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Prerequisites: Abilities required for the Trait

Combined: Abilities that merge with the Trait

Cost: Trait Points required for the Traits

The details of the trait are then written out. If there is the word ‘special’ in any of the quick information above, the details describe what that means for the Trait. Some aspects have options given in bulleted lists. These include individual tags of those options, prerequisites for those options, and the cost of each individual choice. When there are such options, you only need to meet the prerequisites for the specific choice you make and only need to spend the Trait Points for that option. Some Trait entries use a table for better organization of the details.

This chapter includes all Traits listed in a table with quick information. The first column lists the Traits, organized first alphabetically and then by prerequisites. Traits are indented under their prerequisite. For example, shown below, Deadly Accuracy and Sharpened Accuracy both have Accurate Stance as a prerequisite. Lethal Accuracy has Deadly Accuracy as a prerequisite. Some Traits have prerequisites that cannot, for assorted reasons, appear in the indented format. These Traits have footnotes found at the end of the table with the prerequisite details.

The second column provides a summary of the Trait for quick reference. Tags are listed in the third column and help to indicate shared rules and how abilities interact with each other. The fourth column lists the cost of the Trait.

Example TraitsExample SummaryEx. TagsEx. Cost
Accurate StanceGain advantage to Strikes for a round by spending an actionStance5
     Deadly
Accuracy
Reroll natural 1s on critical damage while using Accurate Stance 5
          Lethal
Accuracy
Deal triple damage on a critical while using Accurate Stance 5
     Sharpened
Accuracy
Lower penalties inflicted by the Concealed, Covered, and Sensed conditions 5

