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Paths - Physical

Using Physical Skills

Physical Skills usually require the character to have certain types of Equipment, such as Weapons or Armour. Most Skills are unable to be used if the Character is afflicted by certain Conditions, or is Out of Action.

Required Equipment

Certain skills often involve using weapons, armour, or other equipment. Unsurprisingly, these are required to perform the skill, though some skills may not require any equipment, or may be done with improvised equipment. Some skills may be performed with similar equipment, however.

Whether or not a Skill can be performed without the expected Equipment is usually up to the GM.

Range and Duration

Range

All ranges will be given in rough approximations. These are defined below, though these may be changed if you wish. A rough rule is that each range is double the previous range.

Physical Skills may sometimes be used up to one increment above their range, but receive d1 on any Attack or Damage. If used at shorter ranges, they might also receive d1 on Attack or Damage.

Duration

All durations will be given in rough approximations. These are defined below, though these may be changed if you wish. You may also allow certain factors such as environment or character attributes such as [P] affect the duration.

Certain spells or abilities may be refreshed in order to last longer, or require concentration instead of being given a set duration. For many spells the duration is not important and may be automatically refreshed, and the duration will represent how long the spell will last without any attention.

Duration
Short	until end of encounter
Medium	until the end of the scene
Long	until the end of the day

Physical Skills

Weapon Families

Path of Cutting

Trait

Cutting Weapon Skill

Able to draw a one-handed weapon as part of a Charge Action.
Skilled with sharp weapons.

May choose to use [d] on Attack Rolls.

First Step

Slash

If the target does not use AV to absorb damage, deal an additional D sharp Damage.

Second Step

Gash

Attacks with sharp weapons may gain d1 on Damage but inflict a Bleed on the target.

Targets immune to bleed damage are (obviously) immune to this effect.
Bleeding lasts until the wound is bound or healed.

Slice

Gain a1 on Attack Rolls with sharp weapons when attacking equipment or targets weak to cutting.
For example: straps, rope, string, exposed tendons

Third Step

Sever

Take d1 on Attack Roll to disable an opponent’s limb with a slashing attack.

Target limb may not be used.
Targets immune to bleed damage are immune to this effect.
— Resist Roll: Roll [a] vs. [b]

This is intended for opponents of similar size, not large monsters.

Nick

Even failed attacks cause a number of nicks and scratches on opponents...
Deal D sharp damage on a Compensating Failure [0] Attack Roll.

Path of Bashing

Trait

Bashing Weapon Skill

Able to draw a one-handed weapon as part of a Charge Action.
Skilled with blunt Weapons.

May choose to use [d] on Attack Rolls.

First Step

Bash

Attacks with blunt weapons deal an additional D blunt damage if the opponent uses AV to absorb some of the damage.

Second Step

Whack

Attacks with blunt weapons may stun instead of dealing damage.

— Resist Roll: Roll [b] vs. [b]

Batter

Shielded opponents stand little chance against unrelenting assault.
Opponents gain d1 on Block Avoidance Rolls.

Third Step

Crush

Attacks with blunt weapons deal full damage to AV in addition to normal damage.

Smash

Gain a1 on Attack Rolls when trying to destroy equipment or other objects.
May use [b] on Attack Rolls.

Targets gain d1 on Block or Parry attempts but a1 on Dodge attempts.

Path of Piercing

Trait

Piercing Weapon Skill

Able to draw a one-handed weapon as part of a Charge Action.
Skilled with puncturing weapons.

May choose to use [d] on Attack Rolls.

First Step

Pierce

Targets may not use A to absorb puncturing Damage.

Second Step

Backstab

Gain a1 on Damage if the target is vulnerable or distracted.

Third Step

Thrust

"Everyone has a weakspot."
Take d1 on the Attack Roll to gain a1 on puncturing Damage.

Impale

After dealing puncturing Damage, you may leave the weapon in the opponent's limb.
The target gains d1 on all actions using that limb until the weapon is (painfully) removed.

