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Qualities

All Arcana Beast qualities with ranks and categories in Arcana Beast. Qualities are advantageous characteristics that define what makes each Arcana Beast unique.

Quality Rules

Starting Count 1
Starting Rank 1
Max Per Stage 2
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Note Each Arcana Beast Stage can have up to 2 Qualities, which apply at that Stage and all higher Stages.

Quality Categories

Attack

Offensive abilities that enhance combat damage or provide new attack options

Defense

Protective abilities that reduce damage or provide defensive options

Support

Abilities that help allies or provide team benefits

Movement

Abilities that enhance mobility and positioning

Utility

Versatile abilities that provide various practical benefits

Stealth

Abilities focused on hiding, sneaking, and avoiding detection

Mental

Abilities that affect minds, emotions, or psychological states

Healing

Abilities that restore HP or cure negative conditions

Special

Unique abilities that don't fit other categories

Speed

Abilities that enhance reaction time and action speed

Qualities

Forcefield

Defense Max Rank 3

Create protective energy barriers to block attacks

Rank Effects

1 Block 1 attack per battle
2 Block 2 attacks per battle
3 Block 3 attacks per battle or 1 area attack

Rocket Launcher

Attack Max Rank 3

Launch explosive projectiles at enemies

Rank Effects

1 Deal +1 damage to single target
2 Deal +2 damage or hit adjacent enemy
3 Deal +3 damage or hit all adjacent enemies

Healing Touch

Support Max Rank 3

Restore HP to self or allies through physical contact

Rank Effects

1 Heal 2 HP once per battle
2 Heal 3 HP twice per battle
3 Heal 4 HP three times per battle

Danger Sense

Utility Max Rank 3

Detect threats and ambushes before they happen

Rank Effects

1 Cannot be surprised in combat
2 Gain +1 Initiative when danger is present
3 Warn allies, granting party +1 Initiative

Natural Armour

Defense Max Rank 3

Thick hide, scales, or shell provides natural protection

Rank Effects

1 Reduce all damage by 1 (minimum 1)
2 Reduce all damage by 2 (minimum 1)
3 Reduce all damage by 3 (minimum 1)

Flight

Movement Max Rank 3

Ability to fly and maneuver in three dimensions

Rank Effects

1 Fly short distances, avoid ground hazards
2 Sustained flight, +1 Dodge vs ground attacks
3 Expert aerial combat, +2 Dodge vs ground attacks

Telekinesis

Utility Max Rank 3

Move objects with mental power alone

Rank Effects

1 Move small objects, manipulate simple mechanisms
2 Move medium objects, disarm opponents
3 Move large objects, throw multiple items as attacks

Camouflage

Stealth Max Rank 3

Blend into surroundings to avoid detection

Rank Effects

1 Hide in natural environments
2 Hide in any environment, +1 to stealth
3 Near-invisibility, +2 to stealth and first attack

Teleport

Movement Max Rank 3

Instantly move from one location to another

Rank Effects

1 Short-range teleport once per battle
2 Medium-range teleport twice per battle
3 Long-range teleport three times per battle

Counterattack

Attack Max Rank 3

Strike back immediately when attacked

Rank Effects

1 Counter once per battle when hit
2 Counter twice per battle when hit
3 Counter every time hit, but at -1 damage

Pack Tactics

Support Max Rank 3

Fight more effectively alongside allies

Rank Effects

1 +1 damage when ally is adjacent
2 +1 damage and +1 accuracy when ally is adjacent
3 +2 damage and +1 accuracy when any ally is nearby

Thick Hide

Defense Max Rank 3

Tough skin provides resistance to physical attacks

Rank Effects

1 Resist 1 point of physical damage
2 Resist 2 points of physical damage
3 Resist 3 points of physical damage

Quick Reflexes

Speed Max Rank 3

React faster than normal in combat situations

Rank Effects

1 +1 Initiative in combat
2 +2 Initiative and can act twice on first turn
3 +3 Initiative and always act first

