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=Summary=
 
There are two kinds of attack: Weapon Attacks and Spell Attacks. There are five kinds of defense: Might, Agility, Wits, Resolve, and Guard. Weapon Attacks are opposed by Guard Defense. Spell Attacks are opposed by Might, Agility, Wits, or Resolve, as specified in the spell description.


=The Attack Roll=
=The Attack Roll=
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The Ability Score used in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:
The Ability Score used in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:


* For Weapon Attacks, the Ability Score is either Might or Agility. Might can be used for weapons with the Forceful tag and Agility can be used for weapons with the Finesse tag.
* For Weapon Attack rolls, the Ability Score is either Might or Agility. Might can be used for weapons with the Forceful tag and Agility can be used for weapons with the Finesse tag.
* For Spell Attacks, the Ability Score is the based on the Spellcasting feature of the class the spell comes from. For example, Masters of the Hidden Form use Wits to for their spell attacks, while Heralds use Resolve.
* For Spell Attack rolls, the Ability Score is the based on the Spellcasting feature of the class the spell comes from. For example, Masters of the Hidden Form use Wits to for their spell attacks, while Heralds use Resolve.


==Proficiency==
==Proficiency==
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The Proficiency used in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:
The Proficiency used in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:


* For Weapon Attacks, you add Proficiency if you have the Combat Proficiency Feat.
* For Weapon Attack rolls, you add Proficiency if you have the Combat Proficiency Feat.
* For Spell Attacks, you add Proficiency if you have at least one level in the class the spell comes from.
* For Spell Attack rolls, you add Proficiency if you have at least one level in the class the spell comes from.


==Size Modifier==
==Size Modifier==
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The Size Modifier in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:
The Size Modifier in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:


* For Weapon Attacks, your [[Size]] affects how easy it is to hit your target. Your Size Modifier is subtracted from your roll.
* For Weapon Attack rolls, your [[Size]] affects how easy it is to hit your target. Your Size Modifier is subtracted from your roll.
* For Spell Attacks, Size has no effect on the Attack roll.
* For Spell Attack rolls, Size has no effect on the Attack roll.


==Result==
==Result==
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The Attack roll total is compared to the target's corresponding Defense. If the roll equals or exceeds the Defense, the attack hits. Otherwise, the attack misses.
The Attack roll total is compared to the target's corresponding Defense. If the roll equals or exceeds the Defense, the attack hits. Otherwise, the attack misses.


* For Weapon Attacks, you compare the roll to the target's Guard Defense.
* For Weapon Attack rolls, you compare the roll to the target's Guard Defense.
* For Spell Attacks, the spell will specify what Defense is targeted by the attack.
* For Spell Attack rolls, the spell will specify what Defense is targeted by the attack.


=Defending=
=Defending=
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When you are the target of an Attack, you must make a Defense roll using the following formula:
When you are the target of an Attack, you must make a Defense roll using the following formula:


<code>1d20 + Ability Score + Proficiency - Size Modifier</code>
<code>1d20 + Ability Score + Proficiency +/- Armor Class +/- Size Modifier</code>


==Ability Score==
==Ability Score==


The Ability Score used in the Defense roll depends on the type of Attack:
The Ability Score used in the Defense roll depends on the type of Defense:


* For Guard Defense rolls (usually from Weapon Attacks), you defend with Effective Agility. Your Agility may be reduced for Defense if you are burdened or wearing armor.
* For Guard Defense rolls, you defend with Effective Agility. Your Agility may be reduced for Defense if you are burdened or wearing armor.
* For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve Defense rolls (usually from Spell Attacks), you add the associated Ability Score.
* For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve Defense rolls, you add the associated Ability Score.


==Proficiency==
==Proficiency==


The Proficiency added to the Defense roll depends on the type of Attack:
The Proficiency added to the Defense roll depends on the type of Defense:


* For Guard Defense rolls, you add Proficiency if you have the Combat Proficiency Feat.
* For Guard Defense rolls, you add Proficiency if you have the Combat Proficiency Feat.
* For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve, you add Proficiency if you have the associated Defense Proficiency Feat.
* For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve Defense rolls, you add Proficiency if you have the associated Defense Proficiency Feat.
 
