Core Rules

Combat Rules

Round

Duration Seconds
5
Accelerated Pnp Variant In Digital Rules
No
Initiative Each Round
reaction + 1d10

Normal Attack

Roll
1d20 + total_attack_rating
Hits If
roll > total_defense_rating
Tie
Miss

Physical Damage

Minimum Final Damage
0
On Damage Apply Same Amount To
Hit points, Stamina
Zone Armor Applies
Yes

Ko

Check
1d20

Severe Hit

Threshold Exact
final_damage * 3 >= persistent_normal_max_hp * 2
Eligible Damage
physical sharp or explicit severing-capable
Eligible Zones
Neck, Arms, Hands, Legs, Feet
On Threshold
1d20
Failed Neck Check
Irreversible decapitation

Physical Critical

Natural 20 – Target Reaction Or Riposte
No
Natural 20 – Double Variable Damage Dice
Yes
Natural 20 – Double Fixed Damage
No
Natural 1 – Attack
Miss
Natural 1 – Target May React Or Riposte Without Prior Declaration
Yes

Timing

Duration N Rounds
application_round_counts_as_round_1_unless_rule_explicitly_says_next_n
End Of Round Order
Due ticks and effects, Resolve death and KO from results, Due KO rechecks, Advance durations and cooldowns, Roll initiative for the next round
New Effect Created During End Phase Ticks Same Phase
No
Cooldown Example
used_round_1_with_5_round_cooldown => blocked_rounds_2_to_6, usable_round_7

Actions

Normal Actions Per Round
1
Reaction To Action Directed At Actor
Yes
Class Combat Talent On Riposte
No
Defensive Protective Talent Exception
Yes

Wounded State

Trigger
current_hp * 3 <= persistent_normal_max_hp
Attack Rating Modifier
-2
Defense Rating Modifier
-2
Clears When
current_hp * 3 > persistent_normal_max_hp

Targeted Attacks

Modifier Applies To
Attack rate
Zones – Head
-2
Zones – Eyes
-5
Zones – Face
-3
Zones – Neck
-3
Zones – Shoulders
-2
Zones – Arms
-2
Zones – Hands
-3
Zones – Torso
-2
Zones – Lower Body
-2
Zones – Legs
-2
Zones – Feet
-3

Weapon Set Change

Normal Duration Rounds
1
Consumes Other Actions That Round
Yes
Accelerated Variant Ignored Digitally
Yes
Exception
enchantment.weapon.weapon_change / explicit rule
Technical rule reference
Canon ID
core.combat_rules