Martial Practice

Identify Technique
Skill Ability
Free Action
Effect: You take a moment to identify a Martial Technique that was recently used. Make a Martial Practice check [DC dependent on the Caliber of the Technique]. If you succeed the check, you are able to determine the Technique that was used.
Evaluate Martial Practioner
Skill Ability
Focus Action [1 moment]
Effect: You spend some time observing another Martial practitioner utilizing techniques. At the end of your observation, make a Martial Practice check versus the practitioner's Deception. If you succeed the check, you can determine the practitioner's ability relative to your own (i.e. Higher Rank, Equivalent Rank, Lower Rank) and what disciplines they utilize.
Martial Practice – Strength & Dexterity
Trade Skill [Restricted]
"A barbarian just smashes whatever he sees, but what I do, my friend, is considered art in some circles."
——Sangregan Shallos, Twin Weapon Master

The Martial Practice skill represents the study of the Martial Philosophy, including the ability to identify techniques and to recognize a user of Martial disciplines. Martial Practice Lore includes knowledge of the history of Martial disciplines, famous Martial practitioners and strategists, battle strategies and tactics, and familiarity with military institutions and their codes of conduct.

The Martial Practice Skill is restricted, indicating the it may only be utilized by members of specific classes, such as a Fighter, Rogue, or Barbarian, who gain access to the skill as a Class Feature.

Common Uses of the Martial Practice Skill
  • Use Identify Technique to determine what technique has recently been utilized.
  • Use Evaluate Martial Practitioner to determine someone's fighting ability relative to your own.
  • Have knowledge of the history of Martial disciplines and famous Martial practitioners and strategists.
  • Evaluate battle strategies and tactics
  • Be familiar with military institutions and their codes of conduct
Difficulties for Identify Technique
Basic TechniqueDF 3DC 15
Advanced TechniqueDF 5DC 25
Legendary TechniqueDF 7DC 35
Ultimate TechniqueDF 9DC 45