Elemental Body

Special Max Rank 3

Body is composed of or infused with elemental energy

Rank Effects

1 Immune to own element, +1 damage with element attacks
2 Resist opposing elements, +2 damage with element attacks
3 Absorb own element for healing, +3 damage with element attacks

Burrowing

Movement Max Rank 3

Dig through earth and stone to move underground

Rank Effects

1 Burrow through soft earth
2 Burrow through hard earth and soft stone
3 Burrow through any material, emerge for surprise attacks

Intimidating Presence

Mental Max Rank 3

Natural aura that frightens and unnerves enemies

Rank Effects

1 Weak enemies may flee or hesitate
2 Enemies take -1 to attack rolls when first engaged
3 All enemies take -1 to attack rolls throughout combat

Regeneration

Healing Max Rank 3

Rapidly heal wounds and recover from damage

Rank Effects

1 Heal 1 HP at start of each turn
2 Heal 2 HP at start of each turn
3 Heal 3 HP at start of each turn, regrow lost limbs

Energy Absorption

Special Max Rank 3

Absorb and redirect various forms of energy

Rank Effects

1 Absorb energy attacks for half damage
2 Absorb energy attacks for no damage, store 1 charge
3 Absorb energy attacks for healing, store 2 charges

Phase Shift

Defense Max Rank 3

Temporarily become incorporeal to avoid attacks

Rank Effects

1 Become incorporeal for 1 turn, once per battle
2 Become incorporeal for 1 turn, twice per battle
3 Become incorporeal for 2 turns, twice per battle

Multi-Limb

Utility Max Rank 3

Additional arms, tentacles, or appendages for extra actions

Rank Effects

1 Make one extra simple action per turn
2 Make one extra attack or complex action per turn
3 Make two extra actions of any type per turn

Venomous

Attack Max Rank 3

Deliver toxic venom through bites, stings, or contact

Rank Effects

1 Attacks apply Poison 1 on a hit
2 Attacks apply Poison 2 on a hit; venom ignores natural armour
3 Attacks apply Poison 3; poisoned targets are also Slowed

Critical Strike

Attack Max Rank 3

Land devastating blows that bypass defences

Rank Effects

1 On a max roll, deal +1 bonus damage
2 On a max roll, deal +2 bonus damage and ignore Thick Hide
3 On a max roll, deal +3 bonus damage and inflict Stunned 1

Mirror Shield

Defense Max Rank 3

Reflective scales or energy layer deflects damage back at attackers

Rank Effects

1 Reflect 1 damage to attacker when hit
2 Reflect 2 damage to attacker when hit
3 Reflect 3 damage and apply Dazed to attacker once per battle

Retract

Defense Max Rank 3

Curl or fold into a hardened shell or ball to weather attacks

Rank Effects

1 Once per battle, reduce incoming damage by half for one hit
2 Once per battle, become immune to physical damage for one turn
3 Twice per battle, become immune to physical damage for one turn

Battle Cry

Support Max Rank 3

A rallying roar that surges allies with fighting spirit

Rank Effects

1 Once per battle, give one ally +1 damage on their next attack
2 Once per battle, give all allies +1 damage on their next attack
3 Once per battle, give all allies +2 damage and +1 accuracy for one turn

Aquatic

Movement Max Rank 3

Perfectly adapted for movement and combat in water

Rank Effects

1 Move freely in water without penalty; breathe underwater
2 +1 damage to attacks made while in water; ignore aquatic difficult terrain
3 +2 damage in water; pull enemies into water as a free action once per battle

Wall Crawling

Movement Max Rank 3

Grip any surface to scale walls and ceilings

Rank Effects

1 Climb vertical surfaces at normal movement speed
2 Climb ceilings; enemies on the ground take -1 to hit this Arcana Beast
3 Drop from the ceiling as a surprise attack for +2 damage once per battle

