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Traits by Subject: Additions to Attacks

TThis is a general and large category that has traits for increasing damage output, changing damage types, and dealing better critical hits.

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Accurate StanceGain advantage to attacks for a round by spending an actionStance5
Deadly AccuracyReroll natural 1s on critical damage while using Accurate Stance5
> Lethal AccuracyDeal triple damage on a critical while using Accurate Stance5
Auras †(1) (Auras of Faith and Justice provide immunities)Gain an aura that provides benefits to you and your alliesMultiple (Special)Special
Bardic Performance †(2) (only as a prerequisite)Gain Bardic Performance rounds5
Fascinate (only as a prerequisite)Use Bardic Performance to inflict the Fascinate condition on other(s)Multiple4
> Suggestion (only as a prerequisite)Use Suggestion power on a Fascinate target4
Frightening Performance (only as a prerequisite)Use Bardic Performance to inflict the Frightened condition on others5
> Dirge of Doom (only as a prerequisite)Use Bardic Performance to cause enemies to Flee5
>> Deadly Performance †(3)Attempt to kill a target with your performance6
Inspire CourageProvide a Morale bonus to attack, damage, and certain saves to alliesMultiple5
Inspire Greatness
Provide Hit Points and an Assist bonus to attacks and certain saves to allies
Multiple6
Bond †(4) (Allies and Divine Weapon)Gain a bond to your allies, an animal companion, a weapon, a familiar, a mount, or an objectSingleSpecial
Cleave †(5)Attack adjacent creatures with a single Strike5
Combat Hold †(6)Use a Strike action to hold an enemy and grant advantage on attacks against it5
Devout Follower (only as a prerequisite)Gain access to other traitsSingle0
Smite AlignmentGain benefits against a target with an opposing alignmentMultiple5
> Holy Champion †(7)Gain Damage Reduction, the ability to banish outsiders, and maximum healing with Channel Energy and Lay on Hand7
Energy Resistance (only as a prerequisite)Gain Resistance to certain energy damageMultiple (Special)5
Energy Absorption (only as a prerequisite)Gain temporary hit points from energy damage5
> Energy BreathAfter using Energy Absorption gain a breath weapon5
Favored EnemyGain benefits against certain creature tagsMultiple (Special)5
Quarry
Gain an Insight bonus against a designated target
Mobility5
> Improved QuarryIncrease abilities while tracking and fighting a quarry6
>> Master Hunter †(8)Gain the ability to auto kill a quarry7
Favored Terrain (only as a prerequisite)Gain benefits while in certain terrainMultiple (Special)5
Camouflage †(9) (only as a prerequisite)Use Stealth in Favored Terrain even without cover4
> Hide in Plain Sight (only as a prerequisite, see Master Hunter)Use Stealth in Favored Terrain even when being observed3
Flurry of BlowsGain two attacks for one Strike actionMultiple6
Ki Pool (only as a prerequisite)Gain a number of Ki Points to use on other traits6
Additional Strike †(10)Gain an additional Strike when using Flurry of Blows4
Diamond Body (only as a prerequisite, see Cobra Breath under Fantasy)Gain the use of the Neutralize Poison extract or spell4
Elemental FuryImbue an attack with energy damage5
> Elemental BurstMake an energy attack5
Formless MasteryGain Insight bonuses to attacks and damage4
Insightful WisdomProvide assistance to an ally on an attack or save3
Ki Hurricane †(11)Combine your Stride and Strike actions4
Ki RangeIncrease the range of a thrown weapon4
Ki Strike †(12)Gain tags for your Unarmed Strike for the purpose of overcoming Damage Reduction4
Quivering PalmGain the ability to slay a target after a successful Strike action7
Knockdown StanceGain advantage on Combat Maneuvers to Trip an opponentStance4
OpportunistAs a reaction, make a Strike against an opponent who just took damage4
Taunting StanceGrant bonuses to opponents and gain extra Strike actionsStance5
Unexpected Strike †(13)While in Rage, Strike opponents who move into reach5
Patron (only as a prerequisite)Gain access to other traitsSingle0
Hex (Fortune Hex)Gain supernatural abilitiesMultiple, SupernaturalSpecial
Powerful StanceGain an Insight bonus on melee damageMultiple, Stance4
Bleeding BlowGain Persistent Damage on an attackSingleSpecial
RageGain Rage roundsMultiple (Special)7
Animal FuryGain a bite attack4
Auspicious MarkGain a bonus to a d20 rollMultiple 4
Greater RageIncrease bonuses while in Rage6
> Might RageIncrease bonuses while in Rage7
Mighty SwingGain an auto critical hit7
No EscapeStride as a reaction to an enemy withdrawing4
Reckless StanceTake AC penalty for an Insight bonus to attacksMultiple, Stance4
Inspire FerocityGive the effects of Reckless Stance to allies4
Sneak AttackGain bonuses against a target who is less aware of your presenceMultiple5
Bleeding AttackDeal Persistent Damage on a Sneak Attack4
> Crippling SneakDeal Ability Damage on Sneak Attack5
Powerful SneakReroll natural 1s on damage from Sneak Attack5
> Deadly SneakReroll natural 1s and 2s on damage from Sneak Attack5
> Debilitating InjuryDeal a penalty to your target on a successful Sneak AttackMultiple5
>> Double Debilitation †(14)Deal a second penalty to your target on a successful Sneak Attack6
>> Master StrikeInflict extra effects on a Sneak Attack7
Slow ReactionsPrevent those damaged by your Sneak Attack from taking reactions5
Style StrikeGain access to Style Strikes1
Flying StrikeStride and Strike with a Single Action2
Hammer StrikeGain a Strike that deals4
Knockback StrikeGain a Strike that moves a target3
Off-Hand StrikeGain a Strike that ignores the Multi-Attack penalty3
Restrictive StrikeGain a Strike that prevents the target from moving3
Shattering StrikeGain a Strike that ignores Resistance and Hardness3
Spin StrikeGain a Strike that grants advantage to Attack Rolls4
Unarmed StrikeIncrease damage with a Fist weapon3
Track Master (only as a prerequisite, see Master Hunter)Gain an Insight bonus to Survival and Perception checksMultiple1
Weapon ProficiencyGain proficiency with certain weaponsMultipleSpecial
Weapon TrainingGain an Insight bonus to damage with a weapon groupMultiple (Special)5
Weapon MasteryIncrease your weapon’s critical multiplier with a weapon group5
†(1) The specific requirements for the individual auras are listed in their entries.