Removing the weapon deals another A bleed Damage

Path of Shooting

Trait

Shooting Weapon Skill

Skilled with Ranged Weapons.

May choose to use [d] on Attack Rolls.

First Step

Spend an action aiming to gain a1 on your next Attack Roll.

Bonus is lost if any other action is performed before the Attack Roll.
May not be used with Quick Attack Actions.

Reload

May reload a ranged weapon as part of an Attack Action with that weapon.

Counts as a single Reload Action.
May not be used with Quick Attack Actions.

Second Step

Deadly Shot

May opt to take d1 on the Attack Roll to gain a1 on damage.

May not be used with Quick Attack Actions.

Pinning Shot

Instead of dealing damage, may prevent a target from moving.

May not be used with Quick Attack Actions.

Third Step

Quick Shot

Remove the penalty for shooting targets within Close Range.

Quick Attack Actions with shooting weapons no longer have the d1 modifier on Attack Rolls.

Improved Aim

Gain Aim against a target if you attacked the same target on your last turn.

May not be used with Quick Attack Actions.

Path of Striking

Trait

Unarmed Fighter

Skilled with Unarmed Strikes and Battle Gloves

Attack Rolls with Unarmed Strikes and Battle Gloves may use [b], [a], or [d].
Possible to deal damage with both hands on a Great Success result.

First Step

Armed and Deadly

Hands count as weapons for the purpose of other skills or abilities.
Can make Parry Avoidance Rolls without other weapons.
Able to cause lethal damage with Unarmed Strikes.

Previously: Unarmed Strikes deal non-lethal damage and do not count as weapons.

Second Step

Uppercut

Target might be knocked Unconscious or be Stunned.
— Resist Roll: Roll [b] vs. [b]

Elbows Up

Able to make Parry Avoidance Rolls against Ranged Attacks, but with d1
Gain a1 on Parry Avoidance Rolls against Unarmed Attacks or Grapple attempts.

Improved Unarmed Fighter

Able to deal damage with both hands on a Success Attack Result.

Third Step

Haymaker

Make a single heavy punch that gains a1 on damage.

Slow: Opponents gain a1 on Dodge Avoidance Rolls.
Gain d1 on Attack Avoidance rolls until your next turn.

Weapons Handling

Able to catch enemy weapons in combat after a Hit (1) or better Parry Avoidance Roll.
Gain a1 when trying to Disarm opponents.

Path of Throwing

Trait

Thrown Weapon Skill

Skilled with thrown weapons.

May choose to use [d] on Attack Rolls.

First Step

Quick Draw

May draw a Thrown Weapon as part of an Attack Action.

Quick Hands

Gain a1 when hiding Daggers and other small Thrown Weapons.
Can make an additional Quick Attack with a Thrown Weapon as part of a Charge Action.

Second Step

Hurl

Thrown Weapons now have Far Range instead of Close Range.

Improved Quick Hands

Quick Attacks with Thrown Weapons no longer have the d1 modifier on Attack Rolls.

Improved Thrown Weapon Skill

Thrown Weapon Skills may be used when using Improvised Thrown Weapon.

Third Step

Deadly Throw

May opt to take d1 on the Attack Roll to gain a1 on damage.

May not be used with Quick Attack Actions.

Improved Hurl

Thrown Weapons gain the Impact special rule.

Impact: gain a1 on Damage Rolls if the target is within Close Range

Greater Quick Hands

May throw a weapon with each hand but gain d1 on the Attack Roll.

May not be used with Quick Attack Actions.

Path of Two-Handed Fighting

Trait

Two-handed Weapon Skills

Able to Parry with certain Two-handed Weapons.
Skilled with two-handed weapons.

May choose to use [d] on Attack Rolls.

First Step

Pommel Strike

Instead of using the main part of the weapon, the fighter lashes out with the haft or pommel of their weapon, staggering their opponent.
Gain a1 on the Attack Roll.
Attack deals no damage, but the target is Disoriented.
— Resist Roll: Roll [b] vs. [b]

Mighty Swings

May use [b] on Attack Rolls with Two-handed Weapons.
Attacks become Slow.

