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|[[Backbreaker]]||{{WeaponType|Warhammers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Mauls}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Prone|Prone]]||Strength||1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
|[[Backbreaker]]||{{WeaponType|Warhammers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Mauls}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Prone|Prone]]||Strength (+1)||1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
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|[[Brace (Melee)]]||{{WeaponType|Glaives}}<br>{{WeaponType|Pikes}}||{{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}||'Advantage' on damage rolls for this turn||-||-
|[[Brace (Melee)]]||{{WeaponType|Glaives}}<br>{{WeaponType|Pikes}}||{{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}||'Advantage' on damage rolls for this turn||-||-
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|[[Concussive Smash]]||{{WeaponType|Morningstars}}<br> Bludgeoning weapons except Quarterstaves:<br>{{WeaponType|Clubs}}<br>{{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Maces}}<br>{{WeaponType|Warhammers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}<br>{{WeaponType|Mauls}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Dazed|Dazed]]||Constitution (Hybrid DC)||Weapon damage
|[[Concussive Smash]]||{{WeaponType|Morningstars}}<br> Bludgeoning weapons except Quarterstaves:<br>{{WeaponType|Clubs}}<br>{{WeaponType|Light Hammers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Maces}}<br>{{WeaponType|Warhammers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}<br>{{WeaponType|Mauls}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Dazed|Dazed]]||Constitution (Hybrid DC)||Weapon damage
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|[[Crippling Strike]]||{{WeaponType|War Picks}}<br>{{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Crippled|Crippled]]||Constitution - 2|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Slashing}}
|[[Crippling Strike]]||{{WeaponType|War Picks}}<br>{{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Crippled|Crippled]]||Constitution (+2)|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Slashing}}
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|Disarming Strike
|Disarming Strike
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|{{Action}}
|{{Action}}
|Target drops Weapon
|Target drops Weapon
|Strength - 2
|Strength (+2)
| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Piercing}}
| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Piercing}}
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|[[Flourish]]||All martial weapons with Finesse: <br> {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}<br>{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}||{{Action|bonus}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Off Balance|Off Balance]]||Dexterity - 2|| None
|[[Flourish]]||All martial weapons with Finesse: <br> {{WeaponType|Scimitars}}<br>{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}||{{Action|bonus}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Off Balance|Off Balance]]||Dexterity (+2)|| None
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|[[Heartstopper]]||{{WeaponType|Morningstars}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Chest Trauma|Chest Trauma]]||Constitution - 2|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
|[[Heartstopper]]||{{WeaponType|Morningstars}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Chest Trauma|Chest Trauma]]||Constitution (+2)|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
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|[[Lacerate]]||All Slashing weapons:<br>{{WeaponType|Handaxes}}<br>{{WeaponType|Sickles}}<br>{{WeaponType|Scimitars}}<br>{{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}<br>{{WeaponType|Longswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Glaives}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greataxes}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Halberds}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Bleeding|Bleeding]]||Constitution - 2|| Weapon damage