†(2) Bardic Performance requires proficiency with the Perform skill.

†(3) Deadly Performance also requires the Suggestion trait.

†(4) The specific requirements for the individual bonds are listed in their entries.

†(5) Cleave requires proficiency with the weapon you wield.

†(6) Combat Hold requires proficiency with the Athletics skill.

†(7) Holy Champion also requires the Aura of Righteousness and the Lay on Hand traits.

†(8) Master Hunter also requires the Hide in Plain Sight and Track Master traits.

†(9) Camouflage requires proficiency with the Stealth skill.

†(10) Additional Strike also requires the Flurry of Blows trait.

†(11) Ki Hurricane also requires the Flurry of Blows trait.

†(12) Ki Strike also requires the Unarmed Strike trait.

†(13) Unexpected Strike also requires the Rage trait.

†(14) Double Debilitation requires you to have taken the Debilitating Injury trait twice.

Fantasy Specific

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Cobra Breath †(F1)After using Diamond Body gain a poison attack4
Elemental StanceImbue melee attacks with energy damageMultiple4
One Touch †(F2)Treat your Strike as a Spell Attack3
Witch Hunter †(F3)Gain an Insight bonus to damage against those with the Spellcasting traitMultiple4
†(F1) Cobra Breath requires the Diamond Body trait.

†(F2) One Touch requires the Ki Pool trait.

†(F3) Witch Hunter requires the Superstition trait.

Steampunk Specific

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Grit (only as a prerequisite)Gain a number of Grit Points to spend on other traits6
Bleeding WoundSpend Grit to deal Persistent Damage4
Cheat DeathSpend Grit to retain 1 Hit Point4
Deadeye †(SP1)Ignore Dexterity and Dodge bonuses possessed by the target and disadvantage for range increments4
Dead ShotPool your firearm attacks for more damage4
> Targeting (only as a prerequisite)Target a body part to inflict conditions4
>> Death’s Shot †(SP2)Attempt to kill a creature on a critical hit6
Perfect AttackPool your melee attacks to lower target’s AC and ignore Damage Reduction6
> Opportune Parry and RiposteSpend Grit to dodge an attack and make a returning attack6
> Precise StrikeDeal additional damage with a finesse melee weapon4
Startling ShotMiss a target with a firearm to make them easier to hit5
Superior FeintMiss a target with a melee weapon to make them easier to hit6
GunslingerIgnore the target’s armor bonus7
Pistol-WhipMake a melee attack with a firearm5
†(SP1) Deadeye also requires the Gunslinger trait.

†(SP2) Death’s Shot also requires the Menacing Shot trait.