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== Basics of Combat == | == Basics of Combat == | ||
The goal of combat is to reduce your enemies HP (Health Points) to zero (or 1 if you have non-lethal toggled on). | |||
When combat begins, your characters and the enemy will roll '''Initiative'''. This is a d20 (1-20) with a characters Dexterity acting as the modifier to this. Based on how characters rolled, they will take turns based on where they fell in that order. | When combat begins, your characters and the enemy will roll '''Initiative'''. This is a d20 (1-20) with a characters Dexterity acting as the modifier to this. Based on how characters rolled, they will take turns based on where they fell in that order. | ||
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=== Actions === | === Actions === | ||
Full Action - A costs a character 1 full | '''<u>Full Action</u>''' - A costs a character 1 full {{Action}} resource. These actions typically commit your character to attacking, buffing themselves or an ally, or debuffing the enemy. Every class has 1 {{Action}} per turn (unless under the affects of Haste). | ||
{| class="wikitable | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Notable Actions | |+Notable Actions | ||
!Action | !{{Action}} | ||
!Description | !Description | ||
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|Throw an item | |Throw an item | ||
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Bonus | '''<u>Bonus Action</u>''' - Costs a character 1{{action|bonus}} resource. These are typically "less" impactful than full actions, but still powerful. You only get 1 per turn (unless you are a Thief who gets 2, or under the effect of the Helmet of Grit). | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Notable Bonus Actions | |+Notable Bonus Actions | ||
! | !{{action|bonus}} | ||
!Description | !Description | ||
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|Hide | |Hide | ||
|Attempt to hide | |Attempt to hide (If you are the Rogue Class) | ||
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|Dip | |Dip | ||
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!Character | !Character | ||
!Class | !Class | ||
!# of | !# of {{action}}s (per turn) | ||
!# of | !# of {{action|bonus}}s (per turn) | ||
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|Shadowheart | |Shadowheart | ||
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| colspan="2" |Total | | colspan="2" |Total | ||
|4 | |4 {{action}}s | ||
|5 | |5 {{action|bonus}}s | ||
|} | |} | ||
Whilst engaged in combat with the enemy goblins below, our party has at their disposal, 4 Full actions, and 5 Bonus actions between them. | Whilst engaged in combat with the enemy goblins below, our party has at their disposal, 4 Full actions, and 5 Bonus actions between them. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Enemy | |+Enemy | ||
!Character | !Character | ||
!# of | !# of {{action}}s (per turn) | ||
!# of | !# of {{action|bonus}}s (per turn) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Goblin 1 | |Goblin 1 | ||
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|1 | |1 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |Total | ||
| | |4 {{action}}s | ||
| | |4 {{action|bonus}}s | ||
|} | |||
In contrast, there are 4 Goblins, meaning that at the start of combat the enemy has access to 4 {{action}}s 5 {{action|bonus}}s | |||
As combat proceeds, you and the enemy will expend actions to attack/harm/cast spells/buff/debuff enemies and allies until either you or your opponents win. The Action economy is an important tool to understanding your resources as a party, and what you can accomplish as a team. | |||
=== Positioning === | |||
Your '''position''' is at is most basic, where your character is on the battlefield. Additionally, your position in relation to your party members and the enemies you are facing. Positioning impacts many aspects of combat and can change rapidly depending on the actions and movement of other party members and enemies. | |||
The class of your character, their equipment, and how you are choosing to play them impacts how effective you will be in any given position, as well as the threat they pose to enemies who approach them. | |||
Some important positions are as follows: | |||
==== <u>The Front Line</u> ==== | |||
The front line is the line or area in which the front of your party will engage the enemy. Typically, it is made up of classes which excel in melee combat and have the health, armor and weapons to hold a position without being killed easily. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+Who Excels on the Front Line? | |||
!Class | |||
!Why? | |||
! | |||
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|Fighter | |||
|A melee fighter excels at damage solid damage output, along with sustain with abilities like Action Surge and Second Wind. | |||
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|Barbarian | |||
|Barbarians utilize the ability known as Rage, giving themselves +2 to damage and often special affects. It will subside unless the Barbarian either makes an attack or is harmed by an attack. Often they wish to be in the thick of the battle maintaining this ability. With their high Health Points and ability to dish out advantaged attacks with their ability Reckless Attack, they can tear their way through enemies. | |||
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|Ranger | |||
|Rangers are versatile, and depending on their subclass, can both support the team, and dish out tremendous damage. They have Med. Armour Prof. and | |||
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|Paladin | |||
|A paladin does well as a melee attacker. With strong attacks, their Smite ability and support spells, they are able to kill enemies quickly while also providing support when needed. | |||
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==== <u>The Backline</u> ==== | |||
The back line is the area that is encompassed by characters or classes that require a bit more cover, are further away from the enemy to conserve health, resources and their movement abilities | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+Who Excels on the Back Line? | |||
!Class | |||
!Why | |||
! | |||
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|Wizard | |||
|They have lowered heath and cannot wear armor unless granted by a race or feat. Frail, but incredibly versatile. Able to dish out damage and support. | |||
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|Sorcerer | |||
|Depending on class, they have typically more AC than the Wizard. But are | |||
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| | |Warlock | ||
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|} | |} | ||
==== <u>High Ground</u> ==== | |||
High Ground - Area or space above a given target. When your character is above another in height (on a roof, at the crest of a hill etc. . .) you will have a bonus to your attack rolls known as "high ground". | |||
High ground gives characters a +2 to your attack rolls if you are attacking an opponent that is below you (typically with a ranged attack or throwing weapon). | |||
In contrast, characters attempting to attack an opponent who has high ground above them have a -2 to their attack rolls (typically with a ranged attack or throwing weapon). | |||
High ground is immensely important as a tool to maintain line of sight of the enemy, as well as provide your characters a free bonus to their attacks landing on any enemies below them. Additionally, high ground acts as a form of cover. Should your character need to hide, or leave the line of sight of the enemy as a defensive measure, you can do so. | |||
==== <u>Putting it all together</u> ==== | |||