Echolocation

Utility Max Rank 3

Emit ultrasonic pulses to sense the environment without sight

Rank Effects

1 Detect hidden or invisible enemies within short range
2 Detect enemies through walls; immune to Blind condition
3 Map the full battlefield at the start of combat; allies may use your senses

Mimic

Utility Max Rank 3

Copy the appearance of objects, terrain, or other creatures

Rank Effects

1 Appear as a mundane object; enemies must succeed a check to notice
2 Copy the silhouette and colouring of another creature type
3 Perfect mimicry of any creature; gain +2 to first attack from disguise

Shadow Walk

Stealth Max Rank 3

Slip between shadows to move unseen across the battlefield

Rank Effects

1 Move between shadowed areas without triggering reactions
2 Reposition to any shadowed spot once per battle as a free action
3 Emerge from any shadow within range for a surprise attack with +2 damage

Scent Masking

Stealth Max Rank 3

Suppress or disguise natural scent to evade scent-based detection

Rank Effects

1 Cannot be tracked or detected by smell
2 Emit a chosen false scent to misdirect pursuers
3 False scent can be used to lure enemies into traps or ambush positions

Charm

Mental Max Rank 3

Exude an irresistible aura that bends enemy will

Rank Effects

1 Once per battle, one enemy hesitates and loses its next action
2 Once per battle, one enemy is Charmed and will not attack this Arcana Beast for one turn
3 Once per battle, Charm an enemy into attacking its own ally

Psychic Scream

Mental Max Rank 3

Release a burst of psychic energy that disorientsand pains nearby foes

Rank Effects

1 Daze one enemy for 1 turn
2 Daze all nearby enemies for 1 turn
3 Daze all nearby enemies for 1 turn and deal 1 psychic damage each

Second Wind

Healing Max Rank 3

Surge of survival instinct triggers healing when near defeat

Rank Effects

1 Once per battle, when HP drops to 1, immediately heal 2 HP
2 Once per battle, when HP drops to 1, immediately heal 4 HP
3 Once per battle, when HP drops to 1, heal 4 HP and remove one condition

Cleansing Pulse

Healing Max Rank 3

Radiate a purifying energy that washes away harmful conditions

Rank Effects

1 Remove one negative condition from self once per battle
2 Remove one negative condition from self or one ally once per battle
3 Remove all negative conditions from all allies once per battle

Dual Affinity

Special Max Rank 3

Channel a second elemental force alongside the primary element

Rank Effects

1 Gain immunity to one additional element
2 Gain immunity and +1 damage with one additional element
3 Fully wield a second element: immunity, +2 damage, and elemental synergy effects

Apex Presence

Special Max Rank 3

Radiate an aura of overwhelming power that reshapes the battlefield

Rank Effects

1 Enemies within range take -1 to all rolls on their first turn
2 Enemies within range take -1 to all rolls for the first two turns
3 All enemies take -1 to all rolls for the entire battle; allies gain +1 to attack

Afterimage

Speed Max Rank 3

Move so fast that a flickering double is left behind to confuse attackers

Rank Effects

1 Attackers have a 1-in-6 chance of hitting the afterimage instead
2 Attackers have a 2-in-6 chance of hitting the afterimage instead
3 Attackers have a 2-in-6 chance of missing; repositioning does not trigger reactions

Blitz

Speed Max Rank 3

Launch a burst of rapid consecutive strikes before enemies can respond

Rank Effects

1 Once per battle, make two attacks in one action at -1 damage each
2 Once per battle, make two attacks in one action at normal damage
3 Once per battle, make three attacks in one action at normal damage

Anchor Stance

Defense Max Rank 3

Become almost impossible to push, pull, or knock down.

Rank Effects

1 Ignore the first forced movement each battle
2 Ignore forced movement and gain +1 Dodge while stationary
3 Adjacent allies also resist forced movement

Aether Compass

Utility Max Rank 3

Sense disturbances, portals, and concentrated magical energy.

