Final Fantasy VII d20 - Core Rulebook V 2.5

FINAL FANTASY VII
THE ROLEPLAYING GAME

VERSION 2.5
BY
MARC WILKINSON
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INTRODUCTION 004
CONTENTS
Administration 085 Actions in Combat 142
The Three Eras of Play 004 Criminal 086 CHAPTER XI - GAMEMASTERING 148
The Basics 005 Devout 087 The Role of the Gamemaster 149
CHAPTER I - ABILITIES 007 Law Enforcement 088 Building an Encounter 149
Your Ability Scores 008 Medical 089 Awarding Experience Points 150
The Abilities 008 Military 090 Awarding Ability Points 150
CHAPTER II - RACES 010 SOLDIER 091 Other Rewards 150
Choosing a Race 011 Turk 093 Building an Adventure 151
Human 011 CHAPTER VII - MATERIA 095 Building a Campaign 151
Cetra 012 Type of Materia 096 Falling Objects 152
Gi’Na’Ka 012 Using Materia 096 Visibility 152
Goblin 013 Magic 097 Hazards 153
Grim 013 Summons 099 Designing New Hazards 153
Moogle 014 Support 101 Sample Hazards 156
Remnant 015 Command 103 Freelancer 158
Sahagin 015 Materia Fusion 104 CHAPTER XII – PLANET
GAZETTEER 159
Tonberry 016 Fusion Magic Materia 104 Life on the Planet 160
CHAPTER III - CLASSES 017 Fusion Support Materia 105 Communities on the Planet 160
Choosing a Class 018 CHAPTER VIII - EQUIPMENT 107 Travel in the Planet 164
Class Descriptions 018 Money 108
Black Mage 019 Weapons 108
Dragoon 023 Armour 111 APPENDIX A – NONPLAYER
CHARACTERS 165
Fighter 027 Accessories 113
Monk 032 Explosives 114
Ranger 036 Sources 114
Rogue 040 Equipment 114
Samurai 044 Services and Expenses 116
Scholar 048 Encumbrance 116
White Mage 052 CHAPTER IX – JENOVA & THE APPENDIX B – LICENSES &
LIFESTREAM 117 DISCLAIMER 168
CHAPTER IV - SKILLS 056 The Lifestream 118
Proficiency Bonuses 057 Project G 118
Class Skills vs. Project S 118
Cross-Class Skills 057
Making a Skill Check 057 Stagnant Mako 120
Ability Checks 057 Mako Energy 120
Types of Skill Checks 058 Minerva and Deities 121
Rerolling 058 Mutant Template 124
Keeping the Game Moving 058 CHAPTER X - COMBAT 125
Skill Descriptions 058 The Combat Sequence 126
Monster Skills 069 Action Types 127
CHAPTER V - FEATS 071 Taking your Turn 128
Acquiring Feats 072 Hit Points 129
Feat Descriptions 073 Attack Types 130
Multiclass Feats 079 Choosing Targets 132
CHAPTER VI – PERSONALITY & 082 Attack Modifiers 137
CAREER PATHS
Details 083 Movement and Position 138
Career Paths 084 Death and Dying 141
INTRODUCTION THE THREE ERAS OF
PLAY
The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII depicts an
amazing world of strange monsters, wondrous
technology, mystical materia, epic struggles, great
The Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying Game supports
heroes, and terrible villains. From the moment
adventures and campaigns set in three distinctive
that train pulled into Sector 8 station and Cloud
eras, all of which are described in detail below.
Strife jumped onto the platform, the story of Final
Fantasy VII captivated the world. With this book,
you can recreate the story of the video games and
films or craft your own adventures in the Final
SONS OF JENOVA ERA
(15 to 1 Years before Final Fantasy VII)
Fantasy VII world. All you need is some dice, a few A campaign set in this era focuses on the
friends, and your imagination. growth of Shinra’s influence. As Crisis Core opens
When you’re ready, flip through the rest of up, the people of the planet believe they are living
this book; it offers a wealth of options, allowing more comfortable lives thanks to the many mako
you to play in any era. It lets you play good guys, reactors planted across the globe, however, there
bad guys, or the guys in between if you want to is a sinister shadow blanketing the world. Anti-
add a little ambiguity. Shinra groups have sprung up and are trying to
convince the masses that Shinra Inc. is an evil,
WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Here’s what you need to start playing The Final
blood-sucking parasite that needs to be stopped.
Those who have studied planetary life have
noticed that the planet is shrieking in pain. Citizens
Fantasy VII Roleplaying Game:
have noticed the increase of monsters in their
local areas. Nothing is what it seems.
 This book, which tells you how to play your
Crisis Core unfolds with a planet torn
character.
asunder with war. Wutai, the last land free of
 A copy of the character sheet (found at the
Shinra’s influence and under the leadership of
end of this book).
ninja master Godo, has denied them permission of
 A pencil and scratch paper.
building a mako reactor on sacred Wutai soil.
 One twenty-sided die (d20), and twenty each
Shinra decides to send in its army to persuade
of the following: four-sided die, six-sided die
them by force. A resistance faction called
(d6), eight-sided die (d8), ten-sided die (d10),
AVALANCHE has sprung up to fight the Shinra in
and twelve-sided die (d12).
the hopes of destroying their life-sucking
 A small object to represent your character.
machines.
 A battle map with 1-inch squares to put your
As war foments and erupts between Shinra
object on.
and Wutai, plenty of opportunities for adventure
present themselves. Heroes working for President
DICE
The rules abbreviate dice rolls with phrases such as
Shinra, Fuhito, or Godo might undertake
assignments to stem the tide of decay that grows
“4d6+2”, which means “four six-sided dice plus stronger with every passing year. Remember that
two” (generating a number between 6 and 26). most people living in this era think of the Shinra
The first number tells how many dice to roll (all of Company as good, reliable, and have the best
which are added together), the number after the interests of the planet at heart. Their secrets have
“d” tells you what type of dice to use, and any yet to be revealed.
number after that indicates a quantity that is Genesis Rhapsodos, considered as one of the
added to or subtracted from the result. best SOLDIER operatives, has left Shinra and began
Some examples: his assault on his former employers to find a cure
2d8: Two eight-sided dice, generating a for his degrading. His actions will spark the mass
number from 2 to 16. desertion of SOLDIER operatives and will lead to
3d6: Three six-sided dice, generating a the demise of his friend Angeal, as well as
number from 3 to 18. Sephiroth’s fall into madness.
4d10: Four ten-sided dice, generating a In Before Crisis, Fuhito and his anti-Shinra
number from 4 to 40. faction are assaulting every possible mako reactor
around the globe. The building of a reactor at
Corel has been halted due to AVALANCHE’s
interference and the reactor at Gongaga has
exploded. Shinra decides to send in its general Deepground, who are Shinra’s last dark
affairs department to deal with the uprising. To secret, have begun their assault on nearby towns
cover up the existence of such a faction, Shinra and cities to try and find a way of awakening the
decides to blame the halting of Corel’s reactor on ultimate beast Omega WEAPON.
the local villagers and orders for the town to be Heroes in this era are either Deepground
burned to the ground. This begins the chain of operatives or working for the WRO.
events that will eventually lead to Shinra’s demise.
THE BASICS
Although DEEPGROUND has yet to reveal
themselves to the world at large, there is nothing
wrong with players wanting to be DEEPGROUND
With The Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying Game, you
members in this era, although their missions must
can experience this epic story in a whole new way.
be kept a secret and the general public must not
Imagine yourself a member of SOLDIER fighting in
be any the wiser. During this era, DEEPGROUND is
the Wutai War or a Shinra executive, a brave WRO
under the control of The Restrictors.
spy or a powerful military leader. Whether you
want to be a player or the Gamemaster, this book
METEORFALL ERA
(0 to 2 years after Final Fantasy VII)
is your portal to the action-packed FFVII world.
The people of the planet have begun to wake

up to what the Shinra Company has really been THE CORE MECHANIC
The Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying Game uses a core
doing. Many have even begun to sympathise with
mechanic to resolve all actions. This central game
the new AVALANCHE faction, who plan to continue
rule keeps play fast and intuitive. Whenever you
their predecessors’ effort, albeit a lot less
want to attempt an action that has some chance of
bloodshed. Sephiroth has returned from the dead
failure, you roll a twenty-sided die (or “d20”). To
to summon the powerful Meteor to cause enough
determine whether your character succeeds at a
damage to the planet that when the lifestream is
task (such as an attack or the use of a skill), you do
called upon to heal the wound, he could place
this:
himself at the centre and absorb the very essence
of life; effectively becoming a god.
 Roll a d20.
In the On the Way to a Smile novella series,
 Add any relevant modifiers.
the Lateral Biography TURKS: The Kids are Alright,
 Compare the result to a target number.
and the film Advent Children, The planet is trying
to rebuild itself, however a disease has sprung
If the result equals or exceeds the target
called Geostigma; affecting everyone who came
number (set by the GM or given in the rules), your
into contact with the lifestream when it burst
character succeeds at the task at hand. If the result
through the ground. Three mysterious figures have
is lower than the target number, you fail.
appeared and abducted children who are affected
with “mother’s mimetic legacy” and use their
connection to locate JENOVA’s remaining cells.
Heroes in this era probably work for either an
HEROES
If you’re a player, you take the role of a hero – one
anti-Shinra faction or the WRO; depending on how of the main characters of the Final Fantasy VII
far into this era’s timeline your campaign is set. In story that you, the other players, and the GM all
this period, crime is on the rise; and so crime lords, help to develop. You create your character with
assassins, and petty criminals are around every the help of the game rules that follow, according
corner. to your own vision for the type of hero you want
to play. As your character participates in
THE AWAKENING ERA
(3+ years after Final Fantasy VII)
adventures, he or she gains experience points (XP)
that help him or her improve and become more
powerful.
In this era, Shinra is a devolved company and
the WRO are in place as acting world government.
Screams of a thousand souls can be heard from
Edge coming from the ruins of Midgar, and many
THE GAMEMASTER
When you play The Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying
news journalists and investigators are trying to Game, you’re participating in an interactive story.
discover the truth behind Shinra’s scientific Players take on the roles of the unique characters,
experiments. called heroes. One player serves as the
Gamemaster, a combination director, narrator,
and referee. The GM describes situations, asks the
players what their characters want to do, and
resolves these actions according to the rules of the
game. The GM sets each scene, keeps the story
moving, and takes on the roles of the opponents
and other characters that the player’s heroes
encounter in each adventure. If you’re the GM,
you should read through all sections of this book;
you don’t need to memorise it, but you do need to
have an idea of where to find things once play
begins.
WHAT CHARACTERS CAN DO

A character can try to do anything you can
imagine, just as long as it fits the scene the GM
describes. Depending on the situation, your
character might want to:
 Listen at a door
 Use a computer terminal
 Explore a location
 Cast a spell or summon
 Converse with NPCs
 Bargain with a merchant
 Intimidate a thug
 Talk to an ally
 Pilot a vehicle
 Search for a clue
 Bluff an official
 Repair an item
 Jump off a moving train
 Move
 Endure a very cold location
 Attack an opponent
Characters accomplish these things by

making skill checks, ability checks, or attack rolls,
all of which entail a modified d20 roll.
CHAPTER I –
ABILITIES
Just about every dice
roll you make is going to
get a bonus or penalty
based on your
character’s abilities. A
tough character has a
better chance of
surviving a freezing
night near Modeoheim.
A perceptive character
is more likely to notice
Deepground troops
sneaking up from
behind. A stupid
character is less likely to
find a concealed panel
that leads to a secret
cargo compartment.
Your ability scores tell
you what your modifiers
are for rolls such as
these.
You character has

six abilities: Strength
(abbreviated Str),
Dexterity (Dex),
Constitution (Con),
Intelligence (Int),
Wisdom (Wis), and
Charisma (Cha). Each of
your character’s above-
average abilities gives
you a benefit on certain
die rolls, and each
below-average abilities
give you disadvantage
on other die rolls. You
roll your scores
randomly, assign them
to the abilities you like,
raise and lower them
according to your
character’s race, and
then raise them as your
character advances in
experience.
ABILITY MODIFIERS
SCORE MODIFIER SCORE MODIFIER PLANNED GENERATION
Instead of rolling dice, you may select the scores
1 -5 18-19 +4
you want by using the planned character
2-3 -4 20-21 +5
generation method. This requires a bit more
4-5 -3 22-23 +6
thought and effort on your part, since you need to
6-7 -2 24-25 +7 know what kind of character you want to play so
8-9 -1 26-27 +8 you can select your scores appropriately.
10-11 +0 28-29 +9 Your character’s ability scores all start at 8.
12-13 +1 30-31 +10 You have 30 points to spend to increase these
14-15 +2 32-33 +11 scores, using the costs shown below.
16-17 +3 Etc… Etc…
SCORE COST SCORE COST
8 0 14 6
YOUR ABILITY SCORES

To create an ability score for your character, roll
9
10
11
1
2
3
15
16
17
8
10
12
four six-sided dice (4d6). Disregard the lowest die 12 4 18 14
and total the three highest dice. 13 5 --- ---
This roll gives you a number between 3
(horrible) and 18 (tremendous).
The average ability score for the typical
planet citizen is 10 or 11, but your character is not
STANDARD SCORE PACKAGE
The third method of determining ability scores is
typical. The most common ability scores for player the standard score package, a balanced mix of
characters (heroes) are 12 and 13. (The average scores designed to quickly create hero characters.
hero is above average.) Assign the scores to the abilities as you like.
Make this roll six times, recording the result The standard score package is:
each time on a piece of paper. Once you have all
six scores, assign each score to one of your six 16, 15, 14, 12, 10, and 8
abilities. At this step, you need to know what kind
THE ABILITIES
of person your character is going to be in order to
know where best to place your character’s ability
scores.
Each ability partially describes your character and
affects some of your character’s actions. The
ABILITY MODIFIERS
Each ability has a -5 to +11 modifier. Table 1-1:
description of each ability includes a list of notable
characters along with their scores in that ability.
Ability Modifiers shows the modifier for each
ability, based on its score.
The modifier is the number you add to or STRENGTH (STR)
Strength measures your character’s muscle and
subtract from the die when your character tries to
physical power. This ability is especially important
do something related to that ability. For instance,
for characters that are soldier-orientated or monk-
you add or subtract your Strength modifier to your
orientated because it helps them prevail in
roll when you try to hit someone with a shuriken.
physical combat.
You also apply the modifier to some numbers that
You apply your Strength modifier to:
aren’t die rolls, such as when you add or subtract
your Dexterity modifier to your Reflex Defence. A  Athletics and Melee Strike checks. These
positive modifier is called a bonus and a negative are the skills that have Strength as their
modifier is called a penalty. key ability.
 Strength checks (for breaking down doors
and the like).
REROLLING
If your scores are too low, you may scrap them and
reroll all six scores. Your scores are considered too DEXTERITY (DEX)
Dexterity measures hand-eye coordination, agility,
low if your total modifiers are 0 or less, or if your
highest score is 13 or lower. reflexes, and balance. This ability is the most
important one for thief-orientated characters, but
it’s also high on the list for characters who typically  Magic Defence, for resisting spell
wear light or medium armour or no armour at all. damage/effects and summon attacks.
You apply your Dexterity modifier to:  Knowledge, Mechanics, and Use
 Reflex Defence, provided that the Computer checks. These are the skills that
character can react to the attack. have Intelligence as their key ability.
 Acrobatics, Pilot, Ranged Strike, Ride,  Aqualung, Beta, Flamethrower, Magic
Stealth, and Thievery checks. These are Breath, and Trine. These are the monster
the skills that have Dexterity as their key skills that have Intelligence as their key
ability. ability.
CONSTITUTION (CON)
A monster or chocobo has an Intelligence
score of no more than 5. Sentient beings have a
Constitution represents your character’s health score of at least 6.
and stamina. A Constitution bonus increases a
character’s hit points, so the ability is important
for all characters.
You apply your Constitution modifier to:
WISDOM (WIS)
Wisdom describes a character’s willpower,
 Each die roll for gaining additional hit common sense, perception, and intuition. While
points (though a penalty can never drop a Intelligence represents one’s ability to analyse
result below 1—that is, a character information Wisdom represents being in tune with
always gains at least 1 hit point each time and aware of one’s surroundings. Wisdom is the
he or she advances in level). most important ability for scout-orientated
 Fortitude Defence, for resisting negative characters. If you want your character to have
conditions and similar threats. acute senses, put a high score in Wisdom. Every
 Constitution checks, for persisting creature has a Wisdom score.
extreme temperatures and death saving You apply your Wisdom modifier to:
throws.  Will Defence (for negating the effect of
 Death Sentence, Frog Song, Laser, LV4 mind-affecting abilities).
Suicide, LV5 Death, and Magic Hammer.  Perception, Survival, and Treat Injury
These are the monster skills that have checks. These are the skills that have
Constitution as their key ability. Wisdom as their key ability.
 Angel Whisper, Big Guard, Dragon Force,
If a character’s Constitution changes, his or and White Wind. These are the monster
her hit points should also increase or decrease skills that have Wisdom as their key
accordingly. ability.
INTELLIGENCE (INT) CHARISMA (CHA)

Charisma measures a character’s force of
Intelligence determines how well your character
learns and reasons. This ability is important for personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism,
engineer-based characters and executive-based ability to lead, and physical attractiveness. This
characters. It’s also important for any character ability represents actual strength of personality,
who wants to have a wide assortment of skills. not merely how one is perceived by others in a
You apply your Intelligence modifier to: social setting. Charisma is most important for
 Each die roll for gaining additional magic characters who are nobility or in high executive
points (though a penalty can never drop a positions. Every creature has a Charisma score.
result below 1—that is, a character You apply your Charisma modifier to:
always gains at least 1 magic point each  Deception, Performance, Persuasion,
time he or she advances in level). Spellcasting, and Streetwise checks. These
 The number of languages your character are the skills that have Charisma as their
knows at the start of the game. key ability.
 The number of skill points gained at each  ??????, Chocobuckle, Matra Magic,
level (though a penalty can never drop a Pandora’s Box, and Shadow Flare. These
result below 1—that is, a character are the monster skills that have Charisma
always gains at least 1 skill point each as their key ability.
time he or she advances in level).
CHAPTER II –
RACES
The planet contains a
number of intelligent
races, each with its own
unique outlook and
civilisation; although
Humans dominate the
known world. Humans
live throughout the
planet, while other races
have their own
settlements and
communities scattered
around, but individuals
can be found anywhere.
WHAT’S NEW?
Golem has been
removed as a playable
race, and the remaining
races have had their
traits altered slightly; be
it ability score modifiers
or a racial ability.
Magnade, Vajradhara,
and Wolfion will feature
in the World of Monsters
accessory book.
CHOOSING A RACE
Human hair colour varies from black to
brown to blonde, and their eye colour varies from
blue to hazel. Skin shades run from very pale to
After you roll your ability scores and before you
nearly black, and men are usually taller and
write them on your character sheet and select
heavier than women.
your character’s class, choose your character’s
race. Once you’ve decided your character’s race,
PLAY A HUMAN IF YOU WANT…
assign ability scores to particular abilities. Alter the
 To be a decisive, resourceful hero with
scores according to the race and continuing
enough determination to face any
detailing your character.
challenge.
You can play a character of any race
 To have the most versatility and flexibility
presented in this chapter. Your character’s race
of any other race.
provides plenty of clues as to the sort of person he
 To be able to excel at any class you
or she is, how he or she feels about characters of
choose.
other races, and what motivates him or her.
Remember, however, that the race descriptions
only apply to the majority of people. In each race,
some individuals diverge from the norm, and your
HUMAN RACE TRAITS
Humans have the following race traits.
character can be one of these. Don’t let a Ability Modifiers: +1 to any two ability scores
description hinder you for detailing your character of your choice.
as you like. Medium-Size: As Medium-sized creatures,
Humans have no bonuses or penalties due to their
size.
Speed: Humans base speed is 6 squares.
Skill Expertise: Humans gain a +2 bonus in
two skills of their choice. The skills must be those
that they are proficient with and cannot be cross-
class skills.
Bonus Feat: Humans gain one bonus feat at
1st level (see Chapter 05: Feats).
Languages: Humans can read/write and
speak Basic.
HUMAN
Humans dominate the world and can be found in
virtually every corner of the planet. They are the
ancestors of early pioneers, traders, travellers, and
refugees. Humans have always been people on the
move. As a result, they can be found on every
continent and nearly every island. As a race,
Humans are physically, culturally, and politically
diverse.
CETRA
the information more clearly understandable, but
in doing so results in a -5 penalty to the check.
The Cetra can use this ability a number of
The Cetra were the first race to appear on the
times per day equal to their Charisma modifier.
planet; never settling, always on the move, to find
Lifestream Attuned: Due to their close
their promised land, a land of extreme happiness.
heritage with the lifestream, the Spellcasting skill
When a calamity from the skies fell to the planet,
is considered a class skill to the Cetra.
humans and other races went into hiding, but the
Languages: Cetras can read/write and speak
Cetra fought against it; greatly reducing their
Ancient and Basic.
number in the process.
During the time of Final Fantasy VII, Aerith
Gainsborough was the only known Cetra left, but
that doesn’t mean there isn’t more in the world;
either unaware of their gifts or keeping them a
closely guarded secret.
Other than their rare ability to talk to the
planet, and their gift of healing magic, Cetra look
and talk like any other Human. It is because of this
that they can easily disguise their identities and
blend in with the world at large.
PLAY A CETRA IF YOU WANT…

 To be a hero that is highly attuned of their
surroundings.
 To be a member of a near-extinct race on
the Planet.
 To be a member of a race that favours the
White Mage class.
CETRA RACE TRAITS

Cetras have the following race traits
Ability Modifiers: Your Wisdom and
Charisma scores increase by 2 each.
Medium-Size: As Medium-sized creatures,
GI' NA' KA
Cetra have no bonuses or penalties due to their
size.
Speed: Cetra base speed is 6 squares. Gi'Na'Kas are a race of people who live in the
Planetary Whisper: A Cetra has the unique Ancient Forest and the canyon of which the forest
ability to commune with the planet; seeking its is atop of. They believe in attacking first and ask
wisdom and advice when trouble is amassing. The questions later; a reason why the Wolfions, their
Cetra can make a Perception check to talk to the neighbouring cousins, are cautious and wary about
planet (DC 20) and find out future information. them.
The information can be cryptic or clear, The Gi'Na'Ka are humanoid beasts that
understandable or ambiguous (left at the GMs resemble Native Americans in terms of
discretion). If the check fails, nothing happens. On appearance. Their eye colours differ from green,
a successful check, the Cetra communes with the brown, or yellow, and they have no hair. Gi'Na'Kas
planet and receives information normally can belong to one of several tribes; however the Gi
unavailable to them (depending on how noisy the Tribe is the only known one to the world at large.
area is when the Cetra makes the Perception
check, the GM can install a penalty to the check to PLAY A GI’NA’KA IF YOU WANT…
account for the Cetra not being able to hear  To be a member of a warrior-type race.
properly).  To be an aggressive, no-nonsense hero.
If the information is too difficult for the Cetra  To be a member of a race that favours the
to make out, the Cetra can choose to make Fighter class.
another Perception check straight away to make
GI' NA' KA RACE TRAITS
nut itself is used by the locals in food and in
medicine; however its true tendencies are virtually
Gi’Na’Kas have the following race traits. unknown among the Goblin community.
Ability Modifiers: Your Constitution and Goblins are short with scabby skin and
Intelligence scores increase by 1 each. features and pointy ears. Skin and hair colour
Medium-Size: As Medium-sized creatures, varies just like humans, as well as eye colour.
Gi'Na'Ka have no bonuses or penalties due to their
size. PLAY A GOBLIN IF YOU WANT…
Speed: Gi'Na'Kas base speed is 6 squares.  To be a member of race who is clever,
Primitive: As primitive creatures, Gi'Na'Ka cunning, and stealthy.
are proficient with polearms and projectiles,  To be a hero that speaks before they
regardless of whether their chosen class permits think.
them or not.  To be a member of a race that favours the
Low-Light Vision: Gi’Na’Ka ignore Monk class.
concealment (but not total concealment) from
GOBLIN RACE TRAITS

darkness.
War Cry: A Gi'Na'Ka can command a number
of allies equal to his Intelligence modifier Goblins have the following race traits.
(minimum of 1) to attack a single designated target Ability Modifiers: Your Dexterity and
of his choice. The Gi'Na'Ka can do this a number of Intelligence scores increase by 1 each.
times per day equal to one-half his heroic level Small: As Small-sized creatures, Goblins gain
(rounded-down, minimum of 1), and the target is a +2 size bonus on all Stealth checks and gain a +2
considered marked. bonus to their Reflex Defence, but their lifting and
Languages: Gi’Na’Kas can read/write and carrying limits are three-quarters that of Medium-
speak Gi'naa and Basic. size characters.
Speed: Goblin Base Speed is 4 squares.
Goblin Punch: Goblins receive a +2 race
bonus to Melee Strike checks when making
unarmed attacks, and a +4 race bonus to damage
rolls when using combat gloves.
Sleepel: Once per encounter, Goblins can
inflict the sleep condition on one target within
their line of sight. The Goblin makes a Spellcasting
check and compares the result to the target's
Magic Defence. If the roll equals or exceeds the
target's Magic Defence, the target falls asleep for
1d4 rounds of combat (1 minute). This ability can
be used freely outside of combat.
Languages: Goblins can read/write and speak
Gobbledegook and Basic.
GRIM
Grims are small folk that live in forests. Their main
tribes are on the West Continent, which includes
the island of Wutai, however they also live in the
Corral Valley on the northern hemisphere.
Grims have large pointy ears and a small
pointy horn in the middle of their forehead. Their
GOBLIN
skin colour ranges from creamy white to lush pink
and their eye colour ranges from orange to gold.
Goblins live on Goblin Island. They are known for They tend to only have body hair on their legs.
their cleverness and cunning, but most are seen as
an unfriendly and quick-tempered folk.
Goblins are very protective of their Zeio nuts,
which are only found and grown on the island. The
PLAY A GRIM IF YOU WANT… bustle human civilisations. They have an obsession
 To be a hero that possesses the gift of with nuts and some love riding chocobos; even
magic. going as far as entering chocobo races in the Gold
 To be a member of a race that feels Saucer.
socially awkward towards members of Moogle's skin come in many different
other races due to their own appearance. colours, just like chocobo's feathers; varying from
 To be a member of a race that favours the white, pink, blue, yellow, and green. Their tiny
Black Mage class. wings on their back are either purple or red, but
this could be because of climate rather than
gender. All Moogles have a long stem grown out
the top of their head and attached at the end is a
bright red pompom.
PLAY A MOOGLE IF YOU WANT…

 To be a member of a race that prefers to
stand beside their comrades and provide
them with moral support.
 To play a fun-loving and carefree hero
that thinks the best of others.
Scholar class.
GRIM RACE TRAITS

Grims have the following race traits.
Ability Modifiers: Your Charisma score
increases by 2.
Low-Light Vision: Grims ignore concealment
(but not total concealment) from darkness.
Small: As Small-sized creatures, Grims gain a
+2 size bonus on all Stealth checks and gain a +2
bonus to their Reflex Defence, but their lifting and
carrying limits are three-quarters that of Medium-
size characters.
Speed: Grim Base Speed is 4 squares.
Adept Spellcaster: For a number of times per
MOOGLE RACE TRAITS

encounter equal to 1 + their Intelligence modifier,
Grims can reroll Spellcasting checks made to cast
magic, keeping the better of the two rolls. You can Moogles have the following race traits.
only reroll once per turn, however. Ability Modifiers: Your Intelligence and
Magic Resilient: Grims receive a +3 race Wisdom scores increase by 1 each.
bonus to their Magic Defence. Darkvision: Moogles ignore concealment
Languages: Grims can read/write and speak (including total concealment) from darkness.
Grish and Basic. However, they cannot perceive colours in total
darkness.
MOOGLE
Small: As Small-sized creatures, Moogles gain
a +2 size bonus on all Stealth checks and gain a +2
bonus to their Reflex Defence, but their lifting and
Moogles live up in mountains or in underground carrying limits are three-quarters of that of
caverns, choosing to live away from the hustle and Medium-sized characters.
Speed: Moogle base speed is 4 squares. PLAY A REMNANT IF YOU WANT…
Moogles have a good flight speed of  To be a calculating, deep-thinking, and
8 squares and requires a swift action to fly and a otherworldly character.
swift action to land.  To be a hero shrouded in mystery and on
Kupo! Defence: Moogles receive a +2 race a path of self-discovery.
bonus to Reflex and Magic Defences when  To be a member of a race that favours the
bloodied. Samurai class.
Claw: Moogles can only attack with their
REMNANT RACE TRAITS

natural weapons and, as such, are proficient with
their own natural weapons instead of any other
weapon group. Moogle's claw damage is 1d4 + the Remnants have the following race traits.
Moogle's Strength modifier. Moogle’s claws are Ability Modifiers: +2 to any two ability scores
considered Simple Melee weapons for purposes of of your choice.
equipping materia. Medium-size: As Medium-sized creatures,
Languages: Moogles can read/write and Remnants have no special bonuses or penalties
speak Kupo and Basic. due to their size, however their carrying capacity is
5x that of normal Medium-sized creatures.
Speed: Remnant base speed is 6 squares.
Negative Lifestream: Remnants gain the
Spawn ability (see page 119, for more
information).
In His Image: Due to the fact that Remnants
are imperfect recreations of Sephiroth, the
Spellcasting and Melee Strike skills are considered
class skills to them, regardless of whether their
class grants them or not.
Languages: Remnants can read/write and
speak Basic.
REMNANT
Remnants are born within the lifestream from the
flowing JENOVA cells that have fused within the
planet's blood. They are unaware that they are
sent by Sephiroth as pawns for his rebirth, all they
SAHAGIN
know is they must locate mother and merge with
her to become whole again.
Remnants appear as human, with only a few
Sahagins are humanoid reptiles with webbed feet
differences. They have silvery-white hair, striking
green eyes, and their skin is the colour of a pale- and a large shell on their back like a turtle. Their
moon's glow. Their personalities resemble that of scale colours varies from green to blue, red to
purple, and most are seen using Tridents, however
an empty puppet, but don't let that hinder you
Sahagins are known to use any weapon that is
when developing your character.
easily available to them.
Sahagins are comfortable to build their  To be a member of race that favours the
colonies in underground sewage systems or in Rogue class.
marshes. They are creatures of the swamps
mainly; however they also have desert colonies as
well. Sahagins are usually peaceful, but will attack
anyone who attempts to threaten their families
and homes.
PLAY A SAHAGIN IF YOU WANT…

 To play a hero that is highly resourceful
and agile.
 To be a skilled athlete and have expertise
in polearms.
Dragoon class.
SAHAGIN RACE TRAITS

Sahagins have the following race traits.
Ability Modifiers: Your Constitution score
increases by 2.
TONBERRY RACE TRAITS

Medium-Size: As Medium-sized creatures,
Sahagins have no bonuses or penalties due to their
size. Tonberrys have the following race traits.
Speed: Sahagin base speed is 6 squares. Ability Modifiers: Your Constitution and
Expert Swimmer: Sahagins are excellent Intelligence scores increase by 1 each.
swimmers, and can reroll any Athletics check made Darkvision: Tonberrys ignore concealment
to swim; taking the better of the two rolls. (including total concealment) from darkness.
Polearm Proficiency: Sahagins are However, they cannot perceive colours in total
considered proficient in polearms, regardless if darkness.
their class permits it or not. In addition, they Small: As Small-sized creatures, Tonberrys
receive a +2 race bonus to Melee Strike checks gain a +2 size bonus on all Stealth checks and gain
with polearms, and a +2 race bonus to Ranged a +2 bonus to their Reflex Defence, but their lifting
Strike checks with polearms when used as thrown and carrying limits are three-quarters that of
weapons. Medium-size characters.
Languages: Sahagins can read/write and Speed: Tonberry Base Speed is 2 squares.
speak Saha and Basic. Everyone’s Grudge: Once per encounter,
Tonberrys can designate a single enemy target.
TONBERRY
The Tonberry increases its weapon damage
number against the designated target by 1 for
each ally still participating in battle. For example, if
Tonberrys are a race of humanoid lizard-folk that
the Tonberry has three allies remaining on the
live in underground caverns. They tend to avoid
battlefield, it receives a +3 increase to all weapon
confrontation if they can, however Tonberrys will
damage numbers for weapons used against the
take up the mantle if their family and friends are in
designated target until the end of the encounter.
grave danger.
The Tonberry cannot change the designated target
Tonberrys are quite short creatures with
once it has been selected.
either dark green or placid blue skin. They have
Iron Will: Tonberrys receive a +3 race bonus
bright golden eyes and they have no body hair or
to their Will Defence.
any other outstanding features. Their appearance
Languages: Tonberrys can read Basic and
looks like that of a frog that walks on two legs, be
speak Krael and Basic.
it very slowly.
PLAY A TONBERRY IF YOU WANT…

 To be a member of a race that prefers to
attack within the shadows.
 To play as a cunning and sneaky hero.
CHAPTER III –
CLASSES
Final Fantasy VII heroes seek
Gil, glory, justice, fame,
influence, and knowledge,
among other goals. Some of
these goals are honourable,
some base. Each character
chooses a different way to
achieve these goals, from
brutal combat power to
subtle skills to mastery of
materia. Some adventurers
prevail and grow in
experience, wealth, and
power. Others die.
A character class is the

frame upon which you build
your hero. It isn’t meant to be
rigid or confining. Instead, the
class provides a starting point
from which you can develop
in any direction you see fit.
WHAT’S NEW?
The number of heroic classes
have increased from 5 to 9,
and level progression has
increased from 20 to 50. This
is taking into account that
there are no longer prestige
classes, and the classes are
derived directly from Final
Fantasy lore.
CHOOSING A CLASS
Nine classes are available to choose from in the
CLASS
Black Mage, White Mage
STARTING HIT POINTS
4 + Constitution score
Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying Game. Each class Rogue, Scholar 6 + Constitution score
have their own set of features and abilities Dragoon, Ranger 8 + Constitution score
associated with that class. Fighter, Samurai 10 + Constitution score
When you create your character, choose one Monk 12 + Constitution score
of the following classes:
Black Mage: Master of offensive spellcasting A character’s hit point total increases each
and status-inflicting magic. time he or she gains a level. The type of die rolled
Dragoon: A warrior dedicated to aerial depends on the class in which the level is gained,
assaults as well as attacking multiple targets. as shown below:
Fighter: A warrior dedicated to close combat
brawling and protecting those nearby. CLASS HIT POINTS
Monk: A martial arts expert, trained in hand- Black Mage, White Mage 1d4 + Constitution modifier
to-hand combat. Rogue, Scholar 1d6 + Constitution modifier
Ranger: A striker specialising in back row Dragoon, Ranger 1d8 + Constitution modifier
skirmishes and tracking their targets. Fighter, Samurai 1d10 + Constitution modifier
Rogue: A trickster dedicated to sneaking up Monk 1d12 + Constitution modifier
on their foes but who is also out for himself.
MAGIC POINTS
Samurai: A dedicated swordsman who
believes in honour and respect.
st
Scholar: A knowledge-seeker and all-round A 1 level heroic character begins play with a
party buffer. certain number of magic points equal to their
White Mage: Expert in the art of healing Intelligence score. A character’s magic points
magic and summoning. increase each time he or she gains a level. The
type of die rolled depends on the class in which
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
the level is gained, as shown below:
CLASS MAGIC POINTS

The rest of this chapter describes each class. These
Fighter, Dragoon 1d4 + Intelligence modifier
descriptions are general. Individual members of a
Monk, Ranger 1d6 + Intelligence modifier
class may differ in their attitude, outlooks, and
Rogue, Samurai 1d8 + Intelligence modifier
other aspects.
Scholar 1d10 + Intelligence modifier
Black Mage, White Mage 1d12 + Intelligence modifier
GAME RULE INFORMATION
Game rule information follows the general class
description. Not all of the following categories CLASS FEATURES
The rest of the class details class features that are
apply to every class.
uniquely flavoured to that class. Class features
include bonus feats, techniques, and ability score
ABILITIES
This entry tells you which abilities are most
increases.
important for a character of that class. Players can

“play against type”, but a typical character of a DEFENCES
Your character has four defence scores.
class puts his or her highest ability scores where
they’ll do the most good. (Or, in game-world Reflex Defence: 10 + one-half your level +
terms, the character is attracted to the class that Dexterity modifier + class bonus.
most suits his or her talents, or for which he or she Fortitude Defence: 10 + one-half your level +
is best qualified.) Constitution modifier + class bonus.
Will Defence: 10 + one-half your level +
Wisdom modifier + class bonus.
HITst
POINTS
A 1 level heroic character begins play with a
Magic Defence: 10 + one-half your level +
Intelligence modifier + class bonus.
certain number of hit points determined by his or
her class:
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT
LEVEL XP MAX PROFICIENCY MAX PROFICIENCY CLASS BONUSES TO DEFENCES
When you take your first level in a character class,
BONUS BONUS
you gain class bonuses on three or more defences,
(CLASS SKILLS) (CROSS-CLASS SKILLS)
st as shown below:
1 0 3 1
2nd 1,000 3 1
CLASS CLASS BONUSES TO DEFENCES
3rd 2,000 4 2
Black Mage +1 Reflex Defence, +1 Fortitude
4th 3,000 4 2
Defence, +1 Will Defence, +1 Magic
5th 4,500 5 2
Defence
6th 6,000 5 2
Dragoon +1 Reflex Defence, +1 Fortitude
7th 8,000 6 3 Defence, +2 Will Defence
8th 10,000 6 3 Fighter +1 Reflex Defence, +1 Fortitude
9th 12,500 7 3 Defence, +2 Magic Defence
10th 15,000 7 3 Monk +2 Reflex Defence, +1 Fortitude
11th 18,000 8 4 Defence, +1 Will Defence
12th 21,000 8 4 Ranger +2 Reflex Defence, +1 Fortitude
13th 24,500 9 4 Defence, +1 Magic Defence
14th 28,000 9 4 Rogue +2 Reflex Defence, +1 Will Defence,
15th 30,000 10 5 +1 Magic Defence
16th 33,000 10 5 Samurai +1 Reflex Defence, +1 Will Defence,
18th 38,000 11 5 Scholar +1 Reflex Defence, +2 Will Defence,
20th 45,000 12 6 White Mage +1 Reflex Defence, +1 Fortitude
21st 49,000 13 6 Defence, +1 Will Defence, +1 Magic
22nd 52,000 13 6 Defence
23rd 55,000 14 7
24th 58,000 14 7 Class bonuses to defence scores increase at
25th 62,000 15 7 11th, 21st, 31st, and 41st level, as shown in the
26th 66,000 15 7 classes’ description.
27th 70,000 16 8
BLACK MAGE
28th 74,000 16 8
29th 78,000 17 8
30th 82,500 17 8 Black Mages are trained to use materia accessible
31st 87,000 18 9 to him in the best combination he can think of.
32nd 91,000 18 9 They can be members of a cult, or can be someone
33rd 96,000 19 9 who specialises in magical combat over physical
34th 101,000 19 9 violence. They understand the lifestream and all
35th 105,000 20 10 the benefits the planet’s blood can provide.
36th 110,000 20 10 Black mages can be found all over the planet.
37th 115,000 21 10 They can be masters of the black arts, or
38th 120,000 21 10 geomancers; specialising in the elements. They can
39th 126,000 22 11 also be magicians with the gift of monster magic;
40th 131,000 22 11 also known as enemy skills.
41st 136,000 23 11
42nd
43rd
142,000
147,500
23
24
11
12 PLAYING A BLACK MAGE
Black Mages are the rangers of spellcasting,
44th 153,000 24 12
choosing to stand in the back row of a fight;
45th 159,000 25 12
casting devastating spells on their foes. As they are
46th 165,000 25 12
one of two classes that gain very little in the way
47th 171,000 26 13
of hit points, it is best to keep away from close
48th 177,500 26 13 combat and keep track of your own health in case
49th 184,000 27 13 the worst happens. Some spells are best effective
50th 190,000 27 13 when bloodied, however.
EXAMPLES OF BLACK MAGES IN
FINAL FANTASY VII
Kadaj, Loz, Yazoo.

Black mages have the following game statistics.
ABILITIES
A black mage should be gifted in all abilities, but
Intelligence and Charisma are most important.
HIT POINTS
Black mages begin play at 1st level with a number
of hit points equal to 4 + their Constitution score.
At each level after 1st, black mages gain hit points
equal to 1d4 + their Constitution modifier.
MAGIC POINTS
Black mages begin play at 1st level with a number
of magic points equal to their Intelligence score. At
each level after 1st, black mages gain magic points
equal to 1d12 + their Intelligence modifier.
CLASS SKILLS
The black mage’s list of class skills, along with their
associated abilities, are as follows:
Knowledge* (Int), Perception (Wis),
Persuasion (Cha), Spellcasting (Cha), Streetwise
(Cha).
*This skill actually encompasses a number of unrelated skills.

Each time this skill is learned, a specific category must also be
chosen. Examples include Knowledge (bureaucracy) and
Knowledge (world lore).
Skill Points at 1st level: (1 + Int modifier) x 4.

Skill Points at each additional level: 1 + Int
modifier.
CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the black mage
class.
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences

increase to +2 to Reflex, Fortitude, Will, and Magic.
As a black mage, you gain proficiency with the
following types of armour: Bangles, Headdresses, At 21st level, the class bonus to Defences
and Light. increase to +3 to Reflex, Fortitude, Will, and Magic.
At 31st level, the class bonus to Defences
DEFENCE BONUSES At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Reflex, increase to +5 to Reflex, Fortitude, Will, and Magic.
Fortitude, Will, and Magic.
THE BLACK MAGE
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC DUALCAST FOCUS
DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Black Mage 1d4 1d4 1d12 1/encounter +1
Specialisation, Weapon Proficiency, Bonus Feat
2nd Bonus Feat - - - - +1
3rd Black Mage Technique - - - 2/encounter +1
4th Ability Score Increase - - - - +2
5th - - - - +2
6th Bonus Feat - - - - +3
7th Black Mage Technique - - - - +3
9th - - - - +4
11th Black Mage Technique 1d6 1d6 2d8 3/encounter +5
13th - - - - +6
17th - - - - +8
19th Black Mage Technique - - - 4/encounter +9
21st 1d8 1d8 2d10 - +10
23rd Black Mage Technique - - - - +11
25th - - - - +12
29th - - - - +14
31st Black Mage Technique 1d10 1d10 2d12 - +15
32nd Ability Score Increase - - - - +16
33rd - - - - +16
37th - - - - +18
41st 1d12 1d12 3d10 - +20
43rd Black Mage Technique - - - 7/encounter +21
45th - - - - +22
49th - - - - +24
BLACK MAGE SPECIALISATION DUALCAST
At 1st level, you select one of the following Once per encounter at 1st level, you can cast two
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be spells on the same turn as a full-round action. You
changed. can only cast spells from the materia you have
equipped.
CONDITIONING SPECIALIST At 3rd level, and every eight levels thereafter
Through intensive training and practice, you have (11 , 19th, 27th, 35th, and 43rd levels), you can use
th
learnt secrets of torturing your foes and buffing this ability one additional time per encounter (see
your allies. “The Black Mage” table, for more information).
Effect: Whenever you make a Spellcasting
check to cast a spell that inflicts a target with a
condition, such as haste or silence, you can reroll
WEAPON PROFICIENCY
At 1st level, you gain proficiency with rods, and you
the check, keeping the better of the two rolls. gain a +2 class bonus when making attacks with
Penalty: You receive a -10 penalty to weapons belonging to that weapon group. The
Spellcasting checks when you cast healing spells, class bonus increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at 30th
such as cure, esuna, and life. level, and +10 at 45th level.
Special: 11th level: Penalty to Spellcasting
checks decrease to -7.
21st level: Penalty to Spellcasting BONUS FEATS
checks decrease to -5. At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
31st level: Penalty to Spellcasting selected from any of those presented in Chapter
checks decrease to -2. 05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
41st level: Penalty to Spellcasting any) of the chosen feat.
checks decrease to +0. You gain one additional feat at 2nd level, and
every four levels thereafter (6th, 10th, 14th, 18th,
ELEMENTAL SPECIALIST etc.).
Through your various studies of the elements, you
have decided to specialise in one particular field
rather than become a jack-of-all-trades.
BLACK MAGE TECHNIQUE
At 3rd level, and every four levels thereafter (7th,
Effect: Choose one of the following 11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a black mage
elements: energy, fire, force, ice, poison, thunder, technique. The technique must be selected from
water, wind. You receive a +5 class bonus to those presented below and, once chosen, cannot
Spellcasting checks when casting spells of the be changed.
chosen element. You also gain a +10 class bonus to You can select the same technique more
damage rolls with the chosen element. than once. Every time you do, you can use it one
Penalty: Select four other elements. You additional time per encounter.
receive a -10 penalty to Spellcasting checks made
to cast spells that have those selected elements as
its damage type.
FURY BRAND
You fill your allies with emotion to assist them
Special: 11th level: Class bonus to Spellcasting through their struggles.
checks and damage increase to +7 and +12 Time: Full-round.
respectively. Range: All allies in a burst 6.
21st level: Class bonus to Spellcasting Check: Spellcasting vs. Will.
checks and damage increase to +8 and +13 Hit: All affected allies can use one technique
respectively. of their choice on their next turn that would
31st level: Class bonus to Spellcasting normally require them to be bloodied first. The
checks and damage increase to +9 and +14 technique has to be one that they have learnt.
respectively. Special: If an ally doesn’t possess a technique
41st level: Class bonus to Spellcasting that requires them to be bloodied in order to use
checks and damage increase to +10 and +15 it, they receive a +5 bonus to Melee Strike or
respectively. Ranged Strike checks (target’s choice) on their next
turn.
EARTH RAVE 21st Level: Damage increases to 6d8.
You demonstrate your knowledge on elemental 31st Level: Damage increases to 7d8.
magic and unleash the planet’s power onto your 41st level: Damage increases to 8d8.
foes.
Can only be used when bloodied. STARDUST RAY
Time: Full-round. You summon a cluster of stars and bring them
Range: All enemy targets in a burst 8. raining down on your foes.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic Time: Full-round.
Hit: 4d8 fire damage, 4d8 force damage, 4d8 Range: All enemy targets in a burst 7.
ice damage, 4d8 poison damage, 4d8 thunder Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic.
damage. Hit: Energy damage = 2d8 x the number
Special: 11th Level: Damage increases to 5d8. enemy targets in range.
21st Level: Damage increases to 6d8. Special: 11th Level: Damage increases to 3d8.
31st Level: Damage increases to 7d8. 21st Level: Damage increases to 4d8.
41st Level: Damage increases to 8d8. 31st Level: Damage increases to 5d8.
41st Level: Damage increases to 6d8.
FLARE BURST
You conjure a swirling mass of fiery energy from
your palms and blast your foes to singes.
ABILITY SCORE INCREASE
Starting at 4th level, you can choose to either
Can only be used when bloodied. permanently increase one ability score of your
Time: Full-round. choice by 2 points or permanently increase two
Range: All enemy target in a close burst 8. ability scores of your choice by 1 each.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic. You can increase your ability scores again at
Hit: Energy and fire damage = 1d12 + your 8th level, then at every four levels thereafter (12th,
level. The affected targets fall prone until the start 16th, 20th, etc.).
of your next turn.
Special: 11th level: Damage increases to 2d12.
21st level: Damage increases to 3d12. FOCUS
31st level: Damage increases to 4d12. You can go into a deep trance as a full-round
41st level: Damage increases to 5d12. action to help concentrate all your energy into
casting a spell on your next turn. You cannot be
GAUNTLET interrupted. While in a deep trance, you grant all
enemy targets in your line of sight combat
You summon a large vortex beneath your foes and
engulfing them with dark matter. advantage against you.
Time: Full-round. On your next turn, if you weren’t interrupted
Range: All enemy targets in a burst 6. during your trance, you gain a bonus to your
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic. Spellcasting check made to cast any magic materia
Hit: Necrotic damage = 2d8 x the number you currently have equipped. The bonus equals
enemy targets in range. one-half your level (rounded down, minimum of 1)
Special: If your Spellcasting skill modifier is and you lose this bonus at the end of your turn.
more than the targets’ Magic Defence, the check is You can use this ability a number of times per
considered an automatic hit. encounter equal to 1 + Charisma modifier.
11th Level: Damage increases to 3d8.
31st Level: Damage increases to 5d8. STARTING GIL
Black mages begin play with 1d6 x 150 gil.
LANDSCAPER
You summon an earthquake beneath your foes,
causing severe damage.
DRAGOON
Dragoons are stalwart defenders, capable of
Time: Full-round. covering a vast amount of space on the battlefield
Range: All enemy targets in a burst 7. while protecting those nearby. Due to their
Check: Spellcasting vs. Reflex. mastery of polearms, they are able to excel in both
Hit: 4d8 force damage + one-half your level close-combat and picking off enemies from afar,
(rounded down). making them one of the most diverse and deadly
Special: 11th level: Damage increases to 5d8. participants in a fight.
Dragoons are also very dexterous; capable of
leaping and jumping across great distances to
reach their designated spot. Their high willpower
also make them less likely to fall fowl of another’s
influence.
PLAYING A DRAGOON
As a dragoon, your position in combat can either
be right at the front; taking all the damage for your
allies, or play it safe and strike from afar. As the
only class that is equally capable of both melee
combat and ranged combat, the only drawback of
the dragoon is that their hit points are not as a
high as that of a fighter or samurai, so keep track
of your health at all times.
EXAMPLES OF DRAGOONS IN
FINAL FANTASY VII
Cid Highwind.

