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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.

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Melee Point Buy is part of the Proficiency System. Melee Point Buy is for fighters, warriors, and characters who utilize some manner of melee weapon, in whatever form that is (sword, spear, fists, axes, magic, etc.) Melee Point Buy has some restrictions on what Packs can be purchased, to reward specific Proficiency designs.

Free Packs

The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran 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.

Weapon Throw Pack

This Pack is for those who want to get at least one hit in on a far away opponent.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Weapon Throw	Instant Technique	Emote Range	Grants the user Weapon Throw	N/A

Careful Fighter Pack

This Pack is for fighters who value protecting themselves, over getting an extra attack in on an enemy.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Careful Fighter	Passive Technique	Self	Grants the user Careful Fighter	N/A

General Melee Point Buy Packs

Technique Parry Pack

This Pack is centered around parrying and deflecting devastating maneuvers.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Technique Parry	Counter Technique	Self Range	Grants the user Technique Parry

Concussive Blow Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to disorient a target, making it easier to whittle away and defeat them.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Concussive Blow	Instant Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Concussive Blow

Pinning Throw Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to pin down an opponent from range, stopping them from fleeing, or moving closer.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Pinning Throw	Instant Technique	Emote Range	Grants the user Pinning Throw	N/A

Diving Tackle Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to close the distance with their enemies, flinging themselves towards them.

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

Tangle Strike Pack

This Pack is for fighters who keep their foes off balance, and are experts at interfering with Mounted combatants.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Tangle Strike	Counter Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Tangle Strike	N/A

Stance Restricted Packs

These Packs can only be Purchased and Used by characters who do not have a Stance Ability, from any source.

Shrug Off Pack

This Pack is for fighters who push through and ignore debuffs their enemies apply to slow them down.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shrug Off	Instant Technique	Self	Grants the user Shrug Off	N/A

Knockback Sweep Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to push away their enemies with a wide, sweeping attack, or a singular targeted strike.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Knockback Sweep	Instant Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Knockback Sweep

Cheap Shot Pack

This Pack is for fighters who wish to end conflict quickly with Mages, aggressively and cruelly trying to shut them down.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Cheap Shot	Counter Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Cheap Shot	N/A

Bruising Strike Pack

This pack is for tenderizing the enemy before attacking them.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Bruising Strike	Active Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Bruising Strike	N/A

Combat Sight Pack

This Pack is for fighters who want to hone their senses, forgoing any attempt at longer range combat and becoming deadlier at very close range.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Combat Sight	Passive Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Combat Sight	N/A

