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fenrir some examples; I haven't included mounted units yet, because I need to double-check if the +3 def bonus still applies 		dom6:defence-skill [2024/04/19 23:24] (current)
fenrir [Defence Modifiers]
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 {{:items:shield_of_valor.png?nolink }} **Defence Skill** measures how agile you are at evading hits; in other words, it's like Armor Class from D&D. For both melee and missile combat, Defence Skill is what prevents the full force of a hit (or the entire hit) from landing. {{:items:shield_of_valor.png?nolink }} **Defence Skill** measures how agile you are at evading hits; in other words, it's like Armor Class from D&D. For both melee and missile combat, Defence Skill is what prevents the full force of a hit (or the entire hit) from landing.
  
-In melee combat, Defence Skill opposes [[Attack Skill]] in a duel of [[DRN]] rolls. In missile combat, it duels with [[Precision]].+In melee combat, Defence Skill opposes [[Attack Skill]] in a duel of [[DRN]] rolls. In missile combat, it duels with [[Precision]]. In both cases, the Defense roll wins in the event of a tie.
  
 Defence Skill is all-or-nothing, really; for reducing damage if the hit lands, you need [[Protection]] or an appropriate Resistance. Defence Skill is all-or-nothing, really; for reducing damage if the hit lands, you need [[Protection]] or an appropriate Resistance.
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 Lastly, Defence Skill decreases due to "**[[Harassment]]**", a mechanic that simulates units getting cornered or otherwise overwhelmed by multiple attacks in a short succession. Lastly, Defence Skill decreases due to "**[[Harassment]]**", a mechanic that simulates units getting cornered or otherwise overwhelmed by multiple attacks in a short succession.
  
 +Some weapons provide a Defence modifier (positive or negative); however, this only applies to **melee** combat. A guy with a ??Main Gauche of Parrying?? does not suddenly get better at avoiding or blocking arrows, nor does he improve at running out from an ??Elephant??'s path.
 ===== Stat Examples ===== ===== Stat Examples =====
 This list will **not** include the Parry bonus, since the Parry bonus does not prevent attacks from hitting. This list will **not** include the Parry bonus, since the Parry bonus does not prevent attacks from hitting.
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