⚡ 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 ▲ A-Z	Category ↕	AP Cost / Time ↕	Check ↕	Description	Action
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Ready Action	General	Var + reaction	—	You can ready any one or two actions with a total action time of 9 AP or less, provided that you have enough AP left in...	View →
Ready Shield	Equipment	4 AP	—	You either grasp and ready a shield or loosen and stow it.	View →
Rebuke Undead	Other Supernatural	6 AP	d20! + Divine - Death skill + Cha mod + MAM vs. Will	You channel necrotic divine power and use it to rebuke or command undead creatures.\nA rebuke attempt can also be used t...	View →
Recall Memory	General	0 AP	d20! + Composure skill + Int mod vs. DC	You try to recall details of something you've seen, heard, read, or otherwise experienced.	View →
Redirect Spell	Spellcasting	6 AP	—	Some active spells can be redirected at new targets (if you are still within the original range).	View →
Reload Projectile Weapon	Ranged Attack	Var	—	You reload an equipped projectile weapon. See the weapon list for AP cost.	View →
Remove Curse	Other Supernatural	9 AP	d20! + Divine Providence skill + Cha mod + MAM vs. DC	You try to remove a curse by laying on hands.	View →
Remove Disease	Other Supernatural	9 AP	d20! + Divine Providence skill + Cha mod + MAM vs. DC	You try to cure a creature's disease(s) by laying on hands.	View →
Repair Item	General	Var	d20! + Crafting skill + Int mod vs. DC	You use this skill to repair one or more (non-magical) objects.	View →
Research	General	1+ h	d20! + Knowledge skill + Int mod vs. DC	You spend time looking through books for an answer to a question. This action can provide much more detailed answers tha...	View →
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 →