Rank Effects

1 Detect nearby aether traces
2 Identify direction and rough distance
3 Read the age and emotional tone of a trace

Bloomwake

Healing Max Rank 3

Leave restorative growth wherever you travel.

Rank Effects

1 An ally crossing your trail heals 1 HP once per battle
2 The trail also clears minor terrain hazards
3 Two allies may benefit and remove one minor condition

Bodyguard

Defense Max Rank 3

Interpose yourself when an ally is threatened.

Rank Effects

1 Intercept one nearby attack per battle
2 Intercept twice and reduce damage by 1
3 Counter after an interception once per battle

Bridge Builder

Movement Max Rank 3

Create temporary paths from your element or body.

Rank Effects

1 Cross one short obstacle safely
2 Carry nearby allies across
3 Create a scene-long route through difficult terrain

Calming Presence

Mental Max Rank 3

Steady frightened creatures through patient body language.

Rank Effects

1 Gain Boost when comforting a creature
2 Nearby allies resist Rattled
3 Clear Rattled from the group once per scene

Conductor

Support Max Rank 3

Coordinate allied attacks through rhythm and signals.

Rank Effects

1 One ally gains +1 Initiative
2 Swap initiative with a willing ally
3 Two allies may act consecutively once per battle

Crystal Memory

Utility Max Rank 3

Store sensory moments inside aether crystals.

Rank Effects

1 Record one short sight or sound
2 Replay a full scene with accurate detail
3 Share a stored memory directly with an ally

Disarming Flourish

Attack Max Rank 3

Turn precise attacks into openings rather than wounds.

Rank Effects

1 Trade 1 damage to disarm a loose item
2 Disarm without losing damage once per battle
3 Also leave the target Vulnerable

Echo Location

Utility Max Rank 3

Map spaces using sound, vibration, or aether pulses.

Rank Effects

1 Navigate in darkness
2 Locate hidden moving creatures nearby
3 Reveal concealed passages and invisible movement

Elemental Shelter

Support Max Rank 3

Shape your element into a safe refuge.

Rank Effects

1 Protect the group from ordinary weather
2 Grant +1 Dodge against ranged attacks inside
3 The shelter restores 1 HP during a short rest

Far Step

Movement Max Rank 3

Leap extraordinary distances with precise landings.

Rank Effects

1 Clear a nearby gap or obstacle
2 Move between range bands without penalty
3 Carry an ally and ignore reactions while leaping

Gentle Giant

Support Max Rank 3

Use great strength without causing unintended harm.

Rank Effects

1 Handle fragile objects despite great Brawn
2 Restrain without dealing damage with Boost
3 Shield smaller creatures, granting them +1 Dodge

Gravitic Pull

Utility Max Rank 3

Draw unattended objects and off-balance foes closer.

Rank Effects

1 Pull a small object from nearby
2 Pull a willing ally or loose obstacle
3 Pull an enemy one range band on a successful Technique test

Horizon Sight

Utility Max Rank 3

See clearly across extreme distance and weather.

Rank Effects

1 Ignore ordinary distance penalties to notice details
2 See through fog, rain, or glare
3 Spot ambushes before entering their range

Mimicry

Stealth Max Rank 3

Reproduce voices, calls, and simple sounds perfectly.

Rank Effects

1 Copy a familiar sound
2 Copy a heard voice after brief study
3 Create layered sounds to distract a group

Momentum

Attack Max Rank 3

Build power by staying in motion.

Rank Effects

1 Gain +1 damage after moving a range band
2 Keep the bonus until you stop or miss
3 At full momentum also gain Boost on the attack

Shared Senses

Mental Max Rank 3

Temporarily lend your senses to a bonded companion.

Rank Effects

1 Share one sense at Close range
2 Share all senses across the scene
3 Include one willing ally in the link

Weatherwise

Utility Max Rank 3

Read subtle signs of changing natural conditions.

Rank Effects

1 Predict local weather for the next hour
2 Find shelter before a hazard arrives
3 Grant the group Boost on preparation against natural hazards
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