Dragoons have the following game statistics.
ABILITIES
A dragoon puts their highest scores in Strength
and Dexterity, with Constitution closely following.
HIT POINTS
Dragoons begin play at 1st level with a number of
hit points equal to 8 + their Constitution score. At
each level after 1st, dragoons gain hit points equal
to 1d8 + their Constitution modifier.
MAGIC POINTS
Dragoons begin play at 1st level with a number of
magic points equal to their Intelligence score. At
each level after 1st, dragoons gain magic points
CLASS SKILLS
The dragoon’s list of class skills, along with their
Acrobatics (Dex), Athletics (Str), Knowledge* Skill Points at 1st level: (2 + Int modifier) x 4.
(Int), Melee Strike (Str), Perception (Wis), Ranged Skill Points at each additional level: 2 + Int
Strike (Dex), Ride (Dex), Survival (Wis). modifier.
Knowledge (world lore). CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the dragoon
class.
THE DRAGOON
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC COVER AERIAL
DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE LUNGE
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Dragoon 1d8 1d8 1d4 - 1/encounter
2nd Bonus Feat - - - +1/-1 -
3rd Dragoon Technique - - - - 2/encounter
4th Ability Score Increase - - - - -
5th - - - - -
6th Bonus Feat - - - - -
7th Dragoon Technique - - - - -
9th - - - - -
10th Bonus Feat - - - +5/-5 -
11th Dragoon Technique 1d10 1d10 1d6 - 3/encounter
13th - - - - -
17th - - - - -
18th Bonus Feat - - - +9/-9 -
19th Dragoon Technique - - - - 4/encounter
21st 1d12 1d12 1d8 - -
22nd Bonus Feat - - - - -
23rd Dragoon Technique - - - - -
25th - - - - -
26th Bonus Feat - - - +13/-13 -
29th - - - - -
31st Dragoon Technique 2d8 2d8 1d10 - -
32nd Ability Score Increase - - - - -
33rd - - - - -
34th Bonus Feat - - - +17/-17 -
37th - - - - -
41st 2d10 2d10 1d12 - -
42nd Bonus Feat - - - +21/-21 -
43rd Dragoon Technique - - - - 7/encounter
45th - - - - -
49th - - - - -
50th Bonus Feat - - - +25/-25 -
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY DEFENCE BONUSES

As a dragoon, you gain proficiency with the At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Reflex
following types of armour: Armlets, Heavy, and Defence and Fortitude Defence, and a +2 class
Light. bonus to Will Defence.
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences
increase to +2 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +4 to WEAPON PROFICIENCY
At 1st level, you gain proficiency with polearms,
Will.
and you gain a +2 class bonus when making attacks
with weapons belonging to that weapon group.
increase to +3 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +6 to
The class bonus increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at
Will.
30th level, and +10 at 45th level.
increase to +4 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +8 to
Will. BONUS FEATS
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
increase to +5 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +10 to selected from any of those presented in Chapter
Will. 05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
any) of the chosen feat.
DRAGOON SPECIALISATION You gain one additional feat at 2nd level, and
At 1st level, you select one of the following
etc.).
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be
changed.
AERIAL LUNGE
ARMOUR SPECIALIST Once per encounter, you can leap into the air;
You have learnt how to use the armour you wear maintaining altitude for the remainder of your
affectively. turn. While in the air, you are immune to any
Effect: You can choose to apply either one- attack or effect that would normally affect you.
half your level (rounded-down) or the armour On your next turn, you swoop down to the
bonus associated with your armour to Reflex ground, driving your weapon into a single enemy
Defence, whichever is the highest. target close burst 6 from your position of origin;
Penalty: The speed penalty associated with dealing max melee damage dice x one-half your
your armour increases by 1 (if your armour doesn’t level (rounded-down) force damage. You land in an
reduce your speed under normal circumstances, unoccupied square adjacent to the target and your
you reduce your speed by 1 square instead). turn ends immediately.
Special: 11th Level: You decrease your speed At 3rd level, you can use this ability twice per
penalty by 1. encounter, and you gain an additional usage per
21st Level: Your armour bonus to encounter every eight levels thereafter (11th, 19th,
Reflex Defence increases by 3. 27th, 35th, and 43rd level).
31st Level: Your armour bonus to
Reflex Defence increases by 5.
41st Level: You apply both your
COVER
Starting at 2nd level, as a swift action, you can
armour bonus and one-half your level to Reflex provide one ally in your line of sight with a bonus
Defence. to Reflex Defence. By doing this, you give yourself
a penalty to Melee Strike checks. Every eight levels
WEAPON SPECIALIST after 2nd, the bonus and penalty increases (see
You have learnt how to use the weapon you wield “The Dragoon” table, for more information).
affectively. The effects of Cover last until the start of
Effect: Whenever you wield a two-handed your next turn, and you can use the effects of
melee weapon with one hand, you don’t take any Cover a number of times per encounter equal to 1
penalty to Melee Strike checks. In addition, you + your Wisdom modifier.
treat the hit rate of the weapon you are using as
though it were 1 point higher.
Penalty: You take a -10 penalty to your DRAGOON TECHNIQUE
Reflex Defence until the end of the encounter. At 3rd level, and every four levels thereafter (7th,
Special: 11th Level: Penalty is reduced to -7. 11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a dragoon technique.
21st Level: Penalty is reduced to -5. The technique must be selected from those
31st Level: Penalty is reduced to -2. presented below and, once chosen, cannot be
41st Level: Penalty is reduced to +0. changed.
You can select the same technique more
than once. Every time you do, you can use it one
additional time per encounter.
BOOST JUMP Hit: 2d8 force damage. Targets are knocked
You vault into the air and drive your weapon down prone until start of your next turn.
into your foe. Special: 11th level: Damage increase to 4d8.
Time: Standard. 21st level: Damage increase to 6d8.
Range: One target in Ranged 8. 31st level: Damage increase to 8d8.
Check: Athletics vs. Fortitude. 41st level: Damage increases to 10d8.
Hit: Critical damage + 2d6.
Miss: You take collision damage equal to 1d8 PENETRATING STRIKE
+ one-half your level. As you thrust your weapon into your foe’s chest,
Special: 11th level: Extra die of damage you gently pull it out to give it more effectiveness.
increase to 3d6. Time: Standard.
21st level: Extra die of damage Range: One target in Melee 1.
increase to 4d6. Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude.
31st level: Extra die of damage Hit: 4d12 force damage + one-half your level
increase to 5d6. (rounded down).
41st level: Extra die of damage Special: You treat the target’s Fortitude
increase to 6d6. Defence as though it were 5 points less.
DESTRUCTIVE STRIKE TWISTING VAULT

You bring about a cataclysmic blow to your foes. You strike all nearby foes with a tornado-spinning
Time: Standard. swing.
Range: All enemy targets in close burst 6. Can only be used when bloodied.
Check: Acrobatics vs. Will. Time: Full-round.
Hit: 3d8 necrotic damage. Targets take a -5 Range: All enemy targets in close burst 4.
penalty to all defences until the start of your next Check: Acrobatics vs. Reflex.
turn (sustain swift: penalty lasts one additional Hit: max melee damage dice x one-half your
round). level (rounded down) wind damage.
Special: 11th level: Damage increases to 5d8. Special: You take a -10 penalty to your Reflex
21st level: Damage increases to 7d8. Defence until the start of your next turn.
31st level: Damage increases to 9d8.
DRAGON DIVE permanently increase one ability score of your
You throw your weapon into the midst of where choice by 2 points or permanently increase two
your foes are mainly located, blasting them with a ability scores of your choice by 1 each.
wave of energy. You can increase your ability scores again at
Can only be used when bloodied. 8th level, then at every four levels thereafter (12th,
Time: Standard. 16th, 20th, etc.).
Range: All enemy targets in close burst 6.
Check: Ranged Strike vs. Reflex.
Hit: Energy damage equal to max ranged
damage die + your level + 2d8.
STARTING GIL
Dragoons begin play with 1d6 x 225 gil.
Special: 11th level: Damage increases to 3d8.
41st level: Damage increases to 6d8. FIGHTER
Fighters combine discipline with martial skills to
become the best pure warriors on the planet.
HYPER JUMP Fighters can be stalwart defenders of those in
You jump up high into the air and land in an
need, cruel marauders, or brave adventurers. They
unoccupied square; driving your weapon into the
can be noble champions, or cold-hearted killers,
ground and releasing a shockwave of energy.
amongst other things.
Time: Full-round.
Range: All enemy targets in blast 4 from drop
point.
Check: Acrobatics vs. Reflex.
PLAYING A FIGHTER
Fighters are primarily tanks. They prefer to be at
the front in combat; taking the heavy brunt for
their comrades and providing cover for them when
needed. They rely heavily on melee combat rather
than ranged combat, and they are one of the few
classes that are proficient in heavy armour, which
provides the best boost to Reflex Defence than any
other armour type.
EXAMPLES OF FIGHTERS IN
FINAL FANTASY VII
Angeal Hewley, Cloud Strife, Genesis Rhapsodos,
Zack Fair

Fighters have the following game statistics
ABILITIES
Since a fighter specialises in close-combat
brawling, their most important ability score is
Strength, followed closely by Constitution. Don’t
underestimate the importance of Intelligence,
however, since many of a fighter’s useful skills are
based on this ability.
HIT POINTS
Fighters begin play at 1st level with a number of hit
points equal to 10 + their Constitution score. At
each level after 1st, fighters gain 1d10 hit points +
their Constitution modifier.
MAGIC POINTS
Fighters begin play at 1st level with a number of
each level after 1st, fighters gain 1d4 magic points
+ their Intelligence modifier.
CLASS SKILLS
The fighter’s list of class skills, along with their
Athletics (Str), Knowledge* (Int), Melee

Strike (Str), Stealth (Dex), Treat Injury (Wis)
Knowledge (world lore).

modifier.
THE FIGHTER
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC FIGHTER’S CLEAVE
DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE MARK
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Fighter 1d10 1d4 1d4 1/encounter -
3rd Fighter Technique - - - 2/encounter -
5th - - - - -
7th Fighter Technique - - - - -
9th - - - - 1 additional
target
11th Fighter Technique 1d12 1d6 1d6 3/encounter -
13th - - - - -
targets
19th Fighter Technique - - - 4/encounter -
21st 2d8 1d8 1d8 - -
23rd Fighter Technique - - - - -
targets
29th - - - - -
31st Fighter Technique 2d10 1d10 1d10 - -
33rd - - - - 4 additional
targets
37th - - - - -
41st 2d12 1d12 1d12 - 5 additional
targets
43rd Fighter Technique - - - 7/encounter -
45th - - - - -
targets
CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the fighter class.
GREATER WEAPON SPECIALIST
You are gifted at wielding weapons that many
would have a struggle carrying.
Effect: When using one hand to wield a large-
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY size melee weapon or bigger, you do not suffer the
normal encumbrance penalty to Melee Strike
As a fighter, you gain proficiency with the
following types of armour: Armlets, Heavy, and checks. In addition, you gain a +3 class bonus to
Light. damage rolls with said weapon.
Penalty: If you fail your Melee Strike check
DEFENCE BONUSES
by 5 or more, you provoke an attack of
opportunity from your intended target.
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Reflex Special: 11th level: Class bonus to damage
Defence and Fortitude Defence, and a +2 class rolls increase to +6.
bonus to Magic Defence. 21st level: Class bonus to damage
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences rolls increase to +9.
increase to +2 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +4 to 31st level: Class bonus to damage
Magic. rolls increase to +12.
At 21st level, the class bonus to Defences 41st level: Class bonus to damage
increase to +3 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +6 to rolls increase to +15.
Magic.
increase to +4 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +8 to FIGHTER’S MARK
Magic. Once per encounter, starting at 1st level, you can
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences designate one enemy target as your mark. You can
increase to +5 to Reflex and Fortitude, and +10 to only mark one target at a time. While a target is
Magic. marked, he/she is granted combat advantage
against you (see “Combat Advantage” in Chapter
FIGHTER SPECIALISATION 10: Combat). If a marked target attacks an ally
other than you, he/she gets a -5 penalty to the
attack. When a marked target chooses to attack
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be
you or cast a spell against you, they must reroll the
changed.
check and take the worst result.
At 3rd level, and every eight levels thereafter
DUAL WEAPON SPECIALIST (11 , 19th, 27th, 35th, and 43rd), you can use
th
You have picked up skills associated with two-
Fighter’s Mark one additional time per encounter.
weapon fighting and can utilise them effectively.
Doing so, however, removes the mark on the
Effect: You can attack with both your main
previous target as you cannot have two or more
and secondary weapons as a full-round action. You
targets marked at the same time. The mark lasts
receive a -5 penalty to Melee Strike checks when
until either the end of the encounter, or when the
attacking with your secondary weapon, instead of
marked target becomes unconscious or dies.
the normal -10 penalty.
Penalty: When attacking with your
secondary weapon, if your Melee Strike check WEAPON PROFICIENCY
misses the target’s Reflex Defence, the target only At 1st level, you gain proficiency with swords, and
receives half damage of your secondary weapon you gain a +2 class bonus when making attacks
(rounded down). with weapons belonging to that weapon group.
Special: 11th level: Penalty to secondary The class bonus increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at
weapon’s attack is reduced to -3. 30th level, and +10 at 45th level.
21st level: Penalty to secondary
weapon’s attack is reduced to -1.
BONUS FEATS
At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
weapon’s attack becomes a +1 bonus.
selected from any of those presented in Chapter
05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
weapon’s attack becomes a +3 bonus.
You gain one additional feat at 2nd level, and
etc.).
FIGHTER TECHNIQUE Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude.
Hit: Max weapon damage + 2d8. Push target
2 squares back.
11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a fighter technique.
Special: 11th level: Damage increase to 3d8.
The technique must be selected from those
21st level: Damage increase to 4d8.
presented below and, once chosen, cannot be
changed.
additional time per encounter. FINISHING TOUCH
You start spinning your weapon around you,
creating a giant whirlwind that moves towards
BLADE BEAM your foes and sending them skywards before they
You unleash an energy shockwave from your
come crashing down.
weapon straight towards your enemy.
Time: Full-round.
Time: Full-round.
Range: One target in Ranged 8 (main), up to
Check: Spellcasting vs. Fortitude.
three targets close burst 3 from main target
Hit: 1d12 wind damage. Targets end 5
(secondary).
squares away from where they were and receive
Check: Spellcasting vs. Fortitude.
1d12 falling damage (see Falling Damage in
Hit: 1d10 + your level energy damage.
Chapter 10: Combat).
Secondary Hit: 1d10 energy damage.
Special: 11th level: damage increases to 2d12.
21st level: damage increases to 3d12.
BRAVER METEORAIN
You leap into the air and blast your foes with dark
You leap towards your foe before bringing down a
energy emitting from your blade.
fatal strike.
Can only be used when bloodied.
Time: Full-round.
Time: Full-round.
Range: One target in Melee 4.
Range: All enemy targets in a burst 6.
Check: Athletics vs. Fortitude.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Reflex.
Hit: 2d6 force damage + one-half your level
Hit: Necrotic damage = (your level x d4) +
(rounded down).
number of targeted enemies.
Special: If Spellcasting check equals or
exceeds by 5 or more, targets receive a -5 penalty
to all Defences until the start of your next turn.
CLIMHAZZARD ABILITY SCORE INCREASE

You throw yourself at a target and skewer them Starting at 4th level, you can choose to either
before delivering a mighty blow. permanently increase one ability score of your
Can only be used when bloodied. choice by 2 points or permanently increase two
Time: Full-round. ability scores of your choice by 1 each.
Range: One target in Melee 4. You can increase your ability scores again at
Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude. 8th level, then at every four levels thereafter (12th,
Hit: 2d8 + your level necrotic damage. 16th, 20th, etc.).
CLEAVE
Once per encounter, starting at 9th level, you can
41st level: damage increases to 5d8. follow up from your successful Melee Strike check
with another against a different enemy target
CROSS SLASH within close burst 1.
You strike your weapon upon your foe in a cross At 17th level, and every eight levels thereafter
sequence. (25 , 33rd, 41st, and 49th), you can target one
th
Time: Full-round. additional enemy within a close burst 1.

STARTING GIL
Fighters begin play with 1d6 x 225 gil.
MONK
Monks are highly trained martial arts experts,
capable of delivering both a blow with their bare
hands and providing themselves with self-defence.
When it comes to melee combat, monks are far
superior; having both the best bonus to Reflex
Defence and the highest melee damage dice. They
specialise in devastating punches and can use their
surroundings to their advantage.
PLAYING A MONK
As a monk, you are best when fighting up close to
your enemies; substituting precision for
devastation. Monks are one of only two classes
that have better reflexes than all others as they
have learnt how to dodge enemy assaults as part
of their martial arts training.
EXAMPLES OF MONKS IN FINAL

FANTASY VII
Tifa Lockhart, Zangan.

Monks have the following game statistics
ABILITIES
Since a Monk specialises in close-combat brawling,
their most important ability score is Strength.
Don’t underestimate the importance of Wisdom,
however, since many of a monk’s useful skills are
based on this ability.
HIT POINTS
Monks begin play at 1st level with a number of hit
each level after 1st, monks gain 1d12 hit points +
MAGIC POINTS
Monks begin play at 1st level with a number of
each level after 1st, monks gain 1d6 magic points +
their Intelligence modifier.
THE MONK
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC EVASION BOOST
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Monk 1d12 1d6 1d6 1/encounter 5
2nd Bonus Feat - - - - 5
3rd Monk Technique - - - 2/encounter 5
4th Ability Score Increase - - - - 5
5th - - - - 5
6th Bonus Feat - - - - 10
7th Monk Technique - - - - 10
9th - - - - 10
11th Monk Technique 2d8 1d8 1d8 3/encounter 15
13th - - - - 15
17th - - - - 20
19th Monk Technique - - - 4/encounter 20
21st 2d10 1d10 1d10 - 25
23rd Monk Technique - - - - 25
25th - - - - 25
29th - - - - 30
31st Monk Technique 2d12 1d12 1d12 - 35
32nd Ability Score Increase - - - - 35
33rd - - - - 35
37th - - - - 40
41st 3d10 2d8 2d8 - 45
43rd Monk Technique - - - 7/encounter 45
45th - - - - 45
49th - - - - 50
CLASS SKILLS Acrobatics (Dex), Athletics (Str),

Knowledge* (Int), Melee Strike (Str), Perception
The Monk’s list of class skills, along with their
(Wis), Survival (Wis), Treat Injury (Wis)
*This skill actually encompasses a number of unrelated skills. 31st level: Class bonus to Melee
Strike checks increase to +8.
Knowledge (world lore). 41st level: Class bonus to Melee
Skill Points at each additional level: 2 + Int STREETFIGHTING SPECIALIST
modifier. When it comes to fighting dirty, you excel at it with
such grace and admiration.
CLASS FEATURES
Effect: Whenever you exceed a Melee Strike
check by 5 or more, you can choose to either push
All of the following are features of the monk class. the target back a number of squares equal to 1 +
your Dexterity modifier, or inflict the target with
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY the slow condition.
Penalty: You take a -10 penalty on all skill
As a monk, you gain proficiency with the following
types of armour: Bangles, Headdresses, and Light. checks (other than Melee Strike) until the end of
the encounter.
Special: 11th level: The penalty to skill checks
DEFENCE BONUSES decreases to -8.
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to 21st level: The penalty to skill checks
Fortitude Defence and Will Defence, and a +2 class decreases to -5.
bonus to Reflex Defence. 31st level: The penalty to skill checks
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences decreases to -2.
increase to +2 to Fortitude and Will, and +4 to 41st level: The penalty to skill checks
Reflex. decreases to +0.
WEAPON PROFICIENCY
increase to +3 to Fortitude and Will, and +6 to
Reflex.
At 31st level, the class bonus to Defences At 1st level, you gain proficiency with combat
increase to +4 to Fortitude and Will, and +8 to gloves, and you gain a +2 class bonus when making
Reflex. attacks with weapons belonging to that weapon
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences group. The class bonus increases to +5 at 15th
increase to +5 to Fortitude and Will, and +10 to level, +7 at 30th level, and +10 at 45th level.
Reflex.
BONUS FEATS
MONK SPECIALISATION At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
selected from any of those presented in Chapter
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be 05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
changed. any) of the chosen feat.
SHOOTFIGHTING SPECIALIST etc.).
You have learnt a thing or two when it comes to
bare-knuckle brawling and, for the better part,
considered brave in most cases. EVASION
Effect: You receive a +2 class bonus to Melee Once per encounter, starting at 1st level, you can
Strike checks when making an unarmed attack. dodge out of the way of certain area effects, such
You can also shift 1 square either before or after as Bahamut’s mega flare, or the ultima spell.
attacking a target. This does not provoke an attack When you are subjected to an effect that allows
of opportunity. you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only
Penalty: You receive a -2 penalty on Melee half damage, you instead take no damage on a
Strike checks when using a weapon (including successful saving throw, and only half damage if
improvised weapons) other than your bare hands you fail.
(combat gloves are not affected by the penalty). At 3rd level, and every eight levels thereafter
Special: 11th level: Class bonus to Melee (11 , 19th, 27th, 35th, and 43rd), you can use the
th
Strike checks increase to +4. effects of Evasion one additional time per
21st level: Class bonus to Melee encounter.
BOOST 31st level: Extra die of damage
increase to 9d6.
Once per encounter, you can grant yourself a
41st level: Extra die of damage
number of temporary hit points at the cost of a -5
increase to 11d6.
penalty to Melee Strike checks. The penalty
remains until the end of the encounter. The
number of temporary hit points gained depend on METEODRIVE
your level (see “The Monk” table, for more You grab your foe, spinning them full circle before
information). throwing them.
Time: Standard.
Range: One target within close burst 2.
MONK TECHNIQUE Check: Athletics vs. Fortitude.
At 3rd level, and every four levels thereafter (7th, Effect: Target is pushed 8 squares back.
11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a monk technique. Target takes 2d6 collision damage if the area
The technique must be selected from those he/she is pushed back into is against, or next to, a
presented below and, once chosen, cannot be wall.
changed. Special: 11th level: Damage increases to 4d6.
You can select the same technique more 21st level: Damage increases to 6d6.
than once. Every time you do, you can use it one 31st level: Damage increases to 8d6.
additional time per encounter. 41st level: Damage increases to 10d6.
BEAT RUSH WATERKICK

You rush towards a target and land an almighty You deliver an upright kick in your target’s face,
blow in their chest. back-flipping before slamming your foot into their
Time: Standard. chest.
Range: One target in Melee 4. Time: Standard.
Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude. Range: One target within close burst 2.
Hit: Critical damage + 1d6. Check: Acrobatics vs. Reflex.
Miss: Fall prone until the start of your next Hit: 3d8 force damage + 1d10 water damage.
turn. Miss: 2d6 force damage + 1d4 water
Special: 11th level: Extra die of damage damage.
increase to 2d6. Special: Target is knocked prone until the
21st level: Extra die of damage start of your next turn.
increase to 3d6. Sustain Swift: effect lasts 1 additional
31st level: Extra die of damage round.
increase to 4d6. 11th level: Water damage increases
41st level: Extra die of damage to 2d10 (Miss: 2d4).
increase to 5d6. 21st level: Water damage increases
to 4d10 (Miss: 4d4).
SOMERSAULT 31st level: Water damage increases
You use your feet to kick your foe in the face to 6d10 (Miss: 6d4).
midway through doing a backflip. 41st level: Water damage increases
Can only be used when bloodied. to 8d10 (Miss: 8d4).
Time: Standard.
Range: One target within close burst 2. DOLPHIN BLOW
Check: Acrobatics vs. Reflex. You respond quickly to an enemy’s assault on you
Hit: Force damage equal to max melee with a drenching punch.
damage die + 3d6 + your level. The target is dazed Time: Reaction – enemy target fails an attack
until the start of your next turn. against you.
Miss: Force damage equal to one-half max Range: Attacking target.
melee damage die (rounded down) + one-half your Check: Athletics vs. Fortitude.
level (rounded down). Hit: The check result determines the effect:
Special: 11th level: Extra die of damage  1 – Automatic Fail.
increase to 5d6.  Miss by 5 or less – 1d10 water damage.
21st level: Extra die of damage  Equal – 3d10 water damage.
increase to 7d6.  Exceed by 5 or less – 4d10 water damage.
 Exceed 6+ – 5d10 water damage. Your
level also applies to the damage.
Special: You can forfeit a move action on Rangers have the following game statistics
your next turn to increase the water damage by +2
die.
ABILITIES
Dexterity is the most important ability for rangers,
METEOR STRIKE followed closely by Constitution. Wisdom is also
You grab a nearby foe, jump into the air before important as some of the ranger’s skills are
slamming them back into the ground. associated with it.
HIT POINTS
Time: Standard.
Range: One target within close burst 2.
Check: Athletics vs. Fortitude. Rangers begin play at 1st level with a number of hit
Hit: Necrotic damage = your level x d8 points equal to 8 + their Constitution score. At
Miss: Necrotic damage = one-half your each level after 1st, rangers gain 1d8 hit points +
level (rounded down) x d4. their Constitution modifier.
Special: Target takes falling damage equal to
2d6 + one-half their level (rounded down).

permanently increase one ability score of your
choice by 2 points or permanently increase two
ability scores of your choice by 1 each.
You can increase your ability scores again at
8th level, then at every four levels thereafter (12th,
16th, 20th, etc.).
STARTING GIL
Monks begin play with 1d6 x 175 gil.
RANGER
Rangers are the best warriors when it comes to
using firearms. They are also one of three classes
with the best bonus to Reflex Defence in the game.
Rangers can be military personnel, sharpshooters,
or hired assassins; tracking their prey amongst the
shadows.
PLAYING A RANGER
Rangers are to guns as fighters are to swords. They
specialise in standing from a distance, picking off
their enemies one-by-one with their pistols and
rifles. Keep a close eye on your own health as it’s
not as high compared to members of other classes.
EXAMPLES OF RANGERS IN
FINAL FANTASY VII
Barret Wallace, Vincent Valentine.
THE RANGER
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC BARRAGE AIM
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Ranger 1d4 1d12 1d4 1/encounter +1
3rd Ranger Technique - - - 2/encounter +1
5th - - - - +2
7th Ranger Technique - - - - +3
9th - - - - +4
11th Ranger Technique 1d6 2d8 1d6 3/encounter +5
13th - - - - +6
17th - - - - +8
19th Ranger Technique - - - 4/encounter +9
21st 1d8 2d10 1d8 - +10
23rd Ranger Technique - - - - +11
25th - - - - +12
29th - - - - +14
31st Ranger Technique 1d10 2d12 1d10 - +15
32nd Ability Score Increase - - - - +16
33rd - - - - +16
37th - - - - +18
41st 1d12 3d10 1d12 - +20
43rd Ranger Technique - - - 7/encounter +21
45th - - - - +22
49th - - - - +24
MAGIC POINTS DUAL WEAPON SPECIALIST
You have picked up skills associated with two-
Rangers begin play at 1st level with a number of
magic points equal to their Intelligence score. At weapon fighting and can utilise them effectively.
each level after 1st, rangers gain 1d6 magic points Effect: You can attack with both your main
+ their Intelligence modifier. and secondary weapons as a full-round action. You
receive a -5 penalty to Ranged Strike checks when
attacking with your secondary weapon, instead of
CLASS SKILLS the normal -10 penalty.
The Ranger’s list of class skills, along with their Penalty: When attacking with your
associated abilities, are as follows: secondary weapon, if your Ranged Strike check
Acrobatics (Dex), Knowledge* (Int), misses the target’s Reflex Defence by 5 or less, the
Mechanics (Int), Perception (Wis), Ranged Strike target receives half damage of your secondary
(Dex), Ride (Dex), Stealth (Dex), Streetwise (Cha), weapon (rounded down).
Survival (Wis) Special: 11th level: Penalty to secondary
*This skill actually encompasses a number of unrelated skills. weapon’s attack is reduced to -3.
chosen. Examples include Knowledge (bureaucracy) and 21st level: Penalty to secondary
Knowledge (world lore). weapon’s attack is reduced to -1.
Skill Points at 1st level: (3 + Int modifier) x 4. weapon’s attack becomes a +1 bonus.
Skill Points at each additional level: 3 + Int 41st level: Penalty to secondary
modifier. weapon’s attack becomes a +3 bonus.
GREATER WEAPON SPECIALIST

CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the ranger class.
You are gifted at wielding weapons that many
would have a struggle carrying.
Effect: When using one hand to wield a large-
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY size ranged weapon or bigger, you do not suffer
the normal encumbrance penalty to Ranged Strike
As a ranger, you gain proficiency with the
following types of armour: Armlets, Bangles, and checks. In addition, you gain a +3 class bonus to
Light. damage rolls with said weapon.
Penalty: If you fail your Ranged Strike check
by 5 or more, you provoke an attack of
DEFENCE BONUSES opportunity from your intended target.
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Special: 11th level: Class bonus to damage
Fortitude Defence and Magic Defence, and a +2 rolls increase to +6.
class bonus to Reflex Defence. 21st level: Class bonus to damage
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences rolls increase to +9.
increase to +2 to Fortitude and Magic, and +4 to 31st level: Class bonus to damage
Reflex. rolls increase to +12.
At 21st level, the class bonus to Defences 41st level: Class bonus to damage
increase to +3 to Fortitude and Magic, and +6 to rolls increase to +15.
Reflex.
increase to +4 to Fortitude and Magic, and +8 to WEAPON PROFICIENCY
Reflex. At 1st level, you gain proficiency with firearms, and
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences you gain a +2 class bonus when making attacks
increase to +5 to Fortitude and Magic, and +10 to with weapons belonging to that weapon group.
Reflex. The class bonus increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at
30th level, and +10 at 45th level.
RANGER SPECIALISATION
At 1st level, you select one of the following BONUS FEATS
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
changed. selected from any of those presented in Chapter
05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
You gain one additional feat at 2nd level, and Time: Full-round.
every four levels thereafter (6th, 10th, 14th, 18th, Range: One target in close burst 6.
etc.). Check: Ranged Strike vs. Reflex.
Hit: Ranged damage dice + your level x3.
BARRAGE Special: If the check result equals or exceeds

by 5 or more, the target also becomes infected
Once per encounter, as a full-round action, you
with paralysis and slow.
can make up to four ranged attacks. You take a -5
penalty to Ranged Strike checks on each of these
attacks. DEVASTATING SHOT
At 3rd level, you can use this ability twice per You unleash a devastating shot upon your enemy.
encounter, and you gain one additional usage per Time: Standard.
encounter every eight levels thereafter (11th, 19th, Range: One target in close burst 8.
27th, 35th, and 43rd level). Check: Ranged Strike vs. Reflex.
Hit: Weapon damage + one-half your level
(rounded down).
AIM Special: At 21st level, you apply your full level
As a full-round action, you can aim your firearm to to damage instead of one-half.
get a better shot at your target. You cannot be
interrupted. While aiming, you grant all enemy
targets in your line of sight combat advantage
MIND BLOW
You fire a blast of blue energy from your firearm at
against you. your foe.
On your next turn, if you weren’t interrupted Time: Standard.
during your concentration, you gain a bonus to Range: One target in close burst 6.
your Ranged Strike checks. The bonus equals one- Check: Ranged Strike vs. Magic.
half your level (rounded down, minimum of 1) and Effect: The target loses a number of magic
you lose this bonus at the end of your turn. points (if any) equal to your magic damage dice.
You can use this ability a number of times per Special: By spending a move action, you can
encounter equal to 1 + Wisdom modifier. push the target back a number of squares equal to
1 + your Dexterity modifier.
RANGER TECHNIQUE
At 3rd level, and every four levels thereafter (7th, SATELLITE BEAM
11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a ranger technique. You fire a blast of green energy from your firearm
The technique must be selected from those at your foe.
presented below and, once chosen, cannot be Can only be used when bloodied.
changed. Time: Full-round.
You can select the same technique more Range: All enemy targets in a burst 10.
than once. Every time you do, you can use it one Check: Ranged Strike vs. Reflex.
additional time per encounter. Hit: Energy damage = one-half your level
(rounded down) x 1d4.
BIG SHOT Special: 11th level: Damage increases to 1d6.
You fire a blast of orange energy from your firearm 21st level: Damage increases to 1d8.
at your foe. 31st level: Damage increases to 1d10.
Time: Standard. 41st level: Damage increases to 1d12.
Range: One target in close burst 6.
Check: Ranged Strike vs. Reflex. UNGARMAX
Hit: Energy damage = max ranged damage You open fire against all your foes in one swift
dice + 1d6. stroke.
Special: 11th level: Damage increases to 1d8. Can only be used when bloodied.
21st level: Damage increases to 1d10. Time: Full-round.
31st level: Damage increases to 1d12. Range: All enemy targets in close burst 8.
41st level: Damage increases to 2d8. Check: Ranged Strike vs. Reflex.
Hit: Energy damage = max ranged damage
BLAZING FIRE die x3.
You rapidly fire several shots at your foe, causing Special: 11th level: Damage multiplier
great devastation. increases to x4.
21st level: Damage multiplier
increases to x5.
increases to x6.
increases to x7.

16th, 20th, etc.).
STARTING GIL
Rangers begin play with 1d6 x 200 gil.
ROGUE
Rogues can be good, bad, or neutral – who either
live outside the law or fight against it in order to
get the upper hand. They can come from any
corner of the planet. The rogue gets by with
bravado, cunning, duplicity, and trickery. They live
by their wits, lying, cheating, stealing, and even
fighting when the need arises.
PLAYING A ROGUE
Rogues are generally fast-talkers and tend to be
those that “steal the moment” if it were. In a
combat situation, rogues tend to deal heavily in
hit-and-run manoeuvers, and always finding the
opportunity to seek for riches to claim for
themselves.
EXAMPLES OF ROGUES IN FINAL

FANTASY VII
Biggs, Cissnei, Jessie, Wedge, Yuffie Kisaragi.

Rogues have the following game statistics
ABILITIES HIT POINTS

Dexterity and Intelligence are a rogue’s most Rogues begin play at 1st level with a number of hit
important ability scores, because he must have points equal to 6 + their Constitution score. At
quick reflexes and a sharp wit to survive. Charisma each level after 1st, rogues gain 1d6 hit points +
is important for talking one’s way out of trouble, their Constitution modifier.
and Wisdom is useful for spotting trouble before it
finds the rogue.
THE ROGUE
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC SNEAK UNCANNY
DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE ATTACK DODGE
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Rogue 1d6 1d6 1d6 1d6 1/encounter
2nd Bonus Feat - - - 1d6 -
3rd Rogue Technique - - - 1d6 2/encounter
4th Ability Score Increase - - - 2d6 -
5th - - - 2d6 -
6th Bonus Feat - - - 2d6 -
7th Rogue Technique - - - 3d6 -
9th - - - 3d6 -
11th Rogue Technique 1d8 1d8 1d8 4d6 3/encounter
13th - - - 5d6 -
17th - - - 6d6 -
19th Rogue Technique - - - 7d6 4/encounter
21st 1d10 1d10 1d10 7d6 -
23rd Rogue Technique - - - 8d6 -
25th - - - 9d6 -
29th - - - 10d6 -
31st Rogue Technique 1d12 1d12 1d12 11d6 -
32nd Ability Score Increase - - - 11d6 -
33rd - - - 11d6 -
37th - - - 13d6 -
41st 2d8 2d8 2d8 14d6 -
43rd Rogue Technique - - - 15d6 7/encounter
45th - - - 15d6 -
49th - - - 17d6 -
MAGIC POINTS NINJA SPECIALIST
You are at your best when concealing yourself
Rogues begin play at 1st level with a number of
magic points equal to their Intelligence score. At within the shadows.
each level after 1st, rogues gain 1d8 magic points + Effect: Whenever you make a Stealth check
their Intelligence modifier. to conceal yourself from, or move silently past, a
target, you can reroll the check, keeping the better
of the two rolls.
CLASS SKILLS Penalty: The target you are attempting to
The rogue’s list of class skills, along with their conceal from is granted a +5 bonus to Perception
associated abilities, are as follows: checks.
Deception (Cha), Knowledge* (Int), Special: 11th level: Bonus to Perception
Perception (Wis), Performance (Cha), Ranged checks is reduced to +2.
Strike (Dex), Stealth (Dex), Streetwise (Cha), 21st level: Bonus to Perception
Survival (Wis), Thievery (Dex) checks is reduced to +0.
*This skill actually encompasses a number of unrelated skills. 31st level: Bonus to Perception
chosen. Examples include Knowledge (bureaucracy) and checks becomes a -2 penalty.
Knowledge (world lore). 41st level: Bonus to Perception
checks becomes a -5 penalty.
Skill Points at each additional level: 3 + Int THIEF SPECIALIST
modifier. Stealing and taking what isn’t yours has become
something of second nature to you.
CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the rogue class.
Effect: Whenever you make a Thievery check
to use the sleight of hand feature of the skill, you
can reroll the check, keeping the better of the two
rolls.
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY Penalty: The target that you are stealing
from is granted a +5 bonus to Perception checks.
As a rogue, you gain proficiency with the following
types of armour: Bangles, Headdresses, and Light. Special: 11th level: Bonus to Perception
checks is reduced to +2.
21st level: Bonus to Perception
DEFENCE BONUSES checks is reduced to +0.
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Will 31st level: Bonus to Perception
Defence and Magic Defence, and a +2 class bonus checks becomes a -2 penalty.
to Reflex Defence. 41st level: Bonus to Perception
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences checks becomes a -5 penalty.
increase to +2 to Will and Magic, and +4 to Reflex.
increase to +3 to Will and Magic, and +6 to Reflex. BONUS FEATS
At 31st level, the class bonus to Defences At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
increase to +4 to Will and Magic, and +8 to Reflex. selected from any of those presented in Chapter
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences 05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
increase to +5 to Will and Magic, and +10 to Reflex any) of the chosen feat.
WEAPON PROFICIENCY etc.).
At 1st level, you gain proficiency with projectiles,
and you gain a +2 class bonus when making attacks
with weapons belonging to that weapon group. SNEAK ATTACK
The class bonus increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at Beginning at 1st level, you know how to strike
30th level, and +10 at 45th level. subtly and exploit a foe’s distraction. Whenever
you make a successful Stealth check to sneak up
on a target, you can deal damage based on your
ROGUE SPECIALISATION level (see the Sneak Attack column on “The Rogue”
At 1st level, you select one of the following table). The weapon you use must be a ranged
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be weapon.
changed.
.
UNCANNY DODGE Special: In addition, you can spend a move
action to apply you magic damage dice, as well
Once per encounter, starting at 1st level, when an
inflict the prone condition.
attacker that you can see hits you with an attack,
you can choose to halve the attack’s damage
against you as a reaction. LUCKY STARS
At 3rd level, you can use this ability twice per You bolster your allies with a desire to end things
encounter, and you gain one additional usage per quickly.
encounter every eight levels thereafter (11th, 19th, Time: Reaction – An ally becomes bloodied.
27th, 35th, and 43rd level). Range: All allies currently participating in
combat.
Check: N/A.
ROGUE TECHNIQUE Effect: Allies can use a technique on their
At 3rd level, and every four levels thereafter (7th, next turn that normally requires them to be
11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a rogue technique. bloodied. In addition, they treat the use of the
The technique must be selected from those chosen technique as though they were ten levels
presented below and, once chosen, cannot be higher (if applicable).
changed.
SLOTS
You prefer to take risks in life, be it with friends,
additional time per encounter. foes, or with yourself.
BLOODFEST Time: Full-round.
You assault you enemies in one launch of your Range: N/A
weapon. Check: Roll three d6s.
Time: Standard. Effect: The roll determines the outcome:
Range: All enemy targets in a close burst 6.  Three “Odd” Numbers: Your ally's
Check: Ranged Strike vs. Reflex. current HP and MP are halved. You gain
Hit: 2d8 + Dexterity modifier. all experience points associated with the
Special: 11th level: damage increases to 4d8. current encounter.
21st level: damage increases to 6d8.  Three “Even” Numbers: You cast fire on
31st level: damage increases to 8d8. all enemy targets in close burst 8.
41st level: damage increases to 10d8.  Two “Odd” and One “Even” Numbers:
All melee and ranged attacks made by
DOOM OF THE LIVING you and your allies are considered
You launch your weapon with great aim and critical hits for the remainder of the
precision. encounter.
Can only be used when bloodied.  Two “Even” and One “Odd” Numbers:
Time: Full-round. You cast thunder on all enemy targets in
Range: One enemy target in close burst 6. close burst 8.
Hit: Damage = max ranged damage dice x
one-half your level. ABILITY SCORE INCREASE
Special: If skill check exceeds by 5 or more,
the target is also inflicted with the slow and
paralysis conditions.
GREASED LIGHTNING 8th level, then at every four levels thereafter (12th,
You throw your weapon at your enemy with such 16th, 20th, etc.).
force.
Time: Standard.
Range: One target in Ranged 10.
STARTING GIL
Rogues begin play with 1d6 x 150 gil.
Hit: Damage = ranged damage dice + melee
damage dice.
SAMURAI
Athletics (Str), Knowledge* (Int), Melee Strike
(Str), Perception (Wis), Persuasion (Cha), Stealth
(Dex), Survival (Wis)
Samurai are honourable people, only taking up *This skill actually encompasses a number of unrelated skills.
arms if all other options have failed. They tend to Each time this skill is learned, a specific category must also be
either serve one individual, a master as it were, or chosen. Examples include Knowledge (bureaucracy) and
preserve the peace in a small community, acting as Knowledge (world lore).
the local sheriff of sorts.
PLAYING A SAMURAI
Samurai do not go looking for trouble, always
modifier.
trying to preserve the peace and seek a logical

solution. However, if a call to arms is inevitable, CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the samurai
they will fight, but they always see fighting as the
very last option. class.
Samurai have one of the best melee statistics
in the game, and they are best on the front row of
combat; defending those that cannot defend
themselves.
EXAMPLES OF SAMURAI IN FINAL

FANTASY VII
Rosso the Crimson, Sephiroth, Weiss the
Immaculate.

Samurai have the following game statistics
ABILITIES
Strength and Constitution should be the samurai’s
highest abilities. Wisdom plays an important role
as well as some of the samurai’s skills are
associated with it.
HIT POINTS
Samurai begin play at 1st level with a number of hit
each level after 1st, samurai gain 1d10 hit points +
MAGIC POINTS
Samurai begin play at 1st level with a number of
each level after 1st, samurai gain 1d8 magic points
+ their Intelligence modifier.
CLASS SKILLS
The samurai’s list of class skills, along with their
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY 21st Level: Your armour bonus to
As a samurai, you gain proficiency with the
31st Level: Your armour bonus to
following types of armour: Armlets, Heavy, and
Light.
41st Level: You apply both your
armour bonus and one-half your level to Reflex
DEFENCE BONUSES Defence.
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Reflex
Defence and Will Defence, and a +2 class bonus to WEAPON SPECIALIST
Magic Defence. You have learnt how to use the weapon you wield
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences affectively.
increase to +2 to Reflex and Will, and +4 to Magic. Effect: Whenever you wield a two-handed
At 21st level, the class bonus to Defences melee weapon with one hand, you don’t take any
increase to +3 to Reflex and Will, and +6 to Magic. penalty to Melee Strike checks. In addition, you
At 31st level, the class bonus to Defences treat the hit rate of the weapon you are using as
increase to +4 to Reflex and Will, and +8 to Magic. though it were 1 point higher.
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences Penalty: You take a -10 penalty to your
increase to +5 to Reflex and Will, and +10 to Reflex Defence until the end of the encounter.
Magic. Special: 11th Level: Penalty is reduced to -7.
21st Level: Penalty is reduced to -5.
WEAPON PROFICIENCY 31st Level: Penalty is reduced to -2.
41st Level: Penalty is reduced to +0.
At 1st level, you gain proficiency with swords, and
you gain a +2 class bonus when making attacks
with weapons belonging to that weapon group.
The class bonus increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at
MAGIC BREAK
Starting at 1st level, you can make a Persuasion
30th level, and +10 at 45th level. check against the Will Defence of a single target in
your line of sight. If the check is successful, the
BONUS FEATS target loses a number of magic points based on
your level (see “The Samurai” table). You cannot
At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
selected from any of those presented in Chapter reduce a target’s magic point total to a negative
05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if number.
any) of the chosen feat. You can use this ability a number of times per
You gain one additional feat at 2nd level, and encounter equal to 1 + your Wisdom modifier.
etc.). OCTASLASH
Once per encounter, as a full-round action, you
SAMURAI SPECIALISATION can make up to two melee attacks against a single
enemy target within close burst 2. Your Reflex
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be Defence is considered 0 until the start of your next
changed. turn.
At 3rd level, and every eight levels thereafter,
you can make one additional attack. By level 43,
ARMOUR SPECIALIST you can make up to eight melee attacks against a
You have learnt how to use the armour you wear
single target, however the penalty still applies.
affectively.
Effect: You can choose to apply either one-
half your level (rounded-down) or the armour SAMURAI TECHNIQUE
bonus associated with your armour to Reflex At 3rd level, and every four levels thereafter (7th,
Defence, whichever is the highest. 11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a samurai technique.
Penalty: The speed penalty associated with The technique must be selected from those
your armour increases by 1 (if your armour doesn’t presented below and, once chosen, cannot be
reduce your speed under normal circumstances, changed.
you reduce your speed by 1 square instead). You can select the same technique more
Special: 11th Level: You decrease your speed than once. Every time you do, you can use it one
penalty by 1. additional time per encounter.
THE SAMURAI
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC MAGIC OCTASLASH
DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE BREAK
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Samurai 1d10 1d4 1d6 -5 Two Attacks
2nd Bonus Feat - - - -5 -
3rd Samurai Technique - - - -5 Three Attacks
4th Ability Score Increase - - - -5 -
5th - - - -5 -
6th Bonus Feat - - - -5 -
7th Samurai Technique - - - -5 -
9th - - - -5 -
11th Samurai Technique 1d12 1d6 1d8 -10 Four Attacks
13th - - - -10 -
17th - - - -10 -
19th Samurai Technique - - - -10 Five Attacks
21st 2d8 1d8 1d10 -15 -
23rd Samurai Technique - - - -15 -
25th - - - -15 -
27th Samurai Technique - - - -15 Six Attacks
29th - - - -15 -
31st Samurai Technique 2d10 1d10 1d12 -20 -
32nd Ability Score Increase - - - -20 -
33rd - - - -20 -
35th Samurai Technique - - - -20 Seven Attacks
37th - - - -20 -
41st 2d12 1d12 2d8 -25 -
43rd Samurai Technique - - - -25 Eight Attacks
45th - - - -25 -
49th - - - -25 -
FORCE THE SITUATION 41st Level: Damage increases to 6d8.
You fight better when you are backed into a
corner. RADIANT BLOW
Can only be used when bloodied. You fill your enemy with a divine wrath never seen
Time: Standard action. before.
Range: All targets in blast 1. Can only be used when bloodied.
Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude. Time: Standard.
Effect: 1d8 + your level force damage. Range: One target in Melee 1.
Targets are pushed back 4 squares. Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude.
If an ally occupies a square that an enemy Hit: Radiant damage = 1d10 + one-half your
target would be pushed into, the target takes 1d4 level (rounded down). The target becomes dazed
collision damage and moves to an available square until the start of your next turn.
adjacent to the ally. This grants the ally an attack Special: 11th Level: Damage increases to 2d10
of opportunity against the target. 21st Level: Damage increases to 3d10
Special: 11th Level: Damage increases to 3d8. 31st Level: Damage increases to 4d10
21st Level: Damage increases to 5d8. 41st Level: Damage increases to 5d10
41st Level: Damage increases to 9d8. WARDING STRIKE
You attack an enemy that was on the verge of
GLIDING STRIKE assaulting one of your allies.
You move swiftly towards your foe that your feet Time: Reaction – An enemy attacks an ally.
barely touch the ground. Range: Close burst 4.
Time: Full-round. Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude.
Range: One target in Melee 6. Hit: Max melee damage dice + your level.
Check: Acrobatics vs Reflex. Effect: Enemy target’s attack is considered an
Hit: Melee damage dice + your level. automatic fail and their turn immediately ends.
Effect: You can shift a number of squares up You move adjacent to your ally.
to your speed after you hit the target. This does Special: The ally is considered to have total
not provoke an attack of opportunity. cover while they remain adjacent to you.
LAST ONE STANDING ABILITY SCORE INCREASE

Your emotions are fuelled when you realise your Starting at 4th level, you can choose to either
allies have fallen. permanently increase one ability score of your
Time: Standard. choice by 2 points or permanently increase two
Range: All enemy targets in blast 6. ability scores of your choice by 1 each.
Check: Melee Strike vs. Will. You can increase your ability scores again at
Hit: 1d12 + your level. 8th level, then at every four levels thereafter (12th,
Effect: All enemy targets that are hit by your 16th, 20th, etc.).
Melee Strike check are infected with the sleep
condition
Sustain Move: targets are infected until
the end of the encounter.
STARTING GIL
Samurai begin play with 1d6 x 225 gil.
Special: You gain a +5 bonus to damage for
each fallen ally (unconscious or dead).
NECROTIC STRIKE
You awaken the darkness within your weapon.
Time: Standard.
Check: Athletics vs. Fortitude.
Hit: Necrotic damage = 2d8 x one-half your
level (rounded down).
Special: 11th Level: Damage increases to 3d8.
SCHOLAR
Scholars are the educated man; seeking
knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in a world
that is cruel. They can be professors, politicians,
medics, or even a CEO of a mega corporation.
Some bring honour to the name; others are sly,
treacherous, and dishonourable to the core.
PLAYING A SCHOLAR
A scholar rarely takes the forward approach when
it comes to fighting, however their main field of
expertise is buffing their allies and negotiating
peaceful solutions to keep them out of trouble.
Always keep an eye on your health as it is the
scholar’s main flaw.
EXAMPLES OF SCHOLAR IN
FINAL FANTASY VII
Dr. Hollander, Grimoire Valentine, Professor Hojo,
Reeve Tuesti, Rufus Shinra.

