Type: General
Source: Dragon #343
You can climb without dropping your guard.
Prerequisite: Dex 15, Athletic.
Benefit: You can move freely enough to avoid some blows while climbing. By accepting a -10 penalty on your Climb check, you can retain your Dexterity bonus to AC while climbing.
In addition, you do not need to make a Climb check when you take damage while climbing.
Normal: When climbing you lose your Dexterity bonus to AC unless you take a -20 penalty on the check, and you must make a Climb check every time you take damage.