jimofpeace Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I had a question about Defense Maneuver. It says in the text, "Use of this Talent requires a non-attack Combat Maneuver that takes a half-Phase action to perform." What does this mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantriped Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 What source are you referencing? Defense Maneuver is a Skill (not a Talent). All it says in 6e1 and CC is that Defense Maneuver "requires a Half-Phase Action to use," (which Defense Maneuver IV replaces with taking no time to use). However, based just on the quote alone. I would assume that whatever Talent you are talking about can only be used if you are performing Combat Maneuvers such as Dodge, which don't involve making an Attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimofpeace Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I am using Champions 4th Edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 It has to do with defining timing. Defense Maneuver takes a half phase to use, and can only be used in situations where combat maneuvers may be used. Unless you buy the "takes no time" adder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimofpeace Posted November 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Does the benefit of Defense Maneuver last until the beginning of the characters next phase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 In the 5th Edition Defense Maneuver is broken up into four different maneuvers, two costing 3 points, and two costing 2 points. Defense Maneuver I costs 3 points, and keeps anyone from hitting you from behind, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-Man Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 4 hours ago, jimofpeace said: Does the benefit of Defense Maneuver last until the beginning of the characters next phase? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrinku Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Also, as a half phase non-attack maneuver you can use it and then perform a half move, or use it and then perform an attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimofpeace Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 That's pretty cool. Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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