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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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The Shaman Point buy is part of the bigger Proficiency System. Please read the Proficiency Page first before reading this one. Shaman Point Buy provides Packs for a Character to become proficient in a Faith-based defensive style of combat, using holy incantations, rituals and the powers of the Gods to strike back at enemies who harm allies. Shaman Point Buy thrives when outnumbered, but is generally not good on duelists.

Shaman Point Buy Rules

In order to Point Buy any Packs from Shaman Point Buy, the Character must be a devout worshipper of any Religion.
Shaman Point Buy derives its power from the Gods, so it is considered God Magic, and not Planar Magic.
Shaman Point Buy can, however, be treated as Planar Magic, for religions that favor Planar Magic, or for Characters who can't/won't mix God & Planar Magic.
The above rule is "all or nothing" meaning Shaman Point Buy Packs must be All God Magic, or All Planar Magic.
Shaman Point Buy should generally have aesthetics of nature/earth, berserkers, and works best with the aesthetics of the following Religions: Fornoss and Pagan Faiths.

Stance Ability

The Shaman Stance Ability is required for all Shaman Point Buy Abilities. This Ability cannot be point bought, but is included for free as long as at least one Shaman Point Buy Pack has been purchased. This Ability does not do much besides enable further Shaman Abilities, while adding some baseline buffs. As a general ground rule. Stances cannot be Countered, Prevented, Cancelled, or interrupted in any way. Please note, if your character has this Stance Ability, they cannot acquire any other Stance Abilities, regardless of their source.

Shaman Stance

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Stance	Stance Technique	Self	Grants the user Shaman Stance	N/A

Shaman Point Buy Packs

Shaman Aura Pack

This pack is for Shamans who bolster and empower their allies, protecting them from statuses, and encouraging them to charge into the fight.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Aura	Passive Power	6 Blocks	Grants the user Shaman Aura	N/A

Shaman Pounce Pack

This pack is for Shamans who refuse to allow walls, barriers, and obstacles, to stop them from reaching their target and striking.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Pounce	Movement Power	10 Blocks	Grants the user Shaman Pounce	N/A

Shaman Quake Pack

This pack is for Shamans who want to shake the ground around them and force their enemies to suffer for it.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Quake	Instant Power	X Blocks	Grants the user Shaman Quake	N/A

Shaman Darkness Pack

This pack is for Shamans who want to avoid being surrounded, refusing to let their enemies overwhelm them.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Darkness	Movement Power	10 Blocks	Grants the user Shaman Darkness	N/A

Shaman Ancestor Pack

This pack is for Shamans who call on the wisdom of their ancestors to expose the weaknesses of their enemies, using their experience to their benefit.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Ancestor	Passive Power	Self	Grants the user Shaman Ancestor	N/A

Shaman Earth Pack

This pack is for Shamans who want to conjure defenses for their allies, saving them from harm.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Earth	Instant Power	Emote Range	Grants the user Shaman Earth	N/A

Shaman Brutality Pack

This pack is for Shamans who exploit their enemies, targeting the ones with debuffs and statuses, and carving them up.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Brutality	Instant Power	Self	Grants the user Shaman Brutality	N/A

Shaman Fury Pack

This pack is for Shamans who refuse to accept a loss, turning their rage into power, but at a cost of exposing themselves.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Fury	Passive Power	Self	Grants the user Shaman Fury	N/A