Scholars have the following game statistics
MULTICLASSING
Scholar is the only class that can multiclass more
than once. Instead of only allowing to gain one
Multiclass feat (see Multiclass Feats in Chapter 05),
scholars can select up to three, so long as they
meet the prerequisites.
ABILITIES
Charisma is the most important ability for a
scholar, as are Wisdom and Intelligence.
HIT POINTS
Scholars begin play at 1st level with a number of hit
each level after 1st, scholars gain 1d6 hit points +
MAGIC POINTS
Scholars begin play at 1st level with a number of
each level after 1st, scholars gain 1d10 magic
points + their Intelligence modifier.
THE SCHOLAR
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC INSPIRING RECALL
DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE WORD
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, Scholar 1d6 1d8 1d8 +2 1/encounter
3rd Scholar Technique - - - - 2/encounter
5th - - - +3 -
7th Scholar Technique - - - - -
9th - - - +4 -
11th Scholar Technique 1d8 1d10 1d10 - 3/encounter
13th - - - +5 -
17th - - - +6 -
19th Scholar Technique - - - - 4/encounter
21st 1d10 1d12 1d12 - -
23rd Scholar Technique - - - - -
25th - - - +7 -
29th - - - +8 -
31st Scholar Technique 1d12 2d8 2d8 - -
33rd - - - +9 -
37th - - - +10 -
41st 2d8 2d10 2d10 - -
43rd Scholar Technique - - - - 7/encounter
45th - - - +11 -
49th - - - +12 -
CLASS SKILLS You gain one additional feat at 2nd level, and
The scholar’s list of class skills, along with their
etc.).
Deception (Cha), Knowledge* (Int), SCHOLAR SPECIALISATION

Perception (Wis), Performance (Cha), Persuasion At 1st level, you select one of the following
(Cha), Pilot (Dex), Streetwise (Cha), Treat Injury specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be
(Wis), Use Computer (Int) changed.
chosen. Examples include Knowledge (bureaucracy) and COLLABORATOR SPECIALIST
Knowledge (world lore). You have learnt to work both sides of the conflict
in war and can manipulate your enemies into
Skill Points at 1st level: (3 + Int modifier) x 4. thinking that you are not a threat.
Skill Points at each additional level: 3 + Int Effect: When you roll Initiative at the
modifier. beginning of combat, also roll a Deception check,
comparing the result to the Will Defence of all
CLASS FEATURES
enemies in close burst 5. If your Deception check is
successful, that target cannot attack you and does
All of the following are features of the scholar not believe you to be an enemy (though they do
class. not consider you an ally) while this effect is active.
Penalty: If you attack or otherwise obviously
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY harm or hinder a target under the effect of this
ability, or one of that target’s allies, this effect
As a scholar, you gain proficiency with the
following types of armour: Bangles, Headdresses, ends.
and Light. Special: 11th Level: You treat the target’s Will
Defence as though it were 2 points less.
21st Level: You treat the target’s Will
DEFENCE BONUSES Defence as though it were 5 points less.
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Reflex 31st Level: You treat the target’s Will
Defence and Magic Defence, and a +2 class bonus Defence as though it were 7 points less.
to Will Defence. 41st Level: You treat the target’s Will
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences Defence as though it were 10 points less.
increase to +2 to Reflex and Magic, and +4 to Will.
increase to +3 to Reflex and Magic, and +6 to Will.
INFLUENTIAL SPECIALIST
One of your greatest strengths is your ability to
At 31st level, the class bonus to Defences exert influence over your opponents.
increase to +4 to Reflex and Magic, and +8 to Will. Effect: You can make a Persuasion check as a
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences standard action to demand surrender from an
increase to +5 to Reflex and Magic, and +10 to opponent who has been bloodied. The target must
Will. be able to understand you. If your check result
equals or exceeds the target’s Will Defence, it
WEAPON PROFICIENCY surrenders to you and your allies, drops any
weapons it is holding, and takes no hostile actions.
At 1st level, you gain proficiency with one weapon
group of your choice, and you gain a +2 class Penalty: If the target is higher level than you,
bonus when making attacks with weapons it gains a +5 bonus to its Will Defence. If you or any
belonging to that weapon group. The class bonus of your allies attack it, it no longer submits to your
increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at 30th level, and will and can act normally.
+10 at 45th level. Special: 11th Level: The target’s bonus to Will
Defence is reduced to +4.
21st Level: The target’s bonus to Will
BONUS FEATS Defence is reduced to +3.
At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be 31st Level: The target’s bonus to Will
selected from any of those presented in Chapter Defence is reduced to +2.
05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if 41st Level: The target’s bonus to Will
any) of the chosen feat. Defence is reduced to +1.
INSPIRING WORD Check: Spellcasting vs. Will.
Hit: Affected target has the invincibility
Starting at 1st level, as a standard action, you can
condition placed upon them for a number of
bolster the morale in your allies, providing them
rounds equal to 1d4. +2 bonus to all defences until
with one of the following benefits: +2 morale
the end of the encounter.
bonus to attacks, +2 morale bonus to defences, or
Special: 11th Level: Bonus to defences
+2 morale bonus to saving throws. Allies must be
increases to +4.
able to see and hear you in order to benefit from
21st Level: Bonus to defences
this ability, and must be in a close burst 4 from
increases to +6.
you.
The benefit lasts until the start of your next
increases to +8.
turn, and you cannot use this ability twice in two
concessive turns.
increases to +10.
You can use this ability a number of times per
encounter equal to 1 + your Charisma modifier.
The morale bonus increases as you level up (see PERSONAL VENDETTA
“The Scholar” table). Your taunt your enemies into concentrating their
efforts against you, protecting your allies.
Time: Swift.
RECALL Range: All enemy targets in close burst 4.
Once per encounter, starting at 1st level, whenever Check: Persuasion vs. Will.
you make a Knowledge check to recall a piece of Effect: All enemy targets that heard the taunt
information, you can reroll the check and keep the receive a -10 penalty to their attacks made against
better of the two rolls. any target other than you. You receive a +5 bonus
At 3rd level, you can use this ability twice per to Reflex Defence against attacks made by the
encounter, and you gain one additional usage per enemy targets you taunted.
encounter every eight levels thereafter (11th, 19th, Special: Any affected targets that are
27th, 35th, and 43rd level). bloodied fall prone as well.
SCHOLAR TECHNIQUE WEAKEN RESOLVE

You cause your foe to flee from your devastating
11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a scholar technique. attack.
The technique must be selected from those Time: Reaction – you deal damage to a target
presented below and, once chosen, cannot be that makes them bloodied.
changed. Check: Persuasion vs. Will.
You can select the same technique more Effect: You fill the target with terror, causing
than once. Every time you do, you can use it one them to be pushed a number of squares equal to 1
additional time per encounter. + your Charisma modifier. The target can’t take
standard actions, swift actions, or full-round
FEED INFORMATION actions on their next turn.
Special: The target can make a Wisdom
Through your study of battle tactics, you bolster
your allies in their struggle. saving throw as a reaction to negate the effects of
Time: Swift. this ability.
Range: One ally in Ranged 6.
Effect: You can grant two allies a +1 morale
bonus on their next attack made before the
beginning of your next turn. permanently increase one ability score of your
Special: 11th Level: Bonus increases to +2. choice by 2 points or permanently increase two
21st Level: Bonus increases to +4. ability scores of your choice by 1 each.
31st Level: Bonus increases to +6. You can increase your ability scores again at
41st Level: Bonus increases to +8. 8th level, then at every four levels thereafter (12th,
16th, 20th, etc.).
MINERVA’S BLESSING
A blessing from the goddess herself provides
undeniable protection against your foes. STARTING GIL
Scholars begin play with 1d6 x 200 gil.
Time: Standard.
Range: You/one ally in close burst 2.
WHITE MAGE
White Mages are trained to use materia accessible
CLASS SKILLS
The white mage’s list of class skills, along with
their associated abilities, are as follows:
to her in the best combination she can think of. Knowledge* (Int), Perception (Wis),
They can be members of a religious organisation, Persuasion (Cha), Spellcasting (Cha), Treat Injury
or can be someone who specialises in magical (Wis).
healing over physical violence. They understand *This skill actually encompasses a number of unrelated skills.
the lifestream and all the benefits the planet’s
blood can provide. Knowledge (world lore).
White mages can be found all over the
planet. They can be healers or priests with the Skill Points at 1st level: (1 + Int modifier) x 4.
power to summon beasts to fight in their name. Skill Points at each additional level: 1 + Int
modifier.
PLAYING A WHITE MAGE

White mages are the rangers of spellcasting,
choosing to stand in the back row of a fight;
healing their allies. As they are one of two classes
that gain very little in the way of hit points, it is
best to keep away from close combat and keep
track of your own health in case the worst
happens. Some spells are best effective when
bloodied, however.
EXAMPLES OF WHITE MAGES IN

FINAL FANTASY VII
Aerith Gainsborough.

White mages have the following game statistics.
ABILITIES
A white mage should be gifted in all abilities, but
Wisdom and Charisma are most important.
HIT POINTS
White mages begin play at 1st level with a number
of hit points equal to 4 + their Constitution score.
At each level after 1st, white mages gain hit points
equal to 1d4 + their Constitution modifier.
MAGIC POINTS
White mages begin play at 1st level with a number
of magic points equal to their Intelligence score. At
each level after 1st, white mages gain magic points
THE WHITE MAGE
LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC CHANNEL PRAY
DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE MAGIC
1st Armour Proficiency, Defence Bonuses, White Mage 1d4 1d4 1d12 1/encounter 1d8
3rd White Mage Technique - - - 2/encounter 2d8
5th - - - - 3d8
7th White Mage Technique - - - - 4d8
9th - - - - 5d8
11th White Mage Technique 1d6 1d6 2d8 3/encounter 6d8
13th - - - - 7d8
17th - - - - 9d8
19th White Mage Technique - - - 4/encounter 10d8
21st 1d8 1d8 2d10 - 11d8
23rd White Mage Technique - - - - 12d8
25th - - - - 13d8
29th - - - - 15d8
31st White Mage Technique 1d10 1d10 2d12 - 16d8
33rd - - - - 17d8
37th - - - - 19d8
41st 1d12 1d12 3d10 - 21d8
43rd White Mage Technique - - - 7/encounter 22d8
45th - - - - 23d8
49th - - - - 25d8
CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the white mage
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY
As a white mage, you gain proficiency with the
class. following types of armour: Bangles, Headdresses,
and Light.
DEFENCE BONUSES 35th level: Penalty to spellcasting
decreases to -2.
At 1st level, you receive a +1 class bonus to Reflex,
45th level: Penalty to spellcasting
Fortitude, Will, and Magic.
decreases to +0.
At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences
At 21st level, the class bonus to Defences WEAPON PROFICIENCY
increase to +3 to Reflex, Fortitude, Will, and Magic. At 1st level, you gain proficiency with staves, and
At 31st level, the class bonus to Defences you gain a +2 class bonus when making attacks
increase to +4 to Reflex, Fortitude, Will, and Magic. with weapons belonging to that weapon group.
At 41st level, the class bonus to Defences The class bonus increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at
increase to +5 to Reflex, Fortitude, Will, and Magic. 30th level, and +10 at 45th level.
WHITE MAGE SPECIALISATION BONUS FEATS

At 1st level, you select one of the following At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
specialist abilities and, once selected, cannot be selected from any of those presented in Chapter
changed. 05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
HEALING SPECIALIST You gain one additional feat at 2nd level, and
You have gained knowledge and insight into the every four levels thereafter (6th, 10th, 14th, 18th,
best healing practices known to the lifestream. etc.).
Effect: Whenever you make a Spellcasting
check to cast a spell that heals a target of a
condition or hit points, such as cure or esuna, you
CHANNEL MAGIC
Once per encounter, starting at 1st level, you can
can reroll the check, keeping the better of the two provide an ally with a bonus to Spellcasting checks
rolls. made to cast magic and summons equal to one-
Penalty: You receive a -10 penalty to half the ally’s level (rounded down). The bonus
Spellcasting checks when you cast any other spell lasts until the end of the encounter, however you
other than those that heal, such as elemental must remain within line of sight of the ally
spells (fire, blizzard, etc.) and conditioning spells otherwise the bonus is lost.
(slow, silence, etc.). At 3rd level, the use of Channel Magic
Special: 11th level: Penalty to Spellcasting increases to twice per encounter, and you gain an
checks decrease to -7. additional usage per encounter every eight levels
21st level: Penalty to Spellcasting thereafter (11th, 19th, 27th, 35th, and 43rd level). You
checks decrease to -5. cannot grant the same ally with this benefit more
31st level: Penalty to Spellcasting than once per encounter.
checks decrease to -2.
41st level: Penalty to Spellcasting
checks decrease to +0. WHITE MAGE TECHNIQUE
11th, 15th, 19th, etc.), you gain a white mage
SUMMONING SPECIALIST technique. The technique must be selected from
You specialise in summoning beasts to fight in your
name. those presented below and, once chosen, cannot
Effect: You treat the DC for summoning as be changed.
though it were 5 points less. In addition, you can
cast a summon beast one additional time per day. CLEAR TRANQUIL
Penalty: After you have successfully You provide magical healing to your friends.
summoned a beast, you lose your Dexterity Time: Standard.
modifier (if any) to Reflex Defence until the start of Range: You/all allies in blast 5.
your next turn. Also, you take a -10 penalty to Check: Spellcasting vs. Fortitude.
Spellcasting checks made to cast spells, other than Hit: Heal 1d8 hit points. Your Constitution
summoning, until the end of the encounter. modifier (if any) applies. You also heal 1d8 magic
Special: 15th level: Penalty to spellcasting points. Your Intelligence modifier (if any) applies.
decreases to -7. Special: If allies’ Fortitude Defence is less
25th Level: Penalty to spellcasting than your Spellcasting skill modifier, it is
decreases to -5. considered an automatic hit.
11th level: Healing increases to 2d8.
21st level: Healing increases to 3d8. Hit: All affected allies have the invincibility
31st level: Healing increases to 4d8. condition placed upon them for a number of
41st level: Healing increases to 5d8. rounds equal to 1d4.
Special: 11th level: Duration of condition lasts
HEALING WIND for 1d6 rounds.
Through the knowledge of the lifestream, you 21st level: Duration of condition lasts
breathe new health into your allies. for 1d8 rounds.
Time: Standard. 31st level: Duration of condition lasts
Range: You/all allies in a close burst 4. for 1d10 rounds.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Constitution score. 41st level: Duration of condition lasts
Hit: Heal 1d12 hit points. Target’s for 1d12 rounds.
Constitution modifier (if any) applies.
Special: If allies’ Constitution score is less PULSE OF LIFE
than your Spellcasting skill modifier, it is You bless your allies with more time to finish the
considered an automatic hit. situation.
11th level: Healing increases to 2d12. Time: Standard.
21st level: Healing increases to 3d12. Range: All allies in blast 8 that are bloodied.
31st level: Healing increases to 4d12. Check: Spellcasting vs. Fortitude.
41st level: Healing increases to 5d12. Hit: Heal 2d12 hit points and 1d10 magic
points.
SEAL EVIL Penalty: You must reduce your own current
You halt your foe in their tracks, leaving them hit points and current magic points by half
prone and defenceless. (rounded down) in order for your allies to benefit
Time: Standard. from this ability.
Range: One target in Ranged 10. Special: If your Spellcasting skill modifier is
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic. more than the targets’ Fortitude Defence, the
Hit: Inflict the stop and silence conditions check is considered an automatic hit.
(save ends).
Sustain Swift: Target is infected with stop
and silence until the end of the encounter.
Special: If Spellcasting check exceeds target’s permanently increase one ability score of your
Magic Defence by 5 or more, all allies in radius 6 of choice by 2 points or permanently increase two
you are granted combat advantage against the ability scores of your choice by 1 each.
target until the start of your next turn. You can increase your ability scores again at
BREATH OF THE EARTH 16th, 20th, etc.).
With your magic, you remove debilitating
PRAY
conditions from your allies.
Time: Standard.
Range: All allies in a close burst 5. As a full-round action, you can make a quick prayer
Check: Spellcasting vs. Fortitude. to the planet to heal all allies’ health in a close
Hit: Allies are healed of the following burst 6. The allies heal hit points equal to the
conditions (if applicable): blind, haste, poisoned, amount shown in the “The White Mage” table.
silence, sleep, slow, stop, zombie. You can use this ability a number of times per
Special: If your Spellcasting skill modifier is day equal to 1 + your Wisdom modifier, and you
more than the targets’ Fortitude Defence, the do not expend any magic points.
check is considered an automatic hit.
PLANET PROTECTOR
STARTING GIL
White mages begin play with 1d6 x 150 gil.
You are gifted at bolstering your allies with
determination and pride.
Time: Move.
Range: All allies in a close burst 7 that are
bloodied.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Will.
CHAPTER IV –
SKILLS
Skills represent a variety
of abilities that your
character can do, and you
get better at them as you
level up. Making a skill
check takes into account
your natural talent (ability
modifier), your training
(proficiency bonus), and
luck (the die roll). It may
also take into account the
armour you are wearing
(armour check penalty),
among other things as
well.
WHAT’S NEW?
Skill training has been
replaced with a new
system that combines the
skill points system and the
skill proficiency system.
Enemy Skill spells are now
Monster Skills, working in
par with the rest of the
skill system.
PROFICIENCY BONUSES
and 9 respectively at 31st level; 23 and 11
respectively at 41st level.
Proficiency bonuses represents your character’s
training in a particular skill. It measures how well
you know how to do something as well as how
well are your chances of getting the best results.
MAKING A SKILL CHECK
To make a skill check, you roll:
You either know how to do something or you
don’t; it really is that basic. 1d20 + proficiency bonus + key ability modifier
Each class has a set number of skill points a
character acquires at each level. Your Intelligence Some feats, equipment, armour, materia, or
modifier always applies to that set number (If your class features may also alter a skill check; be it a
Intelligence modifier is a minus, you treat it as a bonus or a penalty. Note any additional modifiers
+0; you never subtract skill points). You then use to skill checks in the “Miscellaneous Modifiers”
your skill points to distribute them among the skills column on the skill section on your character
as you see fit. For every one skill point in a sheet.
particular skill, you are granted a +1 proficiency
bonus to that skill. (For example, spending four SKILL POINTS BY CLASS
skill points in the Persuasion skill means you get a CLASS SKILL POINTS AT SKILL POINTS AT
+4 proficiency bonus when you make Persuasion 1st LEVEL EACH LEVEL
checks.) The max number of skill points you can Black Mage 1 + Int modifier x4 1 + Int modifier
put in a skill at any given time are stated in the Dragoon 2 + Int modifier x4 2 + Int modifier
“Level Advancement” table in Chapter 3. Fighter 1 + Int modifier x4 1 + Int modifier
Putting skill points in cross-class skills (see
Monk 2 + Int modifier x4 2 + Int modifier
Class Skills vs. Cross-Class Skills, below) require you
Ranger 3 + Int modifier x4 3 + Int modifier
to spend two skill points to receive a +1 proficiency
Rogue 3 + Int modifier x4 3 + Int modifier
bonus in that skill. This is due to the fact the cross-
Samurai 2 + Int modifier x4 2 + Int modifier
class skills are not associated with your chosen
class, however having a proficiency bonus in a Scholar 3 + Int modifier x4 3 + Int modifier
cross-class skill represents you learning additional White Mage 1 + Int modifier x4 1 + Int modifier
abilities outside your field of expertise.
ABILITY CHECKS
CLASS SKILLS VS. Sometimes you try to do something to which no
specific skill applies. In these cases, you make an
CROSS- CLASS SKILLS

Each class have their own list of class skills that are
ability check: Roll 1d20 and apply the appropriate
ability modifier. The GM assigns a DC, or sets up an
opposed check when two characters are engaged
flavoured to that class. All other skills are in a contest using one ability against another. The
considered ‘cross-class’ skills. Every time you character who rolls highest acts first.
spend a skill point in a class skill, your proficiency In some cases, a test of one’s ability doesn’t
bonus increases by +1 in that skill. involve luck. Just as you wouldn’t make a height
Putting skill points in a cross-class skill check to see who is taller, you don’t make a
represents your character’s additional training he Strength check to see who is stronger.
is receiving outside his field of expertise. Because
of this, you must spend 2 skill points every time to EXAMPLE ABILITY CHECK KEY ABILITY
receive a +1 proficiency bonus in a cross-class skill. Forcing open a jammed or locked door Strength
The max number of skill points you can Tying a rope Dexterity
spend in a cross-class skill is always one-half the Holding one’s breath Constitution
max number of skill points you can spend in a class Navigate a maze Intelligence
skill (rounded down). For example, a 1st level
Remembering to lock a door Wisdom
character can have a +3 maximum proficiency
Getting yourself noticed in a crowd Charisma
bonus in a class skill and a +1 maximum proficiency
bonus in a cross-class skill. At 11th level, the
maximum proficiency bonus you can have in a
class skill and cross-class skill becomes 8 and 4
respectively; 13 and 6 respectively at 21st level; 18
TYPES OF SKILL SKILL DESCRIPTIONS
CHECKS
This section describes each skill, including common
uses and typical modifiers. Characters can
sometimes use skills for each other purposes than
When you use a skill, you make a skill check to see
those listed here. For example, you might be able
how well you do. The higher the result on your skill
to impress the Shinra executives by making a
check, the better you do. Based on the
Knowledge check of some kind.
circumstances, your result must equal or exceed a
Here is the format for skill descriptions.
particular number (a DC or the result of opposed
Headings that do not apply to a particular skill are
skill check) for you to use the skill successfully. The
omitted in that skill’s description.
harder the task, the higher the number you need
to roll.
SKILL NAME (KEY ABILITY)
OPPOSED CHECK
Some skill checks are opposed checks. They are
The skill name line and the line beneath it include
the following information.
Key Ability: The abbreviation for the ability
made against a randomised number, usually
whose modifier applies to the key skill check.
another character’s skill check result. For ties on
Armour Check Penalty: If “Armour Check
opposed checks, the character with the higher skill
Penalty” appears on the line beneath the skill
modifier wins.
name, a character takes a penalty on skill checks
made with this skill if he’s wearing armour with
CHECK AGAINST A DIFFICULTY which he is not proficient. The size of the armour
check penalty depends on the type of armour:
CLASS (DC)
Some checks are made against a Difficulty Class
light, +0; headdresses, +0; bangles, -2; armlets, -2;
or heavy, -10.
(DC). The DC is a number set by the GM (using the
ACROBATICS (DEX)
skill rules as a guideline) that you must score as a
result on your skill check to succeed.
Armour Check Penalty
REROLLING
You can move at normal speed across difficult
terrain, keep your balance while walking on a
narrow surface, take less damage from a fall, slip
Some special abilities are more flexible in that they
free of restraints or a grappling foe, and get up
allow you to reroll a skill check and keep the better
from prone safely. In addition to the specific
of the two results. You must declare that you are
options listed below, you can use Acrobatics to
using this option immediately after making the
perform typical tumbling, flipping, or gymnastic
check but before any effects are resolved. You can
manoeuvres.
reroll a skill check as many times as you see fit, but
Balance: A successful Acrobatics check allows
only once per turn.
you to move at half speed along a narrow surface
such as a ledge or wire. The DC of the Acrobatics
KEEPING THE GAME check varies with the width of the surface. If the
surface is slippery or unstable, increase the DC by
MOVING
5. A failed check means you fall prone and must
make a DC 15 Dexterity save to catch the ledge or
wire.
As a rule of thumb, you don’t need to make a die
roll for every skill check. If the skill modifier equals
NARROW SURFACE ACROBATICS DC
or exceeds the set DC (or a target’s Defence score),
8-15 cm wide 10
it is considered an automatic success. This helps
keep the game moving without slowing the pace 4-7 cm wide 15
or making the game boring. The only skills that do Less than 4 cm wide 20
not benefit from this are Melee Strike, Ranged
Strike, and Spellcasting. You are considered flat-footed while
balancing, and thus you lose your Dexterity bonus
to your Reflex Defence (if any).
SKILLS
SKILL BLACK DRAGOON FIGHTER MONK RANGER ROGUE SAMURAI SCHOLAR WHITE
(KEY ABILITY) MAGE MAGE
Acrobatics (Dex) X C X C C X X X X
Athletics (Str) X C C C X X C X X
Deception (Cha) X X X X X C X C X
Knowledge (Int) C C C C C C C C C
Mechanics (Int) X X X X C X X X X
Melee Strike (Str) X C C C X X C X X
Perception (Wis) C C X X C C C C C
Performance (Cha) X X X C X C X C X
Persuasion (Cha) C X X X X X C C C
Pilot (Dex) X X X X X X X C X
Ranged Strike (Dex) X C X X C C X X X
Ride (Dex) X C X X C X X X X
Spellcasting (Cha) C X X X X X X X C
Stealth (Dex) X X C X C C C X X
Streetwise (Cha) C X X X C C X C X
Survival (Wis) X C X C C C C X X
Thievery (Dex) X X X X X C X X X
Treat Injury (Wis) X X C C X X X C C
Use Computer (Int) X X X X X X X C X
C = Class Skill X = Cross-Class Skill
If you take damage while balancing, you from the fall for determining damage. If you make
must immediately make another Acrobatics check this check and take no damage from the fall, you
against the same DC to keep from falling. land on your feet.
Cross Difficult Terrain: With a successful DC If you are struck by a falling object, you can
15 Acrobatics check, you can move through reduce the damage you take by half with a
difficult terrain at your normal speed. successful DC 15 Acrobatics check.
Escape Bonds: With a successful Acrobatics Stand Up from Prone: If you are trained in
check, you can slip free of restraints, wiggle Acrobatics and succeed at a DC 15 check, you can
through a tight space (DC 20), or escape from a stand up from a prone position as a swift action
grapple (DC = the grappler’s Dexterity check). The (instead of a move action).
DC to slip free of a restraint depends on the type Tumble: If you succeed at a DC 15 Acrobatics
of restraint. check. You can tumble through the threatened
It takes a standard action to escape a area or fighting space of an enemy as part of your
grapple. It takes a full-round action to escape a net move action without provoking an attack of
or to move 1 square through a tight space. It takes opportunity. Each threatened square or occupied
1 minute to escape from ropes, handcuffs, or square that you tumble through counts as 2
manacles. squares of movement.
ATHLETICS (STR)
RESTRAINT ACROBATICS DC
Ropes Opponent’s Dex score + 10
Net 15 Armour Check Penalty
Handcuffs 25 Make an Athletics check to attempt physical
activities that rely on muscular strength, including
Fall Prone: If you are trained in Acrobatics climbing, jumping, and swimming.
and succeed at a DC 15 check, you can drop to a Accelerated Climbing: You try to climb more
prone position as a free action (instead of a swift quickly than normal, but you take a -5 penalty on
action). Athletics checks. Accelerated climbing allows you
Reduce Falling Damage: With a successful DC to climb at your full speed as a full-round action.
15 Acrobatics check, you can treat a fall as if it was You can move half that far – one-half your speed –
3 meters (2 squares) shorter when determining as a move action.
damage. For every 10 points by which you beat Catching Yourself When Falling: It’s
this DC, you can subtract an additional 3 meters practically impossible to catch yourself on a wall
while falling. Make an Athletics check (DC = the At the start of the target’s turn, they can make a
wall’s DC +20) to do so. A slope is relatively easier Dexterity check to try and release themselves from
to catch yourself on (DC = the slope’s DC + 10). the grab (DC = your Strength score).
Climb Surface: With each successful Athletics You can sustain a grab as a swift action, and
check, you can advance up, sown, or across a slope your can end a grab as a free action.
or wall or other steep incline. A slope is considered High Jump: The DC of a running high jump is
to be any incline of less than 60 degrees; a wall is equal to the distance cleared (in meters)
any incline of 60 degrees or steeper. You can climb multiplied by 12. For example, landing atop a 1.5-
at one-half of your speed as a full-round action. meter-high (1-square-high) ledge requires a
You can move half that far – one-fourth of your successful DC 18 Athletics check. If you use a pole
speed – as a move action. of sufficient height to help you vault the distance,
A failed Athletics check indicates that you the DC is halved. If you do not get at least a 4-
make no progress, and a check that fails by 5 or square running start, the DC is doubled.
more means that you fall from whatever height Jump Down: If you intentionally jump down
you have already attained. from a height, you can attempt a DC 15 Athletics
The DC of the check depends on the check to take falling damage as if you dropped 3
circumstances of the climb: meters (2 squares) fewer than you actually did. If
you succeed on this check and take no damage,
DC EXAMPLE WALL OR SURFACE you land on your feet.
0 Slope too steep to walk up; knotted rope Long Jump: The DC of a running long jump is
with a wall to brace against. equal to the distance cleared (in meters)
5 Rope with a wall to brace against or a multiplied by 3. For example, clearing a 3-meter-
knotted rope, but not both.
10 Surface with ledges to hold on to and stand
wide (2-square-wide) pit requires a successful DC 9
on, such as a very rough wall. Athletics check. If you do not get at least a 4-
15 Surface with adequate handholds and square running start, the DC is doubled.
footholds (natural or artificial), such as a Making Handholds and Footholds: You can
very rough natural rock surface or a tree; an
make your own handholds and footholds by
unknotted rope.
20 Uneven surface with some narrow pounding pitons into a wall. Doing so takes 1
handholds and footholds. minute per piton, and one piton is needed per
25 Rough surface, such as a natural rock wall or meter. As with any surface with handholds and
a brick wall. footholds, a wall with pitons in it has a DC of 15. In
25 Overhang or ceiling with handholds but no
footholds.
the same way, a climber with an ice axe or similar
- Perfectly smooth, flat, vertical surface implement can cut handholds or footholds in an
cannot be climbed. ice wall.
-10* Climbing inside an air duct or other location Swim: A successful Athletics check allows you
where one can brace against two opposite
to swim one-quarter your speed as a move action
walls (reduces normal DC by 10).
-5* Climbing a corner where you can brace or one-half you speed as a full-round action. Roll
against perpendicular walls (reduces normal once per round. If you fail, you make no progress
DC by 5). through the water. If you fail by 5 or more, you go
+5* Surface is slippery (increases normal DC by underwater and must hold your breath (see the
5).
Endurance skill description, above) until you reach
*These modifiers are cumulative; use any
the surface by succeeding on an Athletics check.
that apply.
The DC for the Athletics check depends on the
Since you can’t move to avoid an attack while
situation:
climbing, opponents get a +2 bonus on attack rolls
against you, and you lose any Dexterity bonus to
SITUATION DC
your Reflex Defence.
Calm water 10
Any time you take damage while climbing;
make an Athletics check against the DC of the Rough water 15
slope or wall. Failure means you fall from your Stormy water 20
current height and sustain the appropriate falling
damage. Special: When climbing, someone using a
Grab: You can attempt to physically grab an rope can haul a character upward (or lower the
adjacent target that is smaller than you, same size character) by means of sheer strength. Use the
as you, or one category larger than you. When encumbrance rules (Chapter 08: Equipment) to
grabbing a target, they are considered prone, and determine how much weight a character can lift.
the target’s opposing Athletics check sets the DC.
DECEPTION (CHA)
attempt to rush the deception for less time than
required.
You can make the untrue seem true, the Deceptive Information: When you
outrageous seem plausible, and the nefarious communicate deceptive information, such as
seem ordinary. The skill encompasses conning, telling a lie or distorting facts to lead the target to
fast-talking, misdirection, forgery, disguise, and a false conclusion, make a Deception against the
outright lying. Use a Deception check to sow Will Defence of any target that can understand
temporary confusion, pass as someone you’re not, you. If you succeed, the target believes that what
get someone to turn his head in the direction you you’re telling them is true. While most cases of
point, or pass faked documents off as genuine. deceptive information are either verbal or written,
Deceive: When you want to make another you can deceive with gestures, body language,
character believe something that is untrue, you facial expressions, and so forth. Communicating
can attempt to deceive them. You can deceive a deceptive information requires the following:
target in one of two ways: by producing a
deceptive appearance or by communicating TYPE OF DECEPTION TIME REQUIRED
deceptive information. Simple At least a standard
action
DECEPTIONS Moderate Full-round action
DECEPTION CHECK DESCRIPTION Difficult 1 minute (10 rounds)
MODIFIER Incredible 10 minutes
Simple +5 A simple deception works in the Outrageous 1 hour
target’s favour, or matches the
target’s expectations, and it If your deceptive information is written,
requires nothing you don’t have on
recorded, or otherwise preserved for later
hand.
viewing/listening, your original Deception check
Moderate +0 A moderate deception is believable
and doesn’t affect the target much
result is compared to the Will Defence of all
one way or the other, and you have targets who later read, observe, or listen to your
most of the props you need. deception. You cannot attempt to rush the
Difficult -5 A difficult deception is a little hard deception for less time than required.
to believe, puts the target at some A successful Deception check indicates that
kind of risk, or undergoes scrutiny. the target reacts as you wish, at least for a short
Incredible -10 An incredible deception is hard to time, or the target believes something that you
believe, presents a sizable risk to want him to believe.
the target, or requires passing Creating a Diversion to Hide: You can use
intense scrutiny.
Deception to help you hide. A successful Deception
Outrageous -20 An outrageous deception is almost
too unlikely to consider or requires
check that equals or exceeds the target’s Will
material you just don’t have. Defence gives you the momentary diversion you
need to attempt a Stealth check while the target is
Deceptive Appearance: Make a Deception aware of you.
check opposed by the target/s Perception check. If Feint: Make a Deception check as a standard
you succeed, that character/s believes that the action to set the DC of your opponent’s Initiative
appearance is authentic. If you fail, the target/s check. If you beat your opponent’s roll, that target
detects the deception. Creating a deceptive is treated as flat-footed against the first attack you
appearance requires the following: make against him in the next round. You take a -5
penalty against monsters or creatures with an
TYPE OF DECEPTION TIME REQUIRED Intelligence lower than 3.
Simple 1 minute (10 rounds) Time: A deception takes at least a standard
action, but can take much longer if you try
Moderate 10 minutes
something elaborate. Disguises that require major
Difficult 1 hour
changes to your physical outline, or forged
Incredible 1 day
documents with many safeguards, can take hours
Outrageous 2 weeks (12 days)
or even days.
In all cases, make a single Deception check at
the time you create the deceptive appearance and
compare your check result to the Perception check
of any character who encounters it. You cannot
KNOWLEDGE (INT)
DEVICE DC* EXAMPLES
Simple 15 Sabotage a mechanical
Knowledge encompasses a number of unrelated device, jam a gun,
skills. Knowledge represents a study of some body bypass a basic
of lore, possibly an academic or even scientific mechanical lock
discipline. Tricky 20 Sabotage an electronic
Each time you select Knowledge as a skill, device, bypass a basic
you must choose a field of study from the list electronic lock
below: Complex 25 Disarm an electronic
Bureaucracy: Business procedures, legal security system, bypass
systems and regulations, and organisational a complex mechanical
structures. or electronic lock
Life Sciences: Biology, botany, genetics, * If you attempt to leave behind no trace of the
archaeology, medicine, and forensics. tampering, increase the DC by 5.
Magic Lore: Magic, materia, and mako.
Physical Sciences: Astronomy, chemistry, If the Mechanics check fails by 5 or more,
mathematics, physics, and engineering. something goes wrong. If it’s a trap, you spring it.
Religious Lore: Cetra, JENOVA, lifestream, If it’s some sort of sabotage, you think the device
Minerva, and Deities. is disabled, but it still works normally.
Social Sciences: Sociology, psychology, Handle Explosives: Setting a simple explosive
philosophy, theology, and criminology. to blow up a certain spot doesn’t require a check,
Tactics: Techniques and strategies for but connecting and setting a bomb does. Also,
disposing and manoeuvring forces in combat. placing an explosive for maximum effect against a
Technology: Function and principle of structure calls for a check, as does disarming an
technological devices, as well as knowledge of explosive device.
cutting edge theories and advancements. Setting a bomb, placing an explosive device,
World Lore: Continents, cities, towns, or disarming an explosive device is a full-round
villages, and world history. action.
Common Knowledge: You can answer a basic
question about a subject related to your field of ACTION DC
study with a DC 10 check. For example, a DC 10 Set bomb 1
Knowledge (world lore) check is enough to know Place explosive device 15

that there are 14 Mako Reactors around the world. Disarm explosive device 15
Expert Knowledge: You can make a 1) See “Explosives” in Chapter 08: Equipment.
Knowledge check as a swift action to answer a
question within your field of study that requires Jury-Rig: You can make temporary repairs to
some level of expertise. The DC of the check any disabled mechanical or electrical device, from
ranges from 15 to 25. The GM may adjust the DC a simple tool to a complex vehicle component.
depending on the character’s personal experience. Jury-rigging is a full-round action and requires a
For example, a DC 20 Knowledge (life sciences) successful DC 25 check. If you use a tool kit, you
check might reveal specific information about the gain a +5 equipment bonus on the check.
monster experiments within the Mako Reactor at Modify Mechanoid (requires tool kit): You
Mt. Nibel, but the DC may be lower if the character can make a Mechanics check to modify a machine.
making the check has actually been there. Regulate Power: When acting as the
engineer on a vehicle or operating a device, you
MECHANICS (INT)
can spend three swift actions to make a DC 20
Mechanics check to regulate its power. If you are
You can bypass locks and traps, set and disarm successful, the vehicle gains temporary shield
explosives, fix malfunctioning devices, and modify points’ equal to its Dexterity bonus times your
and repair damaged mechanoids. level.
Disable Device (requires security kit): You Repair (requires tool kit): You can spend 1
can use this skill to disarm a security device, defeat hour and make a DC 20 Mechanics check to repair
a lock or trap, or rig a device to fall when it is used. a damaged mechanoid, vehicle, or object;
The effort takes a full-round action, and the DC restoring hit points equal to the target’s level (1d8
depends on the intricacy or complexity of the item in the case of a vehicle or object) and removing
being disabled or sabotaged, as shown below:
any persistent conditions currently affecting the Search: You can carefully examine a 1-square
machine/vehicle/object. area or a 1-cubic-meter volume of goods as a full-
A mechanoid can attempt to repair itself, but round action. A DC 15 Perception check allows you
it takes a -5 penalty on its skill check. to find clues, hidden compartments, secret doors,
traps, irregularities, and other details not readily
MELEE STRIKE (STR)

apparent within that area. The GM may increase
the DC for especially obscure well-hidden features.
Armour Check Penalty You can also search a character for concealed
Use this skill to make melee attacks against a weapons or objects. Make a Perception check
target. opposed by the target’s Stealth check result. If you
Melee Attack: You can make a Melee Strike win the opposed check, you find the concealed
check to attack a target with a melee weapon. The object. You receive a +10 circumstance bonus on
target’s Reflex Defence sets the DC for the check. your Perception check if you physically touch the
Unarmed Attack: You can make a Melee target to search for concealed items; this requires
Strike check to make an unarmed attack against an a full-round action and can only be used on a
adjacent target. The target’s Reflex Defence sets willing, pinned, or helpless target.
DC. Sense Deception: You can use Perception to
see through deceptive appearances made using
PERCEPTION (WIS)
the Deception skill. If your Perception check meets
or exceeds the result of the Deception check, you
Use this skill to perceive threats as well as your realise that you’re being deceived. Your Perception
surroundings. The distance between you and check to sense the deception is a reaction.
whatever you’re trying to perceive affects your Sense Influence: Make a Perception check to
Perception check, as do solid barriers and determine whether someone’s under the influence
concealment. of JENOVA’s cells or other method of coercion
Avoid Surprise: A Perception check made at (assuming the effect isn’t obvious). This requires a
the start of a battle determines whether or not full-round action and a successful DC 20 check.
you are surprised. A perception check made to
avoid surprise is a reaction.
Eavesdrop: A DC 10 Perception check allows
you to eavesdrop on a conversation. You must be
PERFORMANCE (CHA)
You are skilled in some type of artistic expression,
able to understand the language being spoken. and know how to put on a performance.
The DC increases to 15 in relatively noisy areas Performance encompasses a number of unrelated
(such as a diner) or 25 in particularly loud areas skills.
(such as a welcoming parade). Eavesdropping on a Each time you select Performance as a skill,
conversation is a standard action. you must choose a field of entertainment from the
Hear Distant or Ambient Noises: A DC 10 list below:
Perception check allows you to detect and identify Comedy: Joke-telling, impersonations, one-
distant or ambient noises. Actively listening for liners, and the occasional “Three Moogles walk
distant or ambient noises is a standard action. into a bar” routine.
Notice Targets: A Perception check lets you Dance: Ballet, Mideel Jig, Tango, Wolfion
hear or spot other targets or detect someone or Trot, and other types of dance.
something sneaking up on you from behind. If the Drama: Acting, be it film, television, or
target is actively attempting to remain undetected, theatre.
your Perception check is opposed by the target’s Erotic: Sexualised dancing, usually requires a
Stealth check. If the target is not making any pole or some form of prop.
special effort to avoid detection, the Perception Mime: Street performance. Make sure you’ve
check DC is determined by the target’s size: mastered the art of not speaking.
Colossal, DC -15; Gargantuan, DC -10; Huge, DC -5; Song: Singing, be it orally or with a musical
Large, DC 0; Medium DC 5; Small, DC 10; Tiny, DC instrument.
15; Diminutive, DC 20; Fine, DC 25. Storytelling: The art of telling stories, making
Detecting a target that enters your line of sure you keep your audience hooked with every
sight is a reaction. Actively looking or listening for sentence.
hidden enemies (including those to whom you do
not have a line of sight) is a standard action
PERFORMANCE DC in your favour. If the target creature cannot
Routine performance. Trying to earn 10 understand your speech, apply a -5 penalty on
gil by playing in public is essentially your Persuasion check. You may attempt to
begging. You earn 1d10x20 gil/day. change the attitude of a given creature only once
Enjoyable performance. In a 15 per encounter.
prosperous locale, you can earn
2d10x20 gil/day. ATTITUDE STEPS
Great performance. In a prosperous 20 ATTITUDE THE CREATURE
locale, you can earn 2d10x50 gil/day. Hostile Takes risks to harm you, usually
With time, you may be invited to join a attacking on sight.
professional troupe or band. Unfriendly Wishes you ill but won’t go out of
Memorable performance. In a 25 its way to harm you.
Indifferent Regard you as neither a threat nor
an ally and probably doesn’t attack
2d10x100 gil/day. With time, you may
you.
come to the attention of wealthy Friendly Wishes you well but won’t take life-
patrons. threatening risks on your behalf.
Extraordinary performance. In a 30 Helpful Take risks to help you.
2d10x200 gil/day. With time, you may Haggle: Whenever you use the Streetwise
draw attention from distant potential skill, you can make a Persuasion check as a swift
patrons. action to reduce by half the amount you must pay
to acquire the information you desire. Conversely,
Gamble: You can make a Performance check you can use this skill as a full-round action to
to bet on a chocobo race. If the chocobo you increase or reduce the sell price of a desired item
betted on comes 1st place, you win a number of gil by 50%. The DC depends on the attitude of the
equal to your Performance check result x 50 (a individual/s with whom you’re dealing: unfriendly
check result of 24, for example, will win you 1,200 DC 30, indifferent DC 25, friendly DC 20, or helpful
gil). DC 15. You can’t haggle with creatures that are
If the chocobo you betted on comes in 2nd hostile toward you or creatures that have an
place, you win a number of gil equal to one-half Intelligence of 2 or lower. No matter how adept
your Performance check result (rounded down) x you are at haggling, a creature won’t pay more for
20. an item that can easily be obtained elsewhere for
If the chocobo you betted on comes in at any the standard listed price.
other position, you lose a number of gil equal to Intimidate: As a full-round action, you can
your Performance check result x 50. If you haven’t make a Persuasion check to force a single creature
got enough gil to do so, you are taken to the with an Intelligence of 1 or higher to back down
desert prison. from a confrontation, surrender one of its
Time: Performance usually requires several possessions, reveal a piece of information, or flee
minutes to an hour or more to enthral an from you for a short time. The creature must be
audience. able to see you. Your check result must equal or
exceed the target’s Will Defence for the
PERSUASION (CHA)
intimidation attempt to succeed. Apply a modifier
to the check based on the threat the target
You can influence others with your tact, subtlety, perceives from you:
and social grace or you can threaten them into
being more cooperative. SITUATION MODIFIER
Change Attitude: As a full-round action, you Target is helpless or completely at +5
can make a Persuasion check to adjust the attitude your mercy
of a creature with an Intelligence of 2 or higher Target is clearly outnumbered or +0
disadvantaged
using words, body language, or a combination of
Target is evenly matched with you -5
the two. The target must be able to see you. Apply
You are clearly outnumbered or -10
a modifier to the check based on the target’s disadvantaged
current attitude toward you: hostile -10, unfriendly You are helpless or completely at the -15
-5, indifferent -2, or friendly +0 (see “Attitude target’s mercy
Steps”). If the check equals or exceeds the target’s
Will Defence, the target’s attitude shifts one step
You can’t force the target to obey your every action. Some tasks, such as those undertaken in
command or do something that endangers its life combat or other extreme circumstances, require
or the lives of its allies. A creature you successfully checks. In addition, attempting trick riding or
intimidate becomes one step more hostile toward convincing a Chocobo or monster to do something
you as soon as you are no longer an imminent unusual also requires a check.
threat (see “Attitude Steps”).
RIDING TASK DC
PILOT (DEX)
Guide with knees 10
Stay in saddle 10
Use this skill to operate a vehicle. Basic operation Cover 15
of a vehicle does not require a skill check or special Soft fall 15
training, but performing evasive manoeuvres and Control mount in battle 20
difficult stunts does. Fast mount or dismount 20*
Whenever you make a Pilot check, you must *Armour check penalty applies
apply the vehicle’s size modifier to your check.
Avoid Collision: You can make a DC 15 Pilot Control Mount in Battle: As a move action,
check as a reaction to reduce or negate the you can attempt to control a Chocobo or monster
damage from a collision. while in combat. If you fail, you can do nothing
Dogfight: When operating an aerial vehicle, else that round. You do not need to roll for riding a
you can make a Pilot check as a standard action to Chocobo or monster that has been specifically
engage in a dogfight. trained for battle.
Engage the Enemy: When piloting a vehicle Fast Mount or Dismount: You can mount or
in combat, you can choose to make a Pilot check dismount as a swift action. If you fail the check,
instead of an Initiative check to determine your mounting or dismounting is a move action. (You
place in the initiative order. can’t attempt a fast mount or dismount unless you
Increase Vehicle Speed: You may make a DC can perform the mount or dismount as a move
20 Pilot check as a swift action to make your action this round, should the check fail.)
vehicle perform beyond its normal limits. If the
check fails, your vehicle’s speed does not increase. MOUNTABLE CREATURES
If you succeed, your vehicle’s speed increases by 1 LARGE-SIZED HUGE-SIZED GARGANTUAN-SIZED
square until the start of your next turn. For every 5 Acrophies Ancient Dark Dragon
points by which you exceed the DC, your vehicle’s Dragon
speed increases by an additional 1 square. Bagnarada Behemoth Dragon
Ram: You can make a Pilot check as part of a Chocobo Rapps Red Dragon
full-round action to collide intentionally with a
Cokatolis Stilva Schizo
target.
Griffin
RANGED STRIKE (DEX)

