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| style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Wall | | style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Wall | ||
| | | Instant 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 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. | | 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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| style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Bunker | | style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Bunker | ||
| | | Instant 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, 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. | | 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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| style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Taunt | | style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Taunt | ||
| | | Instant Technique | ||
| {{#simple-tooltip: 4 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 | 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.}} | | 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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| style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Phalanx | | style="background-color:#C5D5E5;" | Shield Phalanx | ||
| | | Instant 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 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.}} | | 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.}} | ||
Revision as of 05:29, 22 December 2023
| The Ability and Proficiency System | |
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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. |
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 | Instant 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 | Instant 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 | Instant 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 | Instant 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 |
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| Shield Snare | Counter Technique | Self | Grants the user Shield Snare | N/A |
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