Template:Weapon action page/doc

Usage

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This generates pages that don't fit other generators, automatically formatting and categorizing the page. Don't be daunted by the number of parameters/options and fill in what you need.

Template parameters

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Weapon Action summary	summary	The summary of the weapon action and its effects. This goes at the top of the article. If not specified, this will be auto-generated based on the 'weapons' and weapon types' parameters. Example This weapon action allows the use to strike all targets within melee range.	Content	optional
Weapons	weapons	Specifies the weapons that grant this weapon action. Will be used to auto-generate the summary above. Example The Undead Bane	String	optional
Weapon types	weapon types	Specifies the weapon types that grant this weapon action. Used for common weapon actions that appear based on the base weapon type Example Daggers, Pikes, Rapiers, Shortswords, Tridents	String	optional
Weapon Action description	description	The raw in-game description of the action. Use summary for summarizing the action and its effects. Example Spend a superiority die to deal {{C|Weapon Damage + 1d8 Physical damage}} and possibly {{Cond|Frightened|Frighten}} the target.	Content	optional
Tooltip Image	image	The page's main image used for the tooltip in-game. This should be 380x380 Example Zephyr Flash Faded.webp	String	suggested
Controller Icon	controller icon	The weapon action's controller icon, used for controller interfaces. This should be the 144x144. Example Zephyr Flash Unfaded.webp	String	suggested
Icon	icon	The weapon action's small icon, used for the hotbar. This should be the 64x64. Example Zephyr Flash Unfaded Icon.webp	String	required
cost	cost	A comma separated list of resources used to perform the action. Use a colon and a number to specify > 1 cost. Valid resources are any resource available in the Resource Template. Suggested values action bonus reaction movement half movement ki supdie Example action, ki:2	String	suggested
hit cost	hit cost	A comma separated list of resources used only if the action is successful. Any resource defined in [[Template:Resource]] can be used Suggested values action bonus reaction supdie ki Example ki, bonus	String	suggested
damage	damage	The damage of the action, expressed as a number, damage dice, or in text Suggested values 1d4 20 Weapon Damage Example 3d6	String	optional
damage type	damage type	The type of damage being dealt Suggested values Slashing Piercing Bludgeoning Acid Fire Cold Lightning Thunder Necrotic Poison Healing Example Acid	String	optional
damage modifier	damage modifier	Any modifiers to the damage, found after the plus sign in the damage tooltip. Often a flexible value that scales with the source's ability scores. Suggested values STR DEX Spellcasting Example STR	String	optional
extra damage	extra damage	The secondary damage of the action, if applicable. Will be output as damage + damage2. Same parameters as damage. Extra damage can be added up to six times by adding and incrementing the parameters each additional time, i.e. extra damage 2, extra damage type 2 etc. Suggested values 1d4 20 Weapon Damage Example 3d6	String	optional
extra damage type	extra damage type	The type of damage being dealt Suggested values Slashing Piercing Bludgeoning Acid Fire Cold Lightning Thunder Necrotic Poison Healing Example Acid	String	optional
extra damage modifier	extra damage modifier	Any modifiers to the damage, found after the plus sign in the damage tooltip. Often a flexible value that scales with the source's ability scores. Suggested values STR DEX Spellcasting Example STR	String	optional
recharge	recharge	Action recharge time, if applicable Example Long Rest	String	optional
duration	duration	Duration in turns of the action. Generally you will use condition duration instead. Example 10	String	optional
attack roll	attack roll	Whether the action is reliant on a attack roll and it's type. Leave blank if no attack roll is made. Suggested values yes melee weapon melee spell melee unarmed melee off-hand weapon ranged weapon ranged spell ranged unarmed ranged off-hand weapon Default No	String	optional
on miss	on miss	Used in conjunction with 'attack roll' describes what happens if the action misses its attack roll. Suggested values Targets still take half damage. Example Targets still take half damage.	String	optional
save	save	The save (if any) that a target must roll against the damage effect of the action, with the result after the comma. Suggested values Strength, half damage Dexterity, negated Constitution Intelligence Wisdom Charisma Example Dexterity	String	optional
on save	on save	Used in conjunction with 'save', describes what happens when the target successfully makes their saving throw. Suggested values Targets still take half damage. Example Targets still take half damage.	String	optional
range	range	The range of the action. Suggested values ranged melee self Example ranged	String	optional