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-Melee Point Buy is part of the [[Proficiency]] System. Its Packs allow a Character to use melee weapons, and get melee weapon-related Techniques. Any learned Technique can be used on any weapon a Character knows how to use. Melee Point Buy includes a variety of options for a melee fighter to keep fighting in close quarters.
+{{ infobox
+| bodystyle = width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: auto; padding-left: 1px; padding-right: 1px; background-color: #EBEBEB;
-==Melee Attack Emotes==
+| headerstyle = background: #D0D3D1; width: 100%; text-align: center; vertical-align:middle; font: 15px georgia; font-weight: bolder; font-variant: small-caps; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px;
-Melee Weapons can be used to attack people without their attached Abilities. Doing these attacks in logic-based CRP has no attached roll, and any character can use a Melee Weapon, such as a Sword, with at least one purchase of these Point Buy Packs, with the Strength stat being used as their Main Combat Stat. If a character has no Strength, they are considered incapable of using melee based combat effectively.
+| datastyle   = text-align: left; font-size: 0.95em;
-==Melee Point Buy Packs==
+| header1     = The Ability and Proficiency System
-====Technique Parry Pack====
+| data2       =
-This Pack is centered around fighting a single opponent, parrying blows before going in for the kill.
+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.
+}}
+Melee Point Buy is part of the [[Proficiency]] System. Melee Point Buy is for fighters, warriors, and characters who utilize some manner of melee weapon, in whatever form that is (sword, spear, fists, axes, magic, etc.) Melee Point Buy has some restrictions on what Packs can be purchased, to reward specific Proficiency designs.
+==Free Packs==
+The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Melee, Bruiser, or Veteran 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.
+====Weapon Throw Pack====
+This Pack is for those who want to get at least one hit in on a far away opponent.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;"
+|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
+! Ability Name
+! Ability Type
+! Ability Range
+! Ability Description
+! Modifiers
+|-
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Weapon Throw
+| Instant Technique
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Emote Range | Emote Range means that it can target anyone who is within Emote Range (thus who can see your emotes when you use them).}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Weapon Throw | To throw a side-weapon, use this Ability to make a Melee Attack against an enemy, with range of Emote Range. Also, make the roll with -2 to Attack Stat. Weapon Throw has a 30 minute cooldown. }}
+| N/A
+|-
+|}
+====Careful Fighter Pack====
+This Pack is for fighters who value protecting themselves, over getting an extra attack in on an enemy.
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 |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Technique Parry
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Careful Fighter
-| Counter Technique
+| Passive Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Technique Parry |  To defend against an Attack, use this Ability to Counter an Active Technique used on the user. Additionally, the user may choose to move up to 3 Blocks immediately after, but this is optional. Technique Parry has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Careful Fighter | To gain a benefit from restraint, when the user would make an Opportunity Attack on an enemy, instead choose between two options. Either make the attack as normal, or do not make the attack, and gain 1 Block Token instead. Careful Fighter goes on Cooldown if either option is chosen. Careful Fighter has a 1 Hour Cooldown. }}
-| {{#simple-tooltip: N/A }}
+| N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Knockback Sweep Pack====
-This Pack is focused around beating back the opposition with the largest thing one can get their hands on.
+==General Melee Point Buy Packs==
+====Technique Parry Pack====
+This Pack is centered around parrying and deflecting devastating maneuvers.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF" | Knockback Sweep
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Technique Parry
-| Active Technique
+| Counter Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Self Range | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Knockback Sweep | The user makes a wide swing of their weapon, knocking back anyone within Melee Range in front of or beside the user 5 blocks. If a character is unable to be moved back the full 5 blocks (by hitting a wall, for example) or is incapable of currently moving, this ability deals a guaranteed hit. Knockback Sweep has a 30 minute cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Technique Parry | To defend against an attack, use this Ability as a reaction to protect the user only from the effects of an Instant or Movement Technique from Melee, Bruiser, Veteran, or Cutthroat Point Buy. Technique parry does not use an Action. Technique Parry has a 1 Hour Cooldown.
+}}
 | {{#simple-tooltip: N/A }}
 |-
 |}
 ====Concussive Blow Pack====
 This Pack is for fighters who want to disorient a target, making it easier to whittle away and defeat them.
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 |-
 | style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Concussive Blow
-| Active Technique
