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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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D&D 3e Core |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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10 |
Active Points:
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10 |
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Details |
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Effect |
| Two-Weapon Fighting Skill (HTH) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Abjuration Magics. |
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Effect |
| KS: Abjuration (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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D&D 3e Core |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about ancient mysteries, magic traditions, arcane symbols, cryptic phrases, constructs, dragons, magical beasts, and similar mystic and esoteric things. |
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Effect |
| KS: Arcana (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is skilled in the art of crafting magical items. |
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Effect |
| KS: Artificing (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Unknown |
Source:
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Unknown |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Conjuration magics. |
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Effect |
| KS: Conjuration (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Divination magics. |
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Effect |
| KS: Divination (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Evocation magics. |
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Effect |
| KS: Evocation (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about general History. |
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Effect |
| KS: History (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Illusion magics. |
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Effect |
| KS: Illusion (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Necromancy magics. |
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Effect |
| KS: Necromancy (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Unknown |
Source:
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Unknown |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about the upper crust of society. |
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Effect |
| KS: Nobility & Rulers of the Known World (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is generally knowledgeable about world religions, or very knowledgeable about one religion. |
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Effect |
| KS: Religion (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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D&D 3e Core |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character knows how to make magical scrolls (assuming they have other mystical abilities that allow them to do so). |
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Effect |
| KS: Scroll Scribing (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Transmutation magics. |
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Effect |
| KS: Transmutation (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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D&D 3e Core |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character knows how to make magical wands (assuming they have other mystical abilities that allow them to do so). |
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Effect |
| KS: Wand Crafting (INT-based) |
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(HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is knowledgeable about Enchantment magic. |
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Effect |
| KS: Enchantment(INT-based) |
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Nature Lore (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Effect |
| Power Skill: Nature Lore |
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Tracking (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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D&D 3e Core |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character knows how to track. |
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Effect |
| Tracking Skill |
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Rapid Attack (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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5 |
Active Points:
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5 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is able to move and still be effective with two weapons or making multiple strikes. |
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Effect |
| Rapid Attack (HtH) |
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Marathoner (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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1 |
Active Points:
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1 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is able to run without tiring. This costs 1 point per 1" of Running. |
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Effect |
| Reduced Endurance (0 End, +1/2) on 1" of Running |
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Durable (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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3 |
Active Points:
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3 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is extra-durable. 3 points per 1 PD / ED of Resistant Defense. |
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Effect |
| Armor +X PD / +X ED |
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Combat Luck (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Unknown |
Source:
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Unknown |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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6 |
Active Points:
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6 |
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Details |
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Description |
(Hero System Fifth Edition Rule Book, page 62; Revised, page 87)
This Talent represents a character's ability to avoid damage in combat. Although referred to as Combat Luck, it can indicate a character's skill in dodging attacks. |
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Effect |
| Combat Luck 3 PD/3 ED (Defined as: Armor [3 PD / 3 ED], Hardened [+1/4], Non-Persistent [-1/4], Must Perceive Attack And Be Able To Reasonably Avoid Or Counteract Damage [-1/2]) |
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Hard-bitten (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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4 |
Active Points:
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6 |
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Details |
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Description |
| Hard-bitten represents an "only a Flesh Wound" effect rather than the "just missed me" effect of Combat Luck. The character doesn't need to be aware of an attack and can benefit from it even if they put themselves in danger, but this ability does not work vs. the first point of BODY and STUN damage of an attack (other defenses can cover this damage however). |
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Effect |
| Hard-bitten 2 PD/2 ED (Defined as: Armor [2 PD / 2 ED], Does Not Protect Vs. The First Point Of Body Or STUN From Each Separate Increment Of Damage Taken [-1/2]) |
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Lesser Brace For Impact (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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14 |
Active Points:
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30 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is so mentally tough they just shrug off some damage if they can see it coming. |
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Effect |
- 25% Damage Reduction Physical, Resistant, STUN Only (-1/2), Activation Roll 14- (-1/2), Non-Persistent (-1/4)
- 25% Damage Reduction Energy, Resistant, STUN Only (-1/2), Activation Roll 14- (-1/2), Non-Persistent (-1/4)
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Brace For Impact (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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New Content |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Heroic Knack |
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Real Cost:
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26 |
Active Points:
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60 |
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Details |
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Description |
| The character is so mentally tough they just shrug off some damage if they can see it coming. |
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Effect |
- 50% Damage Reduction Physical, Resistant, STUN Only (-1/2), Activation Roll 14- (-1/2), Non-Persistent (-1/4)
- 50% Damage Reduction Energy, Resistant, STUN Only (-1/2), Activation Roll 14- (-1/2), Non-Persistent (-1/4)
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Comptetent Bardic Knowledge (HERO System 5th Edition)
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Errata Edit
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Provider:
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Killer Shrike |
Source:
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D&D 3e Core |
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Effect Type:
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Learned Ability |
Effect Category:
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Super Skill |
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Real Cost:
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30 |
Active Points:
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30 |
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Details |
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Description |
| This is a method of representing "Bardic Knowledge" using standard Skills. |
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Effect |
- Scholar Skill Enhancer
- Traveler Skill Enhancer
- 24 Points worth of KS, CuK, AK, and / or CK Skills in any combination
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