⚡ Actions Compendium

Combat actions, standard reactions, skill activities, and special maneuvers.

9 Total Actions

⚡ Action System & Check Format

Actions define activities characters can perform in and out of combat encounters:

Check The d20 check required to execute the action, combining relevant ability modifiers, skill ranks, and situational factors.

Action Time & AP The Action Point (AP) cost required. Standard turns provide AP to allocate between movement, attacks, and defense reactions.

Implements & Range Equipment, tools, or somatic faculties required, along with tactical range and target areas.

AP Boosts Extra Action Points spent during execution to enhance check bonuses, damage, duration, or tactical effects.

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Action Name ▼ Z-A	Category ↕	AP Cost / Time ↕	Check ↕	Description	Action
Research Spell	Spellcasting	1 day per power level	d20! + Spellcraft skill + Int mod vs. DC	You try to develop a spell or psionic power.	View →
Redirect Spell	Spellcasting	6 AP	—	Some active spells can be redirected at new targets (if you are still within the original range).	View →
Read Scroll	Spellcasting	As per spell x 2	Spellcasting check	You read a spell scroll to activate the written spell. You have to use the spellcasting skills (and ability modifiers) t...	View →
Learn Spell	Spellcasting	1 day (50% time)	d20! + Arcane/Divine/Psi skill + ability mod vs. 20 + (spell's or variation's minimum PP cost)	You try to learn a new spell, power, or spell/power variation.\nYour skill level in all the mandatory skills must be at...	View →
Learn Ritual	Spellcasting	8 h	d20! + Spellcraft skill + Int mod vs. DC	You try to learn and understand an arcane or divine ritual, either from writing or a teacher.	View →
Dismiss Spell	Spellcasting	4 AP	—	Some active spells can be dismissed with this action before their normal duration has expired.	View →
Counterspell	Spellcasting	Reaction or 6 AP	d20! + Arcane/Divine/Psi skill + ability mod + MAM + PP spent vs. spellcasting check	You try to interrupt the target's spellcasting by using the same skill.\nYou use this action by first spending a reactio...	View →
Cast Spell	Spellcasting	Var	(d20! + Arcane/Divine/Psi skill + ability mod - total PP cost + MAM)	Var	View →
Activate Power Stone	Spellcasting	As per psionic power x 2	Spellcasting check	You activate a power from a power stone. You have to use the psionic skills (and ability modifiers) that you would use t...	View →