Guide with Knees: You can react instantly to
guide your Chocobo or mountable monster with
your knees so that you can use both hands in
Use this skill to make ranged attacks against a combat or to perform some other action. Make
target. the check at the start of your round. If you fail, you
Ranged Attack: You can make a Ranged can only use one hand this round because you
Strike check to attack a target with a ranged need to use the other to control your mount.
weapon. The target’s Reflex Defence sets the DC Soft Fall: You react instantly when you fall off
for the check. your Chocobo or mountable monster, such as
when it is killed or when it falls, to try to avoid
RIDE (DEX)
taking damage. If you fail, you take 1d6 (for large-
sized mounts), 1d8 (for huge-sized mounts), or
1d10 (for gargantuan-sized mounts) points of
Use this skill to ride a Chocobo or certain falling damage.
monsters. Stay in Saddle: You can react instantly to try
Ride Beast: Typical riding actions don’t to avoid falling when your Chocobo or mountable
require checks. You can saddle, mount, ride, and monster rears or bolts unexpectedly or when you
dismount without a problem. Mounting or take damage.
dismounting a Chocobo or monster is a move
Use Mount as Cover: You can react instantly succeed, you remain hidden; otherwise, your
to drop down and hang alongside your Chocobo or location is revealed.
mountable monster, using it as one-half cover. You
STREETWISE (CHA)
can’t attack while using your Chocobo or
mountable monster as cover. If you fail, you don’t
get the cover benefit. Use this skill to make contacts, learn local new
Time: Ride is a move action, except when stories and gossip, and acquire secrets.
otherwise noted for the special tasks listed above. Learn News and Rumours: Major news
stories and popular local rumours can be
SPELLCASTING (CHA)
unearthed with a DC 10 Streetwise check. Learning
the detailed, unclassified facts of a news story or
Use this skill to cast magic, summons, enemy skill determining the veracity of a rumour requires a DC
spells, or to focus your energies. 20 check and 300 gil in bribe.
Cast Magic: As a standard action, you can Learn Secret Information: “Secret
cast a magic spell. The DC for the check is Information” includes anything unavailable to the
determined by the target’s Magic Defence. general public. Examples include a classified police
Cast Summons: As a full-round action, report, a hidden location, military blueprints,
you can cast a summon. The DC for the check installation security procedures, and computer
equals 10 + the caster’s character level. access codes. Learning a piece of secret
information typically requires a DC 25 check and
STEALTH (DEX)
5,000 gil in bribes; however, information that’s
especially difficult to obtain (such as technical
Armour Check Penalty blueprints of a Mako Reactor) might require a DC
Use this skill to slink past a sentry without being 30 or higher skill check and cost 50,000 gil or
heard, catch your enemy off-guard, or snipe from a more, at the GM’s discretion. If the check fails by 5
concealed location. or more, someone notices that you’re asking
Sneak: Your Stealth check sets the DC for questions and comes to investigate, arrest, or
Perception checks made to notice you. If an silence you.
opponent’s Perception check succeeds, you are Locate Individual: Make a Streetwise check
noticed. to locate a specific individual – either someone
Conceal Item: As a standard action, you can you know by name or someone with the skill, item,
attempt to conceal an item on your person. The or information you need. The DC of the check is 15
concealed object must be at least one size smaller if the target is relatively easy to locate; if the target
than you, and you get a modifier on your skill isn’t well known or has taken strides to conceal his
check based on the object’s size: One size smaller, or her presence and/or activities, the DC is 25 and
-5; two sizes smaller, +0; three times smaller, +5; the information costs 500 gil in bribes.
or four times smaller, +10. Special: A successful Persuasion check can
Other characters may notice a concealed reduce the monetary cost of a Streetwise check.
object with a successful opposed Perception Some information is beyond the reach of a
check. A character gains a +10 circumstance bonus Streetwise skill check. For example, characters
when doing this, and it requires a full-round searching for President Shinra won’t find him by
action. speaking with a group of Wutaians, no matter how
Create a Diversion to Hide: You can use the many of them they question.
Deception skill to help you be stealthy. A Time: Each Streetwise checks represent 1d6
successful Deception gives you the momentary hours of time spent talking to informants, scanning
diversion you need to attempt a Stealth check WWN news broadcasts, or perusing information
even though people are aware of you. While the kiosks.
others turn their attention from you, you can make
SURVIVAL (WIS)
a Stealth check if you can reach a hiding place of
some kind as a move action.
Snipe: After making a Ranged Strike check Use this skill to hunt and forage, guide a party
from hiding, you can try to hide again, you must be safely through arid wastelands, identify signs that
at least 2 squares from the target, and you must Chocobos live nearby, or avoid quicksand and
already have successfully used Stealth to hide from other natural hazards.
the target. Make a new Stealth check (as normal, Basic Survival: Once per day, you can make a
but with a -10 penalty) as a move action. If you DC 15 Survival check to avoid natural hazards and
THIEVERY (DEX)
keep yourself safe and fed in the wild for the next
24 hours. You can provide food and water for one
additional person for every 2 points by which your Armour Check Penalty
check result exceeds 10. You have picked up thieving abilities and can
Endure Extreme Temperatures: Once per perform tasks that require nerves of steel and a
day, you can make a DC 20 Survival check to ignore steady hand: disabling traps, opening locks, picking
the effects of extreme cold/heat for the next 24 pockets, and sleight of hand.
hours. Disable Trap: Make a Thievery check to
Know Direction: As a full-round action, you prevent a trap from triggering. You need to be
can ascertain which direction is north by aware of the trap in order to disable it, which
succeeding on a DC 10 Survival check. requires a successful Perception check. You receive
Track: To find tracks or to follow them a +2 equipment bonus on the Thievery check if
requires a full-round action and a successful using a thieves’ toolkit, and the DC for the check is
Survival check. The DC of the check depends on 15 + your character level. If you fail the check by 4
the surface and the prevailing circumstances, as or less, nothing happens and you can try again.
given below. You must make another Survival Failing the check by 5 or more results in you
check every time the tracks become difficult to triggering the trap. Succeeding at the check means
follow, such as when other tracks cross them or you either disable or delay the trap. Disabling a
when the terrain or prevailing circumstances trap makes it harmless until it resets. Delaying a
change. trap makes the trapped area safe for passage until
You move at half normal speed while the end of your next turn (or until 5 minutes have
tracking. You can choose to move your normal passed outside of combat). If you try to delay the
speed instead, but you take a -5 penalty on trap rather than disabling it, you receive a +5
Survival checks made to follow tracks. bonus to your Thievery check.
SURFACE DC TYPE OF LOCK DC

Soft ground 10 Wooden door 10
Firm ground 20 Wooden chest 10
Hard ground 30 Iron chest 15
Iron door 20
Soft Ground: Any surface that holds clear Chrome steel chest 25
impressions of footprints. Chrome steel door 35
Firm Ground: Any outdoor surface; or
exceptionally soft or dirty indoor surface, that can Open Lock: You can pick open a locked door,
capture footprints of a creature’s passage. chest, and the like, with a successful Thievery
Hard Ground: Any surface that doesn’t hold check. The table above details the DCs for the
footprints at all. check, and you receive a +2 equipment bonus on
the check if using a thieves’ toolkit.
CIRCUMSTANCES DC MODIFIER Pick Pocket: With a successful Thievery
Every 3 chocobos/characters -1 check, you can pilfer a small, hand-sized object
in the group being tracked from a target adjacent to you or within reach. Your
Every day since the trail was +1 Thievery check is opposed by the target’s
made Perception check, and the target gains a +5 bonus.
Every hour of rain since the +1 If you fail by 4 or less, you are unable to take the
trail was made item, but the target does not notice the effort. If
Fresh snow cover since the +5 you fail by 5 or more, you are unable to take the
trail was made item and the target catches you in the act.
Poor visibility +5 Sleight of Hand: You can palm hand-sized
Tracked target hides trail (and +5 objects, perform minor feats of legerdemain, or
moves at half speed) attempt to perform a minor action without being
Chocobo being tracked -5 noticed. All such efforts are opposed by observer’s
Perception check. Any observer that beats your
Thievery check notices the action you attempted,
and knows how you did it.
TREAT INJURY (WIS)
INFORMATION DC TIME REQUIRED
General 15 1 minute (10 rounds)
Use this skill to keep a badly wounded friend from Specific 20 10 minutes
dying, to heal the injured, or to treat a diseased or Private 25 1 hour
debilitating conditioned character. Secret* 30 1 day (8 hours)
First Aid: Make a Treat Injury check to *Secret information can only be accessed on a computer
administer first aid. that is helpful toward you
FIRST AID (Standard Action) Disable or Erase Program (requires

 DC: Varies depending on the task you’re computer attitude of helpful): You can disable or
attempting. erase a program on a computer that is helpful
 Stabilise the Dying: Make a DC 15 Treat toward you (see “Computer Attitude Steps”).
Injury check to stabilise an adjacent dying Disabling or erasing a program takes 10 minutes
character. If you succeed, the character and requires a DC 15 Use Computer check.
can stop making death saving throws until Improve Access: As a full-round action, you
he or she takes damage. The character’s can make a Use Computer check to adjust the
current hit point total doesn’t change as a attitude of a computer in order to gain access to
result of being stabilised. its programs and information. Apply a modifier on
 Grant a Saving Throw: Make a DC 15 Treat the check based on the computer’s current
attitude toward you: hostile -10, unfriendly -5,
Injury check. If you succeed, an adjacent
ally can immediately make a saving throw, indifferent -2, or friendly +0 (see “Computer
or the ally gets a +2 bonus to a saving Attitude Steps”). If the check equals or exceeds the
throw at the end of his or her next turn. computers Will Defence, the computer’s attitude
shifts one step in your favour. If it fails, the
computer’s attitude does not change.
Treat Disease: Make a Treat Injury check to
treat a character suffering from a disease.
COMPUTER ATTITUDE STEPS
TREAT DISEASE (Standard Action) ATTITUDE THE COMPUTER...
Hostile Treats you as a hostile intruder and
 Treat Disease: Part of the diseased
attempts to trace your location and
character’s extended rest. You must isolate your connection
attend the character periodically Unfriendly Treats you as an unauthorised user and
throughout the extended rest, and you blocks your access to its programs and
make your Treat Injury check when the information
rest ends. Indifferent Treats you as a guest or visitor and grants
you access to non-secretive programs
and information (as long as this does not
USE COMPUTER (INT)

Use this skill to access secured files and defeat
Friendly
conflict with previous commands)
Treats you as an authorised user and
grants you access to any program and
security systems. non-secret information (as long as this
Access Information (requires computer does not conflict with previous
attitude of indifferent or better): Getting commands). You may add any equipment
information through a computer requires you to bonus provided by the computer to your
connect to the Worldwide Network and locate the Use Computer checks
files you seek. Connecting to the network (a full- Helpful Treats you as if you are its owner or
round action) doesn’t require a skill check if you administrator, granting access to all of its
programs and information (even if doing
use a computer that’s already linked to it.
so overrides previous commands). You
However, establishing a connection to the may add any equipment bonus provided
Worldwide Network using a remote computer by the computer to your Use Computer
requires a DC 10 Use Computer check. You can checks
also get information without connecting to the
network if you use a computer whose memory Issue Routine Command (requires computer
contains that information; the GM decides what attitude of friendly or better): As a standard
information a computer’s memory actually holds. action, you can issue a routine command to a
computer. Examples include turning a computer
on or off, viewing and editing documents or
recordings in its memory, printing a hard copy of a Making a skill check with any of the monster
document or image on a piece of paper, opening skills require a standard action just like normal
or closing doors that the computer controls, and skills.
the like.
ANGEL WHISPER (WIS)

Navigate: You can plot a safe course through
the atmosphere. Doing so usually requires 1
minute, at the end of which time you must You whisper sweet nothings that remedies any
succeed on a Use Computer check. Various factors debilitating conditions.
influence the DC of the check. Check Against: Will.
Reprogram Mechanoid (requires tool kit): Range: All allies within close burst 6.
You can make a check to reprogram a mechanoid Hit: Negative conditions are removed.
to obey new orders, copy data stored in its
AQUALUNG (INT)
memory banks, change its skills, erase memories
selectively, or erase its memory entirely. The DC
for any of these actions is equal to the You breathe a jet of water towards your foes.
mechanoid’s Will Defence. Reprogramming a Check Against: Magic.
mechanoid takes 10 minutes. Range: All enemy targets in blast 6.
Special: When a computer is friendly or Hit: 2 water.
helpful toward you, you gain an equipment bonus
on all Use Computer checks made with that
computer equal to its Intelligence bonus.
BETA (INT)
You breathe lava towards your foes.
MONSTER SKILLS Check Against: Magic.
SKILL NAME KEY ABILITY Range: All enemy targets in close burst 6.
Angel Whisper Wis Hit: 2 fire.
Aqualung Int
Beta Int
Big Guard
Chocobuckle
Wis
Cha BIG GUARD (WIS)
You surround yourself with a magical barrier.
Death Sentence Con
Dragon Force Wis Check Against: DC 15.
Flamethrower Int Range: You.
Frog Song Con Hit: Weapon and magic damage is halved
Laser Con (rounded-down) for (1) rounds.
LV4 Suicide Con
CHOCOBUCKLE (CHA)
LV5 Death Con
Magic Breath Int
Magic Hammer Con You move so fast that you shoulder-slam all nearby
Matra Magic Cha
foes.
Pandora’s Box Cha
Check Against: Reflex.
Shadow Flare Cha
Trine Int
Range: All enemy targets in close blast 4.
White Wind Wis Hit: 1 force.
MONSTER SKILLS DEATH SENTENCE (CON)

You fill your enemy with a fatal sense of dread.
The rest of this chapter details monster skills that Check Against: Fortitude.
characters can use. In order to use monster skills, Range: One enemy target in range 6.
you have to spend skill points in them in the same Hit: The target’s hit points drop to 0 in (1)
manner as normal skills. rounds.
All monster skills are considered cross-class
skills unless you have the Enemy Skill Proficiency
feat (see Chapter 05: Feats, for more information),
and you can only use monster skills while you have DRAGON FORCE (WIS)
You surround an ally with a magical barrier.
the Enemy Skill materia equipped (see Command
Check Against: DC 15.
Materia in Chapter 07: Materia).
Range: One ally within line of sight.
Hit: Target is granted a +3 bonus to Defences Range: All enemy targets in burst 6.
for (1) rounds. Hit: 1 fire, 1 ice, 1 thunder.
FLAMETHROWER (INT)
You blast a cone a fire that looks like a river of
MAGIC HAMMER (CON)
You take your enemies’ magical energies away to
lava. restore your allies.
Check Against: Magic. Check Against: Fortitude.
Range: All enemy targets burst 6. Range: All enemy targets in burst 6.
Hit: 2 fire. Hit: Drain (1) magic points from each
affected enemy, and the total amount is then
FROG SONG (CON)

divided up and replenishes you and your allies’
current magic points.
You make your enemy feel three inches tall.
MATRA MAGIC (CHA)

Check Against: Fortitude.
Range: One enemy target in range 6.
Hit: Target is infected with the small You launch a ballista of magical missiles towards
condition (see Conditions in Chapter 10: Combat). your foes.
Check Against: Magic.
LASER (CON)
Range: All enemy targets burst 8.
Hit: 2 energy.
You force your enemies to lose their
PANDORA’S BOX (CHA)

concentration.
Range: All enemy targets in burst 8. You fire a beam of destructible energy towards
Hit: Affected targets receive a -5 penalty to your foes.
all ability checks and skill checks for (1) rounds. Check Against: Magic.
Range: All enemy targets in blast 10.
LV4 SUICIDE (CON)

You hit your enemy where it hurts most.
Hit: 3 energy.

SHADOW FLARE (CHA)
You summon a cloud of dark matter that erupts
Hit: You treat your Melee Strike checks and around your foes.
Ranged Strike checks as though you rolled a Check Against: Magic.
natural 20 for (1) rounds. The checks still need to Range: All enemy targets in burst 6.
be rolled successfully in order to receive this Hit: 3 necrotic.
benefit.
Special: Can only be used on targets whose
level is a multiple of 4 (4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, etc.).
TRINE (INT)
You summon a pyramid around your foes strikes
LV5 DEATH (CON)

You knock your enemy unconscious.
them with an electrical surge.
Range: All enemy targets in burst 6.
Check Against: Fortitude. Hit: 2 thunder.
Hit: The target’s hit points drop to 0 and they
are unconscious.
Special: Can only be used on targets whose WHITE WIND (WIS)
You bring down a magical breeze that revitalises
level is a multiple of 5 (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, etc.).
your allies.
MAGIC BREATH (INT)

You breathe a jet of elemental energy towards
Range: All allies in burst 8.
Hit: Heal hit points equal to (2) + one-half
your level (rounded down).
your foes.
CHAPTER V –
FEATS
A feat is a special feature that either
gives your character a new capability
or improves one he or she already
has. A character can take any feat as
long as the prerequisites are met.
WHAT’S NEW?
The major difference between this
version and version 1 is the inclusion
of Multiclass feats. Prestige classes
have been removed in favour of
single class progression, as it is like in
the Final Fantasy games. With
Multiclass feats, characters can dip
their foot into a second class while
remaining dedicated to their main
class.
FEATS
FEAT PREREQUISITES BENEFIT
Advantageous Attack Dex 13 or Str 13 Apply full level to damage rolls against target
All Creation Rogue, Doom of the Living Gain the All Creation technique
technique, 46th level
Apocalypse Fighter, Blade Beam, technique, Gain the Apocalypse technique
46th level
Argumentative Goblin Increase die type by two steps
Armour Break Samurai, Cha 14 Target takes -5 penalty to Reflex Defence until start of
next turn
Armour Mastery Proficient with armour Receive resistance equal to 5 + Constitution modifier
Backstabber Rogue, Sneak Attack class feature Sneak Attack damage increases from d6s to d8s
Big Brawl Dragoon, Dragon Dive technique, Gain the Big Brawl technique
46th level
Bright Eyes Tonberry +2 bonus to Perception checks
Call of the Planet --- When spending a mako point to adjust die result, d6s
become d8s
Catastrophe Ranger, Ungarmax technique, 46th Gain the Catastrophe technique
level
Combat Glove Mastery Proficient with combat gloves +5 to damage rolls with combat gloves
Continuous Advantage Rogue, Cha 15 Retain combat advantage after a critical hit
Darkness Wisdom 17, 34th level Hit Rate increases by 3 at cost of lowering health and
spending a mako point
Divinity Con 13, 10th level Gain temporary hit points when bloodied
Elemental Sphere Black Mage, Flare Burst technique, Gain the Elemental Sphere technique
46th level
Enemy Skill Proficiency --- Monster skills become class skills
Everyone’s Sorrow Tonberry +1 to damage rolls
Extended Cover Dragoon, Cover class feature Provide cover for one additional ally within range
Eyes of a Hawk Gi-Na-Ka Gain darkvision
Final Heaven Monk, Meteor Strike technique, Gain the Final Heaven technique
46th level
Firearm Mastery Proficient with firearms +5 to damage rolls with firearms
Force of Lances Dragoon, Aerial Lunge class feature Push target back after making an aerial assault against
them
Gliding Blow Monk, Dex 14 Move after attacking a target
Great Gospel White Mage, Pulse of Life Gain the Great Gospel technique
technique, 46th level
Greater Cleave Fighter, Cleave class feature +1 die of damage when using Cleave
Improved Defences --- +1 to defences
Improved Focus Black Mage, Focus class feature Focus can be used as a standard action
Improved Initiative --- +1 bonus to Initiative rolls
Improved Natural Damage Moogle Claw damage increases to 1d6
Linguist Int 13 Learn additional languages
Longing Dex 15, 14th level Treat a long ranged target as close ranged
Magic Training (Con) --- Use Constitution for Spellcasting checks
Magic Training (Dex) --- Use Dexterity for Spellcasting checks
Magic Training (Int) --- Use Intelligence for Spellcasting checks
ACQUIRING FEATS PREREQUISITES

Some feats have prerequisites. A character must
Choose the feats you feel best represent your have the listed ability score, feat, or skill
character’s interests and capabilities. You gain a proficiency in order to select or use that feat. A
feat at 2nd level, then you gain another feat at 6th, character can gain a feat at the same level at
10th, 14th, 18th, 22nd, 26th, 30th, 34th, 38th, 42nd, 46th which he or she gains the prerequisite(s).
and 50th level. Humans receive a bonus feat at 1st A prerequisite that contains a numerical
level. Please note that, unless stated otherwise, value is a minimum; any value higher than the one
each feat can be selected only once. given also meets the prerequisite.
FEATS (Cont.)
FEAT PREREQUISITES BENEFIT
Magic Training (Str) --- Use Strength for Spellcasting checks
Magic Training (Wis) --- Use Wisdom for Spellcasting checks
Magical Resilience Grim Treat Magic Defence 5 points higher
Materia Fusion 25th level You can fuse two materia together
Materia Mastery Cetra Reroll Spellcasting checks
Melee Training (Cha) --- Use Charisma for Melee Strike checks
Melee Training (Con) --- Use Constitution for Melee Strike checks
Melee Training (Dex) --- Use Dexterity for Melee Strike checks
Melee Training (Int) --- Use Intelligence for Melee Strike checks
Melee Training (Wis) --- Use Wisdom for Melee Strike checks
Mighty Leap Dragoon, Athletics Double the height of your jump
Minerva’s Devotion White Mage, 14th level Inflict the invincibility condition
Morality Surge Scholar, Inspiring Word class Grant one additional ally with Inspiring Word
feature
Multiattack Proficiency 11th level Make a number of attacks with main weapon as a full-round action
Multiattack Mastery Multiattack Proficiency, 36th level You no longer suffer penalty to multiple attacks
Multi-Weapon Proficiency --- Gain proficiency with one other weapon group
Mystical Rod Grim Apply Strength to Spellcasting checks
Omnislash Fighter, Finishing Touch technique, Gain the Omnislash technique
46th level
Planetary Blood Cetra DC decreases from 20 to 15
Point Blank Shot Ranger +2 to Ranged Strike checks and damage rolls
Polearm Mastery Proficient with polearms +5 to damage rolls with polearms
Power Break Samurai, Cha 14 Target takes a -5 penalty to Melee Strike checks and Ranged Strike checks
Precise Shot Ranger, Point Blank Shot Shoot or throw ranged weapon at target in combat with an ally without -5
penalty
Projectile Mastery Proficient with projectiles +5 to damage rolls with projectiles
Punch Bag Goblin Damage increases from +4 to +8
Quick Draw --- Draw weapon as a swift action
Racer Moogle +3 to Ride checks
Range Training (Cha) --- Use Charisma for Ranged Strike checks
Range Training (Con) --- Use Constitution for Ranged Strike checks
Range Training (Int) --- Use Intelligence for Ranged Strike checks
Range Training (Str) --- Use Strength for Ranged Strike checks
Range Training (Wis) --- Use Wisdom for Ranged Strike checks
Rapid Shot Dex 13, proficient with weapon Two ranged attacks as a standard action
Rapid Strike Str 13, proficient with weapon Two melee attacks as a standard action
Rational Thinking Scholar, 10th level +5 to any one type of Knowledge check
Rod Mastery Proficient with rods +5 to damage rolls with rods
Silent Edge --- Take a move action during a surprise round
Skill Focus --- +3 bonus to one skill
Spearheaded Sahagin +3 to Melee Strike checks made with polearms
Staff Mastery Proficient with staves +5 to damage rolls with staves
Stunning Stance Monk, Str 15 Inflict paralysis with Melee attacks
Sword Mastery Proficient with swords +5 to damage rolls with swords
Toughness --- Gain an additional 5 hit points
Withdraw Sahagin Gain +4 temporary bonus to defences for 1d3 rounds
FEAT DESCRIPTIONS
Here is the format for feat descriptions.
ADVANTAGEOUS ATTACK
Dexterity 13 or Strength 13
Whenever you make a successful Melee
Strike or Ranged Strike check against a target that
FEAT NAME
Any prerequisites are stated here in bold. This
has not yet acted in combat, you apply your full
level to the damage roll instead of one-half your
level (rounded down).
line is omitted if there are no prerequisites
The benefits the feat provides are stated
here below the prerequisites.
ALL CREATION
Rogue, Doom of the Living technique, 46 th
level
BIG BRAWL
Dragoon, Dragon Dive technique, 46 th
level
You gain the All Creation technique (see You gain the Big Brawl technique (see
below), which can only be used once per below), which can only be used once per
encounter. encounter.
ALL CREATION TECHNIQUE BIG BRAWL TECHNIQUE

Time Full-round Time Full-round
Range All enemy targets in burst 10 Range All enemy targets in close burst 6
Check Spellcasting vs. Reflex Check Athletics vs. Reflex
Hit 8d10 x number of enemy targets Hit Force damage = (number of targets x
radiant damage 1d10) + your level
Effect Targets fall prone until start of
APOCALYPSE
your next turn if check exceeds by 5 or more
th
BRIGHT EYES
Fighter, Blade Beam technique, 46 level
You gain the Apocalypse technique (see
below), which can only be used once per Tonberry race
encounter. You can now perceive colours in total
darkness. Also, you receive a +2 race bonus to
APOCALYPSE TECHNIQUE Perception checks.
Time Full-round
Range All enemy targets in burst 8
Check Spellcasting vs. Magic CALLWhenOFyouTHE PLANET
spend a Mako Point to adjust the
Hit 27d10 energy damage
result of a skill check, saving throw, or ability
check, you roll d8s rather than d6s.
ARGUMENTATIVE
Goblin race
Whenever you spend a Mako Point to add to CATASTROPHE
Ranger, Ungarmax technique, 46 th
level
a Persuasion check, increase the die type by two
You gain the Catastrophe technique (see
steps (from d6 to d10, or from d8 to d12).
below), which can only be used once per
encounter.
ARMOUR BREAK
Samurai, Charisma 14 CATASTROPHE TECHNIQUE
Once per encounter, as a move action, you Time Full-round
can make a Ranged Strike check against a single Range All enemy targets in burst 10
target’s Will Defence. The target must be within Check Ranged Strike vs. Reflex
line of sight. If the check is successful, the target Hit Energy damage = your level x 1d8
receives a -5 penalty to Reflex Defence until the
COMBAT GLOVE MASTERY

start of your next turn.
ARMOUR MASTERY
Proficient with combat gloves
You receive a +5 bonus to damage rolls with
Proficient with armour combat gloves. The bonus to damage rolls increase
As long as you are wearing armour that you to +10 at 25th level.
are proficient with, you gain resistance to all types
CONTINUOUS ADVANTAGE
of damage equal to 5 + your Constitution modifier.
BACKSTABBER
Rogue, Charisma 15
If you score a critical hit while you have
Rogue, Sneak Attack class feature combat advantage, you retain combat advantage
The extra damage dice from your Sneak against the target until the end of your next turn.
Attack class feature increase from d6s to d8s.
DARKNESS
Wisdom 17, 34 th
level
EYES OF A HAWK
Gi-Na-Ka race
Once per day, by expending all but one-tenth You gain darkvision, ignoring concealment
of your hit points (rounded-down) and spending a (including total concealment) from darkness. You
Mako Point, you can increase the hit rate of your cannot perceive colours in total darkness,
next attack by 3. The target of this attack must be however.
within Ranged 6 of you.
FINAL HEAVEN
DIVINITY
Constitution 15, 10 th
level
Monk, Meteor Strike technique, 46 th
level
You gain the Final Heaven technique (see
You receive a number of temporary hit below), which can only be used once per
points equal to 5 + one-half your level (rounded encounter.
down) when bloodied.
FINAL HEAVEN TECHNIQUE
ELEMENTAL SPHERE
Black Mage, Flare Burst technique, 46 th
level
Time Full-round
Range One target adjacent to you
Check Athletics vs. Reflex
You gain the Elemental Sphere technique
Hit 28d12 force damage
(see below), which can only be used once per
Effect Target falls prone until start of
encounter.
your next turn
Miss 14d12 force damage
ELEMENTAL SPHERE TECHNIQUE
Time Full-round
Range All enemy targets in Blast 10
Check Spellcasting vs. Magic
FIREARM MASTERY
Proficient with firearms
Hit 3d6 energy damage, 3d6 fire damage, You receive a +5 bonus to damage rolls with
3d6 force damage, 3d6 ice damage, 3d6 necrotic firearms. The bonus to damage rolls increase to
damage, 3d6 poison damage, 3d6 radiant +10 at 25th level.
damage, 3d6 thunder damage, 3d6 water
FORCE OF LANCES
damage, 3d6 wind damage.
ENEMY SKILL PROFICIENCY

Dragoon, Aerial Lunge class feature
You can push the target of your Aerial Lunge
Monster skills are now considered class skills ability away from you a number of squares equal
for you. to 1 + your Strength modifier.
Without this feat, monster skills are cross-
GLIDING BLOW
class skills.
EVERYONE’S SORROW
Monk, Dexterity 14
As a free action, you can move up to your
Tonberry race speed after making an attack. This does not
You gain an additional +1 bonus to damage provoke attacks of opportunity.
rolls for every ally that is currently participating in
the encounter. The effects of this feat stack with
the effects described in the Everyone’s Grudge GREAT GOSPEL
White Mage, Pulse of Life technique, 46th
level
race ability.
You gain the Great Gospel technique (see
EXTENDED COVER
Dragoon, Cover class feature
encounter.
You can use the effects of Cover to protect a GREAT GOSPEL TECHNIQUE
second ally within 2 squares from you. Time Full-round
Range All allies in radius 10
Check Spellcasting vs. Fortitude
MAGIC TRAINING
Hit Heal 16d12 hit points and 8d10 magic
points
Effect Any conditions placed upon the
targeted allies are removed (CONSTITUTION)
You can use Constitution in place of Charisma
Special You must reduce your own hit
points and magic points by half (rounded down) as the associated ability modifier for Spellcasting
checks.
GREATER CLEAVE
Fighter, Cleave class feature MAGIC TRAINING
You deal an extra +1 die of damage when
using your Cleave ability.
(DEXTERITY)
You can use Dexterity in place of Charisma as
the associated ability modifier for Spellcasting
IMPROVED DEFENCES
You gain a +1 bonus to your Reflex Defence,
checks.
Fortitude Defence, Will Defence, and Magic

Defence.
MAGIC TRAINING
(INTELLIGENCE)
IMPROVED
Moogle race
NATURAL DAMAGE You can use Intelligence in place of Charisma
as the associated ability modifier for Spellcasting
checks.
Your claws’ hit number increases from 1 to 2.
IMPROVED FOCUS MAGIC TRAINING

Black Mage, Focus class feature
You can use your Focus class feature as a
(STRENGTH)
You can use Strength in place of Charisma as
standard action instead of a full-round action. the associated ability modifier for Spellcasting
checks.
IMPROVED INITIATIVE
You gain a +1 bonus to initiative rolls. The
bonus increases by +1 at 11th, 21st, 31st, and 41st
MAGIC TRAINING
levels. (WISDOM)
You can use Wisdom in place of Charisma as
LINGUIST
Intelligence 13
the associated ability modifier for Spellcasting
checks.
You learn how to read/write and speak a

number of bonus languages equal to 1 plus your MELEE TRAINING
(CHARISMA)
Intelligence bonus.
LONGING
You can use Charisma in place of Strength as
the associated ability modifier for Melee Strike
th
Dexterity 15, 14 level checks.
When you shoot or throw your ranged
MELEE TRAINING
weapon against a target in long range, you treat
the target as though it were in close range
position. In addition, you also gain a +2 accuracy
bonus to your Ranged Strike check. (CONSTITUTION)
You can use Constitution in place of Strength
as the associated ability modifier for Melee Strike
checks.
MAGICAL
Grim race
RESILIENCE MINERVA’S DEVOTION
White Mage, 14th level
During the calculation stage of magic damage As a standard action, you can infect either
dealt to you, treat your Magic Defence as though it yourself or a single ally within Ranged 8 with the
were 5 points higher. invincibility condition until the start of your next
turn. You can do this a number of times per day
MATERIA
th
25 level
FUSION equal to your Wisdom modifier.
You gain the ability to fuse two materia

together to create a new materia that is otherwise
MORALITY SURGE
Scholar, Inspiring Word class feature
unavailable to anyone else (see Chapter 7: When you use your Inspiring Word ability to
Materia, for more details). grant an ally with a bonus to a skill check, defence
Without this feat you are only able to access score, or a saving throw, you can grant another ally
the materia that are sold on the market. that is within your line of sight with the same
benefit.
MATERIA MASTERY
Cetra race
You can reroll any Spellcasting check made to
MULTIATTACK MASTERY th
Multiattack Proficiency, 36 level
use the Cast Magic aspect of the skill, keeping the Whenever you make multiple attacks with
better of the two rolls. your main weapon, you no longer suffer any
penalty to the attacks.
MELEE TRAINING
(DEXTERITY) MULTIATTACK
th
11 level
PROFICIENCY
You can use Dexterity in place of Strength as
As a full-round action, you make a number of
the associated ability modifier for Melee Strike
attacks with your main weapon against a single
checks.
target equal to your Wisdom modifier. You suffer a
-5 penalty for every attack after the first.
MELEE TRAINING
(INTELLIGENCE) MULTI- WEAPON PROFICIENCY
Choose a weapon group not associated with
You can use intelligence in place of Strength
as the associated ability modifier for Melee Strike your class. You gain a +2 proficiency bonus with all
checks. weapons associated with that group. The bonus
increases to +5 at 15th level, +7 at 30th level, and
+10 at 45th level.
MELEE TRAINING
(WISDOM) MYSTICAL
Grim race
ROD
You can use Wisdom in place of Strength as
the associated ability modifier for Melee Strike When you cast magic against a target (or
checks. targets) with a rod, you can apply your Strength
modifier to your Spellcasting check (if any).
MIGHTY LEAP
Dragoon, Proficient in Athletics OMNISLASH th
You can double the height of your jump Fighter, Finishing Touch technique, 46 level
when making Athletics checks. You gain the Omnislash technique (see
encounter.
OMNISLASH
Time Full-round
TECHNIQUE
PUNCH
Goblin race
BAG
Range One target in line of sight
The bonus to combat gloves damage rolls
Check Melee Strike vs. Reflex
provided by the Goblin Punch race trait increases
Hit 32d10 force damage
from +4 to +8.
PLANETARY
Cetra race
BLOOD QUICKYou can
DRAWdraw a weapon as a swift action
The DC for finding out future information
instead of as a move action.
through the Planetary Whisper race trait is
reduced from 20 to 15.
RACER
POINT
Ranger
BLANK SHOT Moogle race
You receive a +3 race bonus to Ride checks
when riding Chocobos. You also receive a +1 bonus
You get a +2 bonus on Ranged Strike checks
to all dice rolls made during a Chocobo race.
and damage rolls against opponents within point
blank range.
RANGE TRAINING
POLEARM MASTERY
Proficient with polearms
(CHARISMA)
You can use Charisma in place of Dexterity as
You receive a +5 bonus to damage rolls with the associated ability modifier for Ranged Strike
polearms. The bonus to damage rolls increase to checks.
+10 at 25th level.
POWER BREAK RANGE TRAINING

Samurai, Charisma 14
Once per encounter, as a move action, you
(CONSTITUTION)
You can use Constitution in place of Dexterity
can make a Ranged Strike check against a single as the associated ability modifier for Ranged Strike
target’s Will Defence. The target must be within checks.
line of sight. If the check is successful, the target
RANGE TRAINING
receives a -5 penalty to Melee Strike and Ranged
Strike checks until the start of your next turn.
(INTELLIGENCE)
PRECISE SHOT
Ranger, Point Blank Shot
You can use Intelligence in place of Dexterity
as the associated ability modifier for Ranged Strike
You can shoot or throw a ranged weapon at checks.
an opponent engaged in melee combat with one
RANGE TRAINING
or more of your allies without taking the standard
-5 penalty.
(STRENGTH)
PROJECTILE MASTERY
Proficient with projectiles
You can use Strength in place of Dexterity as
the associated ability modifier for Ranged Strike
You receive a +5 bonus to damage rolls with checks.
projectiles. The bonus to damage rolls increase to
+10 at 25th level.
RANGE TRAINING
(WISDOM)
You can use Wisdom in place of Dexterity as
the associated ability modifier for Ranged Strike
checks.
RAPID SHOT
Dexterity 13, proficient with weapon
SPEARHEADED
Sahagin race
You can make two Ranged Strike checks as a You receive a +3 race bonus to all Melee
full-round action, however you take a -5 penalty to Strike checks and damage rolls made with
both attacks in exchange for dealing an additional polearms.
+1 die of damage to both if the attacks are
STAFF MASTERY
successful.
The effects of this feat do not stack with
other abilities that grant extra attacks. Proficient with staves
You receive a +5 bonus to damage rolls with
RAPID STRIKE
staves. The bonus to damage rolls increase to +10
at 25th level.
Strength 13, proficient with weapon
STUNNING STANCE
You can make two Melee Strike checks as a
full-round action, however you take a -5 penalty to
both attacks in exchange for dealing an additional Monk, Strength 15
+1 die of damage to both if the attacks are You can inflict the target of your Melee Strike
successful. check with paralysis if the check result equals or
The effects of this feat do not stack with exceeds the target’s Fortitude Defence by 5 or
other abilities that grant extra attacks. more.
RATIONAL th
THINKING SWORD MASTERY
Proficient with swords
Scholar, 10 level
Select one sub-skill of Knowledge (such as You receive a +5 bonus to damage rolls with
Bureaucracy or Social Sciences). You receive a +5 swords. The bonus to damage rolls increase to +10
bonus to Knowledge checks with the selected type. at 25th level.
ROD MASTERY TOUGHNESS