Basic

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Ability Score BoostIncrease an Ability Score6
AC BonusGain a bonus to AC when not wearing armor6
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
Sharpened AccuracyLower penalties inflicted by the Concealed, Covered, and Sensed conditions5
Armor ProficiencyGain proficiency in armorSpecial
Armor TrainingDecrease armor penalty and increase Dexterity bonus to ACMultiple4
Armor MasteryGain Resistance when wearing armor7
ArtisanGain an Insight bonus to Crafting checksMultiple1
Auras †(1)Gain an aura that provides benefits to you and your alliesMultiple (Special)Special
Bardic Performance †(2)Gain Bardic Performance rounds5
Countersong
Use Bardic Performance to assist against effects with the auditory or lingual tags
4
DistractionUse Bardic Performance to assist against effects with the visual tag4
FascinateUse Bardic Performance to inflict the Fascinate condition on other(s)Multiple4
> SuggestionUse Suggestion power on a Fascinate target4
>> Mass SuggestionUse Suggestion power on multiple Fascinated target6
Frightening PerformanceUse Bardic Performance to inflict the Frightened condition on others5
> Dirge of DoomUse Bardic Performance to cause enemies to Flee5
>> Deadly Performance †(3)Attempt to kill a target with your performance6
Inspire CompetenceProvide an Assist bonus to an ally on a skill checkMultiple4
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
> Inspire HeroicsProvide a Morale bonus to saves and a Dodge bonus to AC to alliesMultiple5
Soothing PerformanceUse Bardic Performance to use the Heal extract or spell and remove certain conditions5
Well-VersedGain an Insight bonus against Bardic Performance affects and effects with the auditory and lingual tagsFortification4
Bond †(4)Gain a bond to your allies, an animal companion, a weapon, a familiar, a mount, or an objectSingleSpecial
BraveryGain a Morale bonus to Will savesFortification, Multiple4
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
Improved Combat HoldInflicted the Grabbed condition with Combat Hold5
Combat SwipeGain advantage to stealing during combat3
Court BredGain an Insight bonus on Diplomacy and Society checksMultiple1
Crafting †(7)Gain the ability to craft itemsMultipleSpecial
Assassin’s ApprenticeIncrease the DC of poisons you craft5
Cunning Liar †(8)Use Intelligence or Wisdom for Deception checks instead of Charisma3
Danger SenseGain an Insight bonus on Reflex saves and AC against trapsFortification, Multiple4
Dedicated WorkerGain an Insight bonus to Profession checksMultiple1
Devout FollowerGain access to other traitsSingle0
Divine Grace †(9)Gain an Insight bonus on savesFortification7
Divine Health †(10)Gain immunity to diseasesImmunization6
Smite AlignmentGain benefits against a target with an opposing alignmentMultiple5
> Holy Champion †(11)Gain Damage Reduction, the ability to banish outsiders, and maximum healing with Channel Energy and Lay on Hand7
Devout KnowledgeGain an Insight bonus to Religion checksMultiple1
Energy ResistanceGain Resistance to certain energy damageMultiple (Special)5
Energy AbsorptionGain temporary hit points from energy damage5
> Energy BreathAfter using Energy Absorption gain a breath weapon5
EvasionLessen damage on a successful Reflex save6
Improved EvasionLessen damage on a failed Reflex save6
Fast CrawlImprove your speed while CrawlingMobility4
Fast MovementGain extra speedMobility, Multiple (Special)4
Fast Stealth †(12)Move at full speed while sneakingMobility4
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 †(13)Gain the ability to auto kill a quarry7
Favored TerrainGain benefits while in certain terrainMultiple (Special)5
Camouflage †(14)Use Stealth in Favored Terrain even without cover4
> Hide in Plain SightUse Stealth in Favored Terrain even when being observed3
Flurry of BlowsGain two attacks for one Strike actionMultiple6
Green FaithGain access to other traits0
Wild EmpathyGain the ability to improve the attitude of animals4
Guarded StanceGain a Dodge bonus to ACMultiple, Stance4
Protect VitalsGain immunity to critical hits6
Reflexive DodgeGain an Insight bonus to Reflex saves while in Guarded Stance5
HealerGain an Insight bonus to Medicine and Nature checksMultiple1
HistorianGain an Insight bonus to History checksMultiple1
Improved InitiativeGain advantage to initiative checks5
Indomitable WillGain an Insight bonus to Will saves against spells or supernatural abilitiesFortification6
InterrogatorGain an Insight bonus to Insight and Intimidation checksMultiple1
Jack of All TradesAccess to all skills, even when not proficient5
Improved Jack of All TradesGain more skill proficiencies and ignore the cap to skill proficiencies6
> Master of All Trades †(15)Take 10 on skills6
JesterGain an Insight bonus to Perform checksMultiple1
Jumping MasterAlways considered to have a running start to jumps1
Ki PoolGain a number of Ki Points to use on other traits6
Abundant StepGain the use of the Dimension Door spell or ability5
Additional Strike †(16)Gain an additional Strike when using Flurry of Blows4
Diamond BodyGain the use of the Neutralize Poison extract or spell4
Diamond MindGain the use of the Remove Fear extract or spell4
Diamond ResilienceGain Damage ReductionMultiple4
Elemental FuryImbue an attack with energy damage5
> Elemental BurstMake an energy attack5
Feather BalanceTreat Acrobatics checks as critical successes3
> Light StepsUse Feather Balance to ignore difficult terrain and walk across solid surfacesMobility4
> Slow FallTake no damage from a fall while next to a surface4
> Water SprintGain the use of the Water Walk extract or spellMobility5
> Wind JumpGain a Fly speedMobility5
Formless MasteryGain Insight bonuses to attacks and damage4
Furious DefenseGain a Dodge bonus to AC for a round4
Insightful WisdomProvide assistance to an ally on an attack or save3
Ki BlockerPrevent others from using their Ki Pool5
Ki GuardianGrant your bonus to allies for a saving throw4
Ki Hurricane †(17)Combine your Stride and Strike actions4
Ki MetabolismSurvive on less food, water, and sleep5
Ki MountGrant the benefits of Ki abilities to your mount5
Ki RangeIncrease the range of a thrown weapon4
Ki Strike †(18)Gain tags for your Unarmed Strike for the purpose of overcoming Damage Reduction4
Ki VisionsGain the use of the Read Omens ability5
Quivering PalmGain the ability to slay a target after a successful Strike action7
Sudden SpeedGain additional speed for a minute3
Wholeness of BodyGain a healing ability5
Knockdown StanceGain advantage on Combat Maneuvers to Trip an opponentStance4
