ENEMY DEFENCE
Attribute Cost: 1 Point/Level
Relevant Stat: —
For each Level, the character gains a +2 bonus to their Defence Combat Value whenever they are defending against specific types of opponents in combat. Examples include: undead or extra-dimensional creatures, animals, a specific fantasy race (orcs, goblins, trolls, etc.), members of a specific organisation or gang, blood relatives, a specific nemesis, etc. Players are encouraged to develop a compelling backstory that explains why their character receives defence bonuses against these specific opponents.
The benefits of Enemy Defence are cumulative with those provided by the Defence Mastery (page 88), Melee Defence (page 103) and Ranged Defence (page 116) Attributes in appropriate situations.
- Level 1 Defence Combat Value increases by 2 against specific opponents
- Level 2 Defence Combat Value increases by 4 against specific opponents
- Level 3 Defence Combat Value increases by 6 against specific opponents
- Level 4 Defence Combat Value increases by 8 against specific opponents
- Level 5 Defence Combat Value increases by 10 against specific opponents
- Level 6 Defence Combat Value increases by 12 against specific opponents