Slow: Opponents gain a1 on Dodge Avoidance Rolls.

Second Step

Power Strike

Put additional force behind a powerful swing!
Gain d1 on your Attack Roll to gain a1 on Damage.
Targets gain d1 on Block or Parry attempts.

Meteor Charge

Use momentum for a deadly first blow!
Gain a1 on Damage when attacking as part of a Charge.

Improved Pommel Strike

Successful Pommel Strikes may also deal D blunt damage

Third Step

Cleave

Make a single attack against all nearby enemies

Each opponent gets an Avoidance Roll.
Use the same Attack Roll for each target.

Unable to make any Avoidance Rolls until the following turn.

Guard Break

Swing with such force to demolish anything that you hit!
Triggered when an opponent tries to Block or Parry your attacks.

Deal damage to Shields or Weapons on a Compensating Failure [0].

Improved Power Strike

Targets gain d1 on Block or Parry Avoidance Rolls.

Greater Pommel Strike

When an attack is a Compensating Failure [0], you may decide to Pommel Strike instead of receiving another advantage.
The Pommel Strike hits automatically, but deals no damage and you gain no other advantage.

Path of One-Handed Fighting

Trait

One-handed Weapon Skill

Able to draw a one-handed weapon as part of a Charge Action.
Attack Rolls with one-handed weapons may use [d].

You may choose to use [d] or [a].

First Step

Technique

Gain an effect based off of the weapon damage type

Sharp – Slash

If the target does not use AV to absorb damage, deal an additional D sharp Damage.

Blunt – Bash

Deal an additional D blunt damage if the opponent uses AV to absorb some of the damage.

Puncturing – Pierce

Targets may not use A to absorb puncturing Damage.

Second Step

Greater Technique

Gain an ability based off of the weapon damage type

Sharp – Bleed

Attacks with sharp weapons may gain d1 on Damage but inflict a Bleed on the target.

Targets immune to Bleed are immune to this effect.
Bleeding lasts until the wound is bound or healed.

Blunt – Daze

Target may be Disoriented instead of dealing damage.

— Resist Roll: Roll [b] vs. [b]

Puncturing – Backstab

Gain a1 on Damage if the target is vulnerable or distracted.

Third Step

Elite Technique

Gain an effect or ability based off of the weapon damage type

Sharp – Sever

Take d1 on Attack Roll to disable an opponent’s limb with a slashing attack.

Target limb may not be used.
Targets immune to bleed are immune to this effect.
— Resist Roll: Roll vs. [b]

Blunt – Crush

Attacks deal full damage to AV in addition to normal damage.

Puncturing – Thrust

Take d1 on Attack Roll to gain a1 on Puncturing Damage.

Fighting Styles

Path of Duelling

Trait

Main Gauche

Able to fight with a Dagger in your Off-hand if you use a Light Blade in your Main-hand.

First Step

Supporting Weapon

Off-hand Weapon may be used for Offence or Defence.

May be changed on your turn, choose before Attacking.
Offence

Gain a1 on Attack Rolls.

Defence

Gain a1 on Parry Avoidance Rolls.

Second Step

Off-hand Strike

Attack with your Off-hand weapon instead of your Main-hand Weapon, catching your opponent off guard.

Opponent gains d1 on any Avoidance Rolls.
Deal D damage without any additional modifiers.

Third Step

Two-Pronged

Fully utilise your off-hand weapon for Offence or Defence.
Gain the effects of Supporting Weapon and additional effects below:
Offence

When an attack Result is a Compensating Failure [0], you may decide to Off-hand Strike instead of receiving another advantage.
The attack hits automatically, but gains no other advantage.

Defence

Deal D damage with your off-hand weapon when an opponent’s Attack Roll is reduced to a Failure [-1] by your Parry Avoidance Roll.
Requires a Hit (1) or better Parry Avoidance Roll.

Improved Main Gauche

Able to fight with a Light Blade in your Off-hand.
May treat either hand as your Off-hand or Main-hand.