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 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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-The Shaman Point buy is part of the bigger [[Proficiency]] System. Please read the Proficiency Page first before reading this one. Shaman Point Buy provides Packs for a Character to become proficient in a Faith-based defensive style of combat, using holy incantations, rituals and the powers of the Gods to strike back at enemies who harm allies. Shaman Point Buy thrives when outnumbered, but is generally not good on duelists. As with many other Faith based Proficiencies, Shaman Point Buy has several rules associated with it.
+The Shaman Point buy is part of the bigger [[Proficiency]] System. Please read the Proficiency Page first before reading this one. Shaman Point Buy provides Packs for a Character to become proficient in a Faith-based defensive style of combat, using holy incantations, rituals and the powers of the Gods to strike back at enemies who harm allies. Shaman Point Buy thrives when outnumbered, but is generally not good on duelists.
 ==Shaman Point Buy Rules==
 * In order to Point Buy any Packs from Shaman Point Buy, the Character must be a devout worshipper of any [[Religion]].
-* Shaman Point Buy derives its power from the Gods, so it is considered God Magic, and not Planar Magic. Still, in Regalia, non-Unionist God Powers are considered Magic in some way.
+* Shaman Point Buy derives its power from the Gods, so it is considered God Magic, and not Planar Magic.
+* Shaman Point Buy can, however, be treated as Planar [[Magic]], for religions that favor Planar Magic, or for Characters who can't/won't mix God & Planar Magic.
+* The above rule is "all or nothing" meaning Shaman Point Buy Packs must be All God Magic, or All Planar Magic.
 * Shaman Point Buy should generally have aesthetics of nature/earth, berserkers, and works best with the aesthetics of the following Religions: Fornoss and Pagan Faiths.
-* Shaman Point Buy is not locked to a Stance, but Abilities there-in have a special mechanic called Corpse Count, which increases durability with enemies that are defeated.
-* Shaman Point Buy cannot be invested in if the user invests in any of the following: Paladin Point Buy or Theurgy Point Buy.
-===Corpse Count Mechanic===
+==Stance Ability==
-Shaman Point Buy has special Abilities that have slightly altered mechanical rules depending on how many enemies are KO'd in a fight (KO'd: Knocked Out, and fully defeated.) The user generally becomes more durable as enemies go down, while starting off much weaker. The mechanic is described below:
+The Shaman Stance Ability is required for all Shaman Point Buy Abilities. This Ability cannot be point bought, but is included for free as long as at least one Shaman Point Buy Pack has been purchased. This Ability does not do much besides enable further Shaman Abilities, while adding some baseline buffs. As a general ground rule. Stances cannot be Countered, Prevented, Cancelled, or interrupted in any way. '''Please note, if your character has this Stance Ability, they cannot acquire any other Stance Abilities, regardless of their source.'''
-* Shaman Defense as an Ability must be active for the Corpse Count Mechanic to apply. Shaman Point Buy Abilities can also be used in conjunction with Constitution, just without Corpse Count.
-* At certain thresholds of enemies KO'd in a fight Abilities may have their Cooldowns instantly reset, or an additional upgraded mechanic applied to a permanent aura effect already in use.
-==Shaman Point Buy Packs==
+===Shaman Stance===
-===Shaman Defense===
-This pack allows Shamans to use Faith as their Defense Stat.
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-| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Defense
+| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Stance
 | Stance Technique
 | {{#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: Shaman Defense| To change the rules of combat, use this Ability to activate the user's faith as their defense. Upon activating this Ability,  Faith Proficiency becomes the user's Main Defense Stat (instead of for example Constitution), and the user loses 2 HP. This Ability does not consume an Action, but the user cannot use a Shield. Shaman Defense has no Cooldown, but when it is activated, it cannot be removed until the end of Combat. For every 2 KO'd enemies in a Combat Scene, the user gains +1 Block Token from Corpse Count as soon as the second goes down.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Stance | During Shaman Stance, the user cannot use any Abilities from the following categories: Shielding Point Buy. While in Combat, the user gains additional benefits from Vengeance, meaning the next Shaman Ability used is altered in some way once the user suffers -2HP from an enemy, after which Vengeance must be regained. When the user reaches 4 HP, they always benefit from Vengeance until combat ends or they are healed past 4 HP. Stances are indefinite, but can be ended any time for a 20 Minute Cooldown. }}
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-===Shaman Aura===
+==Shaman Point Buy Packs==
-This Pack allows the Shamans to become stronger the longer a fight lasts against Spirits.
+===Shaman Aura Pack===
+This pack is for Shamans who bolster and empower their allies, protecting them from statuses, and encouraging them to charge into the fight.
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 | Passive Power
-| {{#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: 6 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: Shaman Aura| To reinforce Shamans, Shaman Aura is a constant effect radiating energy around the user. For every enemy Spirit or person possessed by a Spirit in Range, the user gains +1 Faith applied only when defending against attacks from Spirits or persons possessed by Spirits (breaking cap up to 11). If there are no Spirits, Shaman Aura grants a flat +1 Faith instead. For every 2 KO enemies in a Combat Scene, the user can apply -1 Main Combat Stat Debuff as part of Corpse Count onto any enemy that lasts until KO'd or the end of combat, which can stack from subsequent Corpse Counts or from other Shaman, but only up to -2 Main Combat Stat. Shaman Aura has no Cooldown.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Aura | To encourage your allies to charge ahead, Shaman Aura is a constant effect sounding war drums to those nearby. The first time an ally within range is given the Trapped, Fleeting, or Prone Status Effects, ignore that application and instead grant all allies within range an additional 5 blocks of movement on their next turn. Shaman Aura can be maintained indefinitely, or it can be detonated, applying +1 Attack up to a maximum of 9 to all allies within range for the next 30 minutes. If detonated, Shaman Aura has a 4 hour cooldown. <u>'''If the user has Vengeance when triggered::'''</u> When detonated, grant 2 Allies within range 1 Block Token each.}}