|[[Lacerate]]||All Slashing weapons:<br>{{WeaponType|Handaxes}}<br>{{WeaponType|Sickles}}<br>{{WeaponType|Scimitars}}<br>{{WeaponType|Battleaxes}}<br>{{WeaponType|Longswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Glaives}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greataxes}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Halberds}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Bleeding|Bleeding]]||Constitution (+2)|| Weapon damage
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|[[Piercing Strike]]||{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Tridents}}<br>{{WeaponType|Pikes}}{{WeaponType|Javelins}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Gaping Wounds|Gaping Wounds]]||Constitution - 2|| Weapon damage
|[[Piercing Strike]]||{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}<br>{{WeaponType|Shortswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Tridents}}<br>{{WeaponType|Pikes}}{{WeaponType|Javelins}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Gaping Wounds|Gaping Wounds]]||Constitution (+2)|| Weapon damage
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|[[Pommel Strike]]||{{WeaponType|Longswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatswords}}||{{Action|bonus}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Dazed|Dazed]]||Constitution - 2|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br>{{DamageType|Slashing}}
|[[Pommel Strike]]||{{WeaponType|Longswords}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatswords}}||{{Action|bonus}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Dazed|Dazed]]||Constitution (+2)|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br>{{DamageType|Slashing}}
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|[[Prepare]]||{{WeaponType|Greataxes}}||{{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}||Extra damage on melee attacks this turn ||-||Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Slashing}}
|[[Prepare]]||{{WeaponType|Greataxes}}||{{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}||Extra damage on melee attacks this turn ||-||Strength Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Slashing}}
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|[[Rush Attack]]||{{WeaponType|Longswords}}<br>All polearms except Quarterstaves:<br>{{WeaponType|Spears}}<br>{{WeaponType|Tridents}}<br>{{WeaponType|Glaives}}<br>{{WeaponType|Halberds}}<br>{{WeaponType|Pikes}}||{{Action}}||Charge 9 m / 30 ft <br> Inflict [[Conditions#Off Balance|Off Balance]]||Strength||1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> Inherits weapon damage type  
|[[Rush Attack]]||{{WeaponType|Longswords}}<br>All polearms except Quarterstaves:<br>{{WeaponType|Spears}}<br>{{WeaponType|Tridents}}<br>{{WeaponType|Glaives}}<br>{{WeaponType|Halberds}}<br>{{WeaponType|Pikes}}||{{Action}}||Charge 9 m / 30 ft <br> Inflict [[Conditions#Off Balance|Off Balance]]||Strength (+1)||1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> Inherits weapon damage type  
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|[[Tenacity]]||{{WeaponType|Morningstars}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}<br>{{WeaponType|Mauls}}||{{Action|Reaction}}||Inflict damage on a miss ||-||Strength Modifier <br>{{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
|[[Tenacity]]||{{WeaponType|Morningstars}}<br>{{WeaponType|Greatclubs}}<br>{{WeaponType|Mauls}}||{{Action|Reaction}}||Inflict damage on a miss ||-||Strength Modifier <br>{{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
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|[[Topple]]||{{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Prone|Prone]]||Dexterity - 2||None
|[[Topple]]||{{WeaponType|Quarterstaves}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Prone|Prone]]||Dexterity (+2)||None
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|[[Weakening Strike]]||{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}<br>{{WeaponType|War Picks}}<br>{{WeaponType|Warhammers}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Weak Grip|Weak Grip]]||Strength - 2|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> Inherits weapon damage type  
|[[Weakening Strike]]||{{WeaponType|Rapiers}}<br>{{WeaponType|War Picks}}<br>{{WeaponType|Warhammers}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Weak Grip|Weak Grip]]||Strength (+2)|| 1d4 + Strength Modifier <br> Inherits weapon damage type  
