Shaman 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.

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

This pack allows Shamans to use Faith as their Defense Stat.

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 Exchange Pack

This pack is for Shamans who want to re-distribute protection between themselves and their allies, making sure everyone is protected.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shaman Exchange	Passive Power	Emote Range	Grants the user Shaman Exchange	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