-}}
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-===Shaman Puppet===
-This Pack allows the Shaman to turn the enemies powers on themselves.
+===Shaman Pounce Pack===
+This pack is for Shamans who refuse to allow walls, barriers, and obstacles, to stop them from reaching their target and striking.
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-| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Puppet
+|  style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Pounce
-| Instant Power
+| Movement Power
-| {{#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: 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: Shaman Puppet| To meddle with enemies, target an opponent and read/ask for their Character App to read their Abilities. Choose one Ability from Point Buy (regardless if it is on Cooldown), and use a copy of it from the target's location, but as if it was being used by the user instead (meaning it can harm the target's allies, and benefit the user's allies, but not vice versa). If the Ability involves any sort of resources, it must use the user's resources, not the target's. This does not consume the next turn for the Target. For every 2 KO enemies in a Combat Scene, the Cooldown of this Ability is reduced by 30 Minutes as part of Corpse Count. Shaman Puppet has a 2 Hour Cooldown, and does not stack.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Pounce | To get where you shouldn’t, target an opponent that is out of reach, whether by elevation or behind cover. The user immediately propels themselves toward the target, ignoring verticality (meaning the user can reach the target from any height as long as they are horizontally within 10 blocks), not triggering opportunity attacks, and allowing them to make an attack after landing without using an action. Shaman Pounce has a 1 hour cooldown.<u>'''If the user has Vengeance when triggered::'''</u>  Additionally apply the Confused Status to all enemies within 3 blocks for the next turn after landing.}}
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-===Shaman Exchange===
-This Pack allows the Shaman to aid allies with their durability and faith.
+===Shaman Quake Pack===
+This pack is for Shamans who want to shake the ground around them and force their enemies to suffer for it.
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-| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Exchange
+| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Quake
-| Passive Power
+| Instant Power
-| {{#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: X 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: Shaman Exchange | The user can, at any point during a fight (even not during the user's action or turn) transfer any Block Tokens from themselves to allies, even in response to attack Emotes hitting them, thus consuming the Block Token and preventing damage. Additionally, any Faith Proficiency (base and buffs) can be granted from themselves to an Ally instead, granting them Main Defense Stat, but this does not break cap. Block Tokens and Stats handed away cannot be taken back until end of Combat. Shaman Exchange has no Cooldown.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Quake | The user causes tremors around them, with increased range the lower on health the user is: 10HP, 2 Block Range, 6HP 5 Block Range, 4HP 10 Block Range, 1HP 15 Block Range. The user chooses two enemies in range to apply the Prone Status to, and one different enemy in range to apply the Brittle Status Effect to. Additionally, the user can choose one ally in range to grant 1 Block Token. Shaman Quake has a 4 Hour Cooldown. <u>'''If the user has Vengeance when triggered::'''</u> Choose up to 5 enemies to apply Prone to, instead, and also deal -1HP damage to the enemy that the Brittle Status is applied to.}}
-}}
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-===Shaman Darkness===
+===Shaman Darkness Pack===
-This Pack allows the Shaman to create space between them and enemies.
+This pack is for Shamans who want to avoid being surrounded, refusing to let their enemies overwhelm them.
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-| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Darkness
+|  style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Darkness
 | Movement Power
 | {{#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: Shaman Darkness| This Ability can only be used if one or more enemies are within 3 Blocks of the user. When used, the user can choose anywhere within range (on a horizontal surface) to relocate to. Additionally, any enemies within 3 Blocks of the position they relocate from, have the Blindness Debuff applied to them. For every 2 KO enemies in a Combat Scene, the remaining Cooldown of this Ability is reduced by 30 Minutes as part of Corpse Count. Shaman Darkness has a 2 Hour Cooldown. }}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Darkness|  This Ability can only be used if one or more enemies are within 3 Blocks of the user. When used, the user can choose anywhere within range (on a horizontal surface and in a straight line) to relocate to while ignoring Opportunity Attacks. Additionally, any enemies within 3 Blocks of the position they relocate from have the Blindness Status applied to them. Shaman Darkness has a 2 Hour Cooldown. <u>'''If the user has Vengeance when triggered::'''</u>  The user can make an attack with +2 Attack Stat (breaks cap up to 11) after moving without using an action. }}
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-===Shaman Ancestor===
