Table
Data
More Data

Table

Data

More Data

Table
Data
More Data

Table

Data

More Data

Table
Data
More Data

Table

Data

More Data

Table
Data
More Data

Table

Data

More Data

Table
by Bresk

Table

by Bresk

Blackbird

The Blackbird, also called the Black Stone Violin, is a full-size playable violin made of black diabase after drawings by Antonio Stradivari (Stradivarius), but with technical modifications to allow it to be played.

Table
by Jonny

Table

by Jonny

Table
by Cutethulhu

Table

by Cutethulhu

Table
by Star

Table

by Star

Table
by AoN

Table

by AoN

Table
by AoN

Table

by AoN

Table
by JurianChibo

Table

by JurianChibo

Table
by Star

Table

by Star

Table
by AoN

Table

by AoN

Table
by Jonny

Table

by Jonny

Table
by AoN

Table

by AoN

Table
by Jonny

Table

by Jonny

Rules Index | GM Screen | Player's Guide

GM Core / Chapter 2: Building Games / Building Creatures / Design Abilities

<< Active Abilities

Reactive Abilities >>

Defensive Abilities

Source GM Core pg. 124 ^2.0
Active offensive abilities usually fit creatures better than defensive abilities do. Save defense increases for creatures that are strongly defense-themed. For martial creatures, something as simple as a shield and Shield Block is usually plenty. Defensive abilities often run the risk of being invisible abilities. For examples of good defensive abilities, look at spells like sanctuary for ideas, or other spells that create interesting protective effects instead of just granting a bonus. If you do want to make a creature defensive, pick one defensive ability rather than several, since stacking up multiple defenses can make for a frustrating fight. One solid style of defensive ability is a mode switch, which causes the creature to get stronger defenses, but limits its attacks, spells, or other offensive options.

<< Active Abilities

Reactive Abilities >>

Classic Feel

Classic Feel

Classic Feel

Book Feel

Book Feel

Book Feel

Round Feel

Round Feel

Round Feel

Slim Feel

Slim Feel

Slim Feel

Absalom

Blackbird

Boneyard

Book of the Dead

Dark

Extra Contrast

Howl of the Wild

Lavender

Light

ORC

Paper Standard

Treasure Vault

Archives of Nethys

Rules Index | GM Screen | Player's Guide

Defensive Abilities