⚡ 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 ▲ A-Z	Category ↕	AP Cost / Time ↕	Check ↕	Description	Action
Assume Defensive Stance	Defense	4 AP (once/r)	d20! + Defensive Stance skill + Wis mod + PAM vs. DC	You assume a defensive stance, temporarily gaining a morale bonus of +2 to Str, +2 to Con, and +2 to all defenses (Fort,...	View →
Cloaking Dance	Defense	5 AP	d20! + Stealth skill + Dex mod + PAM vs. base DC 25	You whirl your cloak in a distracting way or use some other optical trick and movement to conceal your position.	View →
Defensive Roll	Defense	Reaction	d20! + Acrobatics skill + Dex mod + PAM + EP vs. 10 + damage dealt	You attempt to reduce the damage by rolling with the blow.	View →
Deflect Projectile	Defense	Reaction	d20! + Danger Sense skill + Dex mod + PAM vs. ranged attack roll	You can attempt to deflect projectiles or thrown weapons that would otherwise strike you. Siege weapon projectiles and m...	View →
Dodging	Defense	2 MP	d20! + Fighting Style - Mobility skill + Dex mod + PAM + 2 x EP vs. DC	You weave and dodge in order to confuse opponents and avoid attacks of opportunity.	View →
Escape Hold	Defense	See below	d20! + Acrobatics skill + Str or Dex mod + PAM + EP vs. DC or grapple check	You attempt to escape from some sort of hold or entanglement. This action can also be used to pass through a tight space...	View →
Land Softly	Defense	Reaction	d20! + Acrobatics skill + Dex mod + PAM + EP vs. DC	When falling or jumping from a height, you try to make a soft landing.	View →
Parry Melee Attack	Defense	Reaction	Melee attack roll vs. incoming attack roll	You can attempt to parry a melee attack that would otherwise strike you.	View →
Psionic Dodge	Defense	0 AP	—	Psionic Dodge: You can spend 3 PP to gain a +2 dodge bonus to DeC for 1 round.	View →