You gain an additional 5 hit points. You gain
Proficient with rods
You receive a +5 bonus to damage rolls with another additional 5 hit points at 10th, 20th, 30th,
rods. The bonus to damage rolls increase to +10 at 40th, and 50th levels.
25th level.
WITHDRAW
SILENT EDGE
You can always take a move action during a
Sahagin race
As a full-round action, you can withdraw into
surprise round, even if you are surprised. If you are your shell as a defence mechanism, providing you
not surprised, you can take this move action in with a +4 temporary bonus to all Defences while
addition to any other actions you are normally you remain withdrawn. This ability only lasts for a
allowed to take in the surprise round. number of rounds equal to 1d3 + your Dexterity
modifier. Additionally, you can choose to come out
SKILL FOCUS
of your shell on your turn as a full-round action
before the allocated number of rounds expires.
You gain a +3 bonus to one skill of your Special: You can do this a number of times
choice. per day equal to 1 + your Wisdom modifier.
You can select this feat multiple times. Each
MULTICLASS FEATS
time you do, it applies to a different skill. Melee
Strike, Ranged Strike, and Spellcasting skills cannot
be selected.
Multiclass feats allow you to dabble in the class
features and limit breaks of another class. You
might be a fighter who dips his toe into magic, or a
ranger who wants a smattering of rogue abilities.
Each class has a class-specific multiclass feat that
gives you access to features from that class.
CLASS- SPECIFIC FEATS MARTIAL LAW
There are two restrictions on your choice of a
class-specific multiclass feat. First, you can’t take a [MULTICLASS MONK]
Constitution 15
multiclass feat for your own class. Second, once
Select one skill from the monk’s list of class
you take a multiclass feat, you can’t take a class-
skills. That skill is considered a class skill for you.
specific feat for a different class. You can dabble in
In addition, you can use the monk’s Dodge
a second class but not a third.
class feature once per encounter.
A character who has taken a class-specific
multiclass feat counts as a member of that class
for the purpose of meeting prerequisites for taking
other feats. For example, a character who takes
STUDENT OF THE GUN
Gift of the Goddess counts as a mage for the [MULTICLASS RANGER]
purpose of selecting feats that have ‘mage’ as a Dexterity 15
prerequisite. The Ranged Strike skill is considered a class
These feats can qualify you for other feats; skill for you.
for example, a samurai who takes ‘Homing Lance’ Once per encounter, you can use the ranger’s
can use the Dragoon’s Cover class feature, which Barrage class feature. You also gain a +5 multiclass
means that he meets the prerequisite for the bonus to Ranged Strike checks when bloodied.
Extended Cover feat.
SNEAK OF SHADOWS
WARMAGE [MULTICLASS ROGUE]
[MULTICLASS BLACK MAGE] Dexterity 15
The Thievery skill is considered a class skill
Charisma 15
The Spellcasting skill is considered a class skill for you.
for you. Once per encounter, you can use the rogue’s
Once per encounter, you can use the black Sneak Attack class feature.
mage’s Focus class feature. You also gain a +5
multiclass bonus to Spellcasting checks when
bloodied. PROOF OF HONOUR
[MULTICLASS SAMURAI]
HOMING LANCE Constitution 15
Select one skill from the samurai’s list of class
[MULTICLASS DRAGOON] skills. That skill is considered a class skill for you.
In addition, you can use the samurai’s
Strength 15
The Athletics skill is considered a class skill Octaslash class feature once per encounter.
for you.
In addition, you can use the dragoon’s Cover
class feature once per encounter. VOICE OF THE MANY
[MULTICLASS SCHOLAR]
DEFENDING YOUR HONOUR Intelligence 15
Select one skill from the scholar’s list of class
[MULTICLASS FIGHTER] skills. That skill is considered a class skill for you.
In addition, you can use the scholar’s
Strength 15
The Melee Strike skill is considered a class Inspiring Word class feature once per encounter.
skill for you.
Once per encounter, you can use the
fighter’s Fighter’s Mark class feature. You also gain GIFT OF THE GODDESS
a +5 multiclass bonus to Melee Strike checks when
bloodied.
[MULTICLASS WHITE MAGE]
Charisma 15
The Spellcasting skill is considered a class skill
for you.
Once per encounter, you can use the white
mage’s Channel Magic class feature.
TECHNIQUE SPECIALIST RANGED MASTERY
[MULTICLASS TECHNIQUE] [MULTICLASS RANGED DIE]
Any class-specific multiclass feat, 9th level Any class-specific multiclass feat, 9th level
You can swap one technique you know for You take the best ranged damage die drawn
one technique of the same level or lower from the from your main class and your secondary class.
class you multiclassed into.
MAGIC MASTERY
MELEE MASTERY [MULTICLASS MAGIC DIE]
[MULTICLASS MELEE DIE] Any class-specific multiclass feat, 9th level
Any class-specific multiclass feat, 9th level You take the best magic damage die drawn
You take the best melee damage die drawn from your main class and your secondary class.
from your main class and your secondary class.
MULTICLASS FEATS
NAME PREREQUISITE BENEFIT
Warmage Cha 15 Black Mage: Spellcasting skill, Focus 1/encounter and +5 to Spellcasting
Homing Lance Str 15 Dragoon: Athletics skill, Aerial Lunge 1/encounter
Defending your Honour Str 15 Fighter: Melee Strike skill, Cover 1/encounter and +5 to Melee Strike
Martial Law Con 15 Monk: Choice of class skill, Dodge 1/encounter
Student of the Gun Dex 15 Ranger: Ranged Strike skill, Barrage 1/encounter and +5 to Ranged Strike
Sneak of Shadows Dex 15 Rogue: Thievery skill, Sneak Attack 1/encounter
Proof of Honour Con 15 Samurai: Choice of class skill, Octaslash 1/encounter
Voice of the Many Int 15 Scholar: Choice of class skill, Inspiring Word 1/encounter
Gift of the Goddess Cha 15 White Mage: Spellcasting skill, Channel Magic 1/encounter
Technique Specialist Any class-specific Swap one technique with one of multiclass
multiclass feat, 9th level
Melee Mastery Any class-specific You take the best melee damage die
Ranged Mastery Any class-specific You take the best ranged damage die
Magic Mastery Any class-specific You take the best magic damage die
CHAPTER VI –
PERSONALITY &
CAREER PATHS
What does your character look like? How old is
he (or she)? What sort of impression does he
make? What led him to become an adventurer?
This chapter covers a miscellany of topics that
apply to your character. It helps you establish
your character’s identity and place on the
planet and make him or her more lifelike – like
a main character in a Final Fantasy game or
film. For many players, this is the true
expression of role-playing: defining the
character that you are going to play.
When you first play a character, it’s fine to
leave some of the details sketchy. Over time, as
adventures play out, you’ll get a better sense of
who you want your character to be. You’ll
develop your character’s details much the way
an author develops a character over several
chapters in a novel or over several novels in a
series.
DETAILS
First, generate your ability scores as defined
in Chapter 1. Then, once your starting age is
determined, apply the modifiers shown on the
This section offers advice as you determine details
“Aging Effects” table. Note that the methods
about your character, including his or her age,
described for determining ability scores yield the
appearance, and personality. Start with some idea
scores of an adult character. For example, when a
about your character’s background and
character reaches middle age, her Strength,
personality, and use that idea to develop the
Dexterity, and Constitution scores each drop 1
details that bring your character to life.
point, while her Intelligence, Wisdom, and
Charisma scores each increase by 1 point. When
AGE
Your character’s age is pretty much up to you
she becomes old, her physical ability scores all
drop an additional 2 points, while her mental
(subject to the Gamemaster’s approval). A ability scores increase by 1 again. So far she has
character reaches 1st level in a character class at lost a total of 3 points from her Strength,
the point when he or she steps out of mundane Dexterity, and Constitution scores and gained a
life and into the drama of the story, either by total of 2 points to her Intelligence, Wisdom, and
choice or through circumstances beyond the Charisma scores due to aging.
character’s control. That could be as a young adult
for a SOLDIER, as an 18-year-old adult (such as the
case of Zack Fair), or as an even older character, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
The “Height and Weight” table presents average
depending on your character concept.
heights and weights for the different races
presented in Chapter 2: Races. Your character may
AGE BY RACE IN YEARS be of average height and weight, or you can make
RACE CHILD YOUNG ADULT MIDDLE OLD your character lighter, heavier, shorter, or taller.
ADULT AGE
Think about what your character’s abilities might
Human 1 – 11 12 – 15 16 – 40 41 – 59 60+
say about her height and weight. If she is weak but
Cetra 1 – 10 11 – 17 18 – 40 41 – 54 55+
Gi-Na-Ka 1 – 26 27 – 44 45 – 80 81 – 109 110+ agile, she may be thin. If she is strong and tough,
Goblin 1–9 10 – 13 14 – 29 30 – 44 45+ she may be tall or just heavy.
Grim 1–6 7 – 10 11 – 39 40 – 59 60+
Moogle 1–9 10 – 15 16 – 35 36 – 44 45+ HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
Remnant* --- --- --- --- --- RACE AVERAGE AVERAGE
Sahagin 1 – 12 13 – 15 16 – 35 36 – 49 50+ HEIGHT WEIGHT
Tonberry 1 – 13 14 – 18 19 – 44 45 – 69 70+ Human, male 1.8 m 75 kg
*Remnants are considered ageless and not affected by
Human, female 1.6 m 55 kg
aging effects.
Cetra, male 1.8 m 75 kg
The “Age by Race in Years” table gives you Cetra, female 1.6 m 55 kg
age ranges for the various races presented in Gi’Na’Ka 2.1 m 80 kg
Chapter 2: Races. The ages presented for each race Goblin, male 0.9 m 40 kg
is associated with how that race ages in their Goblin, female 0.8 m 30 kg
years, not the planet’s years (similar to how a dog Grim, male 1m 60 kg
ages 7 years for every 1 human year). As your hero Grim, female 0.9 m 50 kg
ages, his or her physical ability scores (Strength, Moogle, male 0.7 m 35 kg
Dexterity, and Constitution) decrease and his or Moogle, female 0.6 m 25 kg
her mental ability scores (Intelligence, Wisdom, Remnant 1.9 m 75 kg
and Charisma) increase, as shown in the “Aging Sahagin, male 1.7 m 70 kg
Effects” table. The effects of each aging step are Sahagin, female 1.5 m 50 kg
cumulative. However, none of a character’s ability Tonberry, male 0.8 m 40 kg
scores can be reduced below 1 in this way. Tonberry, female 0.7 m 35 kg
PERSONALITY
AGING EFFECTS
Child -3 to Str, Con, Dex, Int, Wis, and Cha
Young Adult -1 to Str, Con, Dex, Int, Wis, and Cha Decide how your character acts, what she likes,
Adult No modifier what she wants out of life, what scares her, and
Middle Age -1 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha what makes her angry. Your character’s hometown
Old -3 to Str, Dex, and Con; +1 to Int, Wis, and Cha is a good place to start when thinking about
personality, but it’s a bad place to stop. Make your Goals can be immediate or long-term. They
character different from every other character. can also change during play, and new goals can be
Personality is a summary of how your added all the time. Think of goals as what’s
character usually acts. Make sure it’s interesting motivating your character right now, though some
and fun for you to play. Give your character good long-term goals might fade to the background until
points and bad points. Think about his code of circumstances warrant.
ethics. Will your character do anything for the
CAREER PATHS
right price, or is there a line he just won’t cross? Is
your character cheerful or dour, optimistic or
pessimistic, honourable or dishonourable? These
The following section describes career paths that
are just some of the factors that could go into your
you can select from. All career paths require you
character’s personality.
meet certain prerequisites and you can only select
A handy trick for making an interesting
one career at any given time. Career paths are
personality for your character is including some
entirely optional.
sort of conflict in his nature.
Your character’s personality can change over
time. Just because you’ve written some
personality notes on your character sheet doesn’t
RANK POINTS
Rank points represent how well you are advancing
mean you can’t let your character grow and in your chosen career. All career paths have a tier
develop the way real people do. of promotion, and when you gain enough rank
points (as determined in the career’s table), you
BACKGROUND
Decide what your character’s life has been like up
are promoted up to the next tier.
until now. Here are a few questions to get you GAINING RANK POINTS
thinking: The GM awards you a rank point every time he
 How did she decide to become a hero? feels your actions have a positive effect within
 How did she acquire Heroic Classes? your chosen career path. There are no limits to the
 Where did she get her starting equipment? number of rank points you can acquire in a single
Did she assemble it piece by piece over time? encounter, however the GM must be cautious in
Was it a parting gift from a parent or mentor? awarding too many rank points (See Chapter 11:
Do any items have special significance to her? Gamemastering, for more information).
 What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened Once you have acquired enough rank points,
to her? you are promoted to the next tier of your career.
 What’s the best thing that’s ever happened The GM is encouraged to create an in-game
to her? scenario of your character’s promotion; be it a
 Does she stay in contact with her family? meeting with the boss or the company’s CEO.
What do they think of her?
Only your GM needs to know all the details LOSING RANK POINTS
The GM can remove a rank point from you if he
of your background. You can tell the other players
feels your actions have a negative effect within
as much or as little as you see fit. You can get as
your chosen career path. Just like gaining rank
complex as you like, or keep your character’s
points, there are no limits to the number of rank
background simple. Has she travelled around the
points you can lose in a single encounter,
world a lot? What’s her home town like? What
depending on the severity of your actions.
does she think of Shinra? Does she know any of
If you lose enough rank points that causes
the other players’ characters from before the
you to lose the minimum requirement of your
campaign started? If not, what’s her connection to
current tier, you are demoted to the previous tier
the rest of the team?
of your career; losing any features granted from
the tier you were demoted from. Because of this,
GOALS
Your character might have a number of objectives
you can actually go into a negative number in
regards to rank points (see “Falling Out Of Favour”,
that he or she hopes to accomplish. These are the below). Again, if this would to happen, the GM is
things that motivate your character. Does he seek encouraged to create an in-game scenario of this
wealth or love? Revenge or Power? That’s up to happening.
you and your GM.
FALLING OUT OF FAVOUR CAREER BENEFITS
If you lose enough rank points that causes it to go  Salary: +5d10 at 1 level. 1d10x50 at each
st
into negative numbers, you are considered “fallen level thereafter.
out of favour” within your career’s organisation.
You lose all features and benefits associated with
your career, as well as being considered an enemy,
a threat, or a severe liability within the
TIERS
The table below describes the levels of the
organisation you had once worked for. Administration career path, along with the number
For every negative point of rank you have of ranks required to be promoted and the features
acquired, you receive a penalty to ability checks, you gain.
skill checks, and saving throws against targets
belonging to the organisation you once worked for
(-4 rank points, for example, means you gain a -4
ADMINISTRATION
penalty to ability checks, skill checks, and saving TIER RANK FEATURES
throws). POINTS
REQUIRED
Intern 0 Corporate Beginnings
AWARDING RANK POINTS FAIRLY Clerk 4 Impose Hesitation
It’s important to note that, as a GM, you must Field Admin 8 Field Expertise
award and take away rank points in a fair manner. Assistant Director 12 Corporate Clout
A character, whose actions benefit their Director 20 Executive Leadership
accompanying party rather than their career, for
example, shouldn’t have rank points taken away.
Only award rank points, or take away rank points, CAREER FEATURES
The following section describes additional features
if their actions directly affect their career.
gained through working up the corporate ladder.
CAREER RESIGNATION
At any time during your current career path you
CORPORATE BEGINNINGS
Choose one of the following. Your choice
can choose to resign to follow another career path represents the specialised field of corporate
if you so desire. By doing this, any rank points business you want to excel in.
gained in your old career path are reduced to 0  Finance: +2 bonus to Knowledge
and you lose all benefits and abilities associated (bureaucracy) checks.
with that career.  Human Resources: +2 bonus to one defence
If you choose to follow another career path, score of your choice.
you must make sure you meet the prerequisites,  IT: +2 bonus to Use Computer checks.
and you and your GM are encouraged to create an  Marketing: +2 bonus to either Melee Strike
in-game scenario where your character enters checks or Ranged Strike checks (pick one).
their new job.  Research: +2 bonus to Streetwise checks.
ADMINISTRATION
Whether it is with the Shinra Electric Power
IMPOSE HESITATION
As a standard action, make a Persuasion check
targeting all enemy targets in a burst 6. If you
Company, or another corporate business, you have equal or exceed the target’s Will Defence, the
found your place among the many that prefer to target loses a swift action on its next turn and
work behind-the-scenes; be it in finance, planning cannot take full-round actions. This is a mind-
and development, or another department. affecting effect. Targets need to see, hear, and
understand you to be affected by this attack.
PREREQUISITES
 Abilities: Charisma 16, Intelligence 14. FIELD EXPERTISE
 Skill Proficiencies: Knowledge (bureaucracy) You gain an additional ability based on your
+4, Perception +4, Persuasion +4. specialised field within the corporate sector.
 Finance: Once per day, and only once for a
single ally, you can grant an ally with an
amount of gil equal to 1,000 x your Charisma
modifier. The ally can spend these gil as they turn they can gain one of the following benefits
see fit, and the gil appear in a civilised, (your choice): increase base speed by 2 squares, a
accessible location of their choice, or in a +2 morale bonus to attacks, or a +2 morale bonus
private bank account. to all defences.
 Human Resources: Once per day, at the cost
CRIMINAL
of a standard action, you can provide one ally
of your choice with a bonus to one skill check
or ability check of their choice equal to your
Be it out of desperation, desire, or your own
rank points. The ally must use this bonus on
stupidity, you have decided to work for one of the
their next turn otherwise the opportunity is
planet’s most notorious crime bosses. Keep your
lost.
head down, do as you’re told, and shine out
 IT: As a move action, you can grant yourself a
among the others, and one day you will have
bonus to Use Computer checks up to one-half
control of your own territory, and no one will dare
rank points you have (rounded down) at the
stand up to you.
cost of giving yourself a penalty to your
Defence scores equal to the bonus you
granted yourself. This effect lasts until the
end of the encounter.
PREREQUISITES
 Abilities: Charisma 16, Intelligence 14.
 Marketing: Once per day as a standard  Skill Proficiencies: Deception +4, Streetwise
action, you can grant a single ally with a +4, Thievery +4.
bonus to Melee Strike and Ranged Strike
checks equal to one-half your level (rounded-
down). The ally must use the bonus on his
next turn otherwise the opportunity is lost.
CAREER BENEFITS
 Salary: +5d4 at 1 level. 1d4x50 at each level
st
 Research: You can reroll your Streetwise thereafter.

check to find out information, keeping the
TIERS
better of the two rolls. You can reroll your
Streetwise check as many times as you see
fit, but only once during your turn. The table below describes the levels of the
Criminal career path, along with the number of
CORPORATE CLOUT ranks required to be promoted and the features

you gain.
You excel at making deals that make enemies
question which side they should be on. Once per
encounter, as a standard action, you can make a CRIMINAL
Persuasion check against the Will Defence of an TIER RANK FEATURES
enemy within line of sight. If your check equals or POINTS
exceeds the target’s Will Defence, the target REQUIRED
cannot attack you for the remainder of the Dog’s Body 0 Specialised Crime
encounter. If your check exceeds the Will Defence Brute 4 Unflinching
by 5 or more, the target will not attack you or your Adviser 8 Impel Ally
allies for the remainder of the encounter, and Underboss 12 Attract Minion
retreats from the encounter. If your check exceeds Crime Lord 20 Inspire Fear
the Will Defence by 10 or more, the target’s
attitude toward you is now friendly, and the target
becomes your ally for the remainder of the CAREER FEATURES
encounter, remaining under the control of the
Gamemaster. If you or one of your allies attacks gained through rising up within the criminal
the target, the target once again becomes hostile. underworld.
If the target is a higher level than you, it gains
a +5 bonus to its Will Defence. SPECIALISED CRIME
Select one of the following types of crime. You
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP become specialised in that type of crime and gain
it associated ability.
As a swift action, as many times per encounter
equal to your Charisma modifier, you can grant an  Blackmailer: Can reroll Deception checks,
ally within line of sight a temporary boost to their keeping the better of two rolls.
speed, attack, or defences. Until the end of their  Enforcer: +5 to Melee Strike checks
 Highway Robber: +5 to Pilot checks
 Hired Killer: +5 to Ranged Strike checks INSPIRE FEAR
Your infamy and reputation are such that any
 Pickpocket: Can reroll Thievery checks,
opponent whose level is equal to or less than your
keeping the better of two rolls.
character level takes a -5 penalty on attacks and
 Smuggler: Can reroll Stealth checks, keeping
opposed skill checks made against you, as well as
the better of two rolls.
Spellcasting checks made to cast magic and
summons against you. This is a mind-affecting fear
UNFLINCHING effect.
You have made yourself very difficult to intimidate
DEVOUT
or deter. You may add your rank points to your
Fortitude Defence or Will Defence until the start of
your next turn as a reaction; you choose which
Your faith with your deity has brought you here: a
defence to apply the bonus to when you use the
lifelong devotion to the church. Your strong beliefs
ability, but you must declare the use of this feature
and dedication to all that your deity stands for
before you know the outcome of the effect
allows you to freely express yourself among other
targeting you. You can use the effects of this ability
like-minded people.
a number of times per encounter equal to your
Wisdom modifier.
PREREQUISITES
IMPEL ALLY  Abilities: Charisma 16, Wisdom 14.
 Skill Proficiencies: Knowledge (religious lore)
You can spend a swift action to grant one ally the
ability to move its normal speed. The ally must +4, Persuasion +4, Spellcasting +4.
move immediately on your turn, before you do  Deity: Must worship a deity (see “Deities” in
anything else, or else the opportunity is wasted. Chapter 09: JENOVA and the Lifestream).
You can use this ability up to three times on your
turn (spending a swift action each time).
Alternatively, you can spend two swift CAREER BENEFITS
st
actions to grant one ally the ability to take a
standard action. The ally must act immediately on thereafter.
your turn, before you do anything else, or else the
opportunity is wasted.
TIERS
The table below describes the levels of the Devout
ATTRACT MINION career path, along with the number of ranks
You attract a loyal minion. The minion is a required to be promoted and the features you
Freelancer with a class level equal to three- gain.
quarters of your character level, rounded down.
You can have as many minions equal to your DEVOUT
Charisma modifier. Any other minions you have
TIER RANK FEATURES
are assumed to be looking after your various
POINTS
interests. If you lose a minion, you can send for
REQUIRED
another minion if you have one (although normal
Reverend 0 Faithful Deity
travel time still applies). Dean 4 Act of Faith
Each minion that accompanies you on an Archdeacon 8 Spirit Energy
adventure is entitled to an equal share of the total Bishop 12 Minerva’s Blessing
experience points earned for the adventure. For Archbishop 20 Inspire Faith
example, two minions that accompanies a party of
five heroes on an adventure receives one-seventh
of the XP that the group earns.
When your minions invoke your name,
CAREER FEATURES
others take note. If you have minions, they may gained through rising up within the church
reroll any Persuasion checks made to intimidate hierarchy.
others, keeping the better of the two rolls.
FAITHFUL DEITY CAREER BENEFITS
You can use the technique associated with your  Salary: +5d6 at 1 level. 1d6x50 at each level
st
deity one additional time per day. thereafter.
ACT OF FAITH TIERS

If an ally within your line of sight has become
bloodied, you can surrender a move or standard The table below describes the levels of the Law
action to grant that ally an additional +2 die on Enforcement career path, along with the number
damage rolls on their next turn. of ranks required to be promoted and the features
you gain.
SPIRIT ENERGY LAW ENFORCEMENT

As a move action, you can grant one ally within
your line of sight the benefits of a single technique TIER RANK FEATURES
you possess. The ally must use the technique by POINTS
the end of his next turn otherwise the opportunity REQUIRED
Officer 0 Gunslinger Specialisation
is lost.
Sergeant 4 One For The Team
Lieutenant 8 Shift Defence
day equal to your Wisdom modifier.
Captain 12 Trusty Sidearm
Chief 20 Inspire Confidence
MINERVA’S BLESSING
Once per encounter, you can make a DC 20
Spellcasting check as a free action. If the check is CAREER FEATURES
successful, you receive a +3 faith bonus on all skill
gained through rising up within the police force.
checks until the end of your turn.
encounter equal to your Wisdom modifier. GUNSLINGER SPECIALISATION
Upon becoming an officer, you gain one of the
INSPIRE FAITH following abilities (your choice):
 Blowback: When you make an attack with a
As a standard action, you can inspire all allies
rifle that deals damage in excess of your
within your line of sight that their beliefs can
target’s bloodied value, you can choose to
sustain them through adversity, granting them a
push the target 1 square away from you.
+5 morale bonus to their defences, and a +5
 Deceptive Shot: Select one target in a close
morale bonus to Melee Strike and Ranged Strike
burst 6. You can spend two swift actions on
checks. Once inspired, your allies don’t need to
the same turn to make a Deception check; if
remain within line of sight of you. You can’t inspire
the check result equals or exceeds the
faith in yourself. This is a mind-affecting effect.
target’s Will Defence, the target takes a -5
penalty to Reflex Defence against your
day equal to your Charisma modifier, and the
attacks until the end of your turn.
effects of this ability last until the start of your
 Improved Quick Draw: If you are carrying a
next turn.
pistol (either in your hand or in a holster),
you may draw the pistol and make a single
LAW ENFORCEMENT
You have always fancied the idea of joining the
attack during a surprise round even if you are
surprised. If you are not surprised, you may
take any single action of your choice, as
police force; be it for personal reasons or the idea normal.
of serving justice on those that do wrong. Work  Knockdown Shot: If you aim before making a
hard and always remember that crime is not ranged attack and the attack hits, you knock
welcome in a civilised society. the target prone in addition to dealing
damage. You can’t use this ability to knock
PREREQUISITES
 Skill Proficiencies: Knowledge (social
down targets two or more size categories
bigger than you.
 Ranged Disarm: You can disarm an opponent
sciences) +4, Ranged Strike +4, Streetwise +4. using a ranged attack. If your ranged disarm
 Weapon Proficiencies: Pistols, Rifles.
CAREER BENEFITS
attack fails, your opponent doesn’t get to
make a free attack against you.
 Salary: +5d10 at 1 level. 1d10x50 at each
st
ONE FOR THE TEAM

level thereafter.
As a reaction, you can choose to take one-half or

all of the damage dealt to an adjacent ally by a
single attack. Similarly, as a reaction, an adjacent
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The table below describes the levels of the Medical
ally can choose to take one-half or all of the career path, along with the number of ranks
damage dealt to you by a single attack (even if the required to be promoted and the features you
ally doesn’t have this ability). gain.
encounter equal to your Wisdom Modifier.
MEDICAL
TIER RANK FEATURES
SHIFT DEFENCE POINTS
As a swift action, you can gain a +5 competence REQUIRED
bonus to one defence score of your choice (Reflex, Foundation 1 0 Steady Under Pressure
Fortitude, Will, or Magic) by taking a -5 penalty to Foundation 2 4 Medical Specialisation
your other three defences. This effect lasts until Junior Registrar 8 Second Chances
the start of your next turn. Senior Registrar 12 Emergency Team
Consultant 20 Medical Mastery
TRUSTY SIDEARM
You gain a bonus on damage rolls equal to one-
half your class level (rounded-down) when
CAREER FEATURES
wielding a pistol or rifle. This damage is in addition gained through rising up within the medical career.
to any other bonuses to damage rolls you may
have.
STEADY UNDER PRESSURE
INSPIRE CONFIDENCE
You can reroll any Treat Injury and Knowledge (life
sciences) checks, keeping the better of the two
As a standard action, you can inspire confidence in rolls. In addition, you can make Treat Injury checks
all allies in line of sight, granting them a +3 morale as a move action instead of a standard action.
bonus on skill checks for the rest of the encounter
or until you’re unconscious or dead. Once inspired,
your allies don’t need to remain within line of sight MEDICAL SPECIALISATION
of you. You can’t inspire confidence in yourself. When you reach Foundation 2, you select what
You can use this ability a number of times per area of medicine you wish to specialise in. you
day equal to your Charisma modifier. choose one of the following:
 Debilitating Health: You administer a phoenix
MEDICAL
down as a swift action instead of a move
action.
 Detrimental Diseases: You administer a
The medical career is a lifelong dedication to remedy as a swift action instead of a move
medicine and saving lives that requires hard work action.
and the ability to make quick decisions. Are you  Mental Health: You administer an ether as a
capable of working under pressure? Make a wrong swift action instead of a move action.
move and you can be held responsible for  Personal Health: You administer a potion as a
someone’s demise. swift action instead of a move action.
PREREQUISITES
 Abilities: Wisdom 16, Intelligence 15.
SECOND CHANCES
If you fail your Treat Injury check to stabilise a
 Skill Proficiencies: Knowledge (life sciences) dying patient, the patient does not take any
+4, Perception +4, Treat Injury +4. additional damage, nor does he die, even if the
failed check would normally require it.
EMERGENCY TEAM MILITARY
You are skilled at working on and managing an TIER RANK FEATURES
emergency medical team. Allies assisting you with POINTS
Treat Injury checks automatically grant you a +2 REQUIRED
bonus (per ally, maximum +10) instead of having Private 0 Lifesaver
to make a DC 10 Treat Injury check to grant the Sergeant 4 Multiattack Specialist
bonus. Major 8 Delay Damage
Colonel 12 Multiattack Mastery
General 20 Demand Surrender
MEDICAL MASTERY
Depending on the specialised field you selected
when you were a Foundation 2, you gain one of
the following:
CAREER FEATURES
 Debilitating Health: When administrating a gained through rising up within the armed forces.
phoenix down, the amount of hit points
LIFESAVER
restored equals the target’s full Constitution
score instead of one-half.
 Detrimental Diseases: When administrating a once per encounter, as a reaction, when an ally
remedy, you increase the range of the item takes damage that equals or exceeds its bloodied
from melee 1 to range 4. value or reduces it to 0 hit points, you can move
 Mental Health: When administrating an up to your speed provided you end your
ether, the healing die increases from d4 to movement adjacent to that ally. This movement
d6. does not provoke opportunity attacks. You take all
 Personal Health: When administrating a of the damage that triggered this ability’s use, and
potion, the healing die increases from d8 to your ally takes no damage.
d10. You can use this ability a number of times per
encounter equal to your Dexterity modifier.
MILITARY
The life of a soldier in the armed forces is one of
MULTIATTACK SPECIALIST
Whenever you make multiple attacks using
discipline and ingenuity. You a required to train on firearms as a full-round action, you reduce the
a daily basis and follow orders without question. If penalty to the attacks by 2.
you don’t, you may face severe punishment from
your superior. DELAY DAMAGE
Once per encounter, as a reaction, you can choose
PREREQUISITES
 Skill Proficiencies: Knowledge (tactics) +4,
to delay the effect of a single attack, ability, or
effect used against you. The damage or effect does
not take hold until the end of your next turn.
Ranged Strike +4, Stealth +4.
 Weapon Proficiencies: firearms and one
other weapon type. MULTIATTACK MASTERY
You further reduce the penalty when making
CAREER BENEFITS
multiple attacks with firearms by 3.

DEMAND SURRENDER
st
thereafter.
Once per encounter, you can make a Persuasion
check as a standard action to demand surrender
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The table below describes the levels of the Military
from an opponent who has been reduced to one-
half or less of its hit points. If your check result
career path, along with the number of ranks equals or exceeds the target’s Will Defence, it
required to be promoted and the features you surrenders to you and your allies, drops any
gain. weapons it is holding, and takes no hostile actions.
If the target is higher level than you, it gains a +5
bonus to its Will Defence. If you or any of your
allies attack it, it no longer submits to your will and
can act normally. You can only use this ability
against a particular target once per encounter. check is equal to the result of the Melee Strike
This is a mind-affecting effect. check you wish to negate, and you take a
cumulative -5 penalty on your Spellcasting check
SOLDIER
for every time you have used Block or Deflect since
the beginning of your last turn. You must have a
melee weapon drawn to use this ability, and you
You have finally joined the ranks of the best, the
must be aware of the attack in order to block it.
elite fighting force on the planet. As a member of
SOLDIER, you are charged with preserving the will
of Shinra, and enforcing the company’s influence BONUS TO DEFENCE SCORES
across the globe. Upon being promoted to SOLDIER 2nd Class, and
then again when you are promoted to Tsviet, you
PREREQUISITES
gain a +2 bonus to one of your defence scores.
 Abilities: Strength 16, Constitution 14.

 Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics +4, Athletics DEFLECT
+4, Melee Strike +4. As a reaction to an enemy target’s ranged attack
 Special: Must successfully be enhanced by against you, you can negate the attack by making a
mako without any fail. successful Spellcasting check. The DC of the skill
check is equal to the result of the Ranged Strike
check you wish to negate, and you take a
CAREER BENEFITS
 Skills: +5 bonus to any two skills of your
cumulative -5 penalty on your Spellcasting check
for every time you have used Block or Deflect since
choice. the beginning of your last turn. You must have a
 Money: +5d4 at 1st level. 1d4x50 at each level melee weapon drawn to use this ability, and you
thereafter. must be aware of the attack in order to deflect it.
You can use this ability to deflect some of the
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barrage of shots fired from a ranged weapon set
on autofire. If you succeed on the Spellcasting
The table below describes the levels of the check, you take half damage if the autofire attack
SOLDIER career path, along with the number of hits and no damage if the autofire attack misses.
ranks required to be promoted and the features This ability has no effect on other area attacks
you gain. (such as grenades, missiles, and flamethrowers).
SOLDIER IGNITE FEAR

TIER RANK FEATURES Once per encounter as a swift action, you can
POINTS harness the fear by your allies and transform it
REQUIRED into a powerful motivational tool. All allies within a
3rd Class 0 Block; Deflect; two SOLDIER blast 12 receive a +5 bonus to skill checks, but
techniques suffer a -2 penalty to defences until the end of the
2nd Class 8 +2 bonus to one defence score; encounter.
two SOLDIER techniques
1st Class 22 Magic Sword; Redirect Shot;
two SOLDIER techniques MAGIC SWORD
Tsviet 31 +2 bonus to one defence score; Select one elemental damage type (fire, force, ice,
two SOLDIER techniques etc). Until the end of the encounter, whenever you
Restrictor 40 Ignite Fear; Severe Strike; two make an attack with your melee weapon, you deal
SOLDIER techniques additional damage of the selected damage type
equal to 1 magic die.
CAREER FEATURES
The following section descripts additional features REDIRECT SHOT
gained through becoming a member of SOLDIER. This ability allows you to redirect a deflected bullet
along a specific trajectory so that it damages
BLOCK another monster or target in its path. Once per

round when you successfully deflect a bullet, you
As a reaction to an enemy target’s melee attack
can make an immediate Dexterity check against
against you, you can negate the attack by making a
another target with which you have line of sight.
successful Spellcasting check. The DC of the skill
Apply the normal range penalties to the ability Range: One target in close burst 1.
check, not counting the distance the bullet Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude.
travelled to reach you. If the check succeeds, it Damage Type: Melee.
deals normal weapon damage to the target Hit: Max weapon damage. If check exceeds
instead of you. Reflex by 5 or more, make a second Melee Strike
You can only redirect a single bullet in this against the same target.
manner. Barrages from autofire weapons and Secondary Hit: 1d10.
other types of projectiles can’t be redirected. Special: 11th Level: Damage increases to 3d10
21st Level: Damage increases to 5d10
SEVERE STRIKE 31st Level: Damage increases to 7d10

41st Level: Damage increases to 9d10
The hit rate of your weapon increases by 1 for
every ten levels you are in your class. A level 34
Samurai, for example, has his weapon’s hit rate END OF GLUTTONY
increase by 3. You launch a large beam of energy from your
mouth.
Time: Standard action.
SOLDIER TECHNIQUES
When you begin your career as a SOLDIER, and
Range: Close burst 4.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic.
every time you are promoted, you gain two Damage Type: Magic.
SOLDIER techniques from those presented below. Hit: 4 energy.
These techniques are in addition to any techniques Special: 11th Level: Power rate increases to 5
gained through your class or through feats. 21st Level: Power rate increases to 6
You can select the same technique more 31st Level: Power rate increases to 7
than once. Each time you do, you can use that 41st Level: Power rate increases to 8
technique one additional time per encounter.
HEARTLESS ANGEL
APOCALYPSE You can bring your opponent to his knees in one
You summon a circular beam of deadly radiant swift stroke.
light. Time: Full-round action.
Time: Full-round action. Range: Close burst 3.
Range: Blast 8 within 7 squares. Check: Melee Strike vs. Fortitude.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic. Hit: if the check exceeds the targets’
Damage Type: Magic. Fortitude Defence, the check result determines the
Hit: 6 radiant (miss: 3 radiant). effect:
Special: 11th Level: Power rate increases to 7  Less than 25: Targets are reduced to 1 hit
31st Level: Power rate increases to 9 point.
 DC 25: Targets are weakened (save ends).
 DC 30: As DC 25, plus the targets fall
BIZZARO ENERGY prone.
You heal yourself of any negative infirmities.
Time: Move action. Special: This technique has no effect on
Range: Personal. mechanoids or spirit monsters.
Check: Spellcasting vs. DC (see below).
Hit: DC 15: Regain hit points equal to 1 magic PURGATORIAL WAVE
die. You send an energy shockwave from your weapon.
DC 20: As DC 15, plus your remove any Time: Full-round action.
of the following conditions placed upon you: blind, Range: One target in range 6.
haste, poisoned, silence, slow, and zombie. Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic.
Special: 11th Level: Power rate increases to 2 Damage Type: Magic.
21st Level: Power rate increases to 3 Hit: 8 energy (miss: 4 energy)
31st Level: Power rate increases to 4 Special: 21st Level: Power rate increases to 9
41st Level: Power rate increases to 5 41st Level: Power rate increases to 10
BLACK FLURRY SCORCHER

You make a spin attack with your melee weapon You use the JENOVA cells within you to enhance
with a difference. your battle prowess.
Time: Standard action. Time: Swift action.
Range: Personal. Investigation Sector of General Affairs, however
Check: Spellcasting vs. DC (see below). they deal with highly secretive missions such as
Hit: The result of the check determines the kidnap, spying, elimination, etc.
effect, if any:
PREREQUISITES
 DC 15: Gain a +1 bonus on your next
Melee Strike check.
 DC 20: Gain a +2 bonus on your next  Abilities: Dexterity 16, Wisdom 14.
Melee Strike check.  Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics +4, Perception
 DC 25: Gain a +5 bonus on your next +4, Stealth +4.
Melee Strike check.
SUPERNOVA CAREER BENEFITS

st
You summon a solar flare from the cosmos.
thereafter.
Time: Full-round action.
Range: Blast 8 within 10 squares.
Check: Spellcasting vs. DC (see below).
Damage Type: Magic.
TIERS
The table below describes the levels of the Turk
Hit: The result of the check determines the career path, along with the number of ranks
effect: required to be promoted and the features you
 DC 15: 4 energy. gain.
 DC 20: 6 energy.
 DC 25: 8 energy.
 DC 30: 10 energy. TURK
TIER RANK FEATURES
POINTS
THUNDER OF ENVY REQUIRED
You bring down a rain of thunder all around the
Trainee 0 Double Agent
battlefield.
Rookie 4 Specialised Training
Member 8 Specialised Training
Range: Blast 6 within 6 squares.
Ace 12 Specialised Training
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic. Leader 20 Fearless Leader
Damage Type: Magic.
Hit: 4 thunder (miss: 2 thunder).
Special: 11th Level: Power rate increases to 5
21st Level: Power rate increases to 6
CAREER FEATURES
31st Level: Power rate increases to 7 gained through rising up within Shinra’s secret
41st Level: Power rate increases to 8 police.
WHIRLWIND
You create a storm so powerful; it blasts your foes DOUBLE AGENT
away. When you roll Initiative at the beginning of
Time: Standard action. combat, also roll a Deception check, comparing
Range: Close burst 8. the result to the Will Defence of all enemies
Check: Spellcasting vs. Magic. currently in combat. If your Deception check is
Damage Type: Magic. successful, that target cannot attack you and does
Hit: Affected targets are pushed back 4 not believe you to be an enemy (though they do
squares. If targets are pushed against a wall, they not consider you an ally) while this effect is active.
take 3 force. If you attack or otherwise obviously harm or
Special: 11th Level: Power rate increases to 4 hinder a target under the effect of this ability, or
21st Level: Power rate increases to 5 one of that target’s allies, this effect ends.
31st Level: Power rate increases to 6 You can choose to end the effect of this
41st Level: Power rate increases to 7 ability anytime during the encounter. Doing so
grants all allies in a close burst 6 with a +3 bonus
to Reflex Defence.
TURK
Shinra’s very own Special Ops organisation, the
Turks operate under the guise of Shinra’s
SPECIALISED TRAINING
When you become a rookie Turk, then once again
when you become a member and then an ace, you
select one of the following abilities. You cannot
select the same ability more than once.
 Brutal Interrogator: You can make Melee
Strike checks in place of Streetwise checks to
extract information from a target. The check
must be made against the target’s Will
Defence.
 Explosives Expert: The DC for Mechanics
checks made to handle explosives (see the
Mechanics skill, for more information) is
reduced by 5.
 Firearms Expertise: You can reroll Ranged
Strike checks made to use firearms, keeping
the better of the two rolls.
 Sneaky Spy: When you make a Stealth check
to follow someone discreetly, the target
takes a -5 penalty to their opposing
Perception check.
 Trained Killer: You can perform a coup-de-
grace on any single target adjacent to you,
regardless of whether they are helpless or
not. You can only use this ability once per
day.
FEARLESS LEADER
As a swift action, you can provide a courageous
example for your allies. For the remainder of the
encounter, your allies receive a +5 morale bonus
to their Fortitude Defence and Will Defence. Your
allies lose this benefit if they lose line of sight to
you, or if you are killed or knocked unconscious.
CHAPTER VII –
MATERIA
Materia is crystallised Mako.
Metaphysically, Materia calls upon
the Lifestream's wisdom in order to
manipulate nature itself. This
manifests as the phenomenon of
magic for most Materia, although
other Materia pieces enhance the
user's abilities. Unless one is
descended from the Cetra, Materia
is the only way normal humans can
use magic at all.
Materia is able to occur
naturally at "Mako Springs," places
where the Lifestream leaks through
the Planet's surface and condenses.
However, this is a rare occurrence,
taking centuries for the Mako to
crystallise into Materia.
WHAT’S NEW?
The new materia system is in line
with how it is shown in the original
Final Fantasy VII game, with tiers
and AP needed to level up materia.
Materia Fusion has been altered to
reflect the changes, and we now
introduce the Command materia,
that only consisted of the Enemy
Skill materia in the previous version.
TYPES OF MATERIA
other rewards (see the Gamemastering chapter).
When awarded ability points, you can only apply
them to the materia you have currently equipped,
Materia is divided by its colour, and each colour
and materia can only increase in level one at a
represents a particular knowledge a materia holds.
time. You divide your awarded ability points
The types of materia are as follows:
among your currently equipped materia (that is,
GREEN: Magic Materia. Each green materia
you don’t apply your total ability points to each
holds one particular magic spell.
materia). How the points are divided up, however,
RED: Summon Materia. Each red materia
is up to you.
holds one particular summon monster.
YELLOW: Command Materia. A command
materia provides additional benefits with certain
skills.
POWER RATE
Every spell has a power rate. Power rate works the
PURPLE: Support Materia. Each purple same as a hit rate in that it indicates how many
materia holds an ability otherwise inaccessible to dice you need to cause damage, make an effect
players. last for a number of rounds, etc.
For example, the blizzard spell has a power
USING MATERIA
rate of 1, which means the spell’s damage roll is
your base magic die (a 1st level black mage has a
Other than support materia, and most command magic die of 1d12, so blizzard’s damage roll will be
materia, you use materia by first making sure the 1d12).
materia you want to use is equipped then you A 21st level black mage, with a magic die of
make a Spellcasting check against a target’s Magic 2d10, wishes to cast Thundara (power rate of 3).
Defence. The formula for the check is calculated as On a successful Spellcasting check, the black
follows: mage’s damage roll is 6d10 (3 x 2d10 equals 6d10).
Spellcasting Check = 1d20 + proficiency If a spell inflicts a particular type of damage,
bonus + Charisma modifier + miscellaneous this is normally indicated after the power rate
bonuses number (4 energy, for example).
Using a materia’s effect, or using a monster A spell that inflicts a condition for a period of
skill, is a standard action. Casting a summon time has a power rate of 1, which means you roll
requires a full-round action. your base magic die to determine how many
rounds the condition lasts for. This is indicated by
a “(1)”.
EQUIPPING MATERIA
MASTERING MATERIA
Every weapon and armour has a number of
materia slots that you can equip materia into.
Some slots can be linked together, but only two Once a particular materia has reached its highest
slots can be linked maximum (see Chapter 08: level, that materia is considered MASTERED. When
Equipment). this happens, it spawns a new level 1 copy of itself.
Two linked materia slots mean that you can
have two materia linked together to make their
effects better. An example of this is linking a Fire MATERIA BONUSES AND
materia with an All materia so the range of your
fire spell increases. PENALTIES
As multiple magic and/or summon materia are
Add the total number of materia slots in your
equipped, these bonuses and penalties stack with
equipped weapon(s) and armour and this will give
each other (see “Materia Bonuses and Penalties”
you a number of how many materia you can equip
for more information).
at any given time. When you change weapons
and/or armour, the number of materia equipped
change accordingly. MATERIA BONUSES AND PENALTIES
WEAPON ARMOUR
MATERIA BONUS PENALTY TO BONUS PENALTY
ABILITY POINTS
To increase a particular materia’s level, the
TO
MAGIC
MELEE
STRIKE/RANGED
TO
MAGIC
TO
REFLEX
character needs ability points (AP). Characters are DEFENCE STRIKE CHECKS DEFENCE DEFENCE
awarded ability points by the GM for completing Magic +1 -1 +1 -1
adventures, just as they are awarded EXP and Summon +2 -2 +2 -2
MAGIC
CONTROL MATERIA
COST: 950 gil TARGET: blast 4 Range: 6
Since Shinra engineered Mako into materia, magic TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
COST
has been widely used by those within the ranks of
Level 1 0 Aero 5 1 wind
SOLDIER, Deepground, and independent factions.
Level 2 250 Water 10 3 water
The following section describes the Level 3 500 Pearl 20 5 radiant
various magic materia available to any character. Level 4 750 MASTER -- Power rate
Each materia table details how much that increases by 1
particular materia costs, how much ability points
are needed to increase that materia in level, and
DARK MATERIA
what benefits the new level in the materia
COST: 950 gil TARGET: blast 4 Range: 6
provides. TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
When you equip either a magic or summon COST
materia, it provides certain bonuses and penalties. Level 1 0 Dark 5 1 necrotic
Level 2 250 Darkra 10 3 necrotic
BARRIER MATERIA Level 3 500 Darkaga 20 5 necrotic
Cost: 2,000 gil Target: You/one adjacent ally Level 4 750 MASTER -- Power rate
TIER AP SPELL MP EFFECT increases by 1
COST
Level 1 0 Barrier 9 Target gains cover (see DESTRUCT MATERIA
Chapter 10: Combat) for (1) COST: 1,600 gil TARGET: line of sight Range: 8
rounds (dispel/death);
Level 2 300 Mbarrier 9 Target gains cover (see burst 5 (comet)
Chapter 10: Combat) against TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER
magic damage for (1) rounds COST RATE/EFFECT
Level 3 600 Reflect 18 Inflict target with the reflect Level 1 0 Dispel 6 Removes barrier,
condition mbarrier, and
Level 4 900 Wall 35 Target gains the benefits of reflect effects
barrier and mbarrier for (2) Level 2 700 Death 20 Drops target’s hit
rounds points to 0; target
Level 5 1200 MASTER -- Barrier and Mbarrier now is dying and is
provide superior cover (see helpless
Chapter 10: Combat) Level 3 1000 Comet 40 9 necrotic
Level 4 1300 MASTER -- Power rate
CONTAIN MATERIA increases by 1
COST: 1,800 gil TARGET: blast 4 Range: 6
TIER AP ABILITY MP COST POWER RATE EARTH MATERIA
Level 1 0 Freeze 8 4 ice; target is COST: 950 gil TARGET: blast 4 Range: 6
inflicted with stop if TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
Spellcasting check COST
exceeds Magic Level 1 0 Quake 5 1 force
Defence by 5 or Level 2 250 Quakra 10 3 force
more
Level 3 500 Quakaga 20 5 force
Level 2 400 Break 8 4 force; target is
inflicted with petrify
increases by 1
if Spellcasting check
exceeds Magic
Defence by 5 or FIRE MATERIA
more COST: 600 gil TARGET: One enemy Range: 6
Level 3 800 Tornado 16 4 wind; target is target in blast 1
inflicted with TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
confuse if COST
Spellcasting check Level 1 0 Fire 5 1 fire
exceeds Magic Level 2 250 Fira 10 3 fire
Defence by 5 or Level 3 500 Firaga 20 5 fire
more Level 4 750 MASTER -- Power rate
Level 4 1200 Flare 40 7 fire increases by 1
Level 5 1600 MASTER -- Increase power rate
by 1
FULL CURE MATERIA LIGHTNING MATERIA
COST: 5,000 gil TARGET: All allies in a close burst 4 COST: 600 gil TARGET: One enemy Range: 6
TIER AP ABILITY MP EFFECT target in blast 1
COST TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
Level 1 0 -- -- -- COST
Level 2 1000 Full Cure 65 allies have all 5
Level 1 0 Thunder 1 thunder
negative
Level 2 250 Thundara 10 3 thunder
conditions
removed and hit Level 3 500 Thundaga 20 5 thunder
points restored Level 4 750 MASTER -- Power rate
to max increases by 1
Level 3 1700 MASTER -- Range of this
spell increases to
close burst 6
MYSTIFY MATERIA
COST: 800 gil TARGET: One target in close burst 2
TIER AP ABILITY MP EFFECT
GRAVITY MATERIA COST
COST: 700 gil TARGET: One enemy Range: 6 Level 1 0 Confuse 5 Inflict the confuse
target in blast 1 condition
TIER AP ABILITY MP EFFECT Level 2 600 Silence 10 Inflict the silence
COST condition
Level 1 0 Demi 12 Target loses one- Level 3 900 Zombie 20 Inflict the zombie
quarter of condition
current hit points Level 4 1200 MASTER -- --
(rounded down)
Level 2 500 Maelstrom 32 Target loses half
of current hit POISON MATERIA
points (rounded COST: 600 gil TARGET: One enemy Range: 6
down) target in blast 1
Level 3 1000 MASTER -- -- TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
COST
Level 1 0 Bio 5 1 poison; target is
HEAL MATERIA poisoned if Spellcasting
COST: 800 gil TARGET: You/one ally in close burst 1 check exceeds Magic
(esuna); One enemy target in close burst 1 Defence by 5 or more
(drain/osmose) (save ends)
TIER AP ABILITY MP EFFECT/POWER RATE Level 2 250 Biora 10 3 poison; target is
COST poisoned if Spellcasting
Level 1 0 Esuna 5 Removes blind, check exceeds Magic
poisoned, slow, stop, Defence by 5 or more
and silence conditions (save ends)
Level 2 450 Drain 10 2; damage amount Level 3 500 Bioga 20 5 poison; target is
restores the caster’s poisoned if Spellcasting
hit points check exceeds Magic
Level 3 900 Osmose 0 1 (magic points); Defence by 5 or more
damage amount (save ends)
restores the caster’s Level 4 750 MASTER -- Power rate increases by 1
magic points
Level 4 1300 MASTER -- --
RESTORE MATERIA
COST: 650 gil TARGET: You/one ally in close burst 1
ICE MATERIA TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
COST: 600 gil TARGET: One enemy Range: 6 COST
target in blast 1 Level 1 0 Cure 5 1 healing
TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE Level 2 250 Cura 10 3 healing
COST Level 3 400 Regen 12 Target is infected
Level 1 0 Blizzard 5 1 ice with regeneration for
Level 2 250 Blizzara 10 3 ice (1) rounds
Level 3 500 Blizzaga 20 5 ice Level 4 500 Curaga 35 5 healing
Level 4 750 MASTER -- Power rate increases Level 5 750 MASTER -- Power rate
by 1 increases by 1
REVIVE MATERIA The summon monster uses their special ability and
COST: 1,000 gil TARGET: One target in range 8 that has been then disappears from the battlefield, awaiting to
dropped to 0 hit points be called upon again. A particular summon
TIER AP ABILITY MP EFFECT monster can be summoned a number of times per
COST day equal to their materia’s level (a level 1 Ifrit, for
Level 1 0 Life 17 Target regain hit points equal example, can only be summoned once per day).
to their Constitution score
Level 2 800 Full-Life 38 Target is restored to full health
ALEXANDER MATERIA
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Holy Judgement
targets in burst 4
SHIELD MATERIA TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
COST: 5,000 gil TARGET: You/one ally in close burst 1 PER DAY COST
TIER AP ABILITY MP EFFECT Level 1 0 1 20 5 radiant
COST Level 2 1000 2 -- --
Level 1 0 -- -- -- Level 3 1800 3 -- --
Level 2 1000 Shield 65 Target gains superior cover Level 4 2600 4 -- --
(see Chapter 10: Combat) Level 5 3400 MASTER -- Power rate
against physical and magical increases by 2
damage for (2) rounds
Level 3 1700 MASTER -- Power rate increases by 1
BAHAMUT MATERIA
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Mega Flare
targets in burst 6
TIME MATERIA TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
COST: 1,200 gil TARGET: One target in range 4 PER DAY COST
TIER AP ABILITY MP EFFECT Level 1 0 1 28 5 energy
COST Level 2 1100 2 -- --
Level 1 0 Haste 12 Target is inflicted with the Level 3 1900 3 -- --
haste condition for (1) rounds Level 4 2700 4 -- --
Level 2 400 Slow 12 Target is inflicted with the slow Level 5 3500 MASTER -- Power rate
condition for (1) rounds increases by 2
Level 3 800 Stop 12 Target is inflicted with the stop
condition for (1) rounds
BAHAMUT FURY MATERIA
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Exa Flare
targets in burst 6
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
ULTIMA MATERIA PER DAY COST
COST: 5,000 gil TARGET: All enemy targets in a range 10 Level 1 0 1 48 9 energy
TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE Level 2 1500 2 -- --
COST Level 3 2300 3 -- --
Level 1 0 -- -- -- Level 4 3100 4 -- --
Level 2 3000 Ultima 90 15 energy Level 5 3900 MASTER -- Power rate
Level 3 6000 MASTER -- Power rate increases by 2 increases by 2
BAHAMUT SIN MATERIA
SUMMONS
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Tremor Flare
targets in burst 6
Unlike magic materia, summon materia cannot be
PER DAY COST
purchased. Instead, they are found either in Level 1 0 1 43 8 energy
materia caves or won through completing certain Level 2 1400 2 -- --
adventures (usually ones that involve facing the Level 3 2200 3 -- --
summon monster itself in battle); set at the GM’s Level 4 3000 4 -- --
discretion. This is due to the fact that all summon Level 5 3800 MASTER -- Power rate
materia are natural materia and not increases by 2
manufactured.
All summonings take a full-round action, and
the summoned monster arrives on the same turn.
BAHAMUT ZERO MATERIA
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Tera Flare KJATA MATERIA
targets in burst 6 TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Tetra-Disaster
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE targets in burst 6
PER DAY COST TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
Level 1 0 1 38 7 energy PER DAY COST
Level 2 1300 2 -- -- Level 1 0 1 28 2 fire; 2 ice; 2 thunder
Level 3 2100 3 -- -- Level 2 950 2 -- --
Level 4 2900 4 -- -- Level 3 1750 3 -- --
Level 5 3700 MASTER -- Power rate Level 4 2550 4 -- --
increases by 2 Level 5 3350 MASTER -- Power rate increases
by 2
CHOCO/MOG MATERIA
TARGET: One target in range 8 Ability: Deathblow! KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND MATERIA
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE TARGET: All enemy Range: 4 Ability: Ultimate End
PER DAY COST targets in burst 12
Level 1 0 1 16 3 force; target is TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
inflicted with the PER DAY COST
stop condition (save Level 1 0 1 90 14 necrotic
ends) if Spellcasting Level 2 4000 2 -- --
check exceeds Level 3 7000 3 -- --
Magic Defence by 5 Level 4 10000 4 -- --
or more. Level 5 12000 MASTER -- Power rate
Level 2 1000 2 -- -- increases by 2
Level 3 1750 3 -- --
Level 4 2500 4 -- --
LEVIATHAN MATERIA
increases by 2 TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Tidal Wave
targets in burst 6
HADES MATERIA PER DAY COST
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Black Cauldron Level 1 0 1 33 6 water
targets in burst 6 Level 2 1150 2 -- --
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE Level 3 1950 3 -- --
PER DAY COST Level 4 2750 4 -- --
Level 1 0 1 40 6 necrotic; Level 5 3550 MASTER -- Power rate
targets are increases by 2
inflicted with
the poisoned,
confuse, sleep, NEO BAHAMUT MATERIA
silence, slow, TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Giga Flare
and paralysis targets in burst 6
conditions (save TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
ends) PER DAY COST
Level 2 1250 2 -- -- Level 1 0 1 33 6 energy
Level 3 2050 3 -- -- Level 2 1200 2 -- --
Level 4 2850 4 -- -- Level 3 2000 3 -- --
Level 5 3650 MASTER -- Power rate Level 4 2800 4 -- --
increases by 2 Level 5 3600 MASTER -- Power rate
increases by 2
IFRIT MATERIA
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Hellfire
targets in burst 6
PER DAY COST
Level 1 0 1 20 5 fire
Level 2 900 2 -- --
Level 3 1700 3 -- --
Level 4 2500 4 -- --
increases by 2
ODIN MATERIA TITAN MATERIA
TARGET: One enemy target in Ability: Zantetsuken TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Anger of the Land
range 8 targets in burst 6
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
PER DAY COST PER DAY COST
Level 1 0 1 42 Drops target’s hit points Level 1 0 1 20 5 force
to 0 and is unconscious; Level 2 950 2 -- --
6 necrotic if target is Level 3 1750 3 -- --
immune to unconscious Level 4 2550 4 -- --
Level 2 1200 2 -- -- Level 5 3350 MASTER -- Power rate increases by
Level 3 2000 3 -- -- 2
Level 4 2800 4 -- --
Level 5 3600 MASTER -- Power rate increases by
2
TYPOON MATERIA
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Disintegration
PHOENIX MATERIA targets in burst 6
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Phoenix Flame TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE
targets in burst 6 PER DAY COST
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE Level 1 0 1 33 2 fire; 2 ice; 2 thunder;
PER DAY COST 2 force
Level 1 0 1 36 4 fire; all unconscious Level 2 1150 2 -- --
allies in the burst regain Level 3 1950 3 -- --
hit points equal to their Level 4 2750 4 -- --
Con score Level 5 3550 MASTER -- Power rate increases by
Level 2 1050 2 -- -- 2
Level 3 1850 3 -- --
Level 4 2650 4 -- --
RAMUH MATERIA
2
SUPPORT
The following section describes support materia.
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Judgement Bolt Support materia provides additional increases to
targets in burst 6 ability checks and skill checks, as well as other
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE unique abilities, otherwise not gained through
PER DAY COST other means.
Level 1 0 1 20 5 thunder
Level 2 900 2 -- --
Level 3 1700 3 -- --
ALL MATERIA
Level 4 2500 4 -- --
COST: 800 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: All
TIER AP NO. TIMES EFFECT
2
PER
ENCOUNTER
SHIVA MATERIA Level 1 0 1 The spell you cast now affect all
TARGET: All enemy Range: 8 Ability: Diamond Dust enemy targets (or all allies) in a
targets in burst 6 blast/close burst 4
TIER AP NO. TIMES MP POWER RATE Level 2 1250 2 --
PER DAY COST Level 3 2500 3 --
Level 1 0 1 20 5 ice Level 4 3250 4 --
Level 2 900 2 -- -- Level 5 4500 MASTER --
Level 3 1700 3 -- -- SPECIAL: Must be linked with a single magic materia you have
Level 4 2500 4 -- -- equipped. Only materia that originally affect a single target in
Level 5 3300 MASTER -- Power rate increases by “blast/close burst 1” can be linked to an All materia
2
ADDED CUT MATERIA DEXTERITY PLUS MATERIA
COST: 700 gil EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Added Cut COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Dexterity Plus
TIER AP NO. TIMES EFFECT TIER AP EFFECT
PER Level 1 0 +1 bonus on all Dexterity checks and
ENCOUNTER Dexterity-based skill checks
Level 1 0 1 After using the linked Level 2 1250 +1 bonus on all Dexterity checks and
magic or summon materia, Dexterity-based skill checks
you can make a single Level 3 2500 +1 bonus on all Dexterity checks and
attack as a swift action Dexterity-based skill checks
Level 2 1000 2 -- Level 4 3750 +1 bonus on all Dexterity checks and
Level 3 2000 3 -- Dexterity-based skill checks
Level 4 3000 4 -- MASTER 5000 +1 bonus on all Dexterity checks and
Level 5 4000 MASTER -- Dexterity-based skill checks
SPECIAL: The effects granted at each tier level stack with each
other
CHARISMA PLUS MATERIA
COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Charisma Plus
TIER AP EFFECT HP PLUS MATERIA
Level 1 0 +1 bonus on all Charisma checks and COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: HP Plus
Charisma-based skill checks TIER AP EFFECT
Level 2 1250 +1 bonus on all Charisma checks and Level 1 0 Gain 10 temporary hit points
Charisma-based skill checks Level 2 1250 Gain 10 temporary hit points
Level 3 2500 +1 bonus on all Charisma checks and Level 3 2500 Gain 10 temporary hit points
Charisma-based skill checks Level 4 3750 Gain 10 temporary hit points
Level 4 3750 +1 bonus on all Charisma checks and MASTER 5000 Gain 10 temporary hit points
Charisma-based skill checks SPECIAL: The effects granted at each level stack with each
MASTER 5000 +1 bonus on all Charisma checks and other. The effects of having multiple HP Plus materias
Charisma-based skill checks equipped do not stack, nor do having temporary hit points
SPECIAL: The effects granted at each tier level stack with each from multiple sources
other
INTELLIGENCE PLUS MATERIA
CONSTITUTION PLUS MATERIA COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Intelligence Plus
COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Constitution Plus TIER AP EFFECT
TIER AP EFFECT Level 1 0 +1 bonus on all Intelligence checks and
Level 1 0 +1 bonus on all Constitution checks and Intelligence-based skill checks
Constitution-based skill checks Level 2 1250 +1 bonus on all Intelligence checks and
Constitution-based skill checks MASTER 5000 +1 bonus on all Intelligence checks and
MASTER 5000 +1 bonus on all Constitution checks and Intelligence-based skill checks
Constitution-based skill checks SPECIAL: The effects granted at each tier level stack with each
SPECIAL: The effects granted at each tier level stack with each other
other
MP PLUS MATERIA
COUNTER MATERIA COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: MP Plus
COST: 1000 gil EQUIP TO: Armour Ability: Counter TIER AP EFFECT
TIER AP NO. TIMES PER EFFECT Level 1 0 Gain 1 temporary magic point
ENCOUNTER Level 2 1250 Gain 1 temporary magic point
Level 1 0 1 As a reaction to an enemy Level 3 2500 Gain 1 temporary magic point
target’s attack against you, Level 4 3750 Gain 1 temporary magic point
you can make a single MASTER 5000 Gain 1 temporary magic point
attack against that target SPECIAL: The effects granted at each level stack with each
Level 2 1500 2 -- other. The effects of having multiple MP Plus materias
Level 3 3000 3 -- equipped do not stack, nor do having temporary magic points
Level 4 4500 4 -- from multiple sources
Level 5 6000 MASTER --
MAGIC COUNTER MATERIA ENEMY SKILL MATERIA
COST: 1000 gil EQUIP TO: Armour Ability: Magic Counter COST: 2000 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Enemy Skill
TIER AP NO. TIMES PER EFFECT TIER AP EFFECT
ENCOUNTER Level 1 0 Allows you to use monster skills with
Level 1 0 1 As a reaction to an enemy which you are proficient in.
target’s attack against you, SPECIAL: You can only use monster skills while you have the
you can cast a single spell enemy skill materia equipped. Cannot be spawned
against that target
Level 2 1500 2 --
LAW MATERIA
Level 3 3000 3 --
COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Law
Level 4 4500 4 --
(1/encounter)
Level 5 6000 MASTER --
TIER AP EFFECT
SPECIAL: Cannot be used in conjunction with the Dualcast Level 1 0 Receive a +5 materia bonus to Knowledge
ability checks. You lose this bonus if you later
decide to unequip the materia.
STRENGTH PLUS MATERIA MASTER 1700 One additional use per encounter.
COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Strength Plus
TIER AP EFFECT MANIPULATE MATERIA
Level 1 0 +1 bonus on all Strength checks and Strength- COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Manipulate
based skill checks (1/encounter)
Level 2 1250 +1 bonus on all Strength checks and Strength- TIER AP EFFECT
based skill checks Level 1 0 Receive a +5 materia bonus to Persuasion
Level 3 2500 +1 bonus on all Strength checks and Strength- checks. You lose this bonus if you later
based skill checks decide to unequip the materia.
Level 4 3750 +1 bonus on all Strength checks and Strength- MASTER 1700 One additional use per encounter.
based skill checks
MASTER 5000 +1 bonus on all Strength checks and Strength-
based skill checks MIME MATERIA
SPECIAL: The effects granted at each tier level stack with each COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Mime (1/day)
other TIER AP EFFECT
Level 1 0 Receive a +5 materia bonus to
Performance checks. You lose this bonus if
WISDOM PLUS MATERIA you later decide to unequip the materia.
COST: 900 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Wisdom Plus MASTER 1700 One additional use per day.
TIER AP EFFECT
Level 1 0 +1 bonus on all Wisdom checks and Wisdom-
based skill checks MORPH MATERIA
Level 2 1250 +1 bonus on all Wisdom checks and Wisdom- COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Morph
based skill checks (1/encounter)
Level 3 2500 +1 bonus on all Wisdom checks and Wisdom- TIER AP EFFECT
based skill checks Level 1 0 Receive a +5 materia bonus to Deception
Level 4 3750 +1 bonus on all Wisdom checks and Wisdom- checks. You lose this bonus if you later
based skill checks decide to unequip the materia.
MASTER 5000 +1 bonus on all Wisdom checks and Wisdom- MASTER 1700 One additional use per encounter.
based skill checks
SPECIAL: The effects granted at each tier level stack with each SENSE MATERIA
other COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Sense
(1/encounter)
COMMAND
TIER AP EFFECT
Level 1 0 Receive a +5 materia bonus to Perception
checks. You lose this bonus if you later
The following sections describes the various decide to unequip the materia.
command materia available to players. The effects MASTER 1700 One additional use per encounter.
do not stack if you equip two or more of the same
command materia, and the effects of command
materia do not stack with effects of support
materia.
SLASH-ALL MATERIA DARK FIRE MATERIA
COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Slash-All TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6
(1/encounter) TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
TIER AP EFFECT COST
Level 1 0 You can make a melee attack against all Level 1 0 Dark Fire 8 2 fire; target is inflicted
enemy targets adjacent to you as a full- with the berserk condition
round action. if check exceeds 5 or more
MASTER 1700 One additional use per encounter. Level 2 850 Dark Fira 14 4 fire; target is inflicted
with the berserk condition
if check exceeds 5 or more
SHOOT-ALL MATERIA Level 3 1675 Dark Firaga 26 6 fire; target is inflicted
COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Shoot-All with the berserk condition
(1/encounter) if check exceeds 5 or more
TIER AP EFFECT Level 4 2500 MASTER -- Power rate increases by 1
Level 1 0 You can make a ranged attack against all
enemy targets burst 8 of your position as DARK ICE MATERIA
a full-round action. TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6
MASTER 1700 One additional use per encounter. TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
COST
Level 1 0 Dark Blizzard 8 2 ice; target is inflicted with
STEAL MATERIA the blind condition if check
COST: 1200 gil EQUIP TO: Any Ability: Steal exceeds 5 or more
(1/encounter) Level 2 850 Dark Blizzara 14 4 ice; target is inflicted with
TIER AP EFFECT the blind condition if check
Level 1 0 Receive a +5 materia bonus to Thievery exceeds 5 or more
checks. You lose this bonus if you later Level 3 1675 Dark Blizzaga 26 6 ice; target is inflicted with
decide to unequip the materia. the blind condition if check
MASTER 1700 One additional use per encounter. exceeds 5 or more
MATERIA FUSION
DARK THUNDER MATERIA
TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6
TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
Characters with the Materia Fusion feat have COST
access to this ability in which they can fuse Level 1 0 Dark Thunder 8 2 thunder; target is
together two materia to create a new materia. inflicted with the
First, you must make sure that you have the two paralysis condition if
materia required to create the desired materia check exceeds 5 or more
(see the “Materia Fusion” table, below). Below Level 2 850 Dark Thundara 14 4 thunder; target is
lists all new materia created through the materia inflicted with the
fusion process along with the two materia paralysis condition if
required to make each one. check exceeds 5 or more
When you have the two materia orbs ready, Level 3 1675 Dark Thundaga 26 6 thunder; target is
you make a Wisdom check (the DC for the roll is inflicted with the
listed in the Materia Fusion table). If the check paralysis condition if
check exceeds 5 or more
equals or exceeds the DC, you have created the
new materia successfully, and the materia used in
the fusion are discarded. If the check fails, the
materia used in the fusion are still discarded HELL FIRE MATERIA
however no new materia is created. TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6
TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
COST
FUSION MAGIC MATERIA

