When stressed, Guido can instinctively shield himself from harm by warping local space/time, creating a dramatic flare of electrical energy at the point of contact. This field is always present even when not visible, deflecting charged particles & other more unusual energies - the field does not react to lead however, & this presents a significant threat from bullets.
Those triggering the field at close range risk radiation burns, & potentially Temporal Desynchronization.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 3 Armor, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except Lead. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
You may Exert your Mind and spend an Action or Reaction to double your armor rating for the Round.
Your Armor protects you against Injury from non-physical sources as well.
When you take damage from a source which is within 5 feet of you, your Armor deals 3 back to them.
Any time your Armor prevents damage, your total Armor rating is temporarily decreased by 1. Whenever you go two Rounds without preventing any damage, it is restored back to its full value.
When an attack, hostile action or hazard targets Raika, electricity, plasma or other electromagnetic force repels the attack, melts the weapon or destroys the hazard.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 4, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except non-conductive materials (Rubber, Plastic, Ceramics, and glass). Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
In response to oncoming danger, Frank's body seems to freeze up, hardening just before he's hit. A natural grittiness he's taken on after his transformation, this is (arguably) his new body's greatest natural defense mechanism..
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
When a creature attacks Preston, his coat flutters and its stars and trim glow with magical energy, protecting him from incoming damage.
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You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using a full-body robe or long robe-like coat to gain the benefits of this Effect.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Daisy has an uncanny ability to escape certain death, though her luck could run out.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Any time your Armor prevents Damage, your Armor rating is temporarily decreased by 2. Whenever it goes five Rounds without preventing any Damage, it is restored back to its full value.
Ashen One is one, of absolute defense. Clash/Defending, and parrying... Fuck it, we ball.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using Shield to gain the benefits of this Effect.
You have 6 Armor, which only reduces damage taken from Clashing. Any armor piercing effects from Clashing are ignored. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
When you take Damage from a source which is within 5 feet, deal back as much Damage as your Armor prevented.
As long as the ninja is carrying a weapon, their self-defense is almost subconscious. Subtle twitches and lighting-fast feints and parries using sword and scabbard can buy the ninja precious seconds to enact an escape plan or make the kill.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using a sword to gain the benefits of this Effect.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Whenever your Armor reduces incoming Damage, you are immediately made aware of the source of the Damage. You may pinpoint their location for 30 seconds.
Any time your Armor prevents Damage, your Armor rating is temporarily decreased by 2. Whenever it goes five Rounds without preventing any Damage, it is restored back to its full value.
Standard issue in the Future Soldier's home time, the Personal Shield Generator (PSG) projects a protective energy barrier around the body. It absorbs damage far better than traditional armor, but its battery is quickly drained. When depleted, the PSG must spend a few seconds recharging.
When struck, the normally-invisible field of the PSG flashes, revealing a bright yellow honey-comb pattern encasing the body.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
Your Armor cannot be destroyed, and it always provides a minimum of 2 Armor regardless of any Armor shredding or penetration. It cannot be circumvented with Called Shots. When shredded, it returns to full potency in one hour.
Any time your Armor prevents Damage, your Armor rating is temporarily decreased by 2. Whenever it goes five Rounds without preventing any Damage, it is restored back to its full value.
There's a certain strength that comes from displaying the flag of one's country. As long as the Soldier holding their country's flag or wearing something emblazoned with it, they are less likely to be injured in battle.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using clothes or a uniform that displays the flag of your country to gain the benefits of this Effect.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Unimportant characters just can't seem to hit our hero with their attacks. Injuries that are sustained from underlings are conveniently non-severe.
You gain the following benefits as long as the attacker isn't important enough to have a name.
You have 4 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
While transformed, the werewolf's toughened hide provides protection from all manner of attacks, except silver.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are in werewolf form.
You have 4, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except silver. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
Any Injury received from Damage that was reduced by this Armor is considered Makeshift Stabilized and will not degrade further, and any Battle Scar caused by them is reduced by 1 level. You may attempt a single Proper Stabilization on such Injuries.