(Crafting, Reaction)

The player may hand out wards to allies that are on the quest with them. The player cannot wear their own wards. The player must have access to a crafting station to change the effect of a ward.

Ward Effects:

• Truncate damage when any DP layer is reduced to 0. Truncation can only occur once for each item or talent use. This truncation is a form of damage reduction.
• Adds 3 HP
• Adds 3 AP
• Once per encounter the first stun effect is reduced by 5 seconds per encounter
• Once per encounter the first poison effect is negated 
• Once per encounter the player may reduce an instance of damage by 5

(Rank I) Allows the player to make up to two wards. All wards have an effect from the list above. This effect can be changed, but both of the player’s wards must have the same effect.

(Rank II) Allows the player to make a total of three wards. The wards can have two effects from the list above. All three wards must have one effect from the list above in common, but can have a second effect from the list above that differs between wards. A ward cannot have multiple of the same effect.

(Rank III) Allows the player to make a total of four wards. All four wards must have one effect from the list above in common, but can have a second effect from the list above that differs between wards. Additionally, all wards gain a masterwork effect developed by the player. The masterwork effect is permanent and cannot be changed.

(Self)

The player must focus for 5 seconds to activate or deactivate Unbreakable.

(Rank I) Gives the player a DR 1 and lowers the player’s base damage by 1.

(Rank II) Gives the player a DR 2 and lowers the player’s base damage by 1. 

(Rank III) Gives the player a DR 10 and lowers the player’s base damage by 4. 

(R1 Point, R2 Self AoE, R3 Encounter)

A challenged enemy can only make offensive actions that have the player as the (or an) intended target. A challenged enemy is no longer challenged if the player drops to 0 HP, if the enemy is damaged or effected by one of the player’s allies, if the player becomes immune to damage and effects by themselves or an ally, or if the player is avoiding combat.

(Rank I) The player challenges one enemy.

(Rank II) The player challenges all enemies in a 5’ radius.

(Rank III) The player challenges all enemies in the encounter. 

(R1 Limited Range Point, R2 and R3 Point, Reaction)

For multi-target talents, the damage and effect is only redirected or negated from one ally to the player.

(Rank I) The player redirects any talent used by an enemy on an ally to themself as long as the ally is within 5’ of them. 

(Rank II) The player redirects any talent used by an enemy on an ally to themselves. 

(Rank III) The player negates any talent used by an enemy on an ally. The player takes 5 piercing damage.

(Self, Reach)

(Rank I) The player makes a target immune to non-talent attacks for 5 seconds.

(Rank II) The player makes a target immune to non-talent attacks for 10 seconds.

(Rank III) The player makes a target immune to non-talent attacks for 20 seconds.

(Reach)

A target cannot be revived more than once per encounter.

(Rank I) The player revives an adventurer and restores 1 HP to them. 

(Rank II) The player revives any target and restores 3 HP to them.

(Rank III) The player revives anything and restores 10 HP to them. If the target has less than 10 maximum HP they get temporary HP, making their maximum HP 10 for the rest of the encounter.

(Reach)

The player calls Invulnerability onto an ally or enemy within arm’s length and focuses while counting down for a duration. The target is immune to damage during the duration of the player's countdown. If the target cannot hear the counting or the counting stops, the Invulnerability breaks.

(Rank I) The player counts down from 5.

(Rank II) The player counts down from 10.

(Rank III) The player counts down from 20.

(Self)

While metamorphosed, the player can still be heard, and the object the player inhabits glows slightly. If the player receives damage or an effect the metamorph breaks.

(Rank I) The player transfers their mass into an inanimate organic object the size of the player or larger for as long as they would like. While metamorphosed, the player cannot move, interact with objects, focus, attack, or use talents, but is immune to single-target damage and effects.

(Rank II) The player transfers their mass into an inanimate organic object with a diameter of 2’ for as long as they would like. While metamorphosed, the player cannot move, interact with objects, attack, focus, or use talents, but is immune to damage and effects.

