Combat Sense Spell, does combat sense add to Reaction Options

[j2klbs]

Hi all,

I'm interested on your opinions as to whether the Combat Sense spell adds to ones Reaction score and this is subject to the 150% maximum augmented rule.

The spell's relevant text states:

"Every hit ... adds 1 die for Reaction on Surprise Tests and when defending against ranged and melee attacks for the duration of the spell."

I'm not sure why the spell needs the words "for Reaction" unless they writers are somehow referring to the Reaction attribute. But then again, the spell does not increase the Reaction ability, it just adds bonus dice. So I'm not sure why the reference to Reaction is even needed.

Thoughts?

~j2klbs