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|[[Brace (Ranged)]]||{{WeaponType|Longbows}}{{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}}||{{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}||'Advantage' on damage rolls for this turn ||-||-
|[[Brace (Ranged)]]||{{WeaponType|Longbows}}{{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}}||{{action | movement | m = 6 | ft = 20 }}||'Advantage' on damage rolls for this turn ||-||-
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|[[Hamstring Shot]]||{{WeaponType|Shortbows}}<br>{{WeaponType|Longbows}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Hamstrung|Hamstrung]]||Constitution||Weapon damage
|[[Hamstring Shot]]||{{WeaponType|Shortbows}}<br>{{WeaponType|Longbows}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Hamstrung|Hamstrung]]||Constitution (+1)||Weapon damage
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|[[Mobile Shot]]||{{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}||{{Action|bonus}}||Weapon attack as a bonus action
|[[Mobile Shot]]||{{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}||{{Action|bonus}}||Weapon attack as a bonus action
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| -|| Weapon damage
| -|| Weapon damage
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|[[Piercing Shot]]||All crossbows:<br>{{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}}<br>{{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}<br>{{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Gaping Wounds|Gaping Wounds]]||Constitution||1d8 + Dexterity Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Piercing}}
|[[Piercing Shot]]||All crossbows:<br>{{WeaponType|Light Crossbows}}<br>{{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}<br>{{WeaponType|Heavy Crossbows}}||{{Action}}||Inflict [[Conditions#Gaping Wounds|Gaping Wounds]]||Constitution (+1)||1d8 + Dexterity Modifier <br> {{DamageType|Piercing}}
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|{{Action}}
|{{Action}}
|Slash a target and possibly [[Condition#Silenced|Silence]] it.
|Slash a target and possibly [[Condition#Silenced|Silence]] it.
|[[Constitution]]
|[[Constitution]] (+1)
|<nowiki>1d8 + Strength Modifier [[DamageType|</nowiki>{{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}]]
|<nowiki>1d8 + Strength Modifier [[DamageType|</nowiki>{{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}]]
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|{{Action}}
|{{Action}}
|Possibly [[Condition#Maimed|Maims]] your target. They can't move.
|Possibly [[Condition#Maimed|Maims]] your target. They can't move.
|[[Constitution]]
|[[Constitution]] (+1)
|1d4 + Strength Modifier {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
|1d4 + Strength Modifier {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}}
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|{{Action}}
|{{Action}}
|Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing an additional {{DamageText|4|Psychic}} damage and posibly [[Condition#Stun|Stun]] them.
|Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing an additional {{DamageText|4|Psychic}} damage and posibly [[Condition#Stun|Stun]] them.
|[[Constitution]]
|[[Constitution]] (+1)
|1d6 + Strength Modifier {{DamageType|Piercing}} + {{DamageText|4|Psychic}}<!-- That's what the ingame tooltip says-->
|1d6 + Strength Modifier {{DamageType|Piercing}} + {{DamageText|4|Psychic}}<!-- That's what the ingame tooltip says-->
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|{{Action}}
|{{Action}}
|Deal additional damage. Large, Huge or Gargantuan creatures take an additional {{DamageText|2-12|Slashing}} damage and may fall [[Condition#Prone|Prone]]
|Deal additional damage. Large, Huge or Gargantuan creatures take an additional {{DamageText|2-12|Slashing}} damage and may fall [[Condition#Prone|Prone]]
|[[Strength]]
|[[Strength]] (+1)
|2d6 + 2x Strength Modifier + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Slashing}}
|2d6 + 2x Strength Modifier + Proficiency Bonus {{DamageType|Slashing}}
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Revision as of 18:34, 15 September 2023