(Rank III) The player transfers their mass into any object for as long as they would like. While metamorphosed, the player cannot move, interact with objects, attack, or focus, but is immune to damage and effects and is able to use talents.

(Reach)

The player focuses for 5 seconds on an ally or enemy within arm’s length. At the end of the focus, the target may restore uses of an ability. At the Rank II and III, if the target chooses an option that restores multiple of an ability, they must restore all of the same talent (e.g., at the Rank II, a Rogue target cannot split the Restore between a Vanish Rank I and Blind Rank I, they must restore two uses of either one or the other).

(Rank I) The target restores one Rank I or Rankless ability.

(Rank II) The target restores one use of a Rank II ability, or two uses of a Rank I or Rankless ability.

(Rank III) The target restores one use of a Rank III ability, or two uses of a Rank II ability, or three uses of a Rank I or Rankless ability.

(Reach)

(Rankless) The player calls Safeguard onto an ally or enemy. The target can then activate Safeguard to return to the player at any time during the encounter. The target must go directly back to the player, is immune to damage and effects, and cannot interact with objects, attack, or use talents until they reach the player. If the target falls unconscious the Safeguard activates automatically.

Advanced Training allows the player to purchase a Warrior Title at the cost of a skill. The player can only pick from Shield Fighter, the armor category, or the support category.  

(Rank I) The player chooses the Rank I effect of a Warrior Title.

(Rank II) The player chooses (without the effects of the prior ranks of the Warrior Title) the Rank II or Rank I of a Warrior Title.

(Rank III) The player chooses (without the effects of the prior ranks of the Warrior Title) the Rank III, Rank II, or Rank I effect of a Warrior Title.

(Self)

The player employs a Squire that can carry some of their items. These items can be accessed at any time.

(Rank I) The Squire can carry up to 2 weight or one suit of armor and can change the player to that armor in 10 seconds.

(Rank II) The Squire can carry up to 4 weight or two suits of armor and can change the player to that armor in 5 seconds.

(Rank III) The Squire can carry up to 6 weight or three suits of armor and can change the player to that armor instantly.

(Voice)

Strategy Points go away at the end of a quest.

• The player earns Strategy Points when one of the following things happens:
  • A target uses an effect provided by one of the player’s abilities on someone other than the player (once per each use of the player’s abilities)
  • A member of the player’s Team drops a target to 0 HP
  • A member of the player’s Team has a talent used against them by an enemy
• The player may spend Strategy Points on one of the following effects:
  • The player calls “Strategy: Defence” to give everyone on the player’s Team 3 SP.
  • The player calls “Strategy: Offense” to give everyone in the player’s Team 1 additional damage to their next three single-target attacks.
  • The player calls “Strategy: [player’s house bond name]” to give everyone on the player’s Team a use of their house bond even if they are not a member of the house.
  • The player calls “Strategy: Call to Arms” to allow all Team members other than the player to use a R1 or Rankless ability for free within the next 5 seconds.
  • The player can increase the Rank of a Tactician when used on a member of the player's Team.

(Rank I) Using a strategy costs 9 Strategy Points

(Rank II) Using a strategy costs 7 Strategy Points

(Rank III) Using a strategy costs 4 Strategy Points

(Voice)

(Rank I) The next instance of damage a Teammate receives is reduced by 5. 

(Rank II) The next two instances of damage a Teammate receives are reduced by 5. 

(Rank III) The next three instances of damage a Teammate receives are reduced by 5.

(Voice)

(Rank I) Adds 2 damage to each Team member's next single-target attack.

(Rank II) Adds 3 damage to each Team member's next single-target attack.

(Rank III) Adds 4 damage to each Team member's next single-target attack.

(Rank I) The player gains four additional backgrounds of their choice.

(Rank II) The player gains six additional backgrounds of their choice.

(Rank III) The player calls upon their scribe once per event to compile a wealth of information. The scribe will take one quest’s worth of time to compile the information. The player can also research one additional topic between events. 

(Rank I) The player can understand all common spoken languages.

(Rank II) The player can read, write, and speak all common spoken languages.

