Surprise Strike

Step

 * Rank + STR

Action

 * Free

Strain

 * 1

Skill Use

 * Yes (Novice)

Description

 * The adept takes advantage of an unaware or distracted opponent to inflict a telling blow. This talent may be used against targets that are Surprised, Blindsided, or Knocked Down. If the adept’s Attack test against such an opponent is successful, he substitutes his Surprise Strike Step for his Strength Step in the Damage test.