Shielding Point Buy

The Ability and Proficiency System

This page involves the Abilities and Proficiency system, which is a core part of how Combat Roleplay and "Competitive" Roleplay works on Massivecraft. To see an explanation of general Rules, Terminology, and Mechanics used on this page, read the Abilities page. To see a broader explanation of the Abilities and Rules used on this page, read the Proficiency Page. To see an indexed list of all Abilities, read the Ability List Page.

Shielding Point Buy is part of the Proficiency System. Its packs allow a Character to use defensive items, represented by shields, crossguards, magic tomes, or other similar items or weapons. Any learned Technique can be used with any item a Character knows how to use, and can be flavored however they'd like. Shielding Point Buy includes a set of abilities designed to protect the user from harm, and their allies.

Free Packs

The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Shielding or Tanking Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Shielding or Tanking packs (or a combination of the two), choose one of these Abilities to unlock for free. The other can be purchased like normal, if desired.

Shield Cover

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Cover	Passive Technique	Emote Range	Grants the user Shield Cover	N/A

Shield Block

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Block	Counter Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Block	N/A

Shielding Point Buy Packs

Shield Wall Pack

This Pack is for those who wish to create a safe haven for those behind them, creating the perfect front-facing defense.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Wall	Instant Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Wall	N/A

Shield Bunker Pack

This Pack is for defense enthusiasts, cutting their own offensive output for survivability.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Bunker	Instant Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Bunker	N/A

Shield Slam Pack

This pack is for defensive users who enjoy jumping into the fray to throw their weight around.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Slam	Movement Technique	10 Blocks	Grants the user Shield Slam	N/A

Shield Brace Pack

This pack is for defensive users who find themselves in high places, and want to use their equipment to break their fall.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Brace	Counter Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Brace	N/A

Shield Taunt Pack

This pack is for defensive users who want to become the focus of their enemies, creating an opening for their allies.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Taunt	Instant Technique	2 Blocks	Grants the user Shield Taunt	N/A

Shield Phalanx Pack

This pack is for defensive users who have many friends.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Phalanx	Instant Technique	1 Block	Grants the user Shield Phalanx	N/A

Shield Deflect Pack

This Pack is for defensive fighters who want to delay their enemy's attack, and better prepare to defend against it.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Deflect	Counter Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Shield Deflect	N/A

Shield Snare Pack

This Pack is for defensive fighters who have lightning fast reflexes, catching arrows and flinging them back at their enemy.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Snare	Counter Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Snare	N/A