(Rank III) The player can understand and convey hidden intent and cultural nuance and read expressions. They can resist nonmagic mental manipulation by consuming an equally ranked talent (Kin Attributes can be resisted for free).

(Voice)

The player can only give targets abilities that have already been used during the encounter by an ally or enemy. The player must focus for 5 seconds while explaining the ability to the target. The ability cannot be magical. A target can only receive one Guidance ability at a time. 

(Rank I) The player gives an ally or enemy one use of a Rankless or Rank I ability.

(Rank II) The player gives up to two allies or enemies one use of a Rankless or Rank I ability, or gives one target one use of a Rank II ability.

(Rank III) The player gives up to three allies or enemies one use of a Rankless or Rank I ability, or gives two targets one use of a Rank II ability, or gives one target one use of a Rank III ability. 

(Voice)

(Rank I) The player gives a target 1 additional base damage towards a specified target. When the specified target falls unconscious, the effect is removed.

(Rank II) The player gives up to three targets 1 additional base damage towards a specified target. When the specified target falls unconscious, the effect is removed.

(Rank III) The player gives up to three targets 1 additional base damage to all targets for the encounter.

(Point)

(Rankless) With each purchase the player can pick one use of any steward to add to their retinue:

• Combat Steward: Twice per steward per quest, the player can administer a non-equipment item to allies during combat by pointing. 
• Armor Steward: The player can register a weapon or armor to the steward before a quest. The player can swap an ally’s equipment with the registered equipment after a 5 second focus OPQ. The ally can refuse the swap. The ally’s original equipment can be taken back from the steward in town. Equipment a steward is holding cannot be accessed without using the steward during a quest. 
• Mercantile Steward: The steward can procure a copy of a non-unique item the player already has for the player to purchase once per out-of-game day. The steward will take one quest’s worth of time to acquire the item.

The player gains bonus damage as long as they remain within a 5’ radius of where they made their last ranged attack. The first ranged attack in an encounter gains the bonus damage. The player must focus for 10 seconds if they want to change the location of the spot to a location further than 5’ from their current spot.

(Rank I) Adds 1 base damage to the player’s ranged attacks.

(Rank II) Adds 2 base damage to the player’s ranged attacks.

(Rank III) Adds 4 base damage to the player’s ranged attacks.

(Ranged Weapon)

The player calls “Deadeye [damage]” when using this ability. Deadeye attacks are considered abilities, not modified basic attacks.

(Rank I) The player makes a ranged weapon attack that is piercing.

(Rank II) The player makes two ranged weapon attacks that are piercing. These attacks do not have to be consecutive. 

(Rank III) The player can make any number of ranged weapon attacks that are piercing  until they move. After moving, the player makes three ranged weapon attacks that are piercing. These attacks do not have to be consecutive. 

(Ranged Weapon)

(Rank I) The player makes a ranged attack for 4 additional damage.

(Rank II) The player makes a ranged attack for 8 additional damage.

(Rank III) The player makes a ranged attack for 12 additional damage.

(Ranged Weapon, Point)

(Rank I) After focusing for 15 seconds, the player can point a ranged basic attack at a target in their line of sight and cannot miss their target. 

(Rank II) After focusing for 10 seconds, the player can point a ranged basic attack at a target in their line of sight and cannot miss their target. 

(Rank III) After focusing for 5 seconds, the player can point a ranged basic attack or ability at a target in their line of sight and cannot miss their target as long as the player knows exactly where the target is, or as long as the target was visible when the focus started.

(Ranged Weapon)

The player makes a ranged attack that deals damage to all enemies in a 5’ radius of where it lands.

(Rank I) The player deals 6 damage.

(Rank II) The player deals 9 damage.

(Rank III) The player deals 12 damage.

The player can preemptively set up a trap while out-of-combat on objects, people, or the ground. The player can only set one trap per encounter. Traps cause additional effects or do additional damage depending on the environment. The player adds 2 damage on their first single-target attack against a target caught in a trap. The player chooses whether the trap does AoE damage or single-target damage when it is set.

