Originally published at: Defense Calculations Update & Parrying with Maleficence
- Defense calculation. Defense has been recast as a roll rather than a static number: d6 + Deft + (Reflexes or Shield). Mechanically this provides the same average range of defense as the static number, but it allows for critical failure and exploding dice rolls. ^^ Because of the above, dodge has been recast as conferring advantage on any check defense roll you make in the round.
- Parrying with Maleficence. See new rules for parrying using your maleficence.