Blade Barrier

[Su, MR, AoO, Force]

Associated Skills: Arcane - Abjuration and Kinetomancy\nDivine - Protection\nPsi - Psychokinesis

Action Time

7+TPC AP

Base Cost

1 PP\n+2 PP per +1 attack or parry (up to +5)\n+1 PP per +1 damage (up to +10)\n+2 PP for additional d8 HP radiant damage [Radiant]

Range

Medium (+0; PoE)

Duration

Encounter (D; +0)\nOngoing (+4; 1 PP/h)\nPermanent (D; +8; 100 XP cost per PL)

Description

With the single shield "area", you create a shield of pure force. It provides you with a +2 parry bonus to DeC, and it also works against ethereal and incorporeal attacks.\nWith the single weapon "area", you create a weapon of pure force and direct it against one opponent within range. The weapon automatically makes one attack per round (starting on the round it is created), successful hits dealing 2d8 S HP or B SP of damage. The weapon can be redirected to a new opponent by spending 5 AP.\nBy spending more PP, you can increase the damage caused by the force weapon(s).

Variations & Options:

Radiant weapon option [Radiant]: Infuses the weapon(s) with radiant energy, doubling damage against undead.\nAnti-force weapon option: If the weapon strikes a [Force] effect of lower PL, that effect is dispelled.

Resolution & Action Check Results:

Force weapon:\nS - The target takes the specified amount of damage.\nCS - The target takes double damage.\nF - The weapon misses.\nWall of Blades variation:\nS - The target takes 1d6 per 2 skill levels HP of slashing damage.\nCS - The target takes double damage.\nF - The target takes half damage.\nCF - The target avoids all damage.