(Rank I) Traps do 4 damage in a 5’ radius or 8 damage to a single target.

(Rank II) Traps do 8 damage in a 5’ radius or 12 damage to a single target.

(Rank III) Traps do 12 damage in a 5’ radius or 16 damage to a single target.

Additionally, the player gains an advantage depending on the type of environment. (Every encounter will fall under one of these environments.)

• Open Area
  • (Rank I) The player adds 1 base damage against any target that has made a ranged attack.
  • (Rank II) The player adds 1 base damage against any target that has made a ranged attack. The player gets 1 DR.
  • (Rank III) The player adds 2 base damage against any target that has made a ranged attack. The player gets 1 DR.
• Partial Cover
  (Reaction)
  • (Rank I) When attacked by an enemy the player can reduce the damage by 5 and then become invisible for 2 seconds (once per enemy). Invisibility ends if any offensive action is taken.
  • (Rank II) When attacked by an enemy the player can reduce the damage by 5 and then become invisible for 5 seconds (once per enemy). Invisibility ends if any offensive action is taken.
  • (Rank III) When attacked by an enemy the player can reduce the damage by 5 and then become invisible for 10 seconds (once per enemy). Invisibility ends if any offensive action is taken.
• Close Quarters

Reduce the player’s damage to allies to 0.

• (Rank I) The player adds 1 base damage to their first three melee attacks against a target.
• (Rank II) The player adds 2 base damage to their first three melee attacks against a target.
• (Rank III) The player adds 3 base damage to their first three melee attacks against a target.

(Ranged Weapon)

The player gains bonus damage to their next ranged attack if they are at least 5’ away from where they made their last ranged attack.

(Rank I) The player adds 1 base damage.

(Rank II) The player adds 2 base damage.

(Rank III) The player adds 4 base damage.

(Rank I) The player will know if any Rank I Rogue talent is used near them. The player is aware if there is anything unseen nearby.

(Rank II) The player will know if any Rank I or Rank II Rogue talent is used near them. The player can identify nearby danger. The player gains 1 damage on the next attack against a Rogue after they use a Rogue talent.

(Rank III) The player will know if any Rogue talents are used near them or if any talents are used for stealth or espionage within 10’ of them. The player gains 1 damage on the next attack against a Rogue after they use a Rogue talent. The player can continue attacking a target that is Vanishing or Dashing, but the player must keep their feet planted while the target is moving. 

(All Self, R2 Reach, R3 Self AoE)

A hidden target blends into their surroundings so that they cannot be seen or smelled. If a hidden target is run into, or if the hidden target takes offensive action, the Hide breaks. 

(Rank I) Allows the player to hide. Moving breaks the Hide.

(Rank II) Allows the player to hide themselves and one other target as long as they are within 5’ of the player. The target will become visible if they are separated from the player. The player and target can move without breaking the Hide, and moving while hidden hides their tracks.

(Rank III) Allows the player to hide up to five targets in a 5’ radius. Once the targets have been hidden, the player may move with one hidden target at a time. If a target moves without the player, their Hide breaks. The player may use lower ranks of Hide for a Rank I Hide effect on a target. Moving while hidden hides the player's and targets’ tracks.

(Self AoE)

Multi-Shot cannot be affected by non-base damage increases.

(Rank I) The player calls “multi-shot” and makes a single ranged attack for their base damage against an enemy within 10’. If the basic attack hits the enemy, the player can point the same damage to one other enemy within 10’ of the player.

(Rank II) The player calls “multi-shot” and makes a single ranged attack for their base damage against an enemy within 10’. If the basic attack hits the enemy, the player can point the same damage to two other enemies within 10’ of the player.

(Rank III) The player calls “multi-shot” and makes a single ranged attack for their base damage against an enemy within 10’. If the basic attack hits the enemy, the player can point the same damage to five other enemies within 10’ of the player.

(Melee Weapon, R3 Weapon)

If an enemy is alerted to the player, the player cannot use Assassinate for the rest of the encounter. The player cannot assassinate a target that is in combat. Enemies with high Durability may not take the full effect of this ability.

