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Tactical Maneuvers

Tactical Maneuvers are special combat abilities that allow characters to perform strategic actions during combat. Unlike Attack Maneuvers, Tactical Maneuvers don't deal direct damage but instead provide various tactical advantages such as controlling the battlefield, applying conditions to enemies, or supporting allies.

Tactical Maneuvers are executed against a creature's Avoid Roll, and their success is determined by the character's Tactical Potency. These maneuvers can be used in combination with Attack Maneuvers during a character's turn.

Combat Control Tactical Maneuvers

Maneuver Proficiency Effect Cost
Grab Grapple Force Grabbed State 1 Stamina
Pin Grapple Force Pinned State vs Grabbed or Prone State Creature 1 Stamina
Trip Precision Force Prone State, Avoid Roll Disadvantaged if Behind Creature 1 Stamina
Drown Swim Force Unconscious State vs Swimming Air Breathing Creature 2 Stamina
Push Athletics Move target up to 2 squares away from you 1 Stamina
Tackle Athletics Move up to 2 squares and force Prone State 2 Stamina
Headbutt Athletics Force Stunned State for 1 round 2 Stamina
Kick Athletics Force Prone State 1 Stamina

Combat Enhancement Tactical Maneuvers

Maneuver Proficiency Effect Cost
Careful Aim Precision Gain Advantage on the next Attack this Turn 1 Stamina
Deadly Aim Precision Score a Critical Hit on a roll of 5 or 6 on the next Attack 2 Stamina
Shadow Strike Stealth While Hidden, the next attack ignores Dodge 1 Stamina
Feint Attack Deception Enter Hidden State 1 Stamina
Precise Strike Precision Ignores Benefits of Defend Action 1 Stamina

Utility Tactical Maneuvers

Maneuver Proficiency Effect Cost
Steal Larceny Steal Tools of Creature 1 Stamina
Slap Precision Force Concentration Prevention Roll, Disadvantaged 1 Stamina

Special Tactical Maneuver Rules

  • Multiple Maneuvers: You can execute any number of Tactical Maneuvers during your turn, in addition to your Attack Maneuvers.
  • Proficiency Requirements: Some Tactical Maneuvers require specific proficiencies to use effectively.
  • State Interactions: Many Tactical Maneuvers interact with or apply specific states to targets.
  • Weapon Restrictions: Some Tactical Maneuvers may have restrictions based on the weapons you're wielding.