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Flanking

Combat

Also Flanked

Flanking is a position where you and an ally surround a TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. on opposite sides.

Core Rule—Flanking

  • A Flanked TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence. gains Off GuardOff Guard ConditionOff Guard is a Condition that leaves gaps in your defenses. against you and your ally.

To Flank, you and your ally must both:

  • Be within Touch RangeTouch Range RangeTouch Range is a Range for Effects that can Originate within 1 Space of you. of the TargetTarget TargetTargets are anything that Effects can affect, interact with, or influence.
  • Be able to act and make AttacksAttack ActionAttack is the Action you use to strike at a foe.
  • Wield MeleeMelee FeatureMelee is a Feature of items built for close combat. WeaponsWeapon Item · Weapon · Tier 1Weapons are Objects you use to Attack. or be able to make Unarmed AttacksUnarmed Attack Item · Weapon · Tier 1Unarmed Attacks count as Gloves and use natural body parts: fists, elbows, knees, or head.

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