(Rank I) The player can make a melee strike to instantly reduce a target's HP to 0 provided the target is not aware of the player's presence. This is audible to anyone within 10'.

(Rank II) The player can make a melee strike to instantly reduce a target's HP to 0 silently provided the target is not aware of the player's presence. The player can hide unconscious targets instantly.

(Rank III) The player can make a strike to instantly and silently reduce a target's HP to 0, provided the target is not aware of the player's presence. The player can use a ranged weapon to Assassinate. The player can hide unconscious targets instantly. The player can regain the use of Assassinate during the same encounter if all enemies that were aware of them are unconscious.

All damage bonuses from this talent only affect one-handed weapons.

(Rank I) The player adds 1 base damage until they are hit by an enemy for the first time during an encounter. The player can focus for 10 seconds to regain this effect.

(Rank II) The player adds 1 base damage until they are hit by an enemy for the first time during an encounter. The player can focus for 10 seconds to regain this effect. After hitting enemies twice, the player adds 1 base damage to their next attack. This attack does not count as a hit for the sake of this skill.

(Rank III) The player adds 2 base damage until they are hit by an enemy for the first time during an encounter. The player can focus for 10 seconds to regain this effect. After hitting enemies twice, the player adds 2 base damage to their next attack. This attack does not count as a hit for the sake of this skill.

(Self, Reach)

(Rank I) The player’s or an ally's next instance of single-target damage is piercing.

(Rank II) The player or an ally can make one attack piercing damage during the encounter. An ally can only have one active use of Expose Rank II at a time.

(Rank III) The player selects a target. Either the player’s or an ally’s damage against the target is piercing for the encounter.

(Melee Weapon, Point)

The player strikes a target with a melee weapon as if making an attack but calling “Ghost Blade” instead of damage, marking the target. When the marked target uses or is affected by a talent, blocks, or attacks, the player can call “Ghost Blade X” to deal X damage to the location marked when the ability was first called. The base damage of the player’s initial attack is multiplied; any non-base damage additions are not multiplied but are added to the damage total. Any damage increases given to the player after the mark is applied to the target are not added to the damage total.

(Rank I) Doubles the mark’s base damage.

(Rank II) Triples the mark’s base damage.

(Rank III) Triples the mark’s base damage plus 10 or quadruples the mark’s damage, and automatically redirects hits to the torso, excluding marks on weapons and shields.

(Self, Reach, R3 Reach)

Making any offensive action breaks the Invisibility. The player can instantly use another use of Invisibility to remain invisible. During an Invisibility, the player can “Shadow” a non-combat target, following behind them within arm’s reach, which pauses the current Invisibility countdown. While Shadowing a target, if the target enters combat or is searched, the Shadow will break and the Invisibility countdown will resume. A player cannot Shadow a target that already has a Shadow.

(Rank I) The player is invisible for 15 seconds.

(Rank II) The player is invisible for 30 seconds.

(Rank III) The player is invisible and completely silent for an encounter. Can use previous ranks of Invisibility on ally targets. Ally targets cannot Shadow.

When the player attempts to hit an enemy that is different from the last enemy they attempted to hit, they get a DR and bonus base damage on attacks for the next instances of damage.

(Rank I) The player adds 1 base damage and has a DR 1 for one enemy attack.

(Rank II) The player adds 1 base damage for two attacks and has a DR 1 for two enemy attacks. 

(Rank III) The player adds 2 base damage for two attacks and has a DR 2 for two enemy attacks. 

(Reach, Self)

Usable once per target. 

(Rank I) The player can pick three objects to pickpocket—they must guess all three objects correctly to succeed and can only pickpocket coins. The player can conceal up to 1 weight worth of items or up to 100 iron on their person. The player can pick locks in 30 seconds.

(Rank II) The player can pick three objects to pickpocket—they must guess at least two correctly to succeed. The player can pickpocket coins and any item that would fit in a purse or bag. The player can conceal up to 2 weight worth of items or up to 500 iron on their person. The player can pick locks in 15 seconds.

