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Originally Posted by Mailanka
Combat Reflexes doesn't block it, just recovers from it. It's a good way for getting around someone's defenses if they haven't also blocked that particular vulnerability. That said, though, I largely agree with you. It's a pretty specialized tool, and while it can be useful in that little niche, for the same points, you could have more Power Blow or Mental Strength or Flying Leap. I rarely found someone who wanted Kiai-25, while the guy with Power Blow-25 was generally considered ridiculously cool.
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So it seems that Kiai is a sort of WinMore ability.
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Originally Posted by ArchonShiva
Some times, just sometimes, you also don't want to hurt/kill someone. Kiai can be a pretty good option there, as GURPS usually lacks reliable "subdual damage" mechanics (realistically so).
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Eh, you have some good subdual options with grappling skills. Besides, it's not like the stun from Kiai will last long.