Precise Striking

Precise Striking
Type	Warrior (Precise Striking tree)
Effect type	Sustained
Range	Personal
Upkeep	40
Fatigue	5%
Cooldown	15s
Requires	10 dexterity
Description	The warrior tries to make each attack count, sacrificing attack speed for a bonus to attack as well as an increased chance to score critical hits for as long as the mode is active.

Precise Striking is a warrior talent from the Precise Striking tree in Dragon Age: Origins.

Information

• The warrior tries to make each attack count, sacrificing -10% attack speed for +10 attack as well as +(2.5+0.5*[character level])% melee critical chance, for as long as this mode is active. Maximum melee critical chance bonus in Origins is +15%. In Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, the maximum bonus is 20%.
• Conjuration time: 1s.

Notes

• Upkeep is in stamina.
• The bonus to critical hit chance applies to melee weapons only; ranged critical chance is not affected.
• As of Patch 1.04, the attack bonus appears not to be implemented.
• Activating this ability before a string of attack talents such as Sunder Arms or Flurry will allow the user to benefit from the increased critical chance without suffering from a slowed attack speed. It can be deactivated as soon as the attack animations are finished.

See also

• Ability mechanics