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 a shield, of any type. Any learned Technique can be used with any shield a Character knows how to use. Shielding Point Buy includes a set of abilities designed to protect the shield user from harm, and their allies.

Shield Cover

Shield Cover is an Ability that is automatically included in any purchase, meaning that so long as a Character has a single Shielding Point Buy Pack, this Ability is also added for free.

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

Shielding Point Buy Packs

Block Pack

The Block Pack is for those who react to attacks around them, quickly intercepting them with their shield.

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

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	Active Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Wall

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	Active Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Bunker

Shield Slam Pack

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

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Slam	Active Technique	5 Blocks	Grants the user Shield Slam

Shield Brace Pack

This pack is for shield users who find themselves in high places, and want to use their shield to slow their fall.

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

Shield Taunt Pack

This pack is for shield users who want to become the focus of their enemies, protecting their allies.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Taunt	Active Technique	2 Blocks	Grants the user Shield Taunt

Shield Phalanx Pack

This pack is for shield users who have many friends who also like using shields.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Phalanx	Active Technique	1 Block	Grants the user Shield Phalanx