Improved Off-hand Strike

May deal weapon damage without any additional modifiers.

Path of Shielding

Trait

Shield Expertise

Defensive Stance causes Attack Rolls to only gain d1 if only Block Avoidance Rolls are used.

Previously: Defensive Stance causes Attack Rolls to gain d2

First Step

Shieldwall

Able to make Block Avoidance Rolls for nearby Allies.

Gain d1 on these rolls.
Unable to make Block Avoidance Rolls for yourself if you do.

Gain a1 on Block Avoidance Rolls if you are beside Blocking Allies.

These Allies must also be able to block the attack.

Improved Shield Expertise

Can Block two Ranged Attacks before suffering penalties.

Previously: Gain d1 for every Block Avoidance Roll after the first.

Second Step

Shield Bash

Attack an enemy with your shield instead of your weapon.

Unable to make Block Avoidance Rollsuntil your next turn.
Gain d1 when using Heavy Shields.

Can be used to Strike or to Push them back.
Strike

Deal D blunt damage.
Opponent gains d1 on any Avoidance Rolls.
Target is Disoriented.

— Resist Roll: Roll [b] vs. [b]

Push

Gain a1 on Manoeuvre Roll.
— Resist Roll: Roll [b] vs. [b]
Move the enemy in any direction away from you.

Greater Shield Expertise

Can Block two Melee Attacks before suffering penalties.

Previously: Gain d1 for every Block Avoidance Roll after the first.

Third Step

Indomitable

May sacrifice one Action to gain an additional a1 on Block Avoidance Rolls.

May not make Dodge Avoidance Rolls.

Shield Charge

May make a Shield Bash attack in addition to a regular attack as part of a Charge Action.

Improved Shield Bash

No longer prevents blocking until your next turn.
Strike:

Add D to Shield Bash damage.

Push:

Target can be knocked Prone
— Resist Roll: Roll [b] vs. [a]

Path of Spellfighting (Not 100% happy)

Trait

Spellfighter

Able to cast spells in combat.

Do not gain d1 on Avoidance Rolls.

You usually fight with a weapon in one hand and a spell in the other.

First Step

Side-spell

May cast a spell as part of an Attack Action.
Gain d1 on both the Attack and Spell rolls.

Spell must target Self or an Ally.
Spell must not take more than one Action.

Spell Defence

Use Spell energies to dazzle opponents.

May use [w] instead of [d] for Parry Avoidance Rolls.

Second Step

Point Blank

May attack with Bolt spells against melee targets without penalty.
Deal D type damage when an opponent’s Attack Roll is reduced to a Failure [-1] by your Parry Avoidance Roll.

Damage type is based on one of your Bolt spells.

Split Concentration

May Attack or Parry without breaking Concentration.

Gain d1 on these rolls

Improved Side-spell

No longer gain d1 on the Attack Roll if the spell is targeting yourself or your weapon.
May Imbue Weapon as part of an Attack.

Third Step

Imbue Weapon

May imbue a Bolt spell into your weapon as an Action.

Deal damage from both weapon and Bolt spell!
Lasts only until the next turn.

Improved Split Concentration

No longer receive d1 for parrying during Concentration.
May parry without breaking Total Concentration.

Gain d2 on these Parry Avoidance Rolls

Path of Fending TO DO

First Step

Brace

Gain a1 when attacking Charging enemies.

Second Step

Hold

Gain a1 when trying to prevent enemies from moving closer.

Third Step

Phalanx?

Gain a1 when beside an ally that also threatens the target.

Paths - Physical

Using Physical Skills

Required Equipment

Range and Duration

Range

Duration

Physical Skills

Weapon Families

Path of Cutting

Path of Bashing

Path of Piercing

Path of Shooting

Path of Striking

Path of Throwing

Path of Two-Handed Fighting

Path of One-Handed Fighting

Fighting Styles

Path of Duelling

Path of Shielding

Path of Spellfighting (Not 100% happy)

Path of Fending TO DO