 Initiator LevelSome maneuvers and stances have variable effects (such as duration) that depend on initiator level. However, maneuvers are not impacted as strongly by a user’s level as spells are. This difference in effect is primarily a balance and game play issue. Since you can use maneuvers repeatedly, they tend to scale poorly. As you attain higher levels, you usually use your low-level maneuvers less often (if you haven’t already traded them out for higher-level stances however many stances, boosts, and counters remain useful across all levels. Initiator level refers to character's level in the class that provides access to martial maneuvers. The word "level" in the maneuver lists always refers to initiator level. If you are a Crusader, Swordsage, or Warblade your initiator level equals your class level. Otherwise your initiator level is equal to 1/2 your character level. Selecting Martial Maneuvers: Readying Maneuvers & Stances Martial Adepts have all known maneuvers and stances ready.
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