Active Defensive Actions

A character may forgo attacking to actively defend themselves. These actions provide temporary bonuses to the Defense Score or Resistances.

Action	Effect	Duration
Parry	Make an opposed STR or DEX roll against the physical attack. On success, the attack is blocked.	Instant
Dodge	Roll d20 + DEX against the opponent’s attack roll. On success, the attack misses.	Instant
Take Cover	+2 to ranged Defense and +1 to RMEC/RRAD.	Until next turn
Hold the Line	If adjacent to an ally, +1 to your Defense and to that ally’s Defense.	Until end of turn

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