range m	range m	Use this parameter if the action's range does not fit into one of the presets, "melee", "ranged", or "self". Indicates the range in meters. Example 5	Number	optional
range ft	range ft	Use this parameter if the action's range does not fit into one of the presets, "melee", "ranged", or "self". Indicates the range in feet. Example 35	Number	optional
aoe	aoe	Indicates if the action affects an area, and what type of shape its effect is. Suggested values radius cone cube line Example cone	String	optional
aoe m	aoe m	This indicates the range of the action's aoe shape, in meters. Example 5	Number	optional
aoe ft	aoe ft	This indicates the range of the action's aoe shape, in feet. Example 15	Number	optional
condition	condition	The full name of the condition (if any) that this action applies to its target/s. Leave blank if there is no condition. Example Hastened	String	optional
condition duration	condition duration	The duration in turns of the action's applied condition. Leave blank if the duration is unlimited. Example 5	Number	optional
condition save	condition save	The save that the action's target must roll to avoid or reduce its effects. Can use short or long name, e.g: "STR" or "Strength" Suggested values Strength Dexterity Constitution Intelligence Wisdom Charisma Example WIS	String	optional
condition dc	condition dc	The optional fixed DC of the condition that targets have to pass to apply it Example 12	Number	optional
condition2	condition2	The full name of the condition (if any) that is applied if there is a second condition. Example Hastened	String	optional
condition2 duration	condition2 duration	The duration in turns of the action's second condition. Leave blank if the duration is unlimited. Example 5	Number	optional
condition2 save	condition2 save	The save that the action's target must roll to avoid or reduce the effects of the second condition. Can use short or long name, e.g: "STR" or "Strength" Suggested values Strength Dexterity Constitution Intelligence Wisdom Charisma Example WIS	String	optional
condition2 dc	condition2 dc	The optional fixed DC of the second condition that targets have to pass to apply it Example 12	Number	optional
variants	variants	Comma-separated list of variants of the action, like the element types of Divine Strike. Example Divine Strike: Fire, Divine Strike: Ice, Divine Strike: Cold, ...	String	optional
variant of	variant of	The weapon action that is the parent of this weapon action Example Divine Strike	String	optional
class learns at level 1	class learns at level 1	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 1. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 2	class learns at level 2	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 2. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 3	class learns at level 3	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 3. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 4	class learns at level 4	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 4. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 5	class learns at level 5	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 5. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 6	class learns at level 6	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 6. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 7	class learns at level 7	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 7. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 8	class learns at level 8	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 8. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 9	class learns at level 9	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 9. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 10	class learns at level 10	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 10. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 11	class learns at level 11	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 11. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
class learns at level 12	class learns at level 12	This specifies what level the classes get access to this action at level 12. You can use subclass names such as "Fiend" or "Light Domain" to indicate that Fiend Warlocks or Light Domain clerics gain access. Example Sorcerer, Wizard, Fiend, Light Domain	String	optional
warning	warning	Warning text for the tooltip that doesn't belong in the description.	String	optional
granted by feats	granted by feats	This specifies what feats get access to this weapon action. Similar to the class and race arguments, this list can be comma-separated as well. Example Magic Initiate: Druid	String	optional
used by creatures	used by creatures	This specifies which creatures use this action. Example Magma Mephit	String	optional
notes	notes	Any extra or related information about the action.	Content	optional
If this is an example	this is an example	If this is an example and you don't want the page to be categorized and related. Example yes	String	optional
other ways to learn	other ways to learn	Other ways to learn. These will be inserted as-is at the end of the how to learn field.	String	optional

