Combat

Core Roll Modifiers

Every situational modifier organized by Track (Pool / Roll / TN) and Direction (Bonus / Penalty). The three Tracks are independent — they don't interact with each other's stacking rules.

Track	Direction	Category	Source	Modifier	Description
Pool	Penalty	Wound	Wounded	−1 die	Per wound threshold crossed.
Pool	Penalty	Status	Suppressed	−2 dice	Fear or psychological pressure.
Pool	Penalty	Status	Blinded	−4 dice	Cannot see your target or surroundings.
Pool	Penalty	Status	Depleted (Strain)	−1 die	All rolls while Strain is at Cap.
Pool	Penalty	Attack Mode	Called Shot	−2 dice	Targeting a specific location on the body.
Pool	Penalty	Attack Mode	Quick Shot	−2 dice	Firing hastily, sacrificing accuracy for speed.
Pool	Penalty	Attack Mode	Off-hand	−2 dice	Using your non-dominant hand.
Pool	Penalty	Attack Mode	Engaged (ranged)	−2 dice	Shooting at targets other than the enemy in your face.
Pool	Penalty	Attack Mode	Firing into Melee	−2 dice	Allies are in your line of fire.
Pool	Bonus	Cooperation	Assistance	+1 each	Another character actively helps you. Max +2 from helpers.
Pool	Bonus	Bleed	Bleed Dice	+1 to +3	Drawing on desperation and the Current (risk of Backlash).
Roll	Bonus	Preparation	Aim (1 action)	+2	Single Aim action against a specific target.
Roll	Bonus	Preparation	Aim (2 actions)	+3	Two banked Aim actions.
Roll	Bonus	Preparation	Aim (3+ actions)	+4	Maximum Aim bonus. Further Aim actions do not increase.
Roll	Bonus	Equipment	Superior Quality	+1	Well-crafted by a skilled artisan.
Roll	Bonus	Equipment	Masterwork Quality	+2	Exceptional; the finest available.
Roll	Bonus	Equipment	Signature Weapon	+1	A weapon bonded through the Signature Weapon Talent.
Roll	Bonus	Training	Specialization	+1	Skill Rank 3+ with a declared narrow focus.
Roll	Bonus	Channeling	Bonded Focus	+1	Channeling through a Talent-bonded Focus object.
Roll	Bonus	Channeling	In a Thin Place	+1	Current flows more freely; only applies to Channeling.
Roll	Penalty	Visibility	Dim Light	−1	Dusk, candlelight, deep shadow.
Roll	Penalty	Visibility	Darkness	−2	Night without moonlight, unlit interior.
Roll	Penalty	Visibility	Pitch Black	−4	Absolute darkness. Firing blind or swinging at sounds.
Roll	Penalty	Visibility	Obscured	−2	Smoke, heavy rain, dust storm, fog.
Roll	Penalty	Circumstance	Rushed	−2	No time to prepare; acting in haste.
Roll	Penalty	Circumstance	Unfamiliar Equipment	−2	Unknown, jury-rigged, or improvised gear.
Roll	Penalty	Circumstance	Difficult Terrain (melee)	−1	Unstable footing — mud, ice, rubble, a rocking boat.
Roll	Penalty	Circumstance	Mounted (untrained)	−2	Fighting from horseback without the Ride skill.
TN	Reduction	Positioning	Flanking	−2	Ally threatens the target from the opposite side.
TN	Reduction	Positioning	Higher Ground	−1	Elevated above your target.
TN	Reduction	Positioning	Rear Attack	−3	Target completely unaware of your presence and position.
TN	Reduction	Target State	Target Unaware	−2	Target hasn't noticed you yet.
TN	Reduction	Target State	Target Prone (melee)	−2	Target is on the ground; easy to strike from above.
TN	Reduction	Target State	Target Exposed	−1	Target caught in the open with no cover.
TN	Reduction	Target State	Target Grappled	−2	Target is held by an ally.
TN	Reduction	Range	Point-Blank (pistol/shotgun)	−2	0-2m; hard to miss center mass.
TN	Reduction	Target Size	Large Target	−2	Horse-sized creature or larger.
TN	Reduction	Target Size	Massive Target	−4	Wagon-sized or larger; impossible to miss entirely.
TN	Increase	Cover	Light Cover	+2	Furniture, foliage, thin wood, smoke.
TN	Increase	Cover	Hard Cover	+4	Stone wall, iron plate, overturned wagon.
TN	Increase	Cover	Fortified	+6	Bunker slit, murder-hole, arrow loop.
TN	Increase	Range	Far Range (pistol)	+2	21-50m; pushing a handgun's effective range.
TN	Increase	Range	Extreme Range (pistol)	+4	51m+; a pistol shot at this range is nearly hopeless.
TN	Increase	Range	Point-Blank (rifle)	+2	0-2m; long guns are unwieldy in close quarters.
TN	Increase	Range	Extreme Range (rifle)	+2	51m+; even rifles lose accuracy at extreme distance.
TN	Increase	Target State	Target Prone (ranged)	+2	Target presents a smaller profile at distance.
TN	Increase	Target State	Target Scrambling	+1	Target used the Scramble action.
TN	Increase	Target State	Fast-Moving Target	+2	Galloping horse, sprinting runner, diving bird.
TN	Increase	Target Size	Small Target	+2	Child-sized or smaller.
TN	Increase	Target Size	Tiny Target	+4	Cat-sized; a thrown knife, a scurrying rat.

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