+| Instant Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Concussive Blow | The user swings their weapon at a target, Confusing them for 5 minutes. While confused, the target is unable to target the user with Powers of any kind. Additionally, if the target is currently the caster of a Link Power, this Technique counts as a guaranteed hit, and ends the most recent Link Power they used. Concussive Blow has a 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Concussive Blow | To disrupt focus, target Enemy or Ally within Range, and immediately Link Break one Link Power (newest, if Multiple). If Target is the caster of a Link Power, also deal -1HP damage. If the Target has no Link Powers, instead apply the Confused Status Effect for one turn. Concussive Blow has a 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | {{#simple-tooltip: N/A }}
 |-
 |}
 ====Pinning Throw Pack====
-This Pack is for those who desire flexibility on the battlefield, able to quickly assist allies or deliver combo attacks.
+This Pack is for fighters who want to pin down an opponent from range, stopping them from fleeing, or moving closer.
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 |-
 | style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Pinning Throw
-| Active Technique
+| Instant Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: Emote Range | Emote Range means that it can target anyone who is within Emote Range (thus who can see your emotes when you use them).}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Pinning Throw | To pin down a foe, use this Ability to Root an enemy within Range for 10 minutes. If the target is affected by a damaging ability or basic attack, or if the target spends an emote to freely cleanse the Root, this effect ends early. Pinning Throw has a 30 minute cooldown. Pinning Throw does not Stack.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Pinning Throw | To pin down a foe, target enemy within range, instantly apply the Trapped Status Effect for up to 10 minutes. If the Target takes damage, remove the Trapped Early, but prevent them from taking the Move action for that turn only. Pinning Throw does Not Stack, and has a 30 Minute Cooldown once ended.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Battle Flurry Pack====
+====Diving Tackle Pack====
-This Pack is for those that dive headfirst into action, thinking about the consequences after.
+This Pack is for fighters who want to close the distance with their enemies, flinging themselves towards them.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Battle Flurry
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Diving Tackle
-| Active Technique
+| Movement Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: 1 Block | X Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: 10 Blocks | X Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Battle Flurry | To viciously attack everyone around the user, this Ability has the user roll one dice with a number for every character within range of this technique, and hits as many of them based on the number rolled, with a minimum of one. (ex. 3 people in range is /dice 1-3) The user can choose who gets hit or not, but this technique cannot be used if only one target is in range. Battle Flurry has a 3 Hour Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Diving Tackle | To quickly move across the battlefield, use this ability to immediately move up to 10 blocks in a cardinal direction horizontally, without triggering Opportunity Attacks. If the user lands beside an enemy, apply the Prone Status Effect to up to 3 enemies within a 1 Block radius, and optionally make an Attack Emote on one enemy in the same turn this ability was used (the attack does not use an action). Diving Tackle has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Berserker Fury Pack====
-This Pack is for those who refuse to be held down, forcing their body to continue moving through rage alone.
+====Tangle Strike Pack====
+This Pack is for fighters who keep their foes off balance, and are experts at interfering with Mounted combatants.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Berserker Fury
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Tangle Strike
-| Active Technique
+| Counter Technique
 | {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Berserker Fury | The user channels their anger, cleansing themselves of any Debuff effect currently affecting them. If the user cleanses a Debuff, they can immediately make a guaranteed hit on any one person in range. Berserker Fury can be used once per server restart.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Tangle Strike | To knock an enemy off balance, use this ability on an enemy within range. If the Target is Mounted (riding on a Mount), reduce their Movement Speed by 5 Blocks for the next Hour. If the Target was not Mounted, instead apply the Fleeting Status Effect for 30 Minutes. Tangle Strike cannot be used while Mounted, and has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
-}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Cheap Shot Pack====
-This Pack is for fighters who wish to end conflict quickly with Mages, aggressively and cruelly trying to shut them down.
+==Stance Restricted Packs==
+These Packs can only be Purchased and Used by characters who do not have a Stance Ability, from any source.
+====Shrug Off Pack====
+This Pack is for fighters who push through and ignore debuffs their enemies apply to slow them down.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Cheap Shot
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Shrug Off
-| Counter Technique
+| Instant Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Cheap Shot | To counter magic targeting self, quickly strike the mage in retaliation. As a reaction to an enemy in range using a Power from Radiant or Sinistral Point Buy that targets the user, the user Counters that Power.  Additionally, the user may choose to move up to 3 Blocks immediately after, but this is optional. Cheap Shot has a 1 hour cooldown. Cheap Shot does not Stack.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shrug Off | To cleanse a Status Effect with Anger alone, instantly remove one Status Effect (choice, if multiple). But, apply -2 Attack Stat (can go into negatives) to the user’s next two Attacks. Shrug Off does not take an action, and has a 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Diving Tackle Pack====
