Rondolero Duelist

Taldor’s warriors have perfected the art of fighting with the falcata and buckler in an art they call rondelero. They use their bucklers both to defend themselves and to launch unexpected strikes while chopping and hewing at their foes’ unprotected bodies and heads with their falcatas. Rondeleros wear any type of armor, but favor bucklers, and are comfortable using both hands for offense and defense.

Buckler Bash (Ex)

At 2nd level, a rondelero can perform a shield bash with a buckler (use the same damage and critical modifier as for a light shield).

This ability replaces Bravery.

Buckler Catch (Ex)

At 3rd level, a rondelero can catch his opponent’s weapon between his buckler and his forearm, effectively wedging the hafts of polearms and hammers or the flats of blades. This functions as a disarm combat maneuver, and the rondelero gains a +4 bonus on the roll. If the rondelero’s attack fails by 10 or more, he suffers a –2 penalty to his AC until the start of his next turn.

This ability replaces