+===Shaman Ancestor Pack===
-This Pack allows the Shaman to summon power from their families.
+This pack is for Shamans who call on the wisdom of their ancestors to expose the weaknesses of their enemies, using their experience to their benefit.
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-| Skill Power
+| Passive Power
 | {{#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: Shaman Ancestor| This Ability summons the Spirit of an Ancestor, as well as a weapon in their hand, allowing their ancestor to guide them in combat. If Shaman Defense is not active, this gives the user +2 Main Combat Stat (breaking cap up to 11) and -2 Main Defense Stat. If Shaman Defense is active, the user loses access to all other Abilities, sets their Main Combat Stat to 11, but can use Abilities from Shaman Point Buy. Shaman Ancestor lasts until the end of Combat and has no Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Ancestor | This Ability summons the Spirit of an Ancestor, guiding for the remainder of combat. When the user wins a Defense roll against an enemy, they are able to apply the Marked Status Effect upon them without consuming their action. The same target can only be Marked in this way once per Combat Encounter. Shaman Ancestor lasts until the end of combat, and has a 4 hour cooldown once ended. <u>'''If the user has Vengeance when triggered::'''</u> The user can re use this Ability on a Target they already used it on, but instead of applying the Marked Status, it applies the Brittle Status instead.}}
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-===Shaman Earth===
+===Shaman Earth Pack===
-This Pack allows the Shamans to create space between them and enemies.
+This pack is for Shamans who want to conjure defenses for their allies, saving them from harm.
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 | Instant Power
 | {{#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: Shaman Earth| To protect an ally, this Ability can be used to grant an ally within range +1 Block Token. This Ability can be used as a reaction to an ally being attacked, allowing them to instantly use the Block Token to protect themselves. After 2 enemies are KO'd in a Combat Scene, the user becomes immune to the Brittle Debuff as part of Corpse Count (this constant effect applies even while the Ability is on Cooldown). Shaman Earth has a 2 Hour Cooldown.
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Earth | To protect an ally, this Ability can be used to grant an ally within range +1 Block Token. This Ability can be used as a reaction to an ally being attacked, allowing them to instantly use the Block Token to protect themselves. Shaman Earth has a 2 Hour Cooldown. <u>'''If the user has Vengeance when triggered::'''</u> The target is considered immune to Status Effects until the Block Token is broken.}}
-}}
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-===Exorcism===
-This Pack allows the Shaman to exorcise the Afflicted and gain protection against them.
+===Shaman Brutality Pack===
+This pack is for Shamans who exploit their enemies, targeting the ones with debuffs and statuses, and carving them up.
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-| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Exorcism
+| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Brutality
-| Counter Power
+| Instant Power
-| {{#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: 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: Exorcism| To protect against Afflicted Abilities, use this Ability to Counter any Instant, Link, or Movement Power used by a Character that is Afflicted that targets the user or an ally. This only applies to Abilities from the Arcane Proficiency Category, and Enchant Point Buy. Additionally, outside of combat, the user can perform general Exorcisms, but they do not have a guaranteed effect, and require negotiation with Spirit Players, or Event DMs. If the user is Afflicted themselves, this Ability is Disabled. Exorcism has no cooldown for Curing or general Exorcisms, but its Counter function has a 4 Hour Cooldown, and a 30 Minute Internal Cooldown.}}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Brutality | To brutalize an opponent, this Ability can be triggered automatically when landing an attack on an Enemy with a Status Effect. The target is displaced 5 blocks, with an additional -1HP of damage being dealt to them. Shaman Brutality has a 2 hour cooldown. <u>'''If the user has a Vengeance when triggered::'''</u> Also applies the Brittle Status Effect to the target, after the Attack. }}
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-===Shaman Synergy===
+===Shaman Fury Pack===
-This Pack allows Shaman to utilize Abilities from [[Bruiser Point Buy]].
+This pack is for Shamans who refuse to accept a loss, turning their rage into power, but at a cost of exposing themselves.
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-| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Synergy
+| style="background-color:#e2f5d0;" | Shaman Fury
 | Passive Power
 | {{#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: Shaman Synergy | To utilize otherwise unusable point buy packs in a stance, use this ability to grant access to Bruiser Point Buy packs the user has purchased. When using Shaman Defense, the user can use abilities from Bruiser Point Buy as if they had Bruiser Stance active, but they do not gain any of the passive benefits or restrictions from Bruiser Stance. Additionally, they cannot use Shielding Point Buy Abilities while in Shaman Defense, and the user must have a melee weapon equipped.  Shaman Synergy can only be used when Shaman Defense is active, but has no cooldown. }}
+| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shaman Fury | As a reaction to losing an attack roll, the user can throw themselves into a frenzy. Applying the Marked Status to themselves, the user gains +2 Attack for the next 30 minutes. Shaman Fury has a 30 minute cooldown once ended. <u>'''If the user has Vengeance  when triggered::'''</u> The user has the Brittle Status applied instead, also gains +1 to their Defense (breaks cap up to 9) for the next 30 minutes.}}
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