Arcane Proficiency

Playtest 3.2 / 4th Ed

Build Cost: 10 (Off-List: 20)

Purchase: Multi

Tagged: No

Duration: Constant

Skill Type: Dexterity

Prerequisites: Tools of the Trade

Skill List: Arcane Grifter

Skill Rules & Full Description

For each purchase of this skill a character gains a +1 Damage Bonus with all Tools of the Trade weapons. This skill may be combined with other Damage Bonuses. The Arcane Proficiency skill is not hand specific. When behind a target, or if the target is Disadvantaged the Damage Bonus with all Master Assassin weapons becomes +1.5 instead. The character must be approximately 90 degrees behind their target to be considered behind them. The character cannot reach their arms around the target to gain their Damage Bonus.

A character is considered to be Disadvantaged if they are under the following effects: Stunned, Paralyzed, Enfeebled, Pain, Confusion, Sleep, Unconscious, Unarmed or if both arms are: Bound, Disabled, Broken, Withered, or Severed. A character is not Disadvantaged if they are: surprised, blind, weakened, etc.

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Prerequisite & Progression Tree: Arcane Proficiency

Current Skill Skill Node General Requirement

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