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The Ability and Proficiency System
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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 or Bruiser Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Melee or Bruiser 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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-| 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 Technique from Melee, Bruiser, or Cutthroat Point Buy. Technique parry does not use an Action. Technique Parry has a 1 Hour 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, or Cutthroat Point Buy. Technique parry does not use an Action. Technique Parry has a 1 Hour Cooldown.
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 | 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 can apply the Blinded Status Effect to themselves at will, without an action. Combat Sight has no Cooldown.}}
+| 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.}}
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