Examples

Piercing Strike

Piercing Strike is a weapon action available to characters proficient in and wielding a dagger, pike, rapier, shortsword, or trident in their main hand.

Description

Stab an enemy and possibly inflict Gaping Wounds. Undead and Constructs can't suffer Gaping Wounds.

Properties

Cost

Action

Damage

Normal weapon damage

Details

Melee weapon attack roll

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

Condition: Gaping Wounds

 Gaping Wounds

Duration: 2 turns

Constitution saving throw

• Attacks against this creature deal an additional 2Piercing damage.
• Removed by healing.

How to learn

Granted by wielding the following weapon types with proficiency:

•  Daggers
•  Pikes
•  Rapiers
•  Shortswords
•  Tridents

Gargantuan Cleave

Gargantuan Cleave is a weapon action granted by Very Heavy Greataxe.

Description

Swing your weapon with all your might. You can attack multiple targets, but become Off Balanced.

Properties

Cost

Action

Damage

Normal weapon damage

+

1d6 (1~6) Slashing

Details

Attack roll

AoE: 1.5 m / 5 ft (Cone)

Recharge: Short rest

How to learn

Granted by the weapons:

• Very Heavy Greataxe

Pommel Strike

Pommel Strike is a weapon action available to characters proficient in and wielding a greatsword, or longsword in their main hand.

Description

Make a non-lethal attack against an enemy and possibly daze them.

Properties

Cost

Bonus action

Damage

1d4 (1~4) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning

Details

Attack roll

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Recharge: Short rest

Condition: Dazed

 Dazed

Duration: 2 turns

Constitution saving throw

• Has Disadvantage on Wisdom Saving throws, can't take Reactions, and loses the Dexterity bonus to their  Armour Class.
• Removed if an ally Helps this creature.

How to learn

Granted by wielding the following weapon types with proficiency:

•  Greatswords
•  Longswords

Brace (Melee)

Brace (Melee) is a weapon action available to characters proficient in and wielding a glaive, or pike in their main hand.

Description

Spend 6 m / 20 ft of your movement. For the rest of your turn, roll melee damage twice and use the highest result.

Properties

Cost

6 m / 20 ftMovement

Details

Duration: 1 turn

Recharge: Short rest

How to learn

Granted by wielding the following weapon types with proficiency:

•  Glaives
•  Pikes

Tenacity

Tenacity is a weapon action available to characters proficient in and wielding a greatclub, mace, maul, or morningstar in their main hand.

Description

When you miss an attack, deal Bludgeoning damage equal to your Strength Modifier (or a minimum of 1).

Properties

Cost

Reaction

How to learn

Granted by wielding the following weapon types with proficiency:

•  Greatclubs
•  Maces
•  Mauls
•  Morningstars

Zephyr Flash

Zephyr Flash is a weapon action granted by Nyrulna.

Description

Rush forward, creating an air vortex that blasts foes and possibly inflicts  Bleeding.

Doesn't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

Properties

Cost

Action

Cost on hit

Bonus action

Damage

6d8 (6~48) Thunder

Details

DEX Save (DC 15) (On Save: Targets still take half damage.)

 Range: 12 m / 40 ft

Recharge: Short rest

Condition: Bleeding

 Bleeding

Duration: 3 turns

Dexterity saving throw

• Creature takes 2Slashing damage at the start of each turn and has Disadvantage on Constitution Saving throws.
• Removed by healing.

How to learn

Granted by the weapons:

• Nyrulna

Profane Scourge

Profane Scourge is a weapon action granted by The Undead Bane.

Description

Strike with subjugating fury, adding your proficiency bonus to the damage roll. If you hit a Fiend or Undead creature, deal an additional 2d6SlashingDRS damage and possibly  Bane it.

Properties

Cost

Action + Bonus action

Damage

Normal weapon damage

+

Proficiency bonus Slashing

+

2d6 (2~12) Slashing (conditional)

Details

Attack roll

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

Condition: Bane

 Bane

Duration: 3 turns

Strength saving throw

• Has a -1d4 penalty to Attack rolls and Saving throws.

How to learn

Granted by the weapons:

• The Undead Bane

Menacing Attack

Menacing Attack (Melee) is a  Battle Master Action. This combat manoeuvre allows the Fighter to deal damage to enemies with Melee Weapons and possibly Frighten them.

Description

Spend a superiority die to deal Weapon Damage + 1d8 Physical damage and possibly  Frighten the target.

Properties

Cost

Action

Cost on hit

Superiority Die

Damage

Normal weapon damage

+ Superiority Die Weapon damage

Details

Attack roll (On Miss: Does not spend Superiority Die.)

Condition: Frightened

 Frightened

Duration: 1 turn

Wisdom saving throw

• Cannot move. Frightened entities also have Disadvantage on Ability checks and Attack rolls.

Frightened

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Battle Master