Combat Modifiers

II.C.6. Combat Modifiers

TABLE II.C.6-1: INITIATIVE MODIFIERS

Situation	Initiative Modifier
Attacking with weapon	Weapon Speed
Breath Weapon	+1
Casting a spell	Casting Time
Creature Size (natural weapons)
Tiny	0
Small	+3
Medium	+3
Large	+6
Huge	+9
Gargantuan	+12
Innate Magical/Mystical Ability	+3
Magical Items
Miscellaneous Magic	+3
Potion	+4
Rings	+3
Rods	+1
Scroll	Casting Time
Stave	+2
Wand	+3
Hasted	-2
Slowed	+2
On higher Ground	-1
Set to receive a charge	-2
Wading or slippery footing	+2
Wading in deep water	+4
Foreign Environment	+6
Hindered	+3
Waiting	+1

TABLE II.C.6-2: Connection MODIFIERS
Situation	To Hit Modifier
Attacker on higher ground	+5
Defender Invisible	-20
Defender Off-balance	+10
Defender Sleeping, Held, etc.	Auto
Defender Stunned or Prone	+20
Defender Dazed or Disoriented	+10
Defender Surprised	+5
Missile Fire, long ranged	-25
Missile Fire, medium ranged	-10
Rear Attack	+10

When breaking through an opponents range, the defender gains +20 to hit, +4 to damage, and a bonus of 4 to initiative.

TABLE II.C.6-3: DARKNESS AND AFFECTS
Condition	Melee	Hurled & Missile	Skill Damage Bonus	Infra Bonus
Clear Sky (Daytime)	0	0	Normal	0
Fog, dense or blizzard	-15	-20	1/2 Normal	0
Fog, light or snow	-5	-10	Normal	0
Fog, moderate	-10	-15	Normal	0
Mist or light rain	0	-5	Normal	0
Night, Full moon	-10	-20	Normal	+10
Night, no moon	-15	-30	1/2 Normal	+15
Total Darkness	-20	-30	Negated	+15
Twilight	-5	-10	Normal	+5