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I'd DMing a 4th Edition game, and one of my players is playing a Rogue/Paladin Hybrid and wants to take "Deft Blade" as his 11th level feat, but only if it would affect his Virtuous Strike. Would it? I'm generally thinking no, but I'm still not sure about it.

"When you make a basic attack using a light blade, you can target AC or Reflex." - Deft Blade

Deft Blade
When you make a basic attack using a light blade, you can target AC or Reflex.

> **Virtuous Strike**

"At-Will ♦ Divine, Radiant, Weapon Standard Action | Melee weapon Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. AC Hit: 1[W] + Charisma modifier radiant damage, and you gain a +2 bonus to saving throws until the start of your next turn. Special: This power can be used as a melee basic attack." - Virtuous Strike

> At-Will ♦ Divine, Radiant, Weapon
> Standard Action | Melee weapon
> **Target:** One creature
> **Attack:** Charisma vs. AC
> **Hit:** 1[W] + Charisma modifier radiant damage, and you gain a +2 bonus to saving throws until the start of your next turn.
> **Special:** This power can be used as a melee basic attack.

I'd DMing a 4th Edition game, and one of my players is playing a Rogue/Paladin Hybrid and wants to take "Deft Blade" as his 11th level feat, but only if it would affect his Virtuous Strike. Would it? I'm generally thinking no, but I'm still not sure about it.

"When you make a basic attack using a light blade, you can target AC or Reflex." - Deft Blade

"At-Will ♦ Divine, Radiant, Weapon Standard Action | Melee weapon Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. AC Hit: 1[W] + Charisma modifier radiant damage, and you gain a +2 bonus to saving throws until the start of your next turn. Special: This power can be used as a melee basic attack." - Virtuous Strike

I'd DMing a 4th Edition game, and one of my players is playing a Rogue/Paladin Hybrid and wants to take "Deft Blade" as his 11th level feat, but only if it would affect his Virtuous Strike. Would it? I'm generally thinking no, but I'm still not sure about it.

Deft Blade
When you make a basic attack using a light blade, you can target AC or Reflex.

> **Virtuous Strike**
> At-Will ♦ Divine, Radiant, Weapon
> Standard Action | Melee weapon
> **Target:** One creature
> **Attack:** Charisma vs. AC
> **Hit:** 1[W] + Charisma modifier radiant damage, and you gain a +2 bonus to saving throws until the start of your next turn.
> **Special:** This power can be used as a melee basic attack.
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Would Deft Blade affect Virtuous Strike?

I'd DMing a 4th Edition game, and one of my players is playing a Rogue/Paladin Hybrid and wants to take "Deft Blade" as his 11th level feat, but only if it would affect his Virtuous Strike. Would it? I'm generally thinking no, but I'm still not sure about it.

"When you make a basic attack using a light blade, you can target AC or Reflex." - Deft Blade

"At-Will ♦ Divine, Radiant, Weapon Standard Action | Melee weapon Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. AC Hit: 1[W] + Charisma modifier radiant damage, and you gain a +2 bonus to saving throws until the start of your next turn. Special: This power can be used as a melee basic attack." - Virtuous Strike