The following section details all new magic materia
Level 1
Level 2
0
850
Hell Fire
Hell Fira
12
20
4 fire
6 fire
Level 3 1675 Hell Firaga 36 8 fire
that a character can gain through Materia Fusion. Level 4 2500 MASTER -- Power rate increases by 1
MATERIA FUSION
1st MATERIA 2nd MATERIA MATERIA CREATED DC
CHECK
Contain (Level 3+) Counter (Level 1+) Assault Twister 14
Ice (Level 2+) Added Cut (Level 1+) Blizzard Blade 13
Restore (Level 2+) Added Cut (Level 2+) Cure Blade 14
Ice (Level 3+) Control (Level 1+) Dark Blizzard 14
Fire (Level 3+) Control (Level 1+) Dark Fire 14
Lightning (Level 3+) Control (Level 1+) Dark Thunder 14
Heal (Level 2+) Added Cut (Level 2+) Drain Blade 14
Fire (Level 2+) Added Cut (Level 1+) Fire Blade 13
Tri Blizzard (level 2+) Ultima (MASTER) Hell Blizzard 17
Tri Fire (Level 2+) Ultima (MASTER) Hell Fire 17
Tri Thunder (Level 2+) Ultima (MASTER) Hell Thunder 17
Poison (Level 2+) Added Cut (Level 2+) Poison Blade 14
Mystify (Level 2+) Added Cut (Level 3+) Silence Blade 15
Lightning (Level 2+) Added Cut (Level 1+) Thunder Blade 13
Dark Blizzard (Level 2+) Destruct (Level 2+) Tri Blizzard 14
Dark Fire (Level 2+) Destruct (Level 2+) Tri Fire 14
Dark Thunder (Level 2+) Destruct (Level 2+) Tri Thunder 14
Destruct (Level 3+) Counter (Level 2+) Vital Slash 15
HELL ICE MATERIA TRI ICE MATERIA

TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6 TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6
TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
COST COST
Level 1 0 Hell Blizzard 12 4 ice Level 1 0 Tri Blizzard 10 3 ice
Level 2 850 Hell Blizzara 20 6 ice Level 2 850 Tri Blizzara 17 5 ice
Level 3 1675 Hell Blizzaga 36 8 ice Level 3 1675 Tri Blizzaga 31 7 ice
Level 4 2500 MASTER -- Power rate Level 4 2500 MASTER -- Power rate
increases by 1 increases by 1
TRI THUNDER MATERIA

HELL THUNDER MATERIA TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6
TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6 TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE
TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE COST
COST Level 1 0 Tri Thunder 10 3 thunder
Level 1 0 Hell Thunder 12 4 thunder Level 2 850 Tri Thundara 17 5 thunder
Level 2 850 Hell Thundara 20 6 thunder Level 3 1675 Tri Thundaga 31 7 thunder
Level 3 1675 Hell Thundaga 36 8 thunder Level 4 2500 MASTER -- Power rate
increases by 1
TRI FIRE MATERIA

FUSION SUPPORT MATERIA
The following section details all new support
TARGET: One enemy target in blast 1 Range: 6 materia that a character can gain through Materia
TIER AP ABILITY MP POWER RATE Fusion.
COST
Level 1 0 Tri Fire 10 3 fire
ASSAULT TWISTER MATERIA
Level 2 850 Tri Fira 17 5 fire
EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Assault Twister
Level 3 1675 Tri Firaga 31 7 fire
TIER AP MP EFFECT
Level 4 2500 MASTER -- Power rate increases
COST
by 1
Level 1 0 14 You can make a single Melee
Strike check against all enemy
targets in close burst 2
(1/encounter)
Level 2 1100 -- (2/encounter)
MASTER 2200 -- (3/encounter)
POISON BLADE MATERIA
BLIZZARD BLADE MATERIA EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Poison Blade
EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Blizzard Blade TIER AP MP EFFECT
TIER AP MP EFFECT COST
COST Level 1 0 6 Additional 1 poison when you make
Level 1 0 6 Additional 1 ice when you make a a successful Melee Strike check
successful Melee Strike check MASTER 1000 --- Power rate increases by 1
MASTER 1000 --- Power rate increases by 1 SPECIAL: Can only equip one ‘Blade’ materia at any one time
SPECIAL: Can only equip one ‘Blade’ materia at any one time
SILENCE BLADE MATERIA

CURE BLADE MATERIA EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Silence Blade
EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Cure Blade TIER AP MP EFFECT
TIER AP MP EFFECT COST
COST Level 1 0 8 If you succeed on your Melee
Level 1 0 9 Your melee damage die heals the Strike check by 5 or more, you
target instead. If the target is inflict the target with the silence
undead or inflicted with the condition
zombie condition, it inflicts MASTER 1000 --- If you successfully inflict the
damage on them as normal target with silence, you also
MASTER 1000 --- Power rate increases by 1 knock the target prone
SPECIAL: Can only equip one ‘Blade’ materia at any one time SPECIAL: Can only equip one ‘Blade’ materia at any one time
DRAIN BLADE MATERIA THUNDER BLADE MATERIA

EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Drain Blade EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Thunder Blade
TIER AP MP EFFECT TIER AP MP EFFECT
COST COST
Level 1 0 8 Every time you inflict melee Level 1 0 6 Additional 1 thunder when you
damage on an enemy target, you make a successful Melee Strike
absorb half the damage check
MASTER 1000 --- Power rate increases by 1 MASTER 1000 --- Power rate increases by 1
SPECIAL: Can only equip one ‘Blade’ materia at any one time SPECIAL: Can only equip one ‘Blade’ materia at any one time
FIRE BLADE MATERIA VITAL SLASH MATERIA

EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Fire Blade EQUIP TO: Weapon Ability: Vital Slash
TIER AP MP EFFECT TIER AP MP EFFECT
COST COST
Level 1 0 6 Additional 1 fire when you make Level 1 0 32 On a successful Melee Strike
a successful Melee Strike check check, multiply the damage by 3
MASTER 1000 --- Power rate increases by 1 (1/day)
SPECIAL: Can only equip one ‘Blade’ materia at any one time MASTER 1800 -- (2/day)
CHAPTER VIII –
EQUIPMENT
In a world of high-tech wonders, the only
limits to what types of equipment are
commercially available depend on the
inventors, merchants, and corporations
that manufacture and supply them. Most of
the items described in this chapter are
available through legitimate arms and
equipment traders.
MONEY
considered skilled with all of the weapons in that
group.
The world economy turns on the wealth and
products of many towns and cities. Throughout COMBAT GLOVES
the history of the planet, money has gone by the Favoured weapon of the martial artists, they
same name throughout: Gil. During the time of increase the hit rate of unarmed strikes, providing
Shinra’s collapse, and the rise of the WRO, Gil had more deadly blows.
fluctuated everywhere; causing all goods and
commodities to increase and decrease very
rapidly. The Banker’s Guild, a sub-division of Shinra FIREARMS
Firearms are ranged weapons that can be fired
Finance and later a sector within the WRO,
with one hand or two hands.
controls the world’s money.
POLEARMS
CARRYING GIL
The most common methods for keeping track of
Polearms are the weapons used by dragoons, and
consist of spears, tridents, and metal-alloy poles
your Gil are the gil card. This device contain the with a large sharp spike at one end.
owner’s banking details, and securely monitor the
PROJECTILES
amount of Gil available to the owner; tracking any
transactions made using the device.
Projectiles are weapons that can be thrown. Some
can be used as a melee weapon and some have a
WEAPONS boomerang effect.
RODS
The planet is a dangerous place. Most people have
access to some kind of weapon, and those who
travel around often carry a gun or some other Rods are implements used by black mages to
weapon as a means of defence. No one would look channel their power through. They can also be
twice at a character with a knife or gun in the used as melee weapons.
Midgar slums. The same character would do well
to conceal it while visiting the gambler’s paradise
that is Gold Saucer.
STAVES
Similar to rods, staves are implements used by
white mages. In melee combat, they are more
HIT RATE
Every weapon has a hit rate. Hit rate indicates how
effective than rods.
many dice you need to cause damage. SWORDS

For example, the buster sword has a hit rate Swords are less common than pistols or rifles;
of 2, which means the weapon’s damage roll is 2 x however they deal more damage when wielded
your base melee damage die (a 1st level fighter has properly.
a melee damage die of 1d10, so buster sword’s
damage roll will be 2d10).
A 21st level fighter, with a melee damage die WEAPON SIZES
The size of a weapon compared to your size
of 2d8, wishes to use the buster sword on an
enemy (hit rate of 2). On a successful Melee Strike determines whether the weapon is light, one-
check, the fighter’s damage roll is 4d8 (2 x 2d8 = handed, two-handed, or too large for you to use.
4d8). Light: If the weapon’s size is smaller than
your size (a medium character using a small
weapon, such as a leather glove) then the weapon
WEAPON GROUPS
Discriminating combatants choose their weapons
is light. Light weapons can be used while grappling.
One-Handed: If the weapon’s size category is
very carefully. However, a character who knows the same as your size (a medium character using a
how to load and fire a pistol can handle a mako medium weapon, such as a long-barrel pistol),
gun just as expertly. Thus, weapons are then the weapon is one-handed.
categorised based on their form and function, and Two-Handed: If the weapon’s size category
a character who is proficient with the weapon is one step larger than your size (a medium character
using a large weapon, such as a grenade launcher),
then the weapon requires two hands to use (and (a small character using a large weapon, such as a
sometimes a special mount such as a tripod). Using rocket launcher), the weapon is too large to use,
a two-handed weapon with one hand installs a -10 installing a -15 penalty to the attack made with the
penalty to attacks made with the weapon. weapon. The exceptions to this are vehicle-
Too Large to Use: If the weapon’s size mounted weapons, which are housed in a unit that
category is two or more steps larger than your size aids in their use.
COMBAT GLOVES
NAME SIZE COST HIT RATE WEIGHT DAMAGE TYPE MATERIA SLOTS
Crystal Glove S 760 +5 1 kg Bludgeoning 3 x linked
Diamond Knuckle S 520 +4 0.3 kg Bludgeoning 2 x linked; 1 x single
Dragon Claw S 600 +4 0.9 kg Bludgeoning 2 x linked; 2 x single
Dual Hound1 S 1460 +8 1.3 kg Bludgeoning 2 x linked; 2 x single
God’s Hand S 1160 +8 0.6 kg Bludgeoning 2 x linked
Grand Glove S 360 +3 0.5 kg Bludgeoning 1 x linked; 2 x single
Kaiser Knuckle S 840 +6 0.5 kg Bludgeoning 1 x linked; 4 x single
Leather Glove S 120 +1 0.4 kg Bludgeoning 1 x single
Master Fist S 1000 +7 0.4 kg Bludgeoning 6 x single
Metal Knuckle S 200 +2 0.8 kg Bludgeoning 1 x linked
Motor Drive S 680 +5 0.7 kg Bludgeoning 3 x single
Mythril Claw S 280 +2 0.8 kg Bludgeoning 1 x linked; 1 x single
Platinum Fist S 920 +6 0.7 kg Bludgeoning 4 x single
Powersoul S 1080 +7 0.7 kg Bludgeoning 4 x single
Tiger Fang S 440 +3 0.8 kg Bludgeoning 2 x linked
Unarmed Strike
Small - - 1 - Bludgeoning --
Medium - - 1 - Bludgeoning --
Large - - 2 - Bludgeoning --
1) Dual Hound has two tranquil canisters that are strapped to the wearer’s arm. Instead causing harm with the dual
hound, you can inflict the target with the sleep condition by making a Melee Strike check against the target’s
Fortitude Defence as a standard action. You cannot cause sleep and inflict damage on the same turn.
FIREARMS
NAME SIZE COST HIT RANGE WEIGHT DAMAGE TYPE RATE OF MATERIA SLOTS
RATE FIRE
Automatic S 720 3 15/30 0.8 kg Piercing S/A 4 x single
Buntline S 1040 4 10/20 0.9 kg Piercing S 2 x linked
Cerberus S 400 1 10/20 0.8 kg Piercing S 1 x single
Commander S 1360 6 10/20 0.7 kg Piercing S 2 x linked
Griffon L 1120 5 20/40 1.4 kg Piercing S/A 3 x single
Hydra L 1680 8 20/40 1.5 kg Piercing S/A 6 x single
Lariat M 800 3 10/20 1.1 kg Piercing S/A 2 x linked; 2 x single
Long Barrel R M 1200 5 15/30 1.2 kg Piercing S 2 x linked
Mako Gun S 1280 6 10/20 0.8 kg Piercing S 3 x single
Outsider S 1760 8 10/20 0.6 kg Piercing S 2 x linked; 2 x single
Peacemaker S 960 4 10/20 0.6 kg Piercing S 1 x linked; 1 x single
Quicksilver S 320 1 10/20 0.6 kg Piercing S 1 x linked; 2 x single
Revolver S 560 2 15/30 0.8 kg Piercing S/A 2 x single
Shortbarrel M 640 2 10/20 1 kg Piercing S/A 2 x linked; 1 x single
Shotgun L 480 2 15/30 1.2 kg Piercing S/A 2 x linked
Sniper CR M 1520 7 15/30 1.3 kg Piercing S/A 2 x linked
Supershot ST M 1600 7 15/30 1.2 kg Piercing S/A 3 x linked
Velvet S 1250 5 15/30 1.4 kg Piercing S 4 x single
Nightmare1
Winchester M 1840 9 15/30 1.2 kg Piercing S/A 3 x linked
1) The Velvet Nightmare grants the user with a +2 equipment bonus to Reflex Defence to dodge melee attacks, as it
has a long metal blade running along the barrel.
WEAPON QUALITIES
action. Only ranged weapons that hold multiple
shots of ammunition can have an autofire setting.
When you choose a weapon for your character, Range: Weapons that can strike at a distance
refer to the weapon group’s respected table for have range. The number before the slash indicates
details about the various weapon types. The the normal range (in squares) for an attack. The
weapon qualities on these tables are explained number after the slash indicates the long range for
below: an attack; an attack at long range takes a -5
Size: The weapon’s size (see Weapon Sizes, penalty to Ranged Strike checks. Squares beyond
above). T = Tiny; S = Small; M = Medium; L = Large; the second number are considered to be out of
H = Huge. range and can’t be targeted with this weapon.
Cost: The weapon’s cost in Gil. Weight: The weapon’s weight in kilograms.
Hit Rate: The number indicating how many Damage Type: The type of damage a weapon
damage die you need to roll (melee or ranged), deals. Some creatures and objects take more or
ranging from 1 (low hit) and 10 (devastating hit). less damage from weapons that deal a certain type
Rate of Fire: firearms have either a single of damage. Some weapons deal more than one
shot setting (S) or an autofire setting (A). A few type of damage, depending on how the weapon is
weapons have both settings and can be set to used.
either single shot mode or autofire mode as a swift
POLEARMS
NAME SIZE COST HIT RATE RANGE WEIGHT DAMAGE TYPE MATERIA SLOTS
Dragoon Lance M 1060 6 10/20 2.6 kg Piercing 6 x single
Flayer M 1220 8 15/30 2.3 kg Piercing 6 x single
Grow Lance M 980 6 10/20 2.2 kg Piercing 3 x linked
Javelin M 900 5 10/20 1.9 kg Piercing 2 x linked; 1 x single
Mast Axe M 660 3 5/10 2.4 kg Piercing 2 x linked; 2 x single
Partisan M 740 4 5/10 2.4 kg Piercing 3 x linked
Scimitar M 1140 7 10/20 2.7 kg Piercing 1 x linked
Slash Lance M 500 2 5/10 1.3 kg Piercing 2 x linked; 1 x single
Spear M 420 1 5/10 1.2 kg Piercing 2 x linked
Spirit Lance M 1300 8 15/30 2.5 kg Piercing 2 x linked
Trident M 580 2 5/10 1.5 kg Piercing 6 x single
Viper Halberd M 820 4 10/20 3 kg Piercing 4 x single
PROJECTILES
NAME SIZE COST HIT RATE RANGE WEIGHT DAMAGE TYPE MATERIA SLOTS
4-point Shuriken M 320 1 5/10 1.8 kg Slashing 1 x linked; 1 x single
Boomerang M 400 2 5/10 1.3 kg Slashing 1 x linked; 2 x single
Crystal Cross M 720 4 5/10 1.7 kg Slashing 3 x linked
Dagger S 180 1 5/10 0.5 kg Slashing/Piercing 2 x single
Hawkeye M 640 4 5/10 1.5 kg Slashing 2 x linked; 2 x single
Knife T 100 1 4/8 0.1 kg Slashing/Piercing 1 x single
Magic Shuriken M 1200 7 10/20 2.2 kg Slashing 3 x single
Oritsuru M 1120 8 20/40 2 kg Slashing 2 x linked; 2 x single
Pinwheel M 480 2 5/10 1.5 kg Slashing 2 x linked
Razor Ring M 560 3 5/10 1.7 kg Slashing 2 x linked; 1 x single
Rising Sun M 1040 8 15/30 1.9 kg Slashing 2 x linked
Spiral Shuriken M 960 6 10/20 1.9 kg Slashing 1 x linked; 4 x single
Twin Viper M 880 6 10/20 1.6 kg Slashing 4 x single
Wind Slash M 800 5 5/10 1.7 kg Slashing 3 x single
RODS
Aurora Rod M 440 1 1.1 kg Bludgeoning 2 x linked; 1 x single
Electromagnetic Rod1 S 600 2 0.7 kg Bludgeoning 2 x single
Fairy Tale M 520 1 1.3 kg Bludgeoning 6 x single
Guard Stick M 280 1 1 kg Bludgeoning 1 x single
Magic Rod S 120 1 0.4 kg Bludgeoning 3 x linked
Mythril Rod M 360 1 1.1 kg Bludgeoning 1 x linked
1) The electromagnetic rod inflicts the paralysis condition if check exceeds target’s Reflex Defence by 5 or more.
STAVES
Full-Metal Staff L 200 2 1.8 kg Bludgeoning 1 x linked; 1 x single
Prism Staff L 760 3 2.5 kg Bludgeoning 2 x linked
Striking Staff L 680 3 2.2 kg Bludgeoning 1 x linked; 2 x single
Wizard Staff L 840 4 2.7 kg Bludgeoning 3 x single
Wizer Staff L 920 5 2.8 kg Bludgeoning 4 x single
SWORDS
Apocalypse L 2350 8 6 kg Slashing/Piercing 3 x single
Buster Sword L 1000 2 5.1 kg Slashing/Piercing 1 x linked
Butterfly Edge L 1450 3 5.2 kg Slashing/Piercing 2 x linked
Crystal Sword L 1900 4 6 kg Slashing/Piercing 3 x linked
Enhanced Sword L 1600 4 5.5 kg Slashing/Piercing 3 x linked
Force Stealer L 2050 5 5.8 kg Slashing/Piercing 3 x single
Hardedge L 1300 3 5 kg Slashing/Piercing 1 x linked; 2 x single
Heaven’s Cloud L 2500 9 6.2 kg Slashing/Piercing 6 x single
Murasame M 2225 6 3 kg Slashing/Piercing 2 x linked; 1 x single
Mythril Sabre L 1150 2 5.3 kg Slashing/Piercing 1 x linked; 1 x single
Organics L 1750 4 5.7 kg Slashing/Piercing 2 x linked; 2 x single
Ragnarok L 2650 9 6.3 kg Slashing/Piercing 3 x linked
Rapier L 2425 8 7 kg Slashing/Piercing 3 x linked
Rune Blade L 2200 5 5.9 kg Slashing/Piercing 4 x single
Souba M 2300 7 2.9 kg Slashing/Piercing 2 x linked; 2 x single
Yoshiyuki M 2250 7 2.8 kg Slashing/Piercing 2 x single
MATERIA SLOTS
of 3 “linked” materia slots (the equivalent of six
“single” materia slots), as shown in the “Materia
All weapons and armour have materia slots Slots” column of each weapon group and armour
capable of installing materia orbs in order to use table.
them.
ARMOUR
Single: A single materia slot can hold only 1
materia orb. A weapon or armour can only ever
have a maximum of six “single” materia slots, as
shown in the “Materia Slots” column of each Protective armour exists in the Final Fantasy VII
weapon group and armour table. world, but only the lightest types see widespread
Linked: A linked materia slot are two single use. Heavier armour is considered to be too
slots joined together. Some materia can alter the expensive, too restrictive, and just not worth the
effects of other materia when “linked” together. A trouble unless it serves an additional function.
weapon or armour can only ever have a maximum
ARMOUR QUALITIES
Proficiency Bonus: When you are wearing
the armour, you add this value as a proficiency
If you choose armour for your character, refer to bonus to your Fortitude Defence. Some types of
the “Armour” table for details about various armour do not provide a proficiency bonus to your
armour types. The armour qualities on the table Fortitude Defence. Some types of armour apply
are explained below: the proficiency bonus differently (see below).
Cost: The cost of the armour. Armour Speed: Heavy armour reduces your speed
sized for Small characters costs half as much, while to three-quarters normal (rounded down). The
armour for Large-size characters costs double the “Armour” table shows this reduction if you have a
listed price. Some armour has limited availability. speed of 6 squares or 4 squares. In addition, when
Armour Bonus: When you are wearing wearing heavy armour, you can only move up to
the armour, you add this value as an armour bonus three times your speed when running (instead of
to your Reflex Defence (instead of one-half your four times your speed).
level to your Reflex Defence). Some types of Weight: The weight of the armour.
armour apply the armour bonus differently (see Armour fitted for Small characters weighs half as
below). much. Armour fitted for Large characters weighs
twice as much.
ARMOUR
ARMOUR (CHECK COST ARMOUR PROFICIENCY SPEED SPEED WEIGHT MATERIA SLOTS
PENALTY) BONUS BONUS (6 SQ.) (4 SQ.)
Headdresses (+0)
Adaman Clip 1375 +2 +7 - - 1 kg 2 x linked; 2 x single
Behemoth Horn 4500 +3 +12 - - 1 kg 6 x single
Centclip 1750 +2 +8 - - 1 kg 6 x single
Crystal Comb 2350 +3 +10 - - 1 kg 3 x linked
Diamond Pin 165 +1 +2 - - 1 kg 1 x linked; 2 x single
Gold Barrette 750 +2 +6 - - 1 kg 2 x linked; 1 x single
Hairpin 2150 +3 +9 - - 1 kg None
Magic Comb 250 +1 +3 - - 1 kg 3 x single
Mythril Clip 100 +1 +1 - - 1 kg 1 x linked; 1 x single
Plus Barrette 450 +1 +4 - - 1 kg 4 x single
Seraph Comb 2150 +3 +9 - - 1 kg 4 x single
Silver Barrette 475 +1 +5 - - 1 kg 2 x linked
Armlets (-2)
Aurora 2400 +3 +1 - - 1 kg 2 x linked
Dragon 1400 +3 +1 - - 1 kg 3 x linked
Gigas 1800 +3 +1 - - 1 kg 2 x linked; 1 x single
Gold 600 +2 - - - 1 kg 2 x linked
Mythril 100 +1 - - - 1 kg 1 x linked
Rune 900 +2 - - - 1 kg 4 x linked
Silver 200 +1 - - - 1 kg 1 x linked; 2 x single
Bangles (-2)
Bronze 100 +1 - - - 1 kg None
Carbon 1000 +2 +1 - - 1 kg 1 x linked; 1 x single
Crystal 2000 +3 +2 - - 1 kg 3 x linked
Iron 250 +1 - - - 1 kg 1 x single
Platinum 1500 +2 +2 - - 1 kg 2 x single
Titan 500 +1 +1 - - 1 kg 2 x single
Warrior 2200 +3 +3 - - 1 kg 2 x linked
Light Armour (+0)
Cloth 50 +1 - - - 2 kg 2 x single
Leather 300 +1 +1 - - 3 kg 1 x linked; 1 x single
Heavy Armour (-10)
Mystic 2400 +9 +3 4 sq. 3 sq. 30 kg 2 x linked; 1 x single
Plate 3200 +10 +4 4 sq. 3 sq. 40 kg 3 x linked
ARMLETS are among the most expensive pieces of armour
on the market.
Armlets are a special type of armour worn on your
wrist (and, in the case of some races, ankles).
Although their name applies it, armlets can be LIGHT
used by both genders and not specifically males. Light armour consists of everyday clothing
For armlets, the armour bonus is applies to your combined with either a thin layer of padding or
Magic Defence, and the proficiency bonus is shoulder plates. They are some of the cheapest
applied to your Will Defence. armour out there, however they do not provide
much in the way of protection.
BANGLES
Bangles are a special type of armour worn on your
wrist (and, in the case of some races, ankles).
ARMOUR CHECK PENALTY
While wearing armour with which you are not
Although their name applies it, bangles can be proficient, you take an armour check penalty on
used by both genders and not specifically females. Melee Strike and Ranged Strike checks, as well as
For bangles, armour bonus and proficiency bonus skill checks made using the following skills:
work the same as light and heavy armour. Acrobatics, Athletics, and Stealth. The type of
armour worn determines the size of the penalty:
HEADDRESSES headdresses, +0; armlets, -2; bangles, -2; light, +0;
heavy, -10. Additionally, you do not gain the
Headdresses are a special type of armour worn in
your hair or around the head area. They have armour’s proficiency bonus.
magical properties that grant the wearer with
ACCESSORIES
special bonuses. For headdresses, the armour
bonus is applied to your Magic Defence, and the
proficiency bonus is applied to your Melee Strike Accessories are items that can cause a certain
and Ranged Strike checks. effect during an encounter. You can only equip
one accessory item at any given time; changing
HEAVY one accessory item with another can only be
achieved between encounters.
Heavy armour combines protective metal or
composite plates with a padded jumpsuit to form a The “Accessories” table gives a detailed listing of
layer of protection. It is because of this that they all possible accessory items, along with price and
the effect the item gives when worn.
ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORY EFFECT COST
Bolt Ring Resist 10 thunder 350
Chocofeather +2 bonus on all Dexterity-based skill checks (including Ranged Strike checks) 250
Circlet +1 bonus to Will Defence and Magic Defence 150
Curse Ring +3 bonus to all Strength-based and Dexterity-based skill checks; +2 bonus to Reflex Defence and 1,500
Fortitude Defence; automatically start combat with death sentence.
Demon Fang Resist 10 necrotic 625
Earrings +2 bonus to Magic Defence 250
Epiolnis Feather Wind damage is absorbed 725
Fairy Ring Prevents slow and stop 175
Fire Ring Resist 10 fire 350
Ice Ring Resist 10 ice 350
Iron Ring Resist 10 force 425
Minerva’s Diadem Resist 10 radiant 700
Poison Ring Poison damage is absorbed 725
Power Wrist +2 bonus on Athletics and Melee Strike checks 450
Protect Vest +2 bonus to Reflex Defence 250
Ribbon All conditions do not affect the wearer, except dying 2,000
Talisman +2 bonus to Will Defence 250
Tetra Elemental Fire, ice, and thunder damage is absorbed 1,450
Touph Ring +5 bonus to Will Defence and Survival checks. 625
Water Ring Water damage is absorbed 725
EXPLOSIVES
NAME SIZE COST HIT RATE RANGE AofE WEIGHT DAMAGE TYPE
Chain Bomb S 100 3 - Blast 6 0.5 kg Slashing
Dynamite S 75 2 5/10 Blast 8 0.7 kg Slashing
Grenade T 100 3 6/12 Blast 10 0.5 kg Slashing
Missile Launcher L 1500 9 20/40 Blast 15 8 kg Slashing
Molotov Cocktail1 S 125 4 - Blast 8 1.2 kg Fire
Remote Control Bomb2 M 400 5 - Blast 15 2.3 kg Slashing
Timer Bomb3 M 5000 15 - Blast 40 4.9 kg Slashing
1) A Molotov Cocktail is a basic explosive that consists of a glass bottle filled with liquid mako. It usually has a flammable cloth
sticking out the end so the user can light it (as a move action) before throwing it at the target. Targets are dealt on-going 5
points of fire damage at the start of each turn after the initial attack (save ends).
2) The remote control bomb requires a standard action to set the bomb (Mechanics check, DC 15). Failure to set the bomb
doesn’t result in anything happening. After successfully setting the bomb, you are free to press the detonation switch on the
remote pad anytime as a move action.
3) The timer bomb needs to be handled and set carefully (Mechanics check, DC 25) otherwise it can detonate without warning.
After successfully setting the timer bomb, a 10 minute countdown (10 rounds) will start before detonation.
EXPLOSIVES
Sometimes a mission calls for the use of a more
SOURCES
Sources are powerful items that permanently
powerful explosive than either grenades or increase a character’s ability scores. Because of
missiles. Set explosives aren’t ranged weapons and this, each purchase of a particular source item
can’t be used like grenades. Placing a set explosive costs 2,000 gil, and will permanently increase the
requires a Mechanics check. relevant ability score listed in the source item’s
With a successful Mechanics check, description upon purchase.
explosives ignore the damage reduction of objects The source items, along with its effect, are as
to which they’re attached. Particularly good follows:
Mechanics check results can increase the damage Luck Source: Increase Charisma by 1.
even more (see the Handle Explosives use of the Magic Source: Increase Intelligence by 1.
Mechanics skill in Chapter 04: Skills). Multiple Mind Source: Increase Wisdom by 1.
explosives rigged to explode at the same time deal Power Source: Increase Strength by 1.
extra damage. Every time you double the number Speed Source: Increase Dexterity by 1.
of explosives used, you apply both lots of hit rate Vitality Source: Increase Constitution by 1.
together and then increase it by 2.
EQUIPMENT
For example, setting two timer bombs at the
same time will have a hit rate of 32 (15 + 15 + 2 =
22).
A sample of common equipment available in any
time period is given in the following equipment
tables.
MEDICAL GEAR
ITEM COST WEIGHT DESCRIPTION
Ether 20 0.5 kg Restore a number of magic points to you/one target in melee 1 as a move action.
You roll a number of d4 dice equal to your level.
Phoenix Down 250 0.5 kg As a move action, you restore a number of hit points to a dying target in melee 1
equal to one-half their Constitution score (rounded down). The target must first be
stabilised.
Potion 15 0.5 kg Restore a number of hit points to you/one target in melee 1 as a move action. You
roll a number of d8 dice equal to your level.
Remedy 25 0.5 kg Removes the following conditions on you/one target in melee 1 (if any): blind,
confuse, haste, paralysis, petrify, poisoned, silence, sleep, slow, small, stop, and
zombie.
Tent 400 0.5 kg “Magical camping gear in a bottle”. Can only be used during an extended rest.
Restores up to 6 allies’ hit points and magic points to full, as well as remove any
conditions still active (persistent conditions cannot be removed with a tent).
SURVIVAL GEAR AND TOOLS
ITEM COST WEIGHT DESCRIPTION
All-temperature Cloak 35 1.5 kg This wrap-around cloak protects its wearer from the elements,
providing a +5 equipment bonus to its wearer’s Survival checks
against extreme heat or cold.
Field Kit 250 12 kg Essentially a backpack full of survival gear, the typical field kit
contains two water flasks with built-in filters, a weeks’ worth of food
rations, two lanterns, five potions, and an all-temperature cloak. You
need a field kit to make a Survival check to endure extreme
temperatures.
Rope (45 meters) 80 2.5 kg A coil of rope contains 45 meters (30 squares). A rope has Strength 30
and can safely support up to 300 kg, and it can be broken with a DC
25 strength check.
Security Kit 200 1 kg A security kit is a set of special tools for bypassing electronic and
mechanical locks. It usually includes electronic components and
dedicated sensor devices. Possession of a security kit is illegal for
anyone who doesn’t have the proper permits, such as members of
law enforcement and professional security experts. A security kit is
required to bypass traps or security systems using the Mechanics skill.
A security kit contains a device that monitors frequencies typically
used by silent alarms, so the use can know if such an alarm has been
triggered at any point during the operation.
Tool Kit 100 1 kg You need a tool kit to reprogram or repair a mechanoid or vehicle. A
tool kit also makes repairing devices much simpler. The standard tool
kit represents a broad collection of tools designed to take apart,
analyse, modify, and rebuild almost any technological device.
BANDOLIER
weapons can be carried in concealed waistband
holders (often placed inside the wearer’s
Cost: 65 gil; Weight: 2 kg. waistband in the small of the back). Tiny weapons
Depending upon the weapons the wearer carries, can also be carried in ankle, boot, or waist holders.
a bandolier may contain clips, magazines, A concealed holster allows you to draw a
grenades, knives, or any number of other forms of concealed weapon as a move action instead of a
ammunition. standard action, but you take a -5 penalty on your
A bandolier has 12 slots that can each hold a Stealth check to conceal the weapon.
single Tiny weapon (such as a grenade or knife) or
SNIPER SCOPE
a single piece of equipment weighing up to 0.5 kg.
Any item on the bandolier can be retrieved as a
move action. Cost: 350 gil; Weight: 1.5 kg.
A sniper scope is a sighting device that makes it
HOLSTER
easier to hit distant targets. However, it affords a
very limited field of view, making it difficult to use.
Cost: 75 gil (concealed), 50 gil (hip); Installing a sniper scope on a firearm requires 10
Weight: 0.2 kg (concealed), 0.5 kg (hip). minutes and a DC 10 Mechanics check.
Holsters are generally available for all Medium or Standard: A standard sniper scope increases
smaller weapons. (Larger weapons are usually the long range of a firearm by an additional 20
carried on shoulder straps, hangers, or baldrics squares. However, you must aim at your target to
that cost as much as a hip holster.) A holster for a gain this benefit, and you lose the benefit if you
melee weapon is usually called a sheath. change targets or lose line of sight to your target.
Hip Holster: This holster holds the weapon in Enhanced Low-Light: A low-light sniper scope
an easily accessed – and easily seen – location. functions the same as a standard sniper scope in
Concealed Holster: A concealed holster is normal light. However, after aiming at a target, it
designed to help keep a weapon out of sight. In allows the wielder to ignore concealment (but not
most cases, this is a shoulder holster (the weapon total concealment) from darkness when attacking
fits under the wearer’s armpit, presumably that target.
beneath a jacket, vest, or cloak). Small or Tiny
SERVICES AND
in two parts: encumbrance by armour and
encumbrance by total weight.
EXPENSES
A brief listing of common services and expenses is
ENCUMBRANCE BY ARMOUR
Your armour defines your armour check penalty,
given on the “Services and Expenses” table. The your speed, and how fast you move when you run.
cost figures on the table are guidelines only; the Unless your character is weak or carrying a lot of
cost of certain services and expenses may be gear, that’s all you need to know. The extra gear
higher in isolated or primitive areas. your character carries, such as weapons and
medical gear, won’t slow your character down any
ENCUMBRANCE
more than his or her armour already does.
If your character is carrying a really heavy
load, however, then you’ll need to calculate
Encumbrance rules determine how much your encumbrance by weight.
equipment slows you down. Encumbrance comes
SERVICES AND EXPENSES
SERVICE COST SERVICES COST
DINING (PER MEAL) TRANSPORTATION
Luxurious 375 Passage, steerage (up to 5 days) 250
Upscale 125 Passage, average (up to 5 days) 500
Average 25 Passage, upscale (up to 5 days) 750
Budget 5 Passage, luxurious (up to 5 days) 1,000
LODGING (PER DAY) UPKEEP (PER MONTH)
Luxurious 500 Luxurious 25,000
Upscale 250 Wealthy 12,500
Average 125 Comfortable 5,000
Budget 50 Average 2,500
MEDICAL CARE Struggling 1,250
Oxygen tank treatment (per hour) 750 Improvised 500
Long-term care (per day) 750 Self-sufficient 250
Medical treatment 750 VEHICLE RENTAL (PER DAY)
Surgery (per day) 1,250 Car 100
Treat disease (per day) 1,250 Motorbike 125
Treat mako poisoning (per day) 2,500 Helicopter 250
Treat conditions (per hour) 250 Airplane (standard) 750
Airplane (luxury) 1,000
ENCUMBRANCE BY WEIGHT
If you want to determine whether your character’s
CARRYING CAPACITY
The amount of weight that you can lift (in
gear is heavy enough to slow him or her down kilograms) is based on your Strength score and
(more than any armour already does), add up the determined by the following formula: (Strength
weight of all the armour, weapons, and gear the score)2 x 0.5. For example, a character with
character is carrying. If the total equals or exceeds Strength 15 can lift 112.5 kg (15 x 15 x 0.5).
the square of one-half your character’s Strength A character can strain to lift an amount of
score, he or she is carrying a heavy load. For weight (in kilograms) equal to his Strength score
example, a character with Strength 12 is carrying a squared, but he or she can only stagger around
heavy load if the total weight of his or her armour with it. While overloaded in this way, the character
and gear is 36 kg (0.5 x 12, squared) or more. loses any Dexterity bonus to Reflex Defence and
When carrying a heavy load, a character can only move 1 square per round (as a full-round
takes a -10 penalty on checks made using the action).
following skills: Acrobatics, Athletics, and Stealth. A dragged object has less effective weight
A heavy load also reduces the character’s speed to depending on the resistance of the surface: normal
three-quarters normal (rounded down). A ground, 1/2; smooth surface or wheels, 1/5.
character can move up to three times his or her Dragging an object over rough ground is no easier
speed when running with a heavy load (instead of than lifting it.
four times).
CHAPTER IX –
JENOVA
AND THE
LIFESTREAM
On an undetermined date before
the main events of Final Fantasy
VII, JENOVA landed on the Planet,
having travelled through space on
a meteor. This fall from the
heavens created a giant wound
on the Planet's surface that would
later come to be known as the
"Northern Crater." After its
arrival, JENOVA emerged from the
Crater and approached the Cetra,
using its mimic abilities to glean
the memories and emotions of
the Cetra. Those who were taken
victim of JENOVA were infected
with JENOVA's cells and mutated
into monsters. JENOVA would
then take the form of the fallen
Cetra, and so get close enough to
destroy their loved ones.
Quickly, JENOVA was able to
destroy most of the Cetra
civilisation. Their daughter race,
the humans, hid from JENOVA
while the Cetra were nearly wiped
out. The few Cetra, who had
survived, banded together to
defeat JENOVA and quarantined it
inside the Northern Crater; where
it would lie dormant there for
thousands of years. Despite their
victory over the "Calamity from
the Skies", the Cetra civilisation
was lost, and their numbers
dwindled down to almost nothing
while humans spread over the
planet. As time wore on,
humanity forgot about JENOVA,
and the Cetra fell into legend.
THE LIFESTREAM
Project S as the superior JENOVA experiment.
Hollander became a reclusive ever since then.
Years later, both Angeal and Genesis joined
The Lifestream contains the essence of the Planet
SOLDIER; both becoming friends during their
and the memories, emotions, and knowledge of all
childhood. Upon becoming members, they met up
who have lived on it. Portions of the Lifestream are
with Sephiroth, and the three of them started
believed to be used to create new life on the
training together. None of them knew of the
Planet, and the energy of a person returns to the
experiments undergone on them when they were
Planet when they die, bringing with it the
infants.
emotions, memories, and knowledge they
As time went on, Genesis began to show
obtained during life. It is referred to many times as
signs of degradation. Although unaware of it, he
the life of the Planet itself, and acts as an afterlife
was labelled a failed experiment because of this.
for the conscious spirits of the inhabitants of the
Angeal was considered by Hollander as the perfect
Planet, as well as a sort of immune system for the
result of his research, however, when Angeal later
Planet, flowing to and "healing" scars in the Planet.
transferred his abilities unto monsters, the
All life is said to exist within the cycle.
effected monsters would show the same signs of
If the Planet is in danger of being utterly
degradation that Genesis had. It was only until
destroyed, the Planet summons Omega WEAPON,
after Genesis cured his degradation by accepting
which destroys the remaining life on the Planet so
the “gift of the goddess” that he was considered
that it returns to the Lifestream, and takes the
the true perfect experiment of Project G, and his
entire Lifestream itself, launching into the cosmos
genetic makeup would later be used in the Tsviet
to find a new planet on which life can exist.
experiment of the Deepground project.
The Shinra Electric Power Company
harnessed the lifestream into a power source,
called Mako, using their Mako Reactors built
across the globe; essentially draining the Planet’s
“blood” so that people could live comfortable
PROJECT S
Project S was the original JENOVA experiment
lives. headed by Professor Gast and later Professor Hojo
after Gast’s untimely resignation. Shinra
PROJECT G
considered Project S as a far superior JENOVA
experiment compared to Project G, resulting in the
latter’s funding to be withdrawn.
Project G was the experiment underwent by Dr.
Shinra scientist Lucrecia Crescent, who was
Hollander. Trying to compete for greater
aiding the project, had her unborn child offered as
recognition amongst the Shinra board of directors,
the subject for the research. She had JENOVA cells
Hollander broke away from Gast’s JENOVA Project
injected directly into the foetus and, while the
and started his own experiments to create the
baby showed no signs of side effects, caused
ultimate SOLDIER.
Lucrecia to fall terminally ill; resulting in her death
Basing his research in the small
upon giving birth to her son. She lived long enough
manufacturing village of Banora, Hollander chose a
to name her child Sephiroth.
local resident named Gillian Hewley as she was
Sephiroth was taken into the care of Shinra
bearing a child at the time. Hollander injected
and joined SOLDIER when he became of age. He
Gillian with JENOVA cells; intending for her unborn
was instantly recognised as the best swordsman
child to be the true result of his experiments.
within Shinra, and later would be known as the
Gillian herself showed no side effects of the
greatest SOLDIER in the world. He is also
JENOVA cells that had entered her body.
considered the ultimate experiment of the JENOVA
While waiting for the child to be born,
Project. He made friends in the form of fellow
Hollander searched for a newly born baby to test
SOLDIER members Angeal and Genesis, and later
his research. After extracting Gillian’s DNA (which
Zack Fair.
now include JENOVA cells), he injected them into
When Sephiroth discovered his true origins
the infant and placed the baby in the care of local
within the confines of the Nibel mako reactor, he
wealthy farm owners. The child was called Genesis
was driven mad and later sought revenge, which
Rhapsodos.
resulted in the infamous Nibelheim blaze. He died
Once Gillian’s child was born (named
at the hands of an ordinary MP called Cloud Strife
Angeal), Hollander kept a close watch on his
by being thrown into the crystallised mako at the
experiment, until Shinra’s board of directors
bottom of the Nibel reactor. This was not the end
decided to stop funding Project G as they saw
of Sephiroth, however, as he reappeared years
later to continue the task set down by his  Endurance: You gain a +5 bonus to
“mother”. Constitution saving throws made to fight off
hunger and thirst.
HOJO’S REUNION THEORY