(Rank III) The player can pick three objects to pickpocket—they must guess at least  correctly to succeed. The player can pickpocket any item that is not equipped. The player can conceal up to 3 weight worth of items and any amount of iron on their person and can also conceal one partial weight item on a target. The player can pick locks in 5 seconds.

(Self)

The player can leap during combat, making them immune to damage and effects. Acrobatics can be used to jump over obstacles, negate collision damage, and negate the damage and effects of a trap. The player can attack once or use one ability during each leap. The player must have one foot planted between leaps but can stay there as long as they wish before making their next leap. If the player is forced to move while landed, they can instead use the next leap of Acrobatics, else that use of Acrobatics breaks. 

(Rank I) The player can leap for 5 seconds.

(Rank II) The player can leap two times in a row for 5 seconds each leap.

(Rank III) The player can leap 3 times in a row, 5 seconds each leap.

(Packet, Weapon)

(Rank I) The target is shaken for 5 seconds.

(Rank II) The target is shaken for 10 seconds.

(Rank III) The target is shaken for 20 seconds.

(Self, Voice, Reaction)

Facade can be used to avoid potentially combative encounters due to a failed action (sleight of hand or otherwise.)

(Rank I) Allows the player to remove suspicion from themselves or to throw their voice to distract a target for 30 seconds.

(Rank II) Allows the player to completely remove suspicion from themselves, allowing them to re-attempt the failed action, or throw their voice to distract two targets for 30 seconds.

(Rank III) Allows the player to remove suspicion from themselves and move a target's current suspicion elsewhere, or throw their voice to distract six targets for 30 seconds.

(Point)

Implode requires four stacks to activate. The player can only have stacks on one enemy at a time; if they choose to switch targets the stacks are reset to zero. Stacks are accrued by hitting the enemy. The player calls “implode” to point the damage to the target, resetting their stacks to zero. 

(Rank I) The player deals 2 damage to the target.

(Rank II) The player deals 3 damage to the target.

(Rank III) The player deals 6 damage to the target.

(Self, Packet)

The player creates and opens a Void Gate by placing a packet (the player does not need to focus for the initial creation and opening of a Gate). The player calls “Void Gate” to return to an open Gate location. The player must move quickly and directly to the open gate. While moving to the gate, the player cannot interact with objects, attack, or use talents and is immune to damage and effects until they reach the gate. Once the player returns to a Void Gate, the Gate closes. 

(Rank I) The player can have one Void Gate in an encounter. While standing near the Void Gate, the player may either focus for 10 seconds or use one Void to reopen the closed Gate.

(Rank II) The player can have three Void Gates in an encounter. While standing near the Void Gate, the player may either focus for 10 seconds or use one Void to reopen a closed Gate.

(Rank III) The player can have six Void Gates in an encounter. While standing near the Void Gate, the player may either focus for 5 seconds or use one Void to reopen a closed Gate. 

(Self, Reach)

The player increases the base damage of their or an ally's next four weapon attacks. Each successful weapon attack the player makes with Distort counts as an extra stack for implode.

(Rank I) The player adds 1 base damage.

(Rank II) The player adds 2 base damage.

(Rank III) The player adds 3 base damage.

(Self, Organic Weapon)

The player forces a target to walk (the target cannot run). The target cannot use or be affected by any talents that would make them move or become immune. Tether does not break any immunity currently on the target. The player does not have to walk if they use Tether on themselves.

(Rank I) The effect lasts 15 seconds.

(Rank II) The effect lasts 30 seconds.

(Rank III) The effect lasts 60 seconds.

(Packet, Organic Weapon)

The player can teleport through a target that they hit, pausing the battle for the player and the target. The damage is done by a weapon strike, which resumes the fight. The player ends up directly opposite of the target within weapon’s reach. This ability still works if the target blocks with a weapon or shield. Void Walk cannot be used on the same target for the next 3 seconds.

(Rank I) The player deals 3 damage to the target.

(Rank II) The player deals 6 damage to the target.

(Rank III) The player deals 9 damage to the target.