+====Knockback Sweep Pack====
-This pack is for fighters who want to close the distance with their enemies, catching up to them and attacking with a jump.
+This Pack is for fighters who want to push away their enemies with a wide, sweeping attack, or a singular targeted strike.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Diving Tackle
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF" | Knockback Sweep
-| Active Technique
+| Instant Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: 10 Blocks | X Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Diving Tackle | To quickly move across the battlefield, use this ability to immediately move up to 10 blocks in a chosen direction toward a character within range. If the user lands beside an enemy, they can choose to make a basic attack immediately after landing. Diving Tackle has a 1 hour cooldown.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Knockback Sweep | To create distance, target either one enemy within range, or everyone within 3 blocks in front of the user (not beside/behind). If one enemy, Displace target backwards by 10 Blocks. If everyone, displace targets backwards by 5 blocks. If any target(s) hit a wall, or are Trapped or Prone, deal -1HP Damage to them. Knockback Sweep has a 2 Hour Cooldown..}}
-}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: N/A }}
-| N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Dismount Pack====
+====Cheap Shot Pack====
-This Pack is for fighters who are masters at leveling the playing field between themselves and mounted combatants, scaring away their mount in the process.
+This Pack is for fighters who wish to end conflict quickly with Mages, aggressively and cruelly trying to shut them down.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Dismount
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Cheap Shot
 | Counter Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 3 blocks.}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Dismount | To knock an enemy off their mount, use this ability to instantly dismount an enemy within range. The Target is pushed off their Mount and knocked over, and Cavalry Summon is forcibly put on a 20 Minute Cooldown. Dismount cannot be used while Mounted, and has a 1 hour cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Cheap Shot | To counter magic, use this ability out of turn in reaction to an enemy within range using a Power, but only if that Power Targets the user or an ally. Stagger them, and grant the user +1 Defense Stat (breaks cap up to 9) for their next Defense Roll only. If the target attempts to use the same Power on their subsequent turn, also grant the user 1 Block Token. Cheap Shot has a 1 Hour Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
-====Weapon Throw Pack====
+====Bruising Strike Pack====
-This Pack is for those who want to get at least one hit in on a far away opponent.
+This pack is for tenderizing the enemy before attacking them.
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 ! Modifiers
 |-
-| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Weapon Throw
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Bruising Strike
 | Active Technique
-| {{#simple-tooltip: Emote Range | Emote Range means that it can target anyone who is within Emote Range (thus who can see your emotes when you use them).}}
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
-| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Weapon Throw | To throw a side-weapon at an enemy in range, use this Ability to make a ranged attack that uses the user's Strength Stat instead of Dexterity, but subtracted by 2. Weapon Throw has a 1 hour cooldown. }}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Bruising Strike | To beat down upon an enemy, use this ability to bash a target enemy within range to give them the Brittle Status Effect. Bruising Strike can be used without taking up an action, but only after making an attack, not before. Bruising Strike has a 30 minute cooldown.}}
+| N/A
+|-
+|}
+====Combat Sight Pack====
+This Pack is for fighters who want to hone their senses, forgoing any attempt at longer range combat and becoming deadlier at very close range.
+{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;"
+|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
+! Ability Name
+! Ability Type
+! Ability Range
+! Ability Description
+! Modifiers
+|-
+| style="background-color:#DBAFAF;" | Combat Sight
+| Passive Technique
+| {{#simple-tooltip: Melee Range | Melee Range means what the combatants consider within reasonable range to strike a target with a Melee attack regardless of weapon length. This can be anywhere between 1 to 2 blocks.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Combat Sight | To fight with all of one’s Senses, the Blinded Status Effect, when applied to the user, works differently. Blinded now reads: The user gains +2 Attack Stat (breaks cap up to 11), but can no longer Target anyone outside of Melee Range. The user automatically has the Blinded Status Effect applied to them when Combat Begins, and cannot remove it except with Abilities that remove Status Effects. If the user would have the Blinded Status Effect applied to them again, instead of totally ignoring it, reduce the user's Attack Stat by -2 for their next Attack Emote. Combat Sight has no Cooldown.}}
 | N/A
 |-
 |}
 {{Proficiency}}
 [[category:Proficiency]] [[category:Strength Point Buy]]