Knowledge KeeperGain an Insight bonus to certain skills and treat them as proficient for the purpose of using them5
Lore KeeperTake 10 on certain skillsMultiple5
> Lore MasterTake 20 on certain skillsMultiple5
> Tongue of the Sun and MoonGain the effects of a permanent Tongues extract or spell6
Lay on HandGain a healing abilityMultiple4
MercyUse Lay on Hand to remove conditionsMultiple (Special)Special
Nature SenseGain an Insight bonus to Nature and Survival checksMultiple1
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 †(19)While in Rage, Strike opponents who move into reach5
Parkour TrainedGain an Insight bonus to Acrobatics and Athletics checksMultiple1
PatronGain access to other traitsSingle0
Divine Grace †(9)Gain an Insight bonus on savesFortification7
Divine Health †(10)Gain immunity to diseasesImmunization6
HexGain supernatural abilitiesMultiple, SupernaturalSpecial
Pick PocketGain an Insight bonus to Perception and Thievery checksMultiple1
Poison ResistanceGain advantage against poisonsFortification, Single4
Powerful StanceGain an Insight bonus on melee damageMultiple, Stance4
Bleeding BlowGain Persistent Damage on an attackSingle4
Purity of BodyGain immunity to diseasesFortification7
Timeless BodyNo longer take Ability Score penalties for agingImmunization6
> Perfect Self †(20)Become a mystical creature, gain Damage Reduction, and regain Ki Pool points faster6
Quick Disable †(21)Reduce the amount of time to pick a lock3
Quick RecallAs a reaction, attempt to identify a supernatural ability or spell2
Quick ReflexesGain extra reactions in a round4
RageGain Rage roundsMultiple (Special)7
Animal FuryGain a bite attack4
Auspicious MarkGain a bonus to a d20 rollMultiple 4
Calm RageWhile in Rage, gain only temporary Hit PointsStance4
> Perfect ClarityUse Calm Rage to gain advantage against effects with the illusion tag4
Clear MindWhile in Rage, gain a second Will save3
Fearless RageWhile in Rage, gain immunity to the Frightened and Fleeing conditionsImmunization5
Flesh WoundAttempt to avoid damage once per day5
Greater RageIncrease bonuses while in Rage6
> Mighty RageIncrease bonuses while in Rage7
Ground BreakerStrike the ground to create difficult terrain4
> Greater Ground BreakerExtend the effects of Ground BreakerMultiple3
Internal FortitudeWhile in Rage, gain immunity to the Sick conditionImmunization6
Intimidating GlareUse Demoralize as a single action4
> Terrifying HowlCause Frightened enemies to Flee5
Mighty SwingGain an auto critical hit7
No EscapeStride as a reaction to an enemy withdrawing4
Raging ClimberWhile in Rage, gain a climb speedMobility5
Raging LeaperWhile in Rage, gain improvements to Acrobatics and Athletics checks5
Raging SwimmerWhile in Rage, gain a swim speedMobility5
Renewed VigorWhile in Rage, gain a healing abilityMultiple5
> Renewed VitalityWhile in Rage, ignore damage to Ability ScoresMultiple5
Roused AngerUse Rage while Fatigued4
SuperstitionGain an Insight bonus against all spells and supernatural abilitiesFortification, Multiple4
> Eater of MagicWhen the target of a supernatural ability or spell, gain temporary Hit Points4
Swift FootWhile in Rage, gain extra speedMobility, Multiple5
> SprintGain additional movement when you Run or Charge3
Tireless RageNo longer Fatigued after using Rage5
Reckless StanceTake AC penalty for an Insight bonus to attacksMultiple, Stance4
Inspire FerocityGive the effects of Reckless Stance to allies4
ResiliencyGain hit points to avoid the Dying condition5
Defensive RollAttempt to half damage from an attack that would give you the Dying condition4
Resist Nature’s LureGain an Insight bonus to save against effects from the fey and plantsFortification4
ScholarGain an Insight bonus to Lore checksMultiple1
Saving GraceGain an Insight bonus to one of your savesMultiple3
Saving ProficiencyAdd your Proficiency Score to a saveMultiple4
Shove AsideMove through an ally’s space when taking the Charge action5
Greater Shove AsideIncrease the number of allies affected by Shove Aside3
Silver-TonguedGain an Insight bonus to Deception checksMultiple1
Skill ProficiencyBecome proficient in a skillMultiple3
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 †(22)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
SpelunkerGain an Insight bonus to Dungeoneering and Perception checksMultiple1
Stand UpStand up from Prone without provoking Attacks of Opportunity3
Still MindGain an Insight bonus against effects with the enchantment tagFortification4
Flawless MindGain advantage on Will savesFortification6
Strength StanceGain an Insight bonus to Strength based checksMultiple, Stance4
Style StrikeGain access to Style Strikes1
Blinding StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Blinded Condition4
Deafening StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Deafened Condition4
Defensive StrikeGain a Strike that grants a Dodge bonus2
Fatiguing StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Fatigued Condition3
Flying StrikeStride and Strike with a Single Action2
Hammer StrikeGain a Strike that deals more damage4
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
Sickening StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Sick Condition3
Slowing StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Slowed Condition3
Spin StrikeGain a Strike that grants advantage to Attack Rolls4
Stunning StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Stunned Condition4
> Paralyzing StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Paralyzed Condition5
Sweep StrikeGain a Strike that inflicts the Prone Condition2
Unarmed StrikeIncrease damage with a Fist weapon3
Swift PoisoningReduce the amount of time to poison weapons4
Track MasterGain an Insight bonus to Survival and Perception checksMultiple1
Swift TrackerMove at normal speed while tracking without disadvantageMobility4
Trackless StepYou leave no trailMobility4
TrapfindingGain an Insight bonus to Perception checksMultiple1
TrapspotterGain immediate Perception checks when within 10 feet of a trap4
Uncanny DodgeCannot be flanked or dealt precision damage6
Venom ImmunityGain immunity to contact and injury poisonsImmunization5
Versatile PerformanceMake a Perform check in place of another skill checkMultiple4
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
Woodland StrideIgnore damage and difficult terrain from natural undergrowthMobility4
†(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) Crafting requires proficiency with the Crafting skill. Specific requirement for the individual crafting traits are listed in their entries.

