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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.  
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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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.
Shielding Point Buy is part of the [[Proficiency]] System. Its packs allow a Character to use defensive items, represented by shields, crossguards, magic tomes, or other similar items or weapons. Any learned Technique can be used with any item a Character knows how to use, and can be flavored however they'd like. Shielding Point Buy includes a set of abilities designed to protect the user from harm, and their allies.
==Shield Cover==
==Free Packs==
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.
The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Shielding or [[Tanking Point Buy | Tanking]] Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Shielding or Tanking packs (or a combination of the two), these two abilities are unlocked for free.
 
====Shield Cover====
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| Counter Technique
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| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
| {{#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: Shield Cover | The user can raise their shield, independently or as a reaction to being shot at by a Ranged Basic Attack (Archery, Firearms, Magic), instantly blocking the shot and any damage from it. Shield Cover can only block from attacks in front of them, and cannot be used to instantly turn around and block shots from behind. The user cannot use any other Abilities or Attacks in the same instance they use Shield Cover, but Shield Cover has no cooldown and can be used to block any number of attacks.}}
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Cover | The user passively is able to block/deflect Ranged Attacks from Ranger Stance and Deadeye Stance, but only from the front/sides, and never from the back. The user reduces Damage from Ranger Attacks to 0, and -1 HP Damage from Deadeye Attacks. Shield Cover can be used to block multiple shots, and never consumes an Action. Shield Cover has no Cooldown.}}
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==Shielding Point Buy Packs==
 
====Block Pack====
====Shield Block====
The Block Pack is for those who react to attacks around them, quickly intercepting them with their shield.
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| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
| {{#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: Shield Block | In order to last longer in melee combat, use this Ability to block a single melee basic attack every 30 minutes. The user can also immediately make a basic attack after blocking, if they choose.}}
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Block | In order to last longer in melee combat, use this Ability reactively to instantly reduce Damage from a single Melee Attack to 0. This does not consume an Action. Guard Block has a 30 Minute Cooldown.}}
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==Shielding Point Buy Packs==


====Shield Wall Pack====
====Shield Wall Pack====
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| Active Technique
| Active Technique
| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
| {{#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: Shield Wall | The user holds up their shield, protecting themselves and any character within 2 blocks behind them from Abilities or Basic Attacks targeting them from the front. While active, the user can’t use other Abilities or perform Basic Attacks, but is able to move while Shield Wall is in use. Shield Wall can be held for a maximum of 20 minutes, and once ended is put on a 30 minute cooldown.
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Wall | The user holds up their defenses, protecting themselves and any character within a 3x3 block area behind them from Abilities or Basic Attacks targeting them from the front. While active, the user can’t use other Abilities or perform Basic Attacks, but is able to move while Shield Wall is in use. Shield Wall can be held for a maximum of 20 minutes, and once ended has a 30 minute cooldown.
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| Active Technique
| Active Technique
| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
| {{#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: Shield Bunker | In order to increase your defenses at the expense of damage output, use this ability to become a defensive wall temporarily. Shield Bunker allows the user to enter a defensive stance, cutting their own offensive output in exchange for survivability. While this Technique is active, the user is immune to Displacement effects, but cannot move from where they are standing. Additionally, the user’s main combat stat is reduced to 2, in exchange for 2 Block Tokens. If the user chooses to move, or this block token is expended, Shield Bunker goes on a 1 Hour cooldown. This temporary reduction of main combat stat cannot be reduced or negated for as long as Shield Bunker is active.
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Bunker | In order to increase your defenses at the expense of damage output, enter a defensive stance temporarily. While this Technique is active, the user is immune to Displacements, but cannot take the Move action. Additionally, any damage the User deals is reduced by 1, but they gain 2 Block Tokens. If the user chooses to move, or these Tokens are expended, Shield Bunker goes on a 1 Hour cooldown.
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====Shield Slam Pack====
====Shield Slam Pack====
This pack is for shield users who enjoy jumping into the fray to throw their weight around.
This pack is for defensive users who enjoy jumping into the fray to throw their weight around.
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| Active Technique
| Instant Technique
| {{#simple-tooltip: 5 Blocks | 5 Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
| {{#simple-tooltip: 10 Blocks | 10 Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Slam | In order to close short distances and repel an opponent, use this ability to charge up to 5 blocks in a chosen direction. If the user moves the 5 full blocks, they also knock the target back 5 blocks, Staggering them. Shield Slam counts as a Movement Power. Shield Slam has a 2 hour cooldown.}}
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Slam | In order to close distances and repel an opponent, use this ability to charge up to 10 blocks in a chosen direction. Once ended, the User can choose any target within melee range and knock them back 5 blocks, also applying the Prone Status. Shield Slam counts as a Movement Power. Shield Slam has a 2 hour cooldown.}}
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====Shield Brace Pack====
====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.
This pack is for defensive users who find themselves in high places, and want to use their equipment to break their fall.
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| Counter Technique
| Counter Technique
| {{#simple-tooltip: Self | Self Range means that it applies to the user themselves, or something they can directly touch after casting it.}}
| {{#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: Shield Brace | In order to protect oneself from incoming fall damage, use this ability when falling from a higher ledge without any other protections. As a reaction to falling from a higher ledge, the user uses their shield to brace for the incoming impact, preventing them from suffering any harm and additionally allowing them to make a basic attack after landing. Shield Brace has no cooldown.}}
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Brace | In order to protect oneself from incoming fall damage, use this ability when falling from a higher ledge without any other protections. As a reaction to falling from a higher ledge, the user uses their defenses to brace for the incoming impact, preventing them from suffering any harm and additionally allowing them to make a basic attack after landing. Shield Brace has no cooldown.}}
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====Shield Taunt Pack====
====Shield Taunt Pack====
This pack is for shield users who want to become the focus of their enemies, protecting their allies.
This pack is for defensive users who want to become the focus of their enemies, creating an opening for their allies.
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| Active Technique
| Active Technique
| {{#simple-tooltip: 2 Blocks | X Blocks range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
| {{#simple-tooltip: 4 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: Shield Taunt | In order to force enemies to focus on yourself instead of allies, use this Ability to target all enemies within range. Any enemy targeted that performs a basic attack on a character that is not the user of Shield Taunt does so as if they had a -2 to their Main Combat Stat. Shield Taunt lasts for up to 30 minutes, after which it goes on a 2 hour cooldown. Shield Taunt cannot stack.
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Taunt | To force an enemy to focus on you, apply the Warned Status to all enemies within Range. While Warned, the enemy must either choose to spend their next turn attacking you, or suffer the Marked Status. Shield Taunt does not Stack, and has a 1 hour cooldown.}}
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====Shield Phalanx Pack====
====Shield Phalanx Pack====
This pack is for shield users who have many friends who also like using shields.
This pack is for defensive users who have many friends.
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| Active Technique
| Active Technique
| {{#simple-tooltip: 1 Block | 1 Block range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
| {{#simple-tooltip: 1 Block | 1 Block range means that it must occur within that number of Minecraft blocks from where the User currently stands.}}
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Phalanx | In order to create a shield wall with allies, use this Ability to gain increasing benefits the more allies you have. Upon activating this ability, the user braces their shield forward, and can ignore the next displacement applied to them. If one ally uses Shield Phalanx, and joins it with the user’s, they both can ignore the next two displacements applied to them. If two allies join, the two allies and the user gain +1 Constitution that breaks cap up to 9. If four or more allies join, the allies and the user are considered permanently under the effects of Shield Cover. Shield Phalanx can be maintained indefinitely, but ends immediately if the user exits its range. When ended, Shield Phalanx goes on cooldown, and can be used once per server restart.}}
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Shield Phalanx | In order to protect your allies from harm, activate this ability to brace your defenses. For the next 30 minutes, the user and any allies within range have any incoming damage reduced by 1 HP (but never to 0). If another ally within range also has Shield Phalanx, they are able to immediately activate it as well without spending a turn. For each additional ally using Shield Phalanx in a line, all affected users additionally gain a +1 to Defense Stat that can stack up to 9. When ended, Shield Phalanx has a 2 Hour Cooldown.}}
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====Shield Deflect Pack====
This pack is for defensive users who aren't released yet.
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| style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Deflect
| Counter 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: Shield Deflect | To delay an enemy, use this ability as a reaction to an enemy within Range making an Attack, or using a Technique targeting either the user or an Ally. Immediately Stagger their action, and gain +1 Defense Stat (breaks cap up to 9) for the next two Attacks made against the user only. Shield Deflect has a 2 Hour Cooldown. }}
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====Shield Snare Pack====
This pack is for defensive users who aren't released yet.
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| style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Snare
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| {{#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: Shield Snare | To catch an enemy's arrow or avoid their bullet, use this ability as a reaction to an enemy's Ranged Attack from Ranger or Deadeye Stance that would hit the user. If Ranger Stance, reduce the Damage to 0, if Deadeye Stance, -1HP. Additionally, force an Attack Roll against the enemy's Defense. If successful, throw the enemy's attack back at them, but only for 1HP damage. Shield Snare can be used out of turn, but does consume an Action. Shield Snare has a 1 Hour Cooldown. }}
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Revision as of 06:42, 20 December 2023

