Barbarian Lethal Stance vs Reckless Stance

[aclyte]

So, the descr is:

Lethal Stance: The barbarian can focus her strikes. She gains a +1 competence bonus on melee attack rolls and thrown weapon attack rolls. This bonus increases by 1 for every 4 levels the barbarian has.

Reckless Stance: The barbarian can attack with abandon at the expense of her defense. She gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls, but takes a –1 penalty to AC

And what the point of taking Reckless Stance? Both gives you +1 to attack roll, but reckless always gives u -1 to def!
Looks like, RS also gives +1 to other attack rolls, not only melee and throw attack (bow, touch e.t.c) and if ure archer barbarian u should take reckless instead of lethal.

Am i right?

[timmo4444]

A competence bonus means it doesnt stack with anything else that says competence bonus. (bard's inspire courage says competence bonus for attacks) Reckless stance stacks with everything, and yes its also all attack rolls. So essentially id say lethal stance is better in the early game and reckless stance becomes more valuable as you unlock more options.

[Uzkin]

In this game, Lethal Stance AB stacks with everything, including bard songs.