†(7) Cunning Liar requires proficiency with the Deception skill.

†(9) Divine Grace is accessible through the Devout Follower or Patron traits.

†(10) Divine Health is accessible through the Devout Follower or Patron traits.

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

†(12) Fast Stealth requires proficiency with the Stealth skill.

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

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

†(15) Master of All Trades also requires the Lore Keeper trait.

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

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

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

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

†(20) Perfect Self also requires the Flawless Mind trait.

†(21) Quick Disable requires proficiency with the Thievery skill.

†(22) 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
Detect AlignmentGain use of the Detect Alignment spell4
Diamond Soul †(F2)Reduce the effects of a spell or supernatural ability4
Ki VolleyAfter using Diamond Soul gain use of the Spell Turning spell6
Elemental StanceImbue melee attacks with energy damageMultiple, Stance4
Empty Body †(F2)Gain the use of the Ethereal Jaunt spell5
Face ShiftingGain use of the Illusory Disguise spellAltering5
Magic AdaptGain proficiency in Spell Attacks and DC3
MetamagicBoost spellsMultiple7
MysticGain an Insight bonus to Arcana checksMultiple1
One Touch †(F2)Treat your Strike as a Spell Attack3
Spellcasting †(F3)Gain the ability to cast spellsMultiple (Special)Special
Arcane School †(F4)Increased abilities with certain spellsMultiple (Special)5
Channel Energy †(F5)Gain use of the Heal or Harm spell5
Domains †(F6)Gain extra spells and powersSingle4
Wild Shape †(F7)Gain the ability to take the shape of animalsAltering, Multiple (Special)5
Witch Hunter †(F8)Gain an Insight bonus to damage against those with the Spellcasting traitMultiple4
†(F1) Cobra Breath requires the Diamond Body trait.

†(F2) Diamond Soul, Empty Body, and One Touch all require the Ki Pool trait.

†(F3) The specific requirements for the types of spellcasting are listed in the entry.

†(F4) Arcane School requires Spellcasting with an Arcane Source.

†(F5) Channel Energy requires either the Devout Follower or the Spellcasting traits.

†(F6) Domains requires Spellcasting with either a DivineOccult, or Primal Source.

†(F7) Wild Shape requires the Green Faith trait.

†(F8) Witch Hunter requires the Superstition trait.

Steampunk Specific

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Alchemist †(SP ! )Craft alchemical items quickly6
Charmed LifeGain advantage on saving throws6
Combat GraceMove through opponent’s space without provoking Attacks of Opportunity3
ConstructorGain an Insight bonus on Engineering checksMultiple1
Expert LoadingGain an ability to continue to use a Broken weapon with the misfire tag4
Quick ClearGain an ability to remove the Broken condition from a misfired weapon4
Extracts †(SP ! )Gain the ability to create extractsSpecial
GritGain 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
DeadeyeGain a Strike which ignores Armor bonuses6
> Perfect Strike †(SP ! )Gain a Strike that multiples its damage6
>> Death’s Shot †(SP ! )Gain an ability to slay a target on a critical6
Dodging DeedInflict disadvantage on a Strike against you4
MarksmanIncrease the range of a Ranged Strike2
Opportune ParryGain an ability to reduce damage from a Melee Strike4
> RiposteGain an ability to Strike after defending against an opponent’s Strike2
ReactionaryGain temporary Reactions2
Superior FeintGain an automatic Feint action2
Swashbuckler’s EdgeTake 10 or advantage on certain skills5
> Swashbuckler’s GraceGain advantage on certain skills3
TargetingTarget parts of an opponent to apply different penalties5
Weapon WielderGain immunity to Disarm Combat Maneuvers2
Hilt Strike †(SP ! )Gain a Strike that inflicts the Unconscious condition on a failed Fortitude Save5
Lightning ReloadReduce the amount of time to reload a wepaon3
Menacing ShotGain a Strike that inflicts a lasting Frightened condition5
Startling ShotGain a Strike that inflicts the Stunned condition alongside granting advantage5
Utility ShotGain additional actions with a firearm.3
†(SP1) These require the Crafting trait.

†(SP2) Hilt Strike and Perfect Strike requires the Style Strike trait.