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 defensive items, represented by shields, crossguards, magic tomes, or other similar items or weapons. Any learned Technique can be used with any item a Character knows how to use, and can be flavored however they'd like. Shielding Point Buy includes a set of abilities designed to protect the user from harm, and their allies.

Free Packs

The following packs in this section are specifically for those that have invested a significant amount into Shielding or Tanking Point Buy. By purchasing at least 4 Shielding or Tanking packs (or a combination of the two), these two abilities are unlocked for free.

Shield Cover

Ability Name Ability Type Ability Range Ability Description Modifiers
Shield Cover Passive Technique Self

Grants the user Shield Cover

N/A

Shield Block

Ability Name Ability Type Ability Range Ability Description Modifiers
Shield Block Counter Technique Self

Grants the user Shield Block

N/A

Shielding Point Buy Packs

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

N/A

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

N/A

Shield Slam Pack

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

Ability Name Ability Type Ability Range Ability Description Modifiers
Shield Slam Instant Technique 10 Blocks

Grants the user Shield Slam

N/A

Shield Brace Pack

This pack is for defensive users who find themselves in high places, and want to use their equipment to break their fall.

Ability Name Ability Type Ability Range Ability Description Modifiers
Shield Brace Counter Technique Self

Grants the user Shield Brace

N/A

Shield Taunt Pack

This pack is for defensive users who want to become the focus of their enemies, creating an opening for their allies.

Ability Name Ability Type Ability Range Ability Description Modifiers
Shield Taunt Active Technique 4 Blocks

Grants the user Shield Taunt

N/A

Shield Phalanx Pack

This pack is for defensive users who have many friends.

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

Grants the user Shield Phalanx

N/A

Shield Deflect Pack

This pack is for defensive users who aren't released yet.

Ability Name Ability Type Ability Range Ability Description Modifiers
Shield Deflect Counter Technique Melee Range

Grants the user Shield Deflect

N/A

Shield Snare Pack

This pack is for defensive users who aren't released yet.

Ability Name Ability Type Ability Range Ability Description Modifiers
Shield Snare Counter Technique Self

Grants the user Shield Snare

N/A
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