Melee 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.

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 fighting a single opponent, parrying blows before going in for the kill.

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

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

Pinning Throw Pack

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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, catching up to them and attacking with a jump.

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 are masters at leveling the playing field between themselves and 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

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

Knockback Sweep Pack

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

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

Slowing Strikes Pack

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Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Slowing Strikes	Passive Technique	Emote Range	Grants the user Slowing Strikes	N/A

Combat Sight Pack

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