CLOSE COMBAT > BRAWLER PATH
CLOSE COMBAT
SELF DEFENSE | LEVEL 1 SKILL | MELEE
Seems you’ve become interested in self-defense! Good idea. At this level you’re better with your hands and handling the resources you find effectively. After this point you will have more choices to pursue more specialized methods of self-defense such as armed melee and hand to hand combat.
UPGRADES!
HAND TO HAND
🕯 Penalty in hand to hand reduced to -1
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🕯 1d3 self dmg now only for rolls less than 10
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MELEE WEAPONS
🕯 Penalty in melee weapons rolls reduced to -1
🕯 Level 1 Melee weapons unlocked
UNLOCKED ABILITY: WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS
With a simple perception roll you can now try to find weapons to help you out with more success. These searches are no guarantee, but something is better than nothing. Do not expect these items to last long.
BRAWLER PATH
BRAWLER 01 | LEVEL 2 SKILL | MELEE
You’ve put weapons aside and decided you’re going to be the weapon. It's a difficult path but with every bruise and broken bone you get stronger and faster.
UPGRADES!
HAND TO HAND
🕯 Penalty in hand to hand reduced to 0
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🕯 1d3 self dmg now only for rolls less than 5
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🕯 +1 dmg to opponents in hand to hand combat. (non-stacking)
BRAWLER 02 | LEVEL 3 SKILL | MELEE
At this point you’re a force onto yourself, there’s still a long path ahead but you’ve come a long way.
UPGRADES!
HAND TO HAND
🕯 HITS PER TURN: 1+DEX
🕯 +2 dmg to opponents in hand to hand combat. (non-stacking)
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🕯 Rolls of 18 or higher can now result in an instant K.O.
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🕯 Any rolls of 5 or higher are now successful hits. (5-14 = x1dmg)
BRAWLER 03 | LEVEL 4 SKILL | MELEE
You are the only weapon you need now and god help whoever stands in your way .
UPGRADES!
HAND TO HAND
HITS PER TURN: 1+DEX
🕯 +3 dmg to opponents in hand to hand combat. (non-stacking)
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🕯 Nat 20s can now result in an fatal blow no matter how high the opponents health.
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🕯 Level 4 brawler weapons unlocked.
UNLOCKED ABILITY: EXTRA GAS IN THE TANK
Your endurance has exceeded anything most others can dream of. Unconsciousness can be avoided for you until your health hits -5 rather than flat 0 for others.