Template:Up to date Weapon Actions are a type of Action granted to a character based on the type of weapon they are wielding. For example, bladed weapons such as Longswords will typically grant the Lacerate weapon action.

These actions are only usable once per Short Rest and are special in some way, normally able to do bonus damage, hit multiple targets, debilitate foes, or move the character.

In order to gain access to the Weapon Actions from a weapon, a creature must have Proficiency in that weapon type and have it equipped in the main hand or both hands (off-hand weapons do not grant Weapon Actions).

The Difficulty Class (or DC) for Saving Throws against Weapon Actions is calculated similarly to Spellcasting DC - except for four differences: firstly, the Spellcasting Ability Modifier is replaced with the Ability Modifier of either Strength or Dexterity, whichever is higher; secondly, proficiency bonus isn't added; thirdly, the base DC is 10 instead of 8; and finally, each Weapon Action can grant its own inherent bonus DC that isn't listed anywhere, but most frequently it's +2. To express all this mathematically:

Weapon Action DC = 10 + Strength or Dexterity + Inherent Weapon Action Bonus DC
Certain Weapon Action instead uses Hybrid DC, which allows a user to either use their Spellcasting DC or Weapon Action DC with a +2 bonus, whichever is higher.

Overview of Weapon Actions

Melee Weapons

Weapon Action Associated Weapons Cost Effect Bonus DC Damage
Backbreaker Warhammers Warhammers
Mauls Mauls		 Action Inflict Prone Strength (+1) 1d4 + Strength Modifier
Damage TypesBludgeoning
Brace (Melee) Glaives Glaives
Pikes Pikes		  6 m / 20 ft movement 'Advantage' on damage rolls for this turn - -
Cleave Battleaxes Battleaxes
Greataxes Greataxes
Halberds Halberds
Greatswords Greatswords		 Action Strike 3 targets
1.5 m / 5 ft cone		 - Halved weapon damage
(added damage is not halved e.g. from Divine Smite, Great Weapon Master)
Concussive Smash Morningstars Morningstars
Bludgeoning weapons except Quarterstaves:
Clubs Clubs
Light Hammers Light Hammers
Maces Maces
Warhammers Warhammers
Greatclubs Greatclubs
Mauls Mauls		 Action Inflict Dazed Constitution (Hybrid DC) Weapon damage
Crippling Strike War Picks War Picks
Battleaxes Battleaxes		 Action Inflict Crippled Constitution (+2) 1d4 + Strength Modifier
Damage TypesSlashing
Disarming Strike Tridents Tridents Action Target drops Weapon Strength (+2) 1d4 + Strength Modifier
Damage TypesPiercing
Flourish All martial weapons with Finesse:
Scimitars Scimitars
Shortswords Shortswords
Rapiers Rapiers		 Bonus action Inflict Off Balance Dexterity (+2) None
Heartstopper Morningstars Morningstars Action Inflict Chest Trauma Constitution (+2) 1d4 + Strength Modifier
Damage TypesBludgeoning
Lacerate All Slashing weapons:
Handaxes Handaxes
Sickles Sickles
Scimitars Scimitars
Battleaxes Battleaxes
Longswords Longswords
Glaives Glaives
Greataxes Greataxes
Greatswords Greatswords
Halberds Halberds		 Action Inflict Bleeding Constitution (+2) Weapon damage
Piercing Strike Rapiers Rapiers
Shortswords Shortswords
Tridents Tridents
Pikes PikesJavelins Javelins		 Action Inflict Gaping Wounds Constitution (+2) Weapon damage
Pommel Strike Longswords Longswords
Greatswords Greatswords		 Bonus action Inflict Dazed Constitution (+2) 1d4 + Strength Modifier
Damage TypesSlashing
Prepare Greataxes Greataxes  6 m / 20 ft movement Extra damage on melee attacks this turn - Strength Modifier
Damage TypesSlashing
Rush Attack Longswords Longswords
All polearms except Quarterstaves:
Spears Spears
Tridents Tridents
Glaives Glaives
Halberds Halberds
Pikes Pikes		 Action Charge 9 m / 30 ft
Inflict Off Balance		 Strength (+1) 1d4 + Strength Modifier
Inherits weapon damage type
Tenacity Morningstars Morningstars
Greatclubs Greatclubs
Mauls Mauls		 Reaction Inflict damage on a miss - Strength Modifier
Damage TypesBludgeoning
Topple Quarterstaves Quarterstaves Action Inflict Prone Dexterity (+2) None
Weakening Strike Rapiers Rapiers
War Picks War Picks
Warhammers Warhammers		 Action Inflict Weak Grip Strength (+2) 1d4 + Strength Modifier
Inherits weapon damage type

Ranged Weapons

Weapon Action Associated Weapons Cost Effect Saving Throw Damage
Brace (Ranged) Longbows LongbowsHeavy Crossbows Heavy Crossbows  6 m / 20 ft movement 'Advantage' on damage rolls for this turn - -
Hamstring Shot Shortbows Shortbows
Longbows Longbows		 Action Inflict Hamstrung Constitution (+1) Weapon damage
Mobile Shot Hand Crossbows Hand Crossbows Bonus action Weapon attack as a bonus action

Prerequisite: Dashed or Disengaged this turn

- Weapon damage
Piercing Shot All crossbows:
Light Crossbows Light Crossbows
Hand Crossbows Hand Crossbows
Heavy Crossbows Heavy Crossbows		 Action Inflict Gaping Wounds Constitution (+1) 1d8 + Dexterity Modifier
Damage TypesPiercing