 Fly: You gain the ability to fly without
support. You have a perfect fly speed equal to
Professor Hojo outlined a theory that when your base speed.
JENOVA’s cells are separated, its basic instinct is to  Physically Attuned: Your carrying capacity is
reform back into a single being. To test his theory, 5 times that of a medium-sized character.
he proposed to inject people with Sephiroth’s DNA  Rapid Effect: Whenever you use a technique
and watch the outcome. His first subjects under that allows you to sustain an effect, you can
this experiment were Cloud and Zack after the sustain it much quicker (standard to move,
Nibelheim incident occurred. Due to the mako- move to swift, and swift to free).
infusion process when he joined SOLDIER, Zack  Spawn: Once per encounter, you can
had no reaction and was labelled a failure, and summon a number of monsters equal to 1 +
Cloud fell into a state known as Mako Poisoning. your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). The
monsters’ total level cannot exceed your
MAKO INFUSION
own. Full list of monsters can be found in the
“World of Monsters” accessory book,
When a character becomes infused with mako, however you can only spawn monsters with
either laced with JENOVA cells, S-Cells, or G-Cells, the Aberration type.
they must make three Constitution saving throws  Transform: Once per encounter, when you
(1d20 + Constitution modifier) against DC 12. The are bloodied, you can transform into a
number of successes, and the side effects they mutated creature thanks to JENOVA’s cells.
grant, and detailed below: You create the creature you transform into
by using the rules found in Chapter 02 of the
 No Successes: Character is mako poisoned “World of Monsters” accessory book. The
(see “Mako Poisoning”, below). Also, the monster you create is of the same level as
character permanently reduces each of their you, and it levels up as you level up.
ability scores by 2 points. You can select this ability more than
 One Success: Character permanently reduces once. Each time you do, you create a new
each of their ability scores by 1 point. monster that you can transform into. You can
 Two Successes: Nothing happens. only transform into one monster at a time,
 Three Successes: Character permanently however, and the transformation lasts until
increases each of their ability scores by 2 either you become unconscious or die, or
points. until the end of the encounter.
MAKO POISONING
To become a member of SOLDIER, you must
succeed on all three saving throws. Two successes
or less is considered an overall failure for those Exposure to Mako in its concentrated form can be
wanting to become a member of SOLDIER. dangerous to humans and typically results in a
Retrying the saving throws require you to wait at psychological disorder known as "Mako
least 24 hours, however the DC increases by 1 Poisoning". The best-known case of this occurred
every time you attempt the process again. when Cloud fell into the Lifestream for an
extended period of time, during which his identity
JENOVA’S LEGACY
and personality were phased through by the
millions of souls and their memories coursing
through the Lifestream. Though he later washed
You gain, from those presented below, a number
up near Mideel, alive, his immersion in the
of abilities equal to the number of successful
Lifestream had reduced him to a near-catatonic
saving throws you made (minimum 1, maximum
state, prompting Tifa to undertake the arduous
3). If you make no successful saving throws, you
process of restoring his former personality,
can still gain one ability. This represents that,
memory by memory. The incident also led Cloud to
although they reacted badly towards you, the
"find himself" by casting away the illusion behind
JENOVA cells still reside inside you.
which he had been hiding.
While Mako Poisoned, a character is left
 Alluring Presence: You gain a +3 bonus to
intoxicated for a number of hours equal to 1d6 x
Persuasion and Deception checks.
their level x 2, and they take a -10 penalty to all
skill checks and ability checks. This is considered a recipient of pure Genesis genes. Out of the three,
persistent condition. A mako poisoned character Rosso has proven time and again that she fights
can attempt to shake off their intoxication by dirty, and is not satisfied until she has blood on her
making a Constitution saving throw against DC 15 hands.
(the penalty from being Mako Poisoned does not These three SUPER SOLDIERS rose up the
apply). If the check fails, the character remains SOLDIER ranks to Tsviet, succeeded only by the
intoxicated and will have to wait 1 hour before Restrictors, who they would later come to revolt
making the check again. If the check succeeds, the on and take control of DEEPGROUND.
character comes out of intoxication and all
MAKO ENERGY
persistent conditions associated with being Mako
Poisoned are removed instantly, but remain
fatigue for a number of hours afterwards equal to
Mako is the most common source of electrical
1d6 + their level.
power on the Planet, with coal former resources a
distant second. The process of power generation
STAGNANT MAKO
Dr. Grimoire Valentine headed the research into
via Mako was begun by the Shinra Electric Power
Company, based in Midgar. Mako extraction and
its usage are considered environmentally
stagnant mako when he and his team came across unfriendly, however, and the rebel group
a Cetran stone tablet that, once deciphered, told AVALANCHE actively attacks Shinra Mako Reactors
the story of Chaos and Omega. The tablet itself in hopes of ultimately stopping the process.
was surrounded by lifestream that stagnated over Mako is thought to be similar to radioactive
thousands of years. Dr. Valentine and his team materials in that prolonged exposure can lead to
took the stone tablet and a sample of the stagnant genetic mutation, poisoning, and ultimately death.
mako back to their lab for further analysis and Living things, both plants and animals that have
research. Grimoire’s research produced two been over-exposed to Mako can suddenly mutate.
documents: the Omega reports and the Stagnant Monsters can be affected by natural Mako springs
Mako analysis report; the latter being later used as that well up from the soil, or, lately, monsters have
the foundation of DEEPGROUND’s Stagnant Mako been produced through Shinra experiments.
Experiments. People (notably those in SOLDIER) who have had
prolonged exposure to Mako are identified by a
THE STAGNANT MAKO

glow in their eyes, referred to as "Mako Eyes."
Besides its electrical uses, the elite Shinra task
EXPERIMENTS
After watching how successful Genesis coped with
force, SOLDIER, is made up of operatives that are
biologically augmented by Mako, Zack Fair and
Sephiroth are examples of people with Mako
the JENOVA cells, Shinra scientists used the enhancement.
reports on Project G, along with Grimoire Members of SOLDIER are not only infused
Valentine’s reports on Stagnant Mako research, to with Mako, however; they are also injected with
produce the Deepground SOLDIERS. Born from a JENOVA cells, an experiment created by Professor
Deepground Scientist, Weiss was the first; injecting Hojo, Shinra’s head of Biochemical Research.
stagnant mako, laced with Genesis’ genes in the JENOVA's cells, together with Mako, gives them far
foetal stage, he became known as “The greater strength and cognitive ability than ordinary
Immaculate”. people possess, provided that their body is strong
Nero was next, however he was produced enough to handle the Mako infusion process
completely of stagnant mako, and the only one to without suffering from Mako poisoning. When this
survive the development stages within the womb. procedure is taken too far, the subjects turn into
Upon his birth, he produced a vortex that horrible monsters, as seen in the Nibelheim
absorbed his mother into another dimension. Nero Reactor.
is the younger brother of Weiss, and he became Besides its other uses, Mako, in various
known as “The Sable” due to his unimaginable forms, is also found in weapons used by Shinra.
control over the negative lifestream, which is the The Junon Mako Cannon used a variety of Mako
same power derived from Chaos. The Restrictors shells, and later, as the Sister Ray, fired a beam of
had to bind him in a straightjacket-like mako suit raw Mako energy. As Materia, Mako has been
so that they could contain his power. employed by some of Shinra's Turk operatives who
Finally, we have Rosso. Nicknamed “The wielded it in their weapons in Before Crisis -Final
Crimson”, she was born from another Fantasy VII- and First Class members of SOLDIER
DEEPGROUND scientist and was the successful
are able to synthesise their own custom Materia as deities. He appears in many forms, but his one true
shown in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-. In addition form has always been that of a gargantuan-size
to the energy resource and weaponry allocations black dragon with a metallic under-neck and belly.
of Mako, the Shinra Corporation was also Bahamut represents honour and virtue;
developing mako-powered vehicles for civilian blessing those who stay true to themselves and
purposes. those who face danger without cowardice.
By worshipping Bahamut, you are granted
MINERVA AND DEITIES

the use of the Shield of Virtue technique once per
day (see below).
To those with strong faith, and those few Cetra
that still walk among the Planet, Minerva is the SHIELD OF VIRTUE
Creator Goddess, and it was she who gave You have sworn to protect others when danger
existence to the lifestream, which in turn, lurks towards them.
breathed life on the Planet. Time: Standard action.
Minerva is also the mother of 9 deities. Each Range: One ally close burst 6.
deity represents certain aspects of life or moral Effect: You grant an ally with a bonus to
choices. In ancient times, when the Cetra where Reflex Defence up to +10 (you decide) until the
many, there would be temples and shrines across end of the encounter, however you take a penalty
the four corners of the Planet; each dedicated to a to Melee Strike, Ranged Strike, and Spellcasting
certain deity. In modern times, however, these checks equal to the bonus you grant to the ally.
places of worship are few and far between, The ally doesn’t have to stay in line of sight of you
although faith among the many still holds strong to keep this benefit.
as it did in the old days.
The deities are detailed below. Characters do
not have to worship a deity if they do not want HADES
Hades is the ruler of the underworld, commanding
too, however deities do grant their devotees with
the flow of the lifestream on
Minerva’s behalf. He is often
depicted as a robed skeletal
being brewing concoctions in a
large cauldron.
Hades is the physical
embodiment of the afterlife.
He opposes his brother
Bahamut and sees cowardice
as not necessarily a bad thing.
By worshipping Hades,
you are granted the use of the
Hell’s Fury technique once per
day (see below).
HELL’S FURY
You bring down a plague of
diseases upon your foes.
Range: Burst 8 within 4
squares.
Effect: All affected
targets within the burst are
a certain benefit. You can only worship one deity. infected with the following
conditions: berserk, blind, dazed, confuse,
poisoned, and weakened. The targets cannot
remove the conditions without using a remedy.
BAHAMUT
Bahamut is the lord of dragons, and is seen by
many as the highest authority among the nine
THE SERPENT’S BURST
IFRIT
Ifrit is Minerva’s demon child, and serves his older
You emit a loud wailing hiss, forcing your enemies
away from you.
brother Hades as his right-hand. He appears as a
monstrous humanoid being with yellow skin and
horns protruding from the top of his head.
Effect: You push the affected targets back a
Ifrit represents personal desire and ambition.
number of squares equal to 3 + your Dexterity
He watches over those who follow their dreams
modifier (minimum of 3). If targets are pushed into
and strike down on those who lack aspiration.
another square with which another target
By worshipping Ifrit, you are granted the use
currently resides, both targets take 5d6 force
of the Smite of the Demon technique once per day
damage.
(see below).
SMITE OF THE DEMON

You engulf your enemy with a blast of dark matter.
Range: One target in Ranged 15.
Check: Spellcasting vs. Reflex.
Hit: 8d6 necrotic. Ongoing 5 necrotic (save
ends).
Effect: Target is infected with blind (save
ends).
ODIN
Odin is the gatekeeper of the afterlife, welcoming
souls into the lifestream after their passing. He is
often depicted as a humanoid creature in heavy
armour, riding a six-legged horse and carrying his
Zantetsuken sword.
Odin represents morality and desperation.
Many look up to Odin as way of scaring children
with a simple “If you’re not nice to others, Odin
LEVIATHAN
Leviathan is the lord of the seas, and is depicted as
will visit you”.
By worshipping Odin, you are granted the
use of the Angel of Death technique once per day
a gargantuan water serpent with white and blue (see below).
scales.
The people of Wutai worship Leviathan
because he represents courage and patriotism. He ANGEL OF DEATH
You bring about deadly blow in the name of Odin.
is also the deity of travel.
By worshipping Leviathan, you are granted
Range: One enemy target in Melee 1.
the use of The Serpent’s Burst technique once per
Effect: You can perform a coup-de-grace,
day (see below).
regardless of whether or not the target is helpless
(see “Coup-De-Grace” in Chapter 10: Combat).
Ramuh represents
change, exploration, and
adventure; blessing those
who seek out of their
homeland and travel.
By worshipping
Ramuh, you are granted the
use of the Thunderous
Movement technique once
per day (see below).
THUNDEROUS MOVEMENT
You can move a creature
from one place to another in
the blink of an eye.
Time: Move action.
Range: One target in
close burst 6.
Effect: You can
teleport the target from its
square of origin to another
unoccupied square within
range. You can use this
ability as a reaction to an
PHOENIX
Phoenix is the physical embodiment of everlasting
enemy target’s attack. Doing so results the attack
as an automatic fail.
life, often depicted with her rainbow tail-
feathers fully open and about to take flight.
Phoenix represents freedom and SHIVA
Shiva is the winter
restoration. She blesses those who stand by their
mistress, a woman
own decisions and those who go out their way to
depicted as, quite literally,
help others.
frozen in ice. She is often
By worshipping Phoenix, you are granted
seen together with Ramuh
the use of the Rebirth Feather technique once
as both deities have power
per day (see below).
over the weather.
Shiva represents love,
REBIRTH FEATHER affection, and family. Her
By sacrificing your own health, you bring an ally body is stripped of any
back from the brink of death. clothing to reflect this.
Time: Full-round action. By worshipping Shiva,
Range: One ally in close burst 5. you are granted the use of
Effect: If the target of this technique has the Crippling Cold
their hit points drop to 0 and are dying, you can technique once per day
reduce your own current hit points by half to (see below).
bring that target up to 1 hit point. The target is
not considered prone and can act normally on
their next turn. CRIPPLING COLD
You ensnare your enemy
with a freezing breeze.
RAMUH
Ramuh is the lord of thunder. An elderly man action.
Time: Standard
with a long white beard, wearing white robes Range: One target in
and carrying a staff, he commands the ever Ranged 15.
changing weather, striking down all those who Check: Spellcasting
do wrong. vs. Fortitude.
Hit: 8d6 ice. Ongoing
5 ice (save ends).
Effect: Target in infected with paralysis (save
ends).
TITAN
Titan is master of the planet, able to break apart
the ground, form new mountains, and destroy
civilisations with the shake of his hand. He is
depicted as a giant muscular human with tanned
skin and wearing only a loin cloth.
Titan represents resilience, respect, and
loyalty. He opposes his brother Ifrit in every way;
seeing him as selfish.
By worshipping Titan, you are granted the
use of the Groundbreaker technique once per day
(see below).
GROUNDBREAKER
You cripple your foes while bolstering your allies.
Range: All enemy targets in blast 8.
Effect: Affected targets are dazed until the
end of the encounter (save ends). All allies within
range gain temporary hit points equal to 10 + your
Constitution modifier (minimum of 1).
CHAPTER X –
COMBAT
The planet is a dangerous
place, and sometimes you
have to fight to survive.
Whether the enemy takes the
form of monsters or Shinra
troops, a Sephiroth-clone or a
mad scientist, you need to be
able to defend yourself. Using
guns, swords, and materia,
heroes regularly get caught up
in gunfights, brawls, and
mesmerising swordfights. You
can try to bluff your way out
of a tough situation, attempt
to sneak away when your
opponent is distracted, or
even dazzle an enemy with
your charming personality.
But when all else fails, nothing
beats a good fight.
This chapter details the

combat rules, covering the
basics first. Many special
abilities and form of damage
that affect combat are
covered here as well.
THE COMBAT SEQUENCE
single action. (Surprised combatants take
no actions during the surprise round.) The
surprise round then ends, and the first
A typical combat encounter is a clash between two
regular round of combat begins.
sides, a flurry of weapon swings, feints, parries,
5. Take turns. In initiative order, every
footwork, and spellcasting. The FINAL FANTASY VII
combatant takes a turn, which includes
game organises the chaos of combat into a cycle of
various actions. (Combatants can also
rounds and turns.
take certain actions on one another’s
turns.)
ROUNDS AND TURNS 6. Begin the next round. When every
 Round: In a round, every combatant has had a turn, the round
combatant takes a turn. A round ends. Begin the next round with the
represents 6 seconds in the game combatant who has the highest initiative.
world. 7. End the encounter. Repeat steps 5 and 6
 Turn: On your turn, you take until the combatants on one side are
actions: a standard action, a captured, fleeing, unconscious, or dead.
move action, a swift action, and The encounter ends when the other side
any number of free actions, in then takes a short rest or an extended
order you wish. See “Action rest.
Types”, for what you can do with
different actions.
The actions in a combat encounter happen

INITIATIVE
Before the first round of combat, you roll initiative.
almost simultaneously in the game world, but to Rolling initiative is a Dexterity check and follows
make combat manageable, combatants take turns the normal rules for ability checks. The DM rolls
acting – like taking turns in a board game. If your initiative for your enemies.
turn comes up before an enemy’s, your actions Throughout a battle, combatants act in
take place before the enemy’s actions do. The order, from highest initiative result to lowest. The
order of turns is determined at the beginning of a order in which combatants take their turns is
combat encounter, when combatants roll called the initiative order. The initiative order
initiative. remains the same from round to round, although a
combatant’s position in the order can change after
A combat encounter follows these steps: delaying or readying an action.
1. Determine surprise. The DM determines
whether any combatants are surprised. If ROLLING INITIATIVE
any combatants notice enemy To determine a combat encounter’s
combatants without being noticed in initiative order, roll initiative. To do so,
return, the aware combatants gain a make a Dexterity check.
surprise round. Roll 1d20 and add the following:
2. Establish positions. The DM decides
where the combatants are positioned on  Your Dexterity modifier
the battle grid. For example, if the PCs  Any bonuses or penalties that
have just opened a door into a room, the apply
DM might draw or arrange a depiction of
the door and the room on the battle grid The result is your initiative for the
and then ask the players to arrange their encounter.
miniatures near the door. Then the DM
places miniatures that represent the When combatants have the same initiative,
monsters in the room. the combatant with the higher Dexterity score
3. Roll initiative. Everyone involved in a goes before the other. If their scores are the same,
combat encounter rolls initiative, they can roll a die or flip a coin to break the tie.
determining the order of combatants’
turns. You roll initiative only at the
beginning of a combat encounter.
4. Take surprise round actions. If any
THE SURPRISE ROUND
Some battles begin with a surprise round. A
combatants gained a surprise round, they surprise round occurs if any combatants are
act in initiative order, each one taking a unaware of enemy combatants’ presence or
hostile intentions. For example, if you fail your  Standard Action: Standard actions are
Perception check to notice concealed enemies, the core of combat. You can normally
you’re surprised. Or if supposed allies spring an take one standard action on your turn.
attack and you failed your Perception check to Examples: attacking, charging an
notice the attackers’ traitorous intentions, you’re enemy.
surprised. But if any of your allies made their  Move Action: Move actions involve
Perception checks, they’re not surprised. When movement from one place to another.
any combatants achieve surprise, they act in You can normally take them only on
initiative order during the surprise round. your turn. Examples: walking, shifting.
Surprised combatants don’t act at all during the  Swift Action: Swift actions are enabling
surprise round. actions, simple actions that usually
lead to more exciting actions. You can
THE SURPRISE ROUND normally take them only on your turn.
Two special rules apply to the surprise round. Examples: pulling an item from a pouch
 Limited Action: If you get to act in the or a sheath, opening a door or a
surprise round, you can take a treasure chest, picking up an item in
standard action, a move action, or a your space or in an unoccupied square
swift action (see “Action Types”). You within reach.
can also take free actions, but you  Free Action: Free actions take almost
can’t spend action points. After every no time or effort. You can take as many
non-surprised combatant has acted, free actions as you want during your or
the surprise round ends, and you can another combatant’s turn. The DM can
act normally in subsequent rounds. restrict the number of free actions in a
 Surprised: If you’re surprised, you can’t turn. Examples: speaking a few
take any actions (not even free actions, sentences, dropping a held item,
immediate actions, or opportunity letting go of a grabbed enemy.
actions), and you grant combat
advantage to all attackers. As soon as
the surprise round ends, you are no TRIGGERED ACTION TYPES
Two action types—opportunity actions and
longer surprised.
immediate actions—require triggers. A trigger is an
action, an event, or an effect that allows you to
ACTION TYPES
A combat round is made up of actions. Firing an
use a triggered action. (Some techniques require a
trigger but are free actions or aren’t actions at all.)
arrow, casting a spell, running across a room, OPPORTUNITY ACTION

opening a door—each of these activities, along  Trigger: Opportunity actions allow you
with many others, is considered an action. You use to take an action in response to an
different action types to do different things. For enemy letting its guard down. The one
example, most attacks are standard actions, and type of opportunity action that every
moving from one spot on the battlefield to combatant can take is an opportunity
another is normally a move action. (A few abilities attack. Opportunity attacks are
don’t require an action to use.) See “Actions in triggered by an enemy leaving a square
Combat,” for rules on many specific actions. adjacent to you or by an adjacent
enemy making a ranged attack or an
THE MAIN ACTION TYPES
A typical combat round includes actions of five
area attack.
 Once per Combatant’s Turn: You can
types: full-round actions, standard actions, move take no more than one opportunity
actions, swift actions, and free actions. action on each other combatant’s turn.
You can’t take an opportunity action
on your own turn.
THE MAIN ACTION TYPES  Interrupts Action: An opportunity
 Full-Round Actions: Full-round actions action interrupts the action that
require your whole turn to implement, triggered it.
sacrificing all other actions in the
process. Examples: casting a summon
and some techniques.
TAKING YOUR TURN
There are two kinds of immediate actions:
interrupts and reactions. Certain rules govern all
immediate actions, whether they’re immediate
When your turn comes up in the initiative order,
interrupts or immediate reactions.
it’s time for you to act. Your turn has three parts:
the start of your turn, the actions on your turn,
IMMEDIATE ACTION and the end of your turn.
 Trigger: Each immediate action—usually
a technique—defines its specific trigger.
The one type of immediate action that
every combatant can take is a readied
THE START OF YOUR TURN
Before you act, you keep track of certain effects.
action (see “Ready an Action”). The start of your turn always takes place, even if
 Once per Round: You can take only one you’re unconscious, and it takes no time in the
immediate action per round, either an game world.
immediate interrupt or an immediate
reaction. If you haven’t taken an THE START OF YOUR TURN
immediate action since the end of your  Ongoing Damage: If you’re suffering
last turn, you can take one when a ongoing damage (page 278), you take
trigger allows you to. You can’t take an the damage now.
immediate action on your own turn.  Regeneration: If you have
 Interrupt: An immediate interrupt lets regeneration (page 293), you regain hit
you jump in when a certain trigger points now.
condition arises, acting before the trigger  Other Effects: Deal with any other
resolves. If an interrupt invalidates a effects that occur at the start of your
triggering action, that action is lost. For turn.
example, an enemy makes a Melee  End Effects: Some effects end
Strike check against you, but you use a automatically at the start of your turn.
technique that lets you shift away as an  No Actions: You can’t take any actions
immediate interrupt. If your enemy can at the start of your turn.
no longer reach you, the enemy’s attack
action is lost.
 Reaction: An immediate reaction lets
you act in response to a trigger. The SUBSTITUTING ACTIONS
triggering action, event, or condition On your turn, you can take a move action or a
occurs and is completely resolved before swift action instead of a standard action, and
you take your reaction, except that you you can take a swift action instead of a move
can interrupt a creature’s movement. If a action. Because you can substitute actions in
creature triggers your immediate this way, the three actions you can get on your
reaction while moving (by coming into turn (in addition to any free actions) can vary.
range, for example), you take your action OPTION A OPTION B
before the creature finishes moving but Standard action Standard action
after it has moved at least 1 square. Move action Two Swift actions
An immediate reaction might Swift action
interrupt other actions a combatant OPTION C OPTION D
takes after its triggering action. For Two move actions Move action
example, if a technique or class feature Swift action Two swift actions
lets you attack as an immediate reaction OPTION E OPTION F
when an attack hits you, your action Three swift actions Full-round action
happens before the monster that hit you
ACTIONS ON YOUR TURN

can take any other action. If a monster
has an ability that lets it make two
attacks against you as a standard action, During your turn, you can take a few actions. You
and the first one hits, you can use an decide what to do with each, considering how your
immediate reaction before the next actions can help you and your allies achieve
attack roll. victory. See “Action Types,” above, for definitions
of the different actions you can take.
ACTIONS ON YOUR TURN someone else’s turn. See “Action Types,” above,
 Your Actions: You get the following for definitions of the different actions you can
three actions on your turn: take.
Standard action
Move action ACTIONS ON OTHER TURNS
Swift action  Opportunity Actions: You can take one
 Free Actions: You can take any number opportunity action on each other
of free actions on your turn. combatant’s turn. An opportunity
 Any Order: You can take your actions action must be triggered by an
in any order you wish, and you can skip enemy’s action.
any of them.  Immediate Actions: You can take one
 Substitute Actions: You can take a immediate action per round, either an
move action or a swift action instead of immediate interrupt or an immediate
a standard action, and you can take a reaction. An immediate action must be
swift action instead of a move action. triggered by an event or an action on
 Extra Action: You can take an extra another combatant’s turn.
action by spending a mako point.  Free Actions: You can take any number
 Other Combatants’ Actions: Other of free actions on other combatants’
combatants can take free actions on turns.
your turn, and you might take actions
HIT POINTS
that trigger immediate actions or
opportunity actions from other
combatants.
Characters track their health through a system
called Hit Points. Once a character’s hit points drop
THE END OF YOUR TURN
After you act, you keep track of any effects that
to 0 or less, they are considered unconscious or
dying, and must make a number of death saving
stop at the end of your turn or that continue. The throws to avoid death (see “Death and Dying”).
end of your turn always takes place, even if you’re
unconscious, and it takes no time in the game HIT POINTS
world.  Starting Hit Points: Your class’ hit die
and Constitution score determines
THE END OF YOUR TURN your starting hit points.
 Saving Throws: You now make a saving  Bloodied Value: Your bloodied value is
throw against any effect on you that a one-half your total hit points (rounded
save can end. down). Once a character’s hit points
 Check Actions Spent: Some techniques drop to below half their maximum hit
and effects can be sustained for points, they are considered “bloodied”.
multiple turns (see “Durations”). Check Some racial traits, techniques, and
that you spent the action required to feats grant additional benefits and
sustain a technique, spell, or an effect abilities when bloodied.
during your turn. If you didn’t spend If an enemy deals enough
the action, the technique, spell, or damage to you that reduces your hit
effect ends now. points to 0 or less, and equals or
 End Effects: Some effects end exceeds your bloodied value, you are
automatically at the end of your turn. dead.
 No Actions: You can’t take any actions  Spend a Mako Point: You can spend a
at the end of your turn. Mako Point to stop a deadly attack
killing you and become unconscious
instead.
ACTIONS ON OTHER TURNS
Most of your actions take place on your turn. But
you can take free actions on anyone’s turn, and an TEMPORARY HIT POINTS
Temporary hit points are not real hit points. They
event or another combatant’s actions might
provide an opportunity for you to take an act as a shield against threats, and any damage
immediate action or an opportunity action on taken must first be subtracted from the temporary
hit points first. Temporary hit points only last until
RANGED ATTACK
either the end of the encounter or once they have
been used.
Temporary hit points from multiple sources A ranged attack is a strike against a distant target.
do not stack, and you only apply the highest value A ranged attack usually targets one creature within
temporary hit points. For example, equipping the its range. Shooting a pistol or casting fire is a
HP Plus materia grants you 10 temporary hit ranged attack.
points. If another ability grants you temporary hit
points, whose value is less than 10, it is ignored as RANGED ATTACK
your current temporary hit points are higher.  Targeted: Ranged attacks target
individuals. A ranged attack against
ATTACK TYPES
multiple enemies consists of separate
attacks, each with its own Ranged
Attacks in the FINAL FANTASY VII world take many Strike check and damage roll. Ranged
forms. A fighter swings a greatsword at a foe. A attacks don’t create areas of effect.
ranger loses a bullet at a distant target. A mage If you’re using a projectile
creates a burst of thunder. These examples weapon to make a ranged attack
illustrate the four attack types: melee, ranged, against multiple targets, you need one
close, and area. piece of ammunition for each target,
and if you’re using thrown weapons,
you need one for each target.
MELEE ATTACK
A melee attack usually uses a weapon and targets
 Range: Some techniques set a specific
range (“Ranged 10”) or allow you to
one enemy within your melee reach (your reach is attack any target you can see (“Ranged
usually determined by the weapon you’re sight”). If you’re using a weapon, the
wielding). Attacking with a longsword or a polearm attack’s range is the range of your
is a melee attack. Some techniques allow you to weapon, as shown on the Ranged
make multiple melee attacks, against either Weapons table in Chapter 8.
multiple enemies or a single enemy. Long Range: If you use a ranged
weapon and your target is farther away
MELEE ATTACK than the weapon’s normal range but
 Targeted: Melee attacks target within its long range, you take a –2
individuals. A melee attack against penalty to your Ranged Strike check.
multiple enemies consists of separate You can’t hit a target beyond the
attacks, each with its own Melee Strike weapon’s long range.
check and damage roll. Melee attacks
 Provoke Opportunity Attacks: If you
don’t create areas of effect.
use a ranged attack while adjacent to
 Range: A melee attack’s range usually
an enemy, that enemy can make an
equals your melee reach. (Sometimes a
opportunity attack against you.
technique specifies that it affects only
adjacent targets, though, so even if
you’re using a reach weapon, you can’t
attack more distant targets with that
CLOSE ATTACK
A close attack is an area of effect that comes
technique.)
directly from you; its origin square is within your
 Reach: Most characters have a reach of
space. Swinging your sword in an arc to hit every
1 square. Certain techniques, feats,
enemy next to you with one blow or creating a
and weapons can increase your reach.
blast of fire from your hands—these are all
examples of close attacks.
If you hold two melee weapons, you can use Close attacks include two basic categories of
either one to make a melee attack, or attack with techniques: weapon attacks that damage multiple
both as a full-round action. Doing this, however, enemies with one swing, and techniques created
implies a -10 penalty to your Melee Strike check from energy that flows directly from your body or
when attacking with your second melee weapon. an object you carry.
CLOSE ATTACK effect, which has a certain size. An area
 Area of Effect: A close attack creates attack’s area of effect, range, and
an area of effect, usually a blast or a targets are specified in its technique or
burst. A close attack affects certain materia description.
targets within its area of effect, which  Origin Square: You choose a square
has a certain size. A close attack’s area within an area attack’s range as the
of effect and targets are specified in its attack’s origin square, which is where
technique description. you centre or start the area of effect.
 Origin Square: A close attack’s area of You need line of effect from a square in
effect defines the attack’s origin your space to the origin square (see
square, which is the attack’s starting “Seeing and Targeting,” below). For a
point. A close burst uses your space as target to be affected by an area attack,
its origin square. A close blast uses a there needs to be line of effect from
square within your space as its origin the origin square to the target. You
square. For a target to be affected by a don’t have to be able to see the origin
close attack, there must be line of square or the target, and concealment
effect from the origin square to the between the origin square and the
target (see “Seeing and Targeting”). target doesn’t apply.
 Multiple Attacks but One Damage  Multiple Attacks but One Damage
Roll: When you make a close attack, Roll: When you make an area attack,
you make a separate Ranged Strike you make a separate Ranged Strike
check against each target in the area of check against each target in the area of
effect but you make a single damage effect, but you make a single damage
roll that affects all the targets. A Large roll that affects all the targets. A Large
or larger creature hit by a close attack or larger creature hit by an area attack
is affected only once by the attack, is affected only once by the attack,
even if multiple squares of the even if multiple squares of the
creature’s space are in the area of creature’s space are in the area of
effect. effect.
If you’re using a projectile If you’re using a projectile
weapon to make a close attack, you weapon to make an area attack, you
need one piece of ammunition for each need one piece of ammunition for each
target, and if you’re using thrown target, and if you’re using thrown
weapons, you need one for each weapons, you need one for each
target. target.
use an area ability while adjacent to an
AREA ATTACK
Area attacks are similar to close attacks, except
enemy, that enemy can make an
opportunity attack against you.
that the origin square can be some distance away
from you. An area attack’s area of effect sets the
shape of the attack and the targets it affects. A ball AREAS OF EFFECT
Most area attacks and close attacks have one of
of fire that streaks across the battlefield and
explodes is an example of an area attack. A three areas of effect: a blast, a burst, or a wall.
magical wall of fog that springs from the ground to
obscure a cavern corridor is another example. AREAS OF EFFECT
Area attacks include two categories of  Blast: A blast fills an area adjacent to
techniques: projectiles that detonate in their origin you that is a specified number of
squares and effects that appear far away from you squares on a side. For example, the
and fill an area. materia spell quake is a blast 4, which
means the spell affects a 4-square-by-
AREA ATTACK 4-square area adjacent to you. The
 Area of Effect: An area attack creates blast must be adjacent to its origin
an area of effect, usually a burst or a square, which is a square in your space.
wall, within range. An area attack The origin square is not affected by the
affects certain targets within its area of blast. A blast affects a target only if the
target is in the blast’s area and if there To determine the range between you and a
is line of effect from the origin square target, count the number of squares between you,
to the target. including at least one square that the target
 Burst: A burst starts in an origin square occupies. If a target’s space is larger than 1 square,
and extends in all directions to a you can target that enemy if any square of its
specified number of squares from the space is within range or within the area of effect of
origin square. For example, the materia your attack.
spell fire is a burst 2 within 6 squares of Counting Distance: When counting the
you, which means the spell originates distance from one square to another, start
in a square up to 6 squares away from counting from any adjacent square (even one that
you and affects the origin square and is diagonally adjacent but around a corner) and
every square within 2 squares of it (a 5- then count around solid obstacles that fill their
square-by-5-square area). Unless a squares. You must choose the most direct path to
technique or materia description notes a target when counting squares for range or when
otherwise, a close burst you create determining the extent of an area of effect.
does not affect you. However, an area Adjacent Squares: Two squares are adjacent
burst you create does affect you. A if a side or a corner of one touches a side or a
burst affects a target only if there is corner of the other. Two creatures or objects are
line of effect from the burst’s origin adjacent if one of them occupies a square adjacent
square to the target. to a square occupied by the other.
 Wall: A wall fills a specified number of Nearest Creature or Square: To determine
contiguous squares within range, the nearest creature or square to you, count
starting from an origin square. Each distance normally. When two or more squares or
square of the wall must share a side— creatures are equally close, you can pick either one
not just a corner—with at least one as the nearest.
other square of the wall, but a square Personal: When you use a spell with a range
can share no more than two sides with of personal, you affect only yourself. Examples
other squares in the wall (this include creating a magical barrier around yourself
limitation does not apply when and healing.
stacking squares on top of each other).
SEEING AND TARGETING

You can shape the wall however you
like within those limitations. A solid
wall, such as a wall of ice, cannot be Cluttered dungeon chambers, dense forests, or
created in occupied squares. brooding ruins offer plenty of places for your
enemies to hide. Figuring out whether you can see
and target a particular enemy from where you’re
CHOOSING TARGETS
If you want to use a spell against an enemy, the
standing is often important.
Line of Sight: The first question is what you
can see in an encounter area—that is, what is in
enemy must be within the range of your spell, and your line of sight.
you have to be able to target the enemy. Many To determine whether you can see a target,
materia effects allow you to target multiple pick a corner of your space and trace an imaginary
enemies. Each of these enemies must be an line from that corner to any part of the target’s
eligible target. space. You can see the target if at least one line
When you use a melee attack or a ranged doesn’t pass through or touch an object or an
attack, you can target a square instead of an effect—such as a wall, a thick curtain, or a cloud of
enemy. This tactic is useful when an enemy has fog—that blocks your vision.
total concealment and you have to guess its Even if you can see a target, objects and
location. effects can still partially block your view. If you can
see a target but at least one line passes through an
RANGE
The first step in choosing targets for an attack is to
obstruction, the target has cover or concealment.
You can see a goblin spearman crouching behind a
rock wall, but the wall makes him more difficult to
check the attack’s range. Range is the distance
hit, because the wall gives him cover. You can see
from you to a target (or to the attack’s origin
a moogle standing at the edge of a fog cloud, but
square). The range of each spell and technique is
the fog makes him a shadowy figure, giving him
noted in its description.
concealment.
Line of Effect: You can target a creature or a roll equal or exceeds your Reflex Defence, the
square if there’s an unblocked path between it and attack hits.
you—that is, if you have line of effect to it. If every Fortitude Defence represents your ability to
imaginary line you trace to a target passes through resist the effects of poison, disease, and mako
or touches a solid obstacle, you don’t have line of exposure, as well as your ability to ignore effects
effect to the target. that would incapacitate a normal being.
Fog, darkness, and other types of obscured Will Defence represent your willpower and
squares block vision, but they don’t block line of your ability to resist certain effects that attack
effect. If you cast fire into a pitch-black room, you your mind.
don’t have to see your enemies for the fire to hit Magic Defence represents your ability to
them. In contrast, you can see through a resist magic attacks and other supernatural
transparent wall of magical barrier, but you don’t abilities.
have line of effect through it. You can see the
snarling mutant on the other side, but the wall DEFENCE SCORES
blocks attacks. You determine your defence scores as follows.
You need line of effect to any target you  Base Defence: All defences start with 10.
attack and to any space in which you wish to  Fortitude: Add your Constitution modifier.
create an effect. When you make an area attack,  Reflex: Add your Dexterity modifier.
you need line of effect to the attack’s origin  Will: Add your Wisdom modifier.
square. To hit a target with the attack, there must  Magic: Add your Intelligence modifier.
be line of effect from the origin square to the
target. Also add any of the following that apply:
 Racial or feat bonuses
ATTACKING
Making an attack against a target (or several
 Class bonuses
 Materia bonuses/penalties
 One-half your level (rounded-down)
targets) require a skill check. You make a Melee
Strike check when using a melee weapon or you
make a Ranged Strike check when using a ranged
weapon (see Chapter 04: Skills, for more
DAMAGE
When you hit with an attack, you deal damage that
information). reduces the enemy’s hit points.
Heroic classes have a damage die each for
ATTACKING melee and ranged. When using a weapon with
 Critical Hits: When you roll a natural 20 which you are a proficient with, you use a number
on your Melee Strike or Ranged Strike of damage die equal to the weapon’s damage
check (the d20 comes up “20”), the number.
attack automatically hits, no matter For example, a 1st level fighter has a melee
how high the defender’s Reflex damage die of 1d12, who decides to attack with
Defence. In addition, you score a his greatsword (the greatsword has a damage
critical hit and deal maximum damage. number of 3). When he makes a successful attack,
All targets are subject to critical hits, he deals 3d12 damage (3 x 1d12 = 3d12).
even inanimate objects. At 11th level, and every ten levels thereafter
 Automatic Misses: When you roll a (21 , 31st, and 41st), your class’s melee and ranged
st
natural 1 on your Melee Strike or damage die increases. Continuing with the above
Ranged Strike check (the d20 comes up example, an 11th level fighter’s melee damage die
“1”), the attack automatically misses, increases to 2d8, 2d10 at 21st level, 2d12 at 31st
no matter how high the bonus on the level, and 3d10 at 41st level.
check is. If a 41st level fighter were to use a
greatsword, the weapon’s damage would be 9d10
DEFENCES
(3 x 3d10 = 9d10), as long as he is proficient with
the weapon.
Your defences represent your ability to avoid If you use a weapon with which you are not
taking damage and overcome attacks against the proficient, you cut the weapon’s damage number
body and mind. You have four defence scores. by half (rounded down, minimum of 1). So if a
Reflex Defence represents how hard you are weapon has a damage number of 3, it would be
to hit in combat, and most attacks target a cut down to 1.
creature’s Reflex Defence. If an opponent’s attack
DAMAGE TYPES DAZED
 You grant combat advantage.
In addition to normal damage, such as the damage
a weapon or a monster’s claws deal, spells and  You can take either a standard action,
other effects can deal specific types of damage. a move action, or a swift action on
The most common damage types are: energy, fire, your turn (you can also take free
force, ice, necrotic, poison, radiant, thunder, water, actions). You can’t take immediate
wind. If a spell or technique deals a specific actions or opportunity actions.
damage type, the type will be listed after the  You can’t flank an enemy.
amount of damage. For example, a level 21 mage
casting Fira deals 6d10 fire damage. DEAFENED
 You can’t hear anything.
RESISTANCE AND VULNERABILITY  You take a -10 penalty to Perception
checks.
Some creatures are resistant or vulnerable to
certain types of damage. Some spells can grant
you a similar resistance, or impose vulnerability on DYING
an enemy.  You’re unconscious.
Resist: Resistance means you take less  You’re at 0 or negative hit points.
damage from a specific damage type. If you have  You make a death saving throw every
resist 5 fire, then any time you take fire damage, round.
you reduce that damage by 5. (An attack can’t do
less than 0 damage to you.) CONFUSE
Vulnerable: Being vulnerable to a damage  You grant combat advantage.
type means you take extra damage from that  You can only attack the nearest target
damage type. If you have vulnerable 5 fire, then from your position, regardless of it
any time you take fire damage, you take an being an ally or enemy.
additional 5 fire damage.  You can only use a standard action.
Some creatures have additional weaknesses  You can’t flank an enemy.
tied to damage types. For example, if you use ice
against a fire spirit, you might slow it or otherwise
HASTE
hinder its moves or attacks.
 You grant combat advantage to
enemies making ranged attacks against
CONDITIONS you.
In the Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying Game,  Your speed increases by 2 squares. This
characters are more often than not cursed or applies to all your movement modes,
disease-ridden caused by the casting of certain but it does not apply to a pull, a push,
spells. Below is a list of all possible conditions that or a slide.
characters can be effected by.
HELPLESS
BERSERK  You grant combat advantage.
 You grant combat advantage.  You can be the target of a coup de
 You gain a +5 bonus to Melee Strike grace.
checks and your weapon’s hit rate Note: Usually you’re helpless because you’re
increases by 1 point. unconscious.
 You take a -10 penalty to Reflex
Defence. MARKED
 You can’t flank an enemy.
 You take a -5 penalty to Melee Strike
and Ranged Strike checks for any
BLIND attack that doesn’t target the creature
 You grant combat advantage. that marked you.
 You can’t see any target (your targets
have total concealment). PARALYSIS
 You take a -10 penalty to Perception
 You can’t move from your space,
checks.
although you can be forced to move by
 You can’t flank an enemy.
a pull, a push, or a slide.
or a slide. You can’t increase your
PETRIFY speed above 2, and your speed doesn’t
 You have been turned to stone. increase if it was lower than 2. If you’re
 You can’t take any actions. slowed while moving, stop moving if
 You gain resist 20 to all damage. you have already moved 2 or more
 You are unaware of your surroundings. squares.
 You don’t age.
SMALL
POISONED  All damage you inflict is reduced to 1.
 You take ongoing poison damage at the  You get a +5 bonus to Reflex Defence
start of your turns equal to your against ranged attacks from non-
Constitution modifier + one-half your adjacent enemies.
level (minimum 1).
STOP
PRONE  You grant combat advantage.
 You grant combat advantage to  You can’t take any actions.
enemies making melee attacks against  You can’t flank an enemy.
you.
 You get a +2 bonus to Reflex Defence SURPRISED
against ranged attacks from non-  You grant combat advantage.
adjacent enemies.  You can’t take actions, other than free
 You’re lying on the ground. (If you’re actions.
flying, you safely descend a distance  You can’t flank an enemy.
equal to your fly speed. If you don’t
reach the ground, you fall.) UNCONSCIOUS
 You take a -5 penalty to Melee Strike  You’re helpless.
and Ranged Strike checks.  You take a -5 penalty to all defences.
 You can drop prone as a swift action.  You can’t take actions.
 You fall prone, if possible.
REFLECT  You can’t flank an enemy.
 Spells aimed at you are redirected to
an enemy target in close blast 4 of your WEAKENED
position (does not affect AofE spells,
 Your attacks deal half damage.
such as Ultima). Ongoing damage you deal is not
affected.
REGENERATION
 At the start of your turns, you restore ZOMBIE
ongoing hit points equal to your  Healing spells and items deal damage
Constitution modifier + one-half your to you.
level (minimum 1).
 Use of a revival spell or item will make
you become unconscious.
SILENCE  You can’t flank an enemy.
 You cannot cast spells or summons.
 You cannot use Monster skills.
ONGOING DAMAGE
Some spells deal extra damage on consecutive
SLEEP turns after the initial attack.
 You grant combat advantage.
 You fall prone, if possible.
ONGOING DAMAGE
 You can’t use any actions.
 Start of Your Turn: You take the
specified damage at the start of your
SLOW turn. Example: If you’re taking ongoing
 Your speed becomes 2. This speed 5 fire damage, you take 5 points of fire
applies to all your movement modes, damage at the start of your turn.
but it does not apply to a pull, a push,
 Saving Throw: Each round at the end move action, or a swift action. (You can
of your turn, make a saving throw sustain an effect once per turn.) Some
against ongoing damage. If you effects do something, such as attack,
succeed, you stop taking the ongoing when you sustain them. A technique’s
damage. description indicates what happens
 Different Types of Ongoing Damage: If when you sustain it or let it lapse. At
effects deal ongoing damage of the end of your turn, if you haven’t
different types, you take damage from spent the required action to sustain
each effect every round. You make a the effect, the effect ends.
separate saving throw against each  Overlapping Durations: If a target is
damage type. affected by multiple techniques that
 The Same Type of Ongoing Damage: If have the same effect but end at
effects deal ongoing damage of the different times, the effect with the
same type, or if the damage has no most time remaining applies.
type, only the higher number applies.
Example: You’re taking ongoing 5 Unless a description says otherwise, you can
damage (no type) when a spell causes sustain a technique with a sustained duration for
you to take ongoing 10 damage. You’re as long as 5 minutes. However, you can’t rest while
now taking ongoing 10 damage, not 15. sustaining a power, so you can’t regain the use of
your techniques or until you stop sustaining a
FORCING MOVEMENT technique.

