Throwing Mastery

Agility
Strength
Quickness

Short Description

Mastery in throwing objects or weapons with power and precision—useful for combat, trick shots, or improvised ranged tactics.

Success Criteria

Effects

Modifiers and Restrictions

Action Examples

In combat, roll d100 against DR 100. If successful, add +10% to your base weapon range. For each 10 success rate, you add extra 10%.

Long Description

Throwing Mastery is essential for characters who rely on distance without needing guns or bows. It shines when using specialized throwing weapons or quick improvisation in the environment. When paired with Quick Draw Melee, you can ready and throw a weapon in a single motion. Combining this with Trick Shots enables stylish feats like ricochets or pinning targets in place. In dense or improvised environments, Improvised Weapon boosts utility by turning common objects into surprise attacks.

For those operating under stealth or speed, Silent Takedown can follow a thrown object distraction. Meanwhile, Deadly Aim or Ranged Expertise skills further enhance precision or effect. Overall, Throwing Mastery bridges the gap between melee and ranged versatility, favoring agility and creative execution.

Sequencing

Potential Counters

How to use this page

All the information above is intended as a guide to help you navigate the many situations that can arise during your game. Since it's both impossible—and frankly uninspiring—to plan for every possible outcome, players are encouraged to think creatively when using their skills. Game Masters, in turn, are encouraged to embrace and support that creativity.

Whenever possible, aim to resolve situations through narrative choices, logical thinking and role playing. If that’s not feasible, agree on a Difficulty Rating (DR) using the provided Success Criteria and Modifiers. These are not rigid rules, but suggestions - starting points to help you find the right level of challenge. The player describes their intended action, and the Game Master proposes a DR. This should be open to brief discussion at the table, ideally resulting in consensus. If not, the Game Master has the final say.

It’s important to emphasize that all suggested effects, modifiers, and action examples are exactly that: suggestions. If you’re unsure how to resolve something, they offer a reliable fallback—but wherever possible, we encourage you to push boundaries. That’s where some of the most memorable and exciting moments in play are born.

Sequencing and Potential Counters are far from exhaustive. With hundreds of skills, spells, and tech modules in the game, the possibilities are too vast to list. You’re encouraged to explore combinations that make sense in your story and setting and in the situations that arise in your game. Sequencing and countering are core to Cosmic Odyssey - they’re where strategic depth meets dramatic flair, and where legendary moments often take shape. Even if no sequencing and counters are mentioned, some certainly exists and can be smartly utilized.

So explore boldly, improvise wisely, and enjoy the game as it unfolds around your choices.