Greater Heavy Armor Optimization
( Races of Stone, p. 141)[General]
You have mastered the use of heavy armor, maximizing its protective qualities while moving more easily in it.
Prerequisite
Heavy Armor Optimization (RS) , Armor Profi ciency (heavy), base attack bonus +8,
Benefit
When you are wearing heavy armor, lessen the armor check penalty of the armor by 2 and increase the armor bonus by 1. Both of these effects stack with the benefi t of the Heavy Armor Optimization feat, for a total lessening of the armor check penalty by 3 and a total increase to the armor bonus pf 2.
Special
A fighter may select Greater Heavy Armor Optimization as one of her fi ghter bonus feats (see page 38 of the Player's Handbook).