Rules / Talents / Melee Weapon Talents
Melee Weapon Talents
Multiple strikes, defensive posture and reaction strikes.
| Talent | Tier | Requirements | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Strike | 1 | 2+ ranks in Melee Weapons | Make two melee strikes against the same target (each vs its Might save). |
| Triple Strike | 2 | Double Strike; 5+ ranks in Melee Weapons | As Double Strike, but three strikes. |
| Multi-Strike | 3 | Double Strike, Triple Strike; 10+ ranks in Melee Weapons | As Double Strike, but four strikes. |
| Defensive Posture | 1 | 2+ ranks in Melee Weapons | Until your next turn, 1 Advantage on Might saves when Parrying physical attacks (+1 per 4 Melee Weapons ranks). |
| Reaction Attack | 1 | 3+ ranks in Melee Weapons | Make one melee weapon attack against that creature (2 RP). |
Double Strike
Tier 1 · 2 AP
Attack, Combat, Taxing, Maneuver
Requires: 2+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Make two melee strikes against the same target (each vs its Might save). Combine the damage from the hits before Soak and resistances.
Push: take 1 Strain to use this for 1 AP instead of 2.
Triple Strike
Tier 2 · 2 AP
Attack, Combat, Taxing, Maneuver
Requires: Double Strike; 5+ ranks in Melee Weapons
As Double Strike, but three strikes.
Push: take 1 Strain to use this for 1 AP instead of 2.
Multi-Strike
Tier 3 · 2 AP
Attack, Combat, Taxing, Maneuver
Requires: Double Strike, Triple Strike; 10+ ranks in Melee Weapons
As Double Strike, but four strikes.
Push: take 1 Strain to use this for 1 AP instead of 2.
Defensive Posture
Tier 1 · 2 AP
Combat, Maneuver
Requires: 2+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Until your next turn, 1 Advantage on Might saves when Parrying physical attacks (+1 per 4 Melee Weapons ranks).
Push: take 1 Strain to use this for 1 AP instead of 2.
Reaction Attack
Tier 1 · Reaction
Combat, Reaction, Maneuver
Requires: 3+ ranks in Melee Weapons
Trigger: A creature in your reach uses a CONCENTRATE or MANIPULATE action.
Make one melee weapon attack against that creature (2 RP).
Push: take 1 Strain to use this reaction for 1 RP instead of 2.