Special Actions

  • The following actions are available only on specific weapons.
Weapon Action Associated Weapons Cost Effect Saving Throw Damage
Arcane Ammunition Crossbow of Arcane Force Bonus action Infuse your bolts to deal additional an 1d4Damage TypesForce damage. - -
Colossal Onslaught Jorgoral's Greatsword Action Strike multiple foes in a line 3m wide and 6m long. - 1d8 + Strength Modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning
Corrosive Strike Corrosive Flail Action Deal additional Acid damage equal to your Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, create a pool of acid around the target which reduces Armour Class Armour Class by 2. - 1d8 + Strength Modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning + Proficiency Bonus Damage TypesAcid
Dawnburst Strike The Sacred Star Action Deal additional Radiant damage equal to your Proficiency Bonus. On a hit, light erupts around you in a 3m area. Enemies in the light must succeed a DC 13 Constitution Saving Throw or be Blinded. Constitution saving throw 1d8 + Strength Modifier

+4 Radiant

Gargantuan Cleave Very Heavy Greataxe Action Strike multiple foes but inflict Off Balance on self - Weapon damage + 1d6
Hush You! Witchbreaker Action Slash a target and possibly Silence it. Constitution (+1) 1d8 + Strength Modifier [[DamageType|Damage TypesBludgeoning]]
Maiming Strike (Weapon Action) Thermodynamo Axe Action Possibly Maims your target. They can't move. Constitution (+1) 1d4 + Strength Modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning
Razor Gale File:Longsword PlusOne Icon.png Larethian's Wrath Action Swing your weapon in a 4m cone that deals damage to all enemies within range. - 1d8 + Dexterity Modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning

Soulbreaker

Soulbreaker Greatsword

Silver Sword of the Astral Plane

Action Rend the enemy's body and soul, dealing an additional 4Damage TypesPsychic damage and posibly Stun them. Constitution (+1) 1d6 + Strength Modifier Damage TypesPiercing + 4Damage TypesPsychic
Shadowsoaked Blow Sword of Clutching Umbra Action Strike an enemy, adding your Proficiency Bonus and 1d6Damage TypesPsychic to the damage. This attack doesn't break concealment. - 1d8 + Dexterity Modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning + 1d6Damage TypesPsychic
Topple the Big Folk File:Longsword PlusOne Icon.png Balduran's Giantslayer Action Deal additional damage. Large, Huge or Gargantuan creatures take an additional 2-12Damage TypesSlashing damage and may fall Prone Strength (+1) 2d6 + 2x Strength Modifier + Proficiency Bonus Damage TypesSlashing

Conditions Inflicted by Weapon Actions

Condition Inflicted by (and Saving Throw) Saving Throw Penalty Additional Effects Removed By
Prone Topple (STR)
Backbreaker (DEX)		 Strength
Dexterity		 Advantage Icon.png Advantage to nearby attackers
Off Balance Rush Attack (STR)
Flourish (DEX)		 Strength
Dexterity		 Advantage Icon.png Advantage to attackers
  • Taking damage
  • Ally Help
Weak Grip Weakening Strike (STR) Strength
Dexterity		 Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on attacks
Crippled Crippling Strike (CON) Dexterity Movement Speed reduced to 0
  • Healing
Chest Trauma Heartstopper (CON) Constitution One less Action for 2 turns
  • Healing
Bleeding Lacerate (CON) Constitution Inflicts 2 Damage TypesSlashing per turn for 2 turns
  • Healing
Dazed Concussive Smash (CON)
Pommel Strike (CON)		 Wisdom Can't take reactions, loses Dexterity bonus to Armour Class
Gaping Wounds Piercing Shot (CON)
Piercing Strike (CON)		 - Receive additional 2 Damage TypesPiercing damage from attacks for 2 turns
  • Healing
Hamstrung Hamstring Shot (CON) - Movement Speed halved
  • Healing
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