⚡ Actions Compendium

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

304 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
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 →
Read Lips	Social	1 check per min	d20! + Perception skill + Int mod vs. DC	You try to understand what the targets are saying just by watching their mouths and body language.	View →
Ray Attack	Special Creature	6 AP	d20! + Ray Attack skill + Dex mod + PAM vs. DeC	You fire a ray at a target within range.	View →
Ranged Trip	Ranged Attack	8 + weapon's size mod AP (minimum 5 AP)	Ranged attack roll vs. DeC\nThen d20! + Str mod vs. d20! + Str or Dex mod	You can attempt to trip an opponent with certain ranged weapons, such as bolas and lariats.\nIf the attack roll succeeds...	View →
Ranged Sunder	Ranged Attack	8 + weapon's size mod AP (minimum 5 AP)	Ranged attack roll vs. DeC + item's size mod	You try to damage or destroy an opponent's weapon, shield, or other object. This action does not work against worn armor...	View →
Ranged Punch	Other Supernatural	As per attack + 2 AP	Natural weapon attack vs. DeC	You use your ki to throw punches and kicks as ranged attacks.	View →
Ranged Legerdemain	Other Supernatural	As per Thievery action	As per Thievery action	You can use telekinesis to perform any Thievery action at a distance of up to 6 squares.	View →
Ranged Grapple	Other Supernatural	10 + size mod AP (minimum 7 AP)	Initiate Grapple attack vs. DeC	You try to pull the target into your square and start grappling with it.\nIf you successfully initiate a grapple with a...	View →
Ranged Disarm	Ranged Attack	8 + weapon's size mod AP (minimum 5 AP)	Ranged attack roll vs. DeC + weapon's size mod	You try to knock your opponent's weapon, shield, wand, or other exposed item out of his hands.	View →
Ranged Coup de Grace	Ranged Attack	12 + weapon's size mod AP (minimum 9 AP)	Ranged attack roll + 20 vs. DeC	You use a projectile weapon to deliver a coup de grace against a helpless defender.	View →
Ranged Attack	Ranged Attack	8 + weapon's size mod AP (minimum 5 AP)	d20! + Dex mod + size mod + range mod + weapon skill + skill mod + PAM + other mods vs. DeC	You make a normal attack with a ranged weapon against an opponent within range.	View →
Rally Troops	General	5 AP	d20! + Warfare skill + Cha mod vs. DC	You try to rally your allies and help them recover from failed morale checks and other [Fear] effects.	View →
Quivering Palm	Other Supernatural	As per attack + 5 AP (once/r)	(Natural weapon attack vs. DeC) + (d20! + Ki - Offense skill + Wis mod + MAM vs. Fort)	You try to set up potentially lethal vibrations in the victim's body.\nA creature can't be affected by more than one qui...	View →
Psychic Strike	Other Supernatural	5 AP	(d20! + Soulknife skill + Wis mod + MAM)	You infuse a manifested mind blade with additional energy. On the next successful strike, the mind blade causes 1d6 PP o...	View →
Psionic Power Attack	Special Attack	As per attack + 3 AP	—	Psionic Power Attack: When you are about to make a weapon attack (with a natural, melee, or ranged weapon), you can choo...	View →