(Self)

(Rank I) The player cannot deal damage for 5 seconds. During this time the player negates the first non-talent weapon attack they receive. After the 5 seconds, if the player was hit by an enemy, the player adds 1 base damage to their next attack.

(Rank II) The player cannot deal damage for 5 seconds. During this time the player negates the first non-talent weapon attack they receive. After the 5 seconds, if the player was hit by an enemy, the player adds 2 base damage to their next attack.

(Rank III) The player cannot deal damage for 5 seconds. During this time the player negates the first 2 non-talent weapon attacks they receive. After the 5 seconds, if the player was hit by an enemy, the player adds 3 base damage to their next attack.

(Self)

The player has Void Casings that can be used to give themself AP or DR. The player can choose to switch any number of their Void Casings between their AP and DR forms with a 5-second focus. The AP from a Void Casing can still be restored if the Void Casing is switched to DR, though it must be switched back to the AP form to take advantage of the restored AP. The DR from different Void Casings can stack.

(Rank I) The player has one Void Casing that can either be 4 AP or 1 DR. 

(Rank II) The player has two Void Casings that can either be 6 AP or 1 DR each. 

(Rank III) The player has three Void Casings that can either be 8 AP or 1 DR each.

(Packet, Organic Weapon)

Delirium can be used alone or in combination with other frenzies. If a frenzied target hits the player during a Fortify, the player can use a Delirium of the same rank of frenzy the target is effected by on that target after the Fortify time ends without consuming the use of Delirium.

(Rank I) The target is frenzied for 5 seconds.

(Rank II) The target is frenzied for 10 seconds.

(Rank III) The target is frenzied for 20 seconds.

(Packet, Organic Weapon)

(Rank I) The target is pulled in a direct line towards the player and is immune to damage and effects, cannot interact with objects, attack, or use talents until they are within 5’ of the player or run into an obstacle. Once the target is within 5’ of the player or otherwise halted, they are pinned for 5 seconds.

(Rank II) The target is pulled in a line directed by the player. They cannot interact with objects, attack, or use talents and are immune to damage and effects, until they have traveled 10’ or run into an obstacle. Once the target has moved 10’ or is otherwise halted, they are pinned for 5 seconds. The player may choose to use the Rank I effect instead.

(Rank III) The target is instantly teleported to where the player indicates within the encounter, halting gameplay until they reach their destination. When at the indicated location, the target is pinned for 5 seconds. The player cannot use Rend if it would halt a target that was halted by their Rend within the last 3 seconds.

(Packet, Self, Organic Weapon)

Targets in a Void Rift are immune to damage and effects, cannot move, cannot speak, cannot attack, cannot use talents, and cannot interact with items. The target is still aware of their surroundings and can hear.

(Rank I) The target is in the rift for 5 seconds.

(Rank II) The target is in the rift for 10 seconds.

(Rank III) The target is in the rift for 20 seconds.

(Self, Reaction)

Adrenaline is usable once per quest. The player can activate Adrenaline whenever they want while above 0 HP or as soon as they hit 0 HP. When activated, the player sheds any remaining armor, and their HP is reset based on rank. The player’s maximum HP is 24 regardless of rank. The player can’t receive any positive or restorative effects from allies or use items other than weapons and shields. The player can use an effect on a weapon, but cannot receive positive or restorative effects from a weapon. The player can receive positive effects from warrior talents. If the player isn't in combat with an enemy for more than 5 seconds the Adrenaline drops.. When Adrenaline drops the player will either drop to 1 HP if Adrenaline was activated when the player had HP remaining, or to 0 HP if Adrenaline was activated when the player hit 0 HP. and their maximum HP returns to normal.

(Rank I) The player’s HP is set to 6. The player restores 2 HP whenever a target drops to 0 HP within 5 seconds of the player dealing damage to them.

(Rank II) The player’s HP is set to 12. The player restores 3 HP whenever a target drops to 0 HP within 5 seconds of the player dealing damage to them.

(Rank III) The player’s HP is set to 18. The player restores 4 HP whenever a target drops to 0 HP within 5 seconds of the player dealing damage to them.

