As Bill walk around, getting shot, falling from heights, or even simply "burning" himself, it doesn't really seem to hurt him much, if at all. He just kind of shrugs it off as he gets shot even. His skin now as rugged as leather, seems to take impact and slice all the same from most sources.
While Bill can take bullets no problem, wildlife always seems to give him more trouble than usual. Between the alligator bites, the mosquito stings, something about living fibers can easily pass through his skin.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except natural attacks. 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. Any Battle Scar received from such an Injury is reduced by 1 level to a minimum of a Minor Battle Scar.
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.
When in danger your coat or jacket can sprout crossed layers of thorns, creating a thick armor around your upper body, your head if you are wearing a hood, or anywhere the article may cover. In even greater moments of desperation, it can form a loose wall of them extending from your forearm, creating almost a tower shield of brambles.
You gain the following benefits at all times. You must actively and obviously be using A jacket, cloak or coat that has been embedded with thorns to gain the benefits of this Effect.
You have 2 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
When you take damage from a source which is within 5 feet of you, your Armor deals 2 back to them.
A bullet streaks through the air unseen -- the laughing scarab's wild flapping of its wings cause a hollow laugh to reverberate against your throat.
The bullet tumbles fruitlessly through the appearance of a perfect six inch cube of dark red sand floating between you and the would-be assailant.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
You have 6 Armor, which reduces incoming damage from all sources of physical attack except AOE. Armor from multiple sources does not stack. This Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
You may transfer your Armor to another target within 30 feet once per Round as a Free Action. You may transfer it back to yourself at any range.
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.
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Sēth demands truth.
The Rider is at their best when they are against a strong foe. Their fiery resolve flares up and they are empowered by a preternatural luck and capacity for avoidance. Lethal blows become scrapes, scrapes become ineffectual impacts and they push themselves to survive no matter what.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
You have 6 Armor, which only reduces damage taken from Attacks from Boss/Commander Monsters. Any armor piercing effects from Attacks from Boss/Commander Monsters are ignored. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
Your Armor cannot be destroyed or shredded, and it always provides a minimum of 2 Armor regardless of any Armor penetration. Your Armor cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
When you take Damage from a source which is within 5 feet, deal back that much Damage up to a maximum of 3.
The asbestos filled leather suit and mask is incredibly fire resistant.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
You have 6 Armor, which only reduces damage taken from fire. Any armor piercing effects from fire are ignored. 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 penetration. It cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
By rubbing the pendant, your body is covered in a leathery jacket that protects you from most injuries.
You gain the following benefits as long as you are wearing this Artifact.
You have 3 Armor, which reduces incoming Damage. Armor from multiple sources does not stack.
You may spend an Action or Reaction and Exert your Mind to double your Armor rating for one Round.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 penetration. It cannot be circumvented with Called Shots.
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.
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 Armor, 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. Any Battle Scar received from such an Injury is reduced by 1 level to a minimum of a Minor Battle Scar.