Shield Actions

Shield Actions

Shield actions utilize the shield in unique ways, both defensively and offensively.

Advanced Shield Actions can be acquired mainly through class and expertise tree perks.

Action vendors will also provide a limited supply of Shield actions for sale, this will scale based on map location since access to map areas can be tuned for various levels.

Shield Properties

Properties
Action Type	Shield Action
Mastery Type	Shield
Recharge Time	Amount of turns it takes to recharge
Power Points	Number of uses between long rests
Elite Status	Determines whether a action is an Elite action

Resource Cost
AP Cost	Number of action points to use the action
Sacrifice	A percentage of maximum health that is sacrificed

Targeting
Target	Self, Enemy, Tile
Range	The maximum number of game units an action can be used from
Area of Effect	Line, cone, ring, adjacent, or nearby,

Action Effect
Damage Type	Slashing, blunt, piercing, etc.
Damage Formula	Formula using various dice modifiers and bonus dice
Conditional Effect	Secondary action effects that trigger under certain conditions
Saving Throw	On hit, a saving throw can be required of the target.

Example Action

Shield Bash [ Shield Action ]

Action Properties
Action Type:	Shield Action
Mastery Type	Shield
Recharge Time	2 turn
PP	15
Elite	no

Resource Cost
AP Cost	2
Sacrifice	n/a

Targeting
Target	Enemy
Range	3m
AoE	n/a

Action Effect
Damage	1 D6 Blunt Damage
Duration	instant
Condition	if target was concentrating apply status effect: Disoriented
Saving Throw	Strength, 15 DC
Saving Throw Passed	n/a
Saving Throw Failed	Knock the target backwards one tile