Athletics measures raw physical strength, endurance, and coordination in tasks like climbing, jumping, swimming, or lifting. It’s used for physical feats, breaking restraints, or navigating tough environments. Characters rely on Athletics to endure harsh conditions, win contests of strength, or escape physical danger. It's a core skill for warriors, explorers, and survivalists.
Use misdirection, body control, and subtle bladework to lure your opponent into guarding the wrong spot—then strike cleanly.
Bull Rush is an aggressive charge toward an opponent, intending to push them back.
Climbing is the ability to ascend vertical surfaces, requiring physical strength and agility to navigate heights safely and effectively.
Dash is a rapid movement technique that allows a character to cover short distances very fast but at the cost of defense.
Endurance is the ability to withstand physical strain and fatigue, enabling a character to perform at peak capacity for longer durations.
Grapple is the close-quarters skill of grabbing, locking, and physically restraining an opponent. It is a foundational technique for controlling targets without relying on weapons, often leading into throws, holds, or takedowns.
Perform a forward horizontal jump to clear distance, obstacles, or gaps - relying on explosive strength and technique.
Channel a second wind mid-battle to recover vital energy and stay in the fight.
Push your body beyond standard combat pace to cover more ground quickly—at the cost of mounting fatigue if sustained.
The ability to move efficiently through water, helping you survive, navigate, and act under aquatic conditions.
Mastery in throwing objects or weapons with power and precision—useful for combat, trick shots, or improvised ranged tactics.
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. You have learned to keep fighting even if the odds are against you.