==Armor Class==
 
* For Guard Defense rolls, you add your Armor Class to the roll, according to the table below.
* For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve Defense rolls, Armor Class does not apply to the roll.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Table 1. Armor Class Table
|-
! Armor Equipped !! Defense Modifier !! Max Effective Agility
|-
| Light Armor (clothing, no armor) || -5 || -
|-
| Light Armor + Shield || -3 || -
|-
| Medium Armor (leather, hide) || 0 || 15
|-
| Medium Armor + Shield || +2 || 15
|-
| Heavy Armor (metal, plate, chain) || +5 || 10 
|-
| Heavy Armor + Shield || +7 || 10
|}


==Size Modifier==
==Size Modifier==


The Size Modifier in the Defense roll depends on the type of Attack:
The Size Modifier in the Defense roll depends on the type of Defense:


* For Guard and Agility Defense rolls, you subtract your Size Modifier from the roll.
* For Guard and Agility Defense rolls, you subtract your Size Modifier from the roll.
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==Result==
==Result==
The Defense roll total is compared to the target's corresponding Attack Score. If the roll equals or exceeds the Attack, the attack misses. Otherwise, the attack hits.
* For Weapon Attacks, you compare the Defense roll to the attacker's Weapon Attack Score.
* For Spell Attacks, you compare the Defense roll to the attacker's Spell Attack Score.

Latest revision as of 03:58, 18 November 2022

Main Page > Rules > Adventuring > Attacking and Defending

Summary

There are two kinds of attack: Weapon Attacks and Spell Attacks. There are five kinds of defense: Might, Agility, Wits, Resolve, and Guard. Weapon Attacks are opposed by Guard Defense. Spell Attacks are opposed by Might, Agility, Wits, or Resolve, as specified in the spell description.

The Attack Roll

When making an Attack, you roll the following:

1d20 + Ability Score + Proficiency - Size Modifier

Ability Score

The Ability Score used in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:

  • For Weapon Attack rolls, the Ability Score is either Might or Agility. Might can be used for weapons with the Forceful tag and Agility can be used for weapons with the Finesse tag.
  • For Spell Attack rolls, the Ability Score is the based on the Spellcasting feature of the class the spell comes from. For example, Masters of the Hidden Form use Wits to for their spell attacks, while Heralds use Resolve.

Proficiency

The Proficiency used in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:

  • For Weapon Attack rolls, you add Proficiency if you have the Combat Proficiency Feat.
  • For Spell Attack rolls, you add Proficiency if you have at least one level in the class the spell comes from.

Size Modifier

The Size Modifier in the Attack Roll depends on the type of Attack:

  • For Weapon Attack rolls, your Size affects how easy it is to hit your target. Your Size Modifier is subtracted from your roll.
  • For Spell Attack rolls, Size has no effect on the Attack roll.

Result

The Attack roll total is compared to the target's corresponding Defense. If the roll equals or exceeds the Defense, the attack hits. Otherwise, the attack misses.

  • For Weapon Attack rolls, you compare the roll to the target's Guard Defense.
  • For Spell Attack rolls, the spell will specify what Defense is targeted by the attack.

Defending

When you are the target of an Attack, you must make a Defense roll using the following formula:

1d20 + Ability Score + Proficiency +/- Armor Class +/- Size Modifier

Ability Score

The Ability Score used in the Defense roll depends on the type of Defense:

  • For Guard Defense rolls, you defend with Effective Agility. Your Agility may be reduced for Defense if you are burdened or wearing armor.
  • For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve Defense rolls, you add the associated Ability Score.

Proficiency

The Proficiency added to the Defense roll depends on the type of Defense:

  • For Guard Defense rolls, you add Proficiency if you have the Combat Proficiency Feat.
  • For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve Defense rolls, you add Proficiency if you have the associated Defense Proficiency Feat.

Armor Class

  • For Guard Defense rolls, you add your Armor Class to the roll, according to the table below.
  • For Might, Agility, Wits, and Resolve Defense rolls, Armor Class does not apply to the roll.
Table 1. Armor Class Table
Armor Equipped Defense Modifier Max Effective Agility
Light Armor (clothing, no armor) -5 -
Light Armor + Shield -3 -
Medium Armor (leather, hide) 0 15
Medium Armor + Shield +2 15
Heavy Armor (metal, plate, chain) +5 10
Heavy Armor + Shield +7 10

Size Modifier

The Size Modifier in the Defense roll depends on the type of Defense:

  • For Guard and Agility Defense rolls, you subtract your Size Modifier from the roll.
  • For Might Defense rolls, you add your Size Modifier to the roll.
  • For Wits and Resolve Defense rolls, Size Modifier does not apply to the roll.

Result

The Defense roll total is compared to the target's corresponding Attack Score. If the roll equals or exceeds the Attack, the attack misses. Otherwise, the attack hits.

  • For Weapon Attacks, you compare the Defense roll to the attacker's Weapon Attack Score.
  • For Spell Attacks, you compare the Defense roll to the attacker's Spell Attack Score.