Whenever a target drops to 0 HP within 5 seconds of the player dealing damage to them, the player’s base damage increases by 1.

(Rank I) The player can have a maximum of 1 additional base damage from this skill. 

(Rank II) The player can have a maximum of 2 additional base damage from this skill. 

(Rank III) The player can have a maximum of 3 additional base damage from this skill.

(Reaction)

(Rankless) The player can reduce a single instance of damage by 15 to a minimum 0.  The player can only use one Brace per instance of damage.

(Self Cone)

(Rank I) The player swings in a direction, dealing base damage to all enemies in a 5’ cone.

(Rank II) The player swings in a direction, dealing 2 additional base damage to all enemies in a 5’ cone.

(Rank III) The player swings in a direction, dealing double base damage to all enemies in a 5’ cone. The player may instead affect all enemies in a 5’ cone with a Rank I or Rankless ability.

(Melee Weapon)

(Rank I) The player pushes a target directly away from them 5’. 

(Rank II) The player pushes a target directly away from them 10’.

(Rank III) The player pushes a target directly away from them 20’. The target knocks down anyone in their path.

Attacks that deal piercing damage do not count as attacks for the sake of this skill.

(Rank I) After hitting an enemy or an enemy's weapon or shield with five attacks, the player's next attack against the same target is piercing.

(Rank II) After hitting an enemy or an enemy's weapon or shield with four attacks, the player's next attack against the same target is piercing.

(Rank III) After hitting an enemy or an enemy's weapon or shield with four attacks, the player's next attack against the same target is piercing. If the player hits the same enemy or the enemy’s weapon or shield with three additional attacks, the player's next attack is piercing. If the player hits the same enemy or the enemy’s weapon or shield with two additional attacks, the player's next attack is piercing. If the player hits the same enemy or the enemy’s weapon or shield with an additional attack, the player's next attack is piercing—if the player continues hitting the same enemy or the enemy’s weapon or shield with attacks, every other attack is piercing.

Whenever the player is hit by or blocks a talent from an enemy, hits an enemy or an enemy’s weapon or shield with an ability, or uses an ability in reaction to an enemy, the player’s base damage is increased by 1 against that enemy. The player can only have increased damage against one target at a time; if they choose to switch targets the damage increase is reset to 0. This damage increase goes away at the end of the encounter.

(Rank I) The player can have a maximum of 1 additional base damage from this skill. 

(Rank II) The player can have a maximum of 2 additional base damage from this skill.

(Rank III) The player can have a maximum of 3 additional base damage from this skill.

If the player blocks a talent from an enemy target with their weapon or buckler they may call “Parry”.

(Rank I) The player adds 2 damage to their next attack after calling Parry. Talents that would occur even when blocked by a weapon still succeed.

(Rank II) The player adds 2 damage to their next attack after calling Parry. After calling Parry, the player delays the damage and effect of the blocked talent, then immediately makes an attack against the target that attacked them. If this attack hits the target or the target’s weapon or shield, the damage and effect of the original blocked talent are negated. If it misses, the player takes the damage and effect as if it were not Parried but still blocked.

(Rank III) The player adds 2 damage to their next attack after calling Parry. After calling Parry, the player delays the damage and effect of the blocked talent, then immediately makes an attack or uses the same talent they had blocked against the target that attacked them. If the attack or talent hits the target or the target’s weapon or shield, the damage and effect of the original blocked talent are negated. If it misses, the player takes the damage and effect as if it were not Parried but still blocked. 

(Reaction)

(Rankless) If an ally within 5’ is hit by a single-target attack or effect from a melee weapon, the player can negate that hit. The player can then immediately attack the target that hit their ally. If they hit the target, the use of Counter is not consumed.

(Self)

The player may use abilities during Dodge, but cannot use basic attacks. The player may choose to end the effect early.

(Rank I) The player is immune to single-target damage and effects for 5 seconds.

(Rank II) The player is immune to single-target damage and effects for 10 seconds.

(Rank III) The player is immune to single-target damage and effects for 20 seconds.