Some techniques allow you to force your target to
move in specific ways. Depending on the
technique, you can pull, push, or slide your target.
SAVING THROWS
When you’re under a persistent effect or condition
that can be ended by a save (“save ends”), you
DURATIONS
Many techniques take effect and the end; their
have a chance to escape the effect each round at
the end of your turn. You do that by making a
saving throw, which is a d20 roll unmodified by
effects are instantaneous, perhaps as brief as a
your level or ability modifiers. A successful saving
single swing of your sword. Some techniques last
throw is called a save.
beyond your turn, however.
Unless otherwise noted, a technique is
instantaneous and has no lasting effect. The two SAVING THROWS
types of durations are conditional and sustained.  End of Turn: At the end of your turn, you make
a saving throw against each effect on you that a
save can end. Roll a d20, with one of the
DURATIONS
following results:
 Conditional Durations: These effects
Lower than 10: Failure. The effect continues.
last until a specified event occurs.
Until the Start of Your Next Turn: 10 or higher: Success. The effect ends.
The effect ends when your next turn  Choose Order: Whenever you make a saving
starts. throw, you choose which effect to roll against
Until the End of Your Next Turn: The first, which effect to roll against second, and so
effect ends when your next turn ends. on.
Until the End of the Encounter: The  Modifiers: A saving throw normally doesn’t
effect ends when you take a rest (short include modifiers; it’s just a d20 roll. Some
or extended) or after 5 minutes. techniques, feats, or racial traits might modify a
Save Ends: The effect ends when the saving throw, such as a Wisdom saving throw
target makes a successful saving throw (apply your Wisdom modifier to the d20).
against it.
 Sustained Durations: An effect that A saving throw gives you slightly better than
has a “sustain standard,” a “sustain even odds to shake off an effect. Most of the time,
move,” or a “sustain swift” duration you can’t improve the odds, and your chance of
lasts as long as you sustain it. Starting success doesn’t have anything to do with an
on the turn after you create an effect, effect’s severity. What makes a Midgar Zolom’s
you sustain the effect by taking the poison worse than a normal snake’s is not how
indicated action: a standard action, a hard it is to shake off the poison’s effects, but how
COMBAT ADVANTAGE
easily it affects you in the first place (its attack
bonus) and what it does to you while it remains in
your system (its ongoing damage or other effect). One of the most common attack modifiers is
Each round, at the end of your turn, you roll combat advantage. Combat advantage represents
a saving throw against each effect on you. a situation in which the defender can’t give full
Sometimes an effect is a single condition or one attention to defence. The defender is pressed by
type of ongoing damage. Another kind of effect is multiple enemies at the same time, stunned,
like an Epiolnis’ acid rain, which includes both distracted, or otherwise caught off guard. When
ongoing poison damage and a -2 penalty to you have combat advantage against a target, you
Fortitude Defence. You don’t make separate gain a +2 bonus to your melee and ranged attacks
saving throws against the ongoing poison damage against that target.
and the Fortitude Defence penalty; you make a Some techniques require you to have combat
single saving throw each round against the acid advantage in order to use them against a target,
rain itself. and other techniques have a better effect against a
Some spells and techniques create effects target you have combat advantage against. If a
that require multiple saving throws to fully escape. feat, technique, or other ability grants you a
These abilities include aftereffects that apply after benefit when you have combat advantage, that
you save against the initial effect. For example, a benefit applies only against a target you have
technique might knock you unconscious until you combat advantage against.
save but have an aftereffect that slows you. Once
you save against the unconscious condition, you COMBAT ADVANTAGE
need to save against the slowed condition before  +2 Bonus: You gain a +2 bonus to your
you’ve fully escaped the technique’s effects. Melee Strike, Ranged Strike, and
An aftereffect doesn’t begin until after Spellcasting checks when you have
you’ve rolled all your saving throws at the end of combat advantage against the target of
your turn. This means you can’t make a saving your attack.
throw against an aftereffect at the end of the  Able to See Target: You must be able
same turn when you saved against the initial to see a target to gain combat
effect. advantage against it.
ATTACK MODIFIERS
The following situations give the attacker
combat advantage against a defender.
Combat rarely consists of foes standing toe to toe
and bashing each other. Movement and position When a defender is…
are key; if one ranger can fire from behind a tree Balancing
at an enemy ranger out in the open, the one using Blinded
the tree for cover enjoys an advantage. Similarly, Casting a Summon
the use of magic or special abilities often creates Climbing
opportunities you can exploit. Dazed
Temporary advantages and disadvantages in Flanked by the attacker
combat are reflected in a set of common attack Helpless
modifiers. An attack modifier is a bonus or a Inflicted with confuse, haste, sleep or stop
penalty that applies to your Melee Strike, Ranged Prone (melee attacks only)
Strike and/or Spellcasting check. Add the modifier Running
to your skill modifier when you make an attack. Squeezing
Surprised
ATTTACK MODIFIERS Unable to see the attacker
Circumstance Modifier Unaware of you
Combat advantage against target +2 Unconscious
Attacker is prone -2
Target has cover -2 Combat advantage is relative. In any given
Target has superior cover -5 pair of combatants, either, both, or neither might
Target has concealment (melee and ranged only) -2 have combat advantage against the other. It’s
Target has total concealment (melee and ranged -5 possible for a single creature to be adjacent to one
only) enemy that has combat advantage against it and a
Long range (weapon attacks only) -2 second enemy that does not.
Charge attack (melee only) +1
COVER AND CONCEALMENT
blocked but you have line of effect, the target
has superior cover.
Many types of terrain offer you places to hide or
obstructions you can duck behind in order to avoid
attacks. Solid obstructions that can physically CONCEALMENT
deflect or stop objects are considered cover. If you can’t get a good look at your target, it has
Objects or effects that don’t physically impede an concealment from you, which means your attacks
attack but instead hide you from an enemy’s view take a penalty against that target. You might be
are considered concealment. fighting in an area of dim light (see “Vision and
Light,” below), in an area filled with smoke or mist,
or among terrain features that get in the way of
COVER your vision, such as foliage.
Enemies behind a low wall, around a corner, or
behind a tree enjoy some amount of cover; you
OBSCURED SQUARES
can’t hit them as easily as you normally could.
 Lightly Obscured: Squares of dim light,
foliage, fog, smoke, heavy falling snow,
COVER or rain are lightly obscured.
 Cover (–2 Penalty to Attacks): The target is  Heavily Obscured: Squares of heavy
around a corner or protected by terrain. For fog, heavy smoke, or heavy foliage are
example, the target might be in the same heavily obscured.
square as a small tree, obscured by a small  Totally Obscured: Squares of darkness
pillar or a large piece of furniture, or behind a are totally obscured.
low wall.
 Superior Cover (–5 Penalty to Attacks): The Effects that cause concealment obscure
target is protected by a significant terrain vision without preventing attacks.
advantage, such as when fighting from
behind a window, a portcullis, a grate, or an
CONCEALMENT
arrow slit.
 Concealment (-2 Penalty to Attacks):
 Area Attacks and Close Attacks: When you
The target is in a lightly obscured
make an area attack or a close attack, a target
square or in a heavily obscured square
has cover if there is an obstruction between
but adjacent to you.
the origin square and the target, not between
 Total Concealment (-5 Penalty to
you and the target.
Attacks): You can’t see the target. The
 Reach: If a creature that has reach attacks
target is invisible, in a totally obscured
through terrain that would grant cover if the
square, or in a heavily obscured square
target were in it, the target has cover. For
and not adjacent to you.
example, even if you’re not in the same
 Melee Attacks and Ranged Attacks
square as a small pillar, it gives you cover
Only: Attack penalties from
from the attack of A Vajradhara on the other
concealment apply only to the targets
side of the pillar.
of melee or ranged attacks.
 Creatures and Cover: When you make a
ranged attack against an enemy and other
enemies are in the way, your target has
cover. Your allies never grant cover to your
enemies, and neither allies nor enemies give
MOVEMENT & POSITION
During a pitched battle, heroes and monsters are
cover against melee, close, or area attacks. in constant motion. The rogue skirts the melee,
 Determining Cover: To determine if a target looking for a chance to set up a stealthy flanking
has cover, choose a corner of a square you attack. The mage keeps a distance from the enemy
occupy (or a corner of your attack’s origin and tries to find a position to make the best use of
square) and trace imaginary lines from that area attacks, while Sahagin spearmen move to get
corner to every corner of any one square the clear shots with their tridents. You can increase
target occupies. If one or two of those lines your effectiveness in battle by learning how to use
are blocked by an obstacle or an enemy, the movement and position to your advantage.
target has cover. (A line isn’t blocked if it runs
along the edge of an obstacle’s or an enemy’s
square.) If three or four of those lines are
CREATURE SIZE AND SPACE
speed is determined by your race and the armour
you wear.
Each creature falls into one of six size categories, Your speed is your base walking speed, in
which correspond to the number of squares a contrast to your speed while swimming or, if
creature occupies on the battle grid. A creature’s you’re affected by an ability, flying.
space is an expression of the number of squares it
TACTICAL MOVEMENT
occupies.
SPECIAL RULES FOR SIZE During your turn, you can use a move action to
Creatures smaller than Small or larger than Medium move some distance across the battlefield and still
have special rules relating to position and attacking. use a standard action to launch an attack. See
 Tiny: Four individual Tiny creatures can fit in “Actions in Combat”, for various move actions you
a square, but a swarm of Tiny creatures might can use in combat. All move actions are governed
consist of hundreds, or even thousands, of by the following rules.
them in a square. Most Tiny creatures can’t
attack, and if they can, they can’t attack
adjacent targets. They can attack only targets
DIAGONAL MOVEMENT
Moving diagonally works the same as other
in the space they occupy. They can enter and movement, except you can’t cross the corner of a
end their turn in a larger creature’s space. wall or another obstacle that fills the corner
 Small: Small creatures occupy the same between the square you’re in and the square you
amount of space as Medium creatures. want to move to. You can move diagonally past
However, Small creatures cannot use two- most creatures, since they don’t completely fill
handed weapons. If a one-handed weapon their squares.
can be used two-handed for extra damage, a
Small creature must use it two-handed and
doesn’t get extra damage by doing so. OCCUPIED SQUARES
 Large, Huge, Gargantuan, and Colossal: Very A creature is considered to occupy the square or
large creatures take up more than 1 square. squares within its space.
For example, a Vajradhara takes up a space 2
squares by 2 squares. Most Large and larger
creatures have melee reach greater than 1
TERRAIN AND OBSTACLES
Most battles don’t take place in bare rooms or
square—that is, they can make melee attacks plains. Adventurers fight in boulder-strewn
against creatures that aren’t adjacent to caverns, briar-choked forests, and steep staircases.
them. A creature’s basic body shape usually Each battleground offers its own combination of
determines its reach—a Large Vajradhara has cover, concealment, and poor footing.
a reach of 2, but a Large chocobo has a reach This section explains how terrain affects
of 1. movement. For information about how it affects
Size Example Space Reach vision and defence, see “Cover and Concealment”.
Tiny Razor Weed ½* 0
Small Moogle 1 1 DIFFICULT TERRAIN
Medium Human 1 1 Rubble, undergrowth, shallow bogs, steep
Large Vajradhara 2x2 1-2 stairs, and all sorts of other impediments are
Huge Behemoth 3x3 2-3 difficult terrain that hampers movement.
Gargantuan Schizo 4x4 3-4  Costs 1 Extra Square: Each square of
Colossal Ruby WEAPON 5 x 5 or 4-5 difficult terrain you enter costs 1 extra
larger square of movement.
*Four individual Tiny creatures can fit in a square.  Large, Huge, Gargantuan, and Colossal
More can fit if the creatures are a swarm. Creatures: If such a creature enters
two or more squares with different
SPEED
Your speed is measured in squares on the battle
types of terrain, count that square of
movement according to the most
difficult terrain. Count only squares it is
grid, with each 1-inch square representing a 5-foot entering for the first time, not squares
square in the game world. A character who has a it already occupies.
speed of 6 can move up to 6 squares (or 30 feet)  Ending Movement: If you don’t have
on the battle grid by using a move action. Your enough movement remaining to enter
a square of difficult terrain, you can’t in an ally’s space, because you’re not
enter it. stopping. Your second move action
 Flying: Creatures are not hampered by can’t end in an ally’s space, as normal.
difficult terrain when flying.  Difficult Terrain: When you double
 Terrain Walk: Some creatures have a move, you can sometimes move over
special ability to ignore difficult terrain more squares of difficult terrain than
in specific kinds of environments. For normal, because you add the speeds of
example, Magnades have wilderness the two move actions together and
walk, which allows them to ignore then move. For example, if your speed
difficult terrain in forests and is 5, you can enter only 2 squares of
mountains. difficult terrain when you walk. If you
double move by walking twice in a row,
Because difficult terrain costs 1 extra square you can enter 5 squares of difficult
of movement to enter, you can’t normally shift terrain, not 4.
into a square of difficult terrain. On the other
FALLING
hand, if a technique lets you shift 2, you can shift
into a square of difficult terrain.
Some kinds of terrain present a unique danger: a
OBSTACLES precipitous drop. When you fall at least 10 feet,
you take damage.
Like difficult terrain, obstacles can hamper
movement.
 Obstacles Filling Squares: An obstacle FALLING
such as a large tree, a pillar, or a floor-  Falling Damage: You take 1d10 damage
to-ceiling wall blocks a square entirely for each 10 feet you fall.
by completely filling it. You can’t enter Fast Alternative: If you fall more
a square that is filled by an obstacle. than 50 feet, take 25 damage per 50
Corners: When an obstacle fills a feet, plus 1d10 per 10 extra feet.
square, you can’t move diagonally  Prone: You fall prone when you land,
across the corner of that square. unless you take no damage from the fall.
 Obstacles Between Squares: Some  Jumping Down: If you are proficient in
obstacles run along the edges of Acrobatics, you can make a check to
squares instead of through squares. An reduce the amount of damage you take
obstacle such as a low wall between from a fall.
two squares makes moving from one  Catching Yourself: If a technique or a
square to the other just like entering a behemoth rush forces you over a
square of difficult terrain, even if the precipice or into a pit, you can
squares on each side of the wall are immediately make a saving throw to
not difficult. avoid going over the edge. This saving
throw works just like a normal saving
DOUBLE MOVE throw, except you make it as soon as
you reach the edge, not at the end of
On your turn, you can move twice if you take a
move action instead of a standard action. If you your turn.
take the same move action twice in a row—two Lower than 10: Failure. You fall
walks, two runs, two shifts, two crawls—you’re over the edge.
taking a double move. 10 or higher: Success. You fall
prone at the edge, in the last square you
occupied before you would have fallen.
DOUBLE MOVE
The forced movement ends.
 Same Move Action: To double move,
 Large, Huge, Gargantuan, and Colossal
you have to take the same move action
Creatures: If only part of a creature’s
twice in a row on the same turn.
space is over a pit or a precipice, the
 One Speed: When you double move,
creature doesn’t fall.
add the speeds of the two move
actions together and then move.
 Occupied Squares: When you double
move, your first move action can end
FLANKING
One of the simplest combat tactics is for you and
FORCED MOVEMENT
 Line of Effect: You must have line of
effect to any square you pull, push, or
an ally to move to flanking positions adjacent to an
slide a creature into.
enemy.
 Distance in Squares: The technique
you’re using specifies how many
FLANKING squares you can move a target. You
 Combat Advantage: You have combat can choose to move the target fewer
advantage against an enemy you flank. squares or not to move it at all. You
 Opposite Sides: To flank an enemy, can’t move the target vertically.
you and an ally must be adjacent to the  Specific Destination: Some techniques
enemy and on opposite sides or don’t specify a distance in squares but
corners of the enemy’s space. instead specify a destination, such as
When in doubt about whether “adjacent” (a square adjacent to you).
two characters flank an enemy, trace  No Opportunity Attacks: Forced
an imaginary line between the centres movement does not provoke
of the characters’ squares. If the line opportunity attacks or other
opportunity actions.
passes through opposite sides or
 Ignore Difficult Terrain: Forced
corners of the enemy’s space, the
movement isn’t hindered by difficult
enemy is flanked. terrain.
 Must Be Able to Attack: You and your  Not a Move: Forced movement
ally must be able to attack the enemy, doesn’t count against a target’s ability
whether you’re armed or unarmed. If to move on its turn. A target’s speed is
there’s no line of effect between your irrelevant to the distance you move it.
enemy and either you or your ally, you  Clear Path: Forced movement can’t
don’t flank. If you’re affected by an move a target into a space it couldn’t
effect that prevents you from taking enter by walking. The target can’t be
opportunity actions, you don’t flank. forced into an obstacle or made to
 Large, Huge, Gargantuan, and Colossal squeeze into a space.
Creatures: If a flanking creature’s  Catching Yourself: If you’re forced over
space takes up more than 1 square, the a precipice or a pit, you can try to catch
creature gains combat advantage if any yourself before you fall.
square it occupies counts for flanking.  Swapping Places: Some techniques let
you swap places with a target. You
PULL, PUSH, AND SLIDE

Certain powers and effects allow you to pull, push,
slide the target so that its space
overlaps your space, and then you shift
so your space includes at least one
or slide a target. square that the target just left.
PULL, PUSH, AND SLIDE

 Pull: When you pull a creature, each
square you move it must bring it DEATH AND DYING
In the unending exploration of the unknown and
nearer to you.
the fight against monsters, death looms as a
 Push: When you push a creature, each
constant danger.
square you move it must place it
farther away from you.
 Slide: When you slide a creature, DEATH AND DYING
there’s no restriction on the direction  Dying: When your hit points drop to 0
you can move it. or fewer, you fall unconscious and are
dying. Any additional damage you take
Whether you’re pulling, pushing, or sliding a continues to reduce your current hit
target, certain rules govern all forced movement. point total until your character dies.
 Death Saving Throw: When you are
dying, you need to make a saving
throw at the end of your turn each
round. The result of your saving throw
determines how close you are to Alternatively, an ally with a phoenix down
death. item can use it on you as a standard action to bring
Lower than 10: You slip one step you back to 1 hit point. You are still considered
closer to death. If you get this result prone. The spell life can also be used in the same
three times before you take a rest, you manner as a phoenix down item.
die.
ACTIONS IN COMBAT
10–19: No change.
20 or higher: Spend a Mako
point. When you do so, you are
During your turn, you can choose from a wide
considered to have 0 hit points, and
variety of actions. Usually, the most important
then you restore hit points equal to
decision you make in combat is what to do with
your Constitution score. You are no
your standard action each turn. Do you use one of
longer dying, and you are conscious
your techniques? If so, which one? Or does the
but still prone. If you roll 20 or higher
situation demand a different approach, such as
but have no Mako points left, your
using your standard action to drink a potion, try to
condition doesn’t change.
call a parley and talk to your foes, or instead get a
 Death: When you take damage that
second move action this turn? This section
reduces your current hit points to your
describes how to perform the most common
bloodied value expressed as a negative
actions that are available to you on your turn.
number, your character dies.
The list isn’t exhaustive—you can try to do
anything you can imagine your character doing in
Monsters and characters controlled by the
the game world. The rules in this section cover the
Gamemaster usually die when they reach 0 hit
most common actions, and they can serve as a
points, unless you choose to knock them out (see
guide for figuring out what happens when you try
“Knocking Creatures Unconscious”). You generally
something not in the rules.
don’t need to stalk around the battlefield after a
fight, making sure all your foes are dead.
Most monsters don’t attack combatants who
are dying; they focus on any characters still on
AID ANOTHER
You use your action to aid another character. You
their feet and posing a threat. But some can aid an ally’s skill check or ability check,
particularly wicked monsters might attack a dying granting that ally with a bonus.
character on purpose (even using a coup de grace),
and monsters make no effort to avoid including a
AID ANOTHER: STANDARD ACTION
dying character in an area attack or a close attack
 Skill or Ability Check: You can aid a skill
aimed at other characters who are still fighting.
check or an ability check made by an
adjacent ally. Make a DC 10 skill check
KNOCKING CREATURES or ability check. If you succeed, you
give a +2 bonus to your ally’s next
UNCONSCIOUS
When you reduce a creature to 0 hit points or
check using the same skill or ability.
This bonus ends if not used by the end
fewer, you can choose to knock it unconscious of the ally’s next turn.
rather than kill it. Until it regains hit points, the
creature is unconscious but not dying. Any healing
makes the creature conscious. BEHEMOTH RUSH
You try to push an enemy away. This tactic is
If the creature doesn’t receive any healing, it
is restored to 1 hit point and becomes conscious useful for forcing an enemy out of a defensive
after a short rest. position or into a dangerous one, such as in a pool
of lava or over a cliff.
HEALING THE DYING

When you are dying, any healing restores you to at
BEHEMOTH RUSH: STANDARD ACTION
 Target: You can behemoth rush a
least 1 hit point. If someone has stabilised you target adjacent to you that is smaller
using the Treat Injury skill but you receive no than you, the same size category as
healing, you regain hit points after an extended you, or one category larger than you.
rest.  Strength Attack: Make a Strength
attack vs. Fortitude defence. Do not
CRAWL
add any modifiers for the weapon you
use.
Hit: Push the target 1 square, and When you are prone, you can crawl.
shift into the vacated space.
 Impossible Push: If there’s no square CRAWL: MOVE ACTION
you can push the target into, your  Prone: You must be prone to crawl.
behemoth rush has no effect.  Movement: Move up to half your
speed.
CHARGE
leave a square adjacent to an enemy,
You throw yourself into the fight, dashing forward that enemy can make an opportunity
and launching an attack. attack against you.
DELAY
CHARGE: STANDARD ACTION
 Move and Attack: Move your speed as
part of the charge and make a melee You can choose to wait to take your turn until later
attack or a behemoth rush at the end in the round. You can wait until after your allies
of your move. take actions so you can plan out tactics, or you can
 +1 Bonus to the Attack: You gain a +1 wait for enemies to move into range.
bonus to your Melee Strike check of
your basic attack or behemoth rush. DELAY: NO ACTION
 Movement Requirements: You must  Delay Entire Turn: You must delay your
move at least 2 squares from your entire turn, so you can’t delay if you’ve
starting position, and you must move already taken an action on your turn.
directly to the nearest square from You also can’t delay if you’re dazed or
which you can attack the enemy. You if you’re unable to take actions.
can’t charge if the nearest square is  Coming Back into the Initiative Order:
occupied. Moving over difficult terrain After any other combatant has
costs extra squares of movement as completed a turn, you can step back
normal. into the initiative order. Perform your
 Provoke Opportunity Attacks: If you actions as desired and adjust your
leave a square adjacent to an enemy, initiative to your new position in the
that enemy can make an opportunity order.
attack against you.  Losing a Delayed Turn: If you don’t
 No Further Actions: After you resolve a take your delayed turn before your
charge attack, you can’t take any initiative comes up, you lose the
further actions this turn, unless you delayed turn and your initiative
spend a Mako point to take an extra remains where it was.
action.  Start of Your Turn: At the moment you
delay, carry out the start of your turn
COUP DE GRACE
normally.
 End of Your Turn: You don’t have a
Sometimes, you have the opportunity to attack a normal end of your turn. Instead, the
foe who is completely defenceless. It’s not things you do at the end of your turn
chivalrous to do so, but it is viciously effective. This happen at two separate times.
action is known as a coup de grace. End Beneficial Effects when You
Delay: At the moment you delay, end
COUP DE GRACE: STANDARD ACTION effects that last until the end of your
 Helpless Target: You can deliver a coup turn and that are beneficial to you or
de grace against a helpless enemy your allies. For example, if on your
adjacent to you. Make an attack previous turn you stunned an enemy
against the target. until the end of your next turn, the
Hit: You score a critical hit. stunned condition ends. You can’t
 Slaying the Target Outright: If you deal prolong a beneficial effect by delaying.
damage greater than or equal to the End Sustained Effects when You
target’s bloodied value, the target dies. Delay: You can’t sustain a technique if
you delay. At the moment you delay Hit: The enemy is immobilised
your action, the “check actions spent” until it escapes or you end the grab.
part of the end of your turn occurs. Your enemy can attempt to escape on
Because you haven’t spent an action to its turn.
sustain any active techniques,  Sustaining a Grab: You sustain a grab
sustainable effects end. as a swift action. You can end a grab as
End Harmful Effects after You Act: a free action.
After you return to the initiative order  Effects that End a Grab: If you are
and take your actions, end effects that affected by a condition that prevents
last until the end of your turn and that you from taking opportunity actions
are harmful to you. For example, if an (such as dazed, stunned, surprised, or
enemy stunned you until the end of unconscious), you immediately let go
your next turn, the stunned condition of a grabbed enemy.
ends. You can’t avoid a harmful effect If you move away from the creature you’re
by delaying. grabbing, you let go and the grab ends. If a pull,
Make Saving Throws after You a push, or a slide moves you or the creature
Act: After you return to the initiative you’re grabbing out of your reach, the grab
order and take your actions, you make ends.
saving throws against effects on you.
To move a grabbed target, you must succeed
ESCAPE
on an Athletics check. However, helpless allies are
treated as objects; you just pick them up and move
You attempt to escape from an enemy who has them.
grabbed you (see “Grab”). Other immobilising
effects might let you make escape attempts. MOVE A GRABBED TARGET: STANDARD ACTION
 Strength Attack: Make a Strength attack vs.
ESCAPE: MOVE ACTION Fortitude. Do not add any weapon modifiers.
 Acrobatics or Athletics: Make an Hit: Move up to half your speed and pull the
Acrobatics check vs. Reflex or an grabbed target with you.
Athletics check vs. Fortitude against
 Opportunity Attacks: If you pull the target, you
the creature or effect that immobilised
and the target do not provoke opportunity attacks
you.
from each other, and the target doesn’t provoke
 Check: Resolve your check.
opportunity attacks from adjacent enemies.
Success: You end the grab and
However, if you leave a square adjacent to an
can shift as part of this move action.
enemy, that enemy can make an opportunity
Failure: You’re still grabbed.
attack against you.
GRAB
You seize a creature bodily and keep it from MAGIC POINTS
Characters can spend magic points to cast spells
moving. The creature you grab can attempt to
from a materia orb they have equipped.
escape on its turn (see “Escape”).
You restore magic points either by using an
ether (see “Medical Gear” in Chapter 08) or take
GRAB: STANDARD ACTION an extended rest. Taking an extended rest restores
 Target: You can attempt to grab a all used magic points.
creature that is smaller than you, the
same size category as you, or one
category larger than you. The creature
must be within your melee reach
MAKO POINTS
Once per encounter, you can spend a Mako point.
(don’t count extra reach from a When you spend a Mako point, it’s gone, but you
weapon). can earn more.
 Strength Attack: Make a Strength
attack vs. Reflex. Do not add any EARNING MAKO POINTS
weapon modifiers. You must have at  You start with 1 Mako point. (Monsters
least one hand free to make a grab usually have no Mako points.)
attempt.
 You gain 1 additional Mako point when  Able to Attack: You can’t make an
you reach 11th, 21st, 31st, and 41st level, opportunity attack unless you are able to
but you can only spend 1 Mako point make a melee attack and you can see your
per encounter. enemy.
 After you take an extended rest, you  Interrupts Target’s Action: An opportunity
regain any spent Mako points. action takes place before the target finishes
its action. After the opportunity attack, the
Most often, you spend a Mako point to take creature resumes its action. If the target is
an extra action. reduced to 0 hit points or fewer by the
opportunity attack, it can’t finish its action
SPEND A MAKO POINT:FREE ACTION because it’s dead or dying.
 During Your Turn: You can spend a  Threatening Reach: Some creatures have
Mako point only during your turn, but an ability called threatening reach. This lets
never during a surprise round. them make opportunity attacks against
 Gain an Extra Action: You gain an extra non-adjacent enemies. If an enemy leaves a
action this turn. You decide if the square that’s within the creature’s reach, or
action is a standard action, a move if an enemy anywhere within the creature’s
action, or a swift action. reach makes a ranged attack or an area
 Once per Encounter: After you spend a attack, the creature can make an
Mako point, you must take a short rest opportunity attack against that enemy.
before you can spend another. (Some
monsters can spend more than 1 Mako
point per encounter.) READY AN ACTION
When you ready an action, you prepare to react to
a creature’s action or an event. Readying an action
OPPORTUNITY ATTACK
Combatants constantly watch for their enemies to
is a way of saying, “As soon as x happens, I’ll do y.”
For instance, you could say something like, “If the
drop their guard. When you’re adjacent to an goblin attacks, I’ll react with a fire spell.
enemy, that enemy can’t move past you or use a
ranged power or an area power without putting READY AN ACTION: STANDARD ACTION
itself in danger by allowing you to take an  Choose Action to Ready: Choose the
opportunity attack against it. The most common specific action you are readying (what
form of opportunity action is an opportunity attack you plan to use, for example) as
attack—a melee attack against the creature that well as your intended target. You can
provokes it. ready a standard action, a move action,
or a swift action. Whichever action you
OPPORTUNITY ATTACK: OPPORTUNITY choose, the act of readying it is a
standard action.
ACTION
 Choose Trigger: Choose the action that
 Melee Attack: An opportunity attack is a
will trigger your readied action. When
melee attack.
that action occurs, you can use your
 Moving Provokes: If an enemy leaves a
readied action. If the trigger doesn’t
square adjacent to you, you can make an
occur or you choose to ignore it, you
opportunity attack against that enemy.
can’t use your readied action, and you
However, you can’t make one if the enemy
take your next turn as normal.
shifts or is forced to move away by a pull, a
 Immediate Reaction: A readied action
push, or a slide.
is an immediate reaction. It takes place
 Ranged and Area Attacks Provoke: If an
after your enemy completes the action
enemy adjacent to you uses a ranged
that triggers it.
attack, ranged technique or an area spell,
 Interrupting an Enemy: If you want to
you can make an opportunity attack against
use a readied action to attack before
that enemy.
an enemy attacks, you should ready
 One per Combatant’s Turn: You can take
your action in response to the enemy’s
only one opportunity action during another
movement. That way your attack will
combatant’s turn, but you can take any
be triggered by a portion of the
number during a round.
enemy’s move, and you will interrupt it
and attack first. If you ready an action  Difficult Terrain: Because each square
to be triggered by an enemy attack, of difficult terrain costs 1 extra square
your readied action will occur as a to enter, you can’t normally shift into a
reaction to that attack, so you’ll attack square of difficult terrain, unless you’re
after the enemy. Note that an enemy able to shift multiple squares or you’re
might use a technique that lets it move able to ignore the effects of difficult
and then attack. If you readied an terrain.
action to attack in response to that  Special Movement Modes: You can’t
enemy’s movement, your readied shift when using a form of movement
action interrupts the movement, and that requires a skill check. For example,
you can attack before the enemy does. if you’re climbing or swimming, you
 Reset Initiative: After you resolve your can’t shift if you would need to make
readied action, move your place in the an Athletics check to use that kind of
initiative order to directly before the movement.
creature or the event that triggered
your readied action. You might find it useful to first shift away
from an adjacent enemy, then walk or run.
RUN
You can use an all-out sprint when you really need
to cover ground fast. However, this is a dangerous
SQUEEZE
You can squeeze through an area that isn’t as wide
tactic—you have to lower your guard to make your as the space you normally take up. Big creatures
best speed, and you can’t attack very well. usually use this move action to fit into narrow
corridors, but a Medium or a Small creature can
RUN: MOVE ACTION use it to fit into a constrained space, such as a
 Speed + 2: Move up to your speed + 2. burrow.
For example, if your speed is normally
6, you can move up to 8 squares when SQUEEZE: MOVE ACTION
you run.  Smaller Space: A Large, Huge,
 -5 Penalty to Attacks: You have a -5 Gargantuan, or Colossal creature
penalty to Melee Strike and Ranged reduces its space by 1. For example, a
Strike checks until the start of your Large creature that squeezes has a
next turn. space of 1 (1 square) instead of 2 (4
 Grant Combat Advantage: As soon as squares). A Huge creature’s space
you begin running, you grant combat changes from 3 (9 squares) to 2 (4
advantage to all enemies until the start squares). When a Medium or smaller
of your next turn. creature squeezes, the GM decides how
 Provoke Opportunity Attacks: If you narrow a space the creature can occupy.
leave a square adjacent to an enemy, If an effect prevents a creature from
that enemy can make an opportunity leaving a square in order to squeeze, the
attack against you. creature cannot squeeze.
 Half Speed: As part of the same move
SHIFT
action, move up to half your speed.
 -5 Penalty to Attacks: You have a -5
Moving through a fierce battle is dangerous; you penalty to attacks until you return to
must be careful to avoid a misstep that gives your your normal space.
foe a chance to strike a telling blow. The way you  Grant Combat Advantage: You grant
move safely when enemies are nearby is to shift. combat advantage to all enemies until
you return to your normal space.
SHIFT: MOVE ACTION  Provoke Opportunity Attacks: If
 Movement: Move 1 square. squeezing causes any part of your space
 No Opportunity Attacks: If you shift to leave a square adjacent to an enemy,
out of a square adjacent to an enemy, that enemy can make an opportunity
you don’t provoke an opportunity attack against you.
attack.  Ending a Squeeze: You can end a
squeeze as a free action. You return to
WALK
your normal space. You have to occupy
a space that includes the space you
occupied when you stopped squeezing. Walking is safe only when there are no enemies
nearby. It’s dangerous to walk through the middle
of a pitched battle, since any enemy can take an
STAND UP
If you’ve been knocked prone, you need to take a
opportunity attack as you pass by. The way you
move safely when enemies are nearby is to shift
move action to get back on your feet. instead of walk.
STAND UP: MOVE ACTION WALK: MOVE ACTION

 Unoccupied Space: If your space is not  Movement: Move a number of squares
occupied by another creature, you up to your speed.
stand up where you are.  Provoke Opportunity Attacks: If you
 Occupied Space: If your space is leave a square adjacent to an enemy,
occupied by another creature, you can that enemy can make an opportunity
shift 1 square, as part of this move attack against you.
action, to stand up in an adjacent
unoccupied space. If your space and all
adjacent squares are occupied by other
creatures, you can’t stand up.
TOTAL DEFENCE
Sometimes it’s more important to stay alive than
attack your foes, so you focus your attention on
defence.
TOTAL DEFENCE: STANDARD ACTION

 +2 Bonus to All Defences: You gain a
+2 bonus to all defences until the start
of your next turn.
USE A SPELL
Spells learnt from materia can be very useful,
especially when all other options have run out.
USE A SPELL: STANDARD ACTION

 Cast a Spell: Whenever you cast a spell
from a materia you have equipped, you
make a Spellcasting check against a
target’s defence score listed in that
materia’s description.
USE A TECHNIQUE
The techniques you know are among your most
important tools in the game.
USE A TECHNIQUE: ACTION VARIES

 Action: Most techniques require a
standard action, but some require a
move action, a swift action, a free
action, or no action.
CHAPTER XI –
GAMEMASTERING
The Gamemaster is the guiding force of the
game. If the game is fun, it will be to your
credit. If it isn’t, you’ll need to make
adjustments. But don’t worry – running a Final
Fantasy VII game is nowhere near as daunting
as it might seem at first.
This chapter introduces a format for
hazards, along with rules for designing your
own hazards and suggestions for using them in
your adventures. Additionally, the chapter
provides many sample hazards that are ready
to be used in a game; these examples are
grouped by environment, so you can choose
hazards appropriate to the setting and level of
your adventure and drop them in as needed.
THE ROLE OF THE
roboguards should prove challenging to four 1st
level heroes.
A difficult challenge is one that seriously
GAMEMASTER
The Gamemaster is storyteller and referee, creator
taxes the heroes’ resources and may require the
heroes to withdraw and recover, while an unfair
challenge could easily lead to a total party kill.
of terrible threats against the planet, secret master Difficult and unfair challenges are discussed below.
of the villainous, criminal, and ruthless, and hidden Complications: An encounter can be made
protector of the brave. The GM’s responsibilities harder by adding complications that make
include important tasks; such as creating overcoming certain obstacles, threats, and
adventures, teaching the game to new players, situations more difficult. In general, adding a
determining the style of play, adjudicating the complication to an encounter increases the CC of
rules, keeping the game balanced, and providing every affected obstacle, threat, or situation by one
the backdrop. letter.
As the GM, you are free to alter any of the Beneficial Circumstances: Sometimes an
rules presented in the Final Fantasy VII d20 game encounter is made easier by circumstances beyond
to fit your game’s needs, but be careful as the heroes’ control. In such cases, you may reduce
changing one rule may alter another set of rules the amount of XP the heroes earn for achieving
without realising it. their encounter goals by as much as half. A GM
should avoid reducing the XP awards when the
BUILDING AN ENCOUNTER
beneficial circumstances are the direct or indirect
result of good planning or roleplaying on the
heroes’ parts.
For purposes of the Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying
Game, an encounter is defined as an obstacle,
threat, or situation (whether it is an opponent,
several opponents, or a hazard) that prevents the
MEASURING ENCOUNTER
heroes from achieving a specific goal important to
the adventure. An obstacle, threat, or situation can
DIFFICULTY
Creating balanced and fun encounters is more art
be overcome through smart roleplaying, combat, than science. However, the following guidelines
or skill use. Persuading a mad scientist to give up will help you build encounters that aren’t so
an important specimen might require heroes to straightforward that players will be bored and
enter difficult and perhaps life-threatening aren’t so difficult that the heroes aren’t likely to
negotiations, while capturing a faction leader survive:
might require heroes to fight their way past a Multiple Opponents: Encounters with two to
squad of highly-trained soldiers or infiltrating the six opponents work best. Save the single-opponent
faction’s headquarters without setting off the encounter for higher level “bosses” like ruby
security system. WEAPON or Sephiroth. Avoid encounters with
more than a dozen opponents unless you want
CHALLENGE CODES
Every opponent or hazard the heroes face has a
heroes to feel overwhelmed.
Variety: The best encounters combine
different sorts of obstacles, threats, and situations.
Challenge Code (CC), which tells GMs how tough it Battling four security officers is much less
is to overcome. For example, every Shinra MP has interesting than fighting Rufus Shinra, two security
a CC, as does every behemoth and mako pool. The officers, and Rufus’ pet dark nation at the top of
more opponents and hazards the heroes face at the Shinra building.
once, the more difficult the encounter and the Combining Different CCs: When building
more experience points (XP) the heroes get for encounters that involve multiple threats,
overcoming it. obstacles, or situations of different Challenge
A challenging encounter is one the heroes Codes, add together the various Levels and divide
should overcome with minor to moderate damage this sum by 3 (rounded down). The result will then
to themselves and some depletion of their put the encounter into an overall Challenge Code
resources. A single obstacle, threat, or situation of (see the “Experience Points Awards” table). If the
Challenge Code n is challenging for a single average level of the heroes put them in a lower CC
character of a certain level(s). For example, a 1st than the encounter, expect the heroes to have a
level hero should find a Challenge Code “A” real fight on their hands, and also brace for one or
roboguard challenging. By extension, four CC “A” more hero deaths. If the average level of the
heroes put them in a higher CC than the the adventure, in the form of a lump-sum payment
encounter, the encounter may be considered too given to them for completing the adventure’s
easy. If the average level of the heroes put them in goals.
the same CC as the encounter, it’s probably a Resources can take several different forms,
tough but fair challenge for the heroes. Note that as detailed below. For purposes of comparison, all
these calculations are based on the assumption resources are measured in gil
that there are four heroes in the party. For each
GIL
additional hero, subtract 2 from the result. For
each missing hero, add 2 to the result.
For many characters, no reward is better than
cold, hard cash. This category includes gil
EXPERIENCE POINTS AWARDS
vouchers, deposits of gil into a character’s account
CHALLENGE LEVEL XP AWARDS1
(if the character owns a gil card), or trade goods.
CODE
Gils may be found during the course of an
A 1-5 250
adventure – inside a vault in Gold Saucer, in the
B 6-10 500
form of trade goods found on cargo ships, or
C 11-15 1,000
D 16-20 2,000 perhaps even in the pockets or baggage of a
E 21-25 4,000 defeated foe. However, heroes are more likely to
F 26-30 8,000 receive the bulk of their wealth from grateful
G 31-35 16,000 benefactors for jobs well done.
H 36-40 32,000
I
J
41-45
46-50
64,000
128,000 EQUIPMENT
Heroes invariably acquire new equipment in the
1) Divide the XP award by the number of
heroes in the party to determine how many XP course of the adventure, recovering it from the
each hero receives. field of battle, seizing it from enemies they defeat,
or stealing it from a less-than-secure place.
AWARDING ABILITY
Be judicious when giving out valuable equipment
as a reward. If the heroes find valuable equipment
too often, they will be tempted to spend several
POINTS
Heroes receive ability points (AP) for every time
minutes after every battle looting bodies for
usable gear and later selling their hawked goods,
and this can quickly derail or slow down an
they use a materia during an encounter. A simple adventure.
rule, the amount of AP award is calculated as Always point out notable equipment that you
follows: want the heroes to have. Meanwhile, never
mention mundane equipment that isn’t meant to
Number of materia used x 50 = AP award. be useful, or emphasise why the equipment is
either unusable or undesirable. If your players still
The AP is then divided up between the spend too much time looting, you should strictly
heroes that used the materia (rounded down). For enforce the encumbrance rules and subtract the
example, if three heroes used materia during an value of salvaged equipment from the rewards you
encounter, and the AP award for the encounter is give them.
450, then each of the three heroes receive 150 AP.
MATERIA
OTHER REWARDS
In addition to experience points, the heroes can
Heroes can purchase a wide variety of materia
between adventures or from traders during an
adventure, however summon materia must be
earn other rewards for their actions. As a general either found in materia caves or awarded by the
rule, a challenging yet fair encounter should net GM. This is done through one of three ways.
the heroes resources equal their average level x The first