace.
Delivering a Coup de Grace provokes attacks of opportunity from threatening foes because it involves focused concentration and methotidcal action.
You can't deliver a Coup de Grace against a creature that is immunce to critical hits, such as a golem.
Questions and Rulings
Q: Can a character use Power Attack when making a Coup de Grace?
A: There is no to hit roll, so you cannot use Power Attack.
Q: Does the damage bonus from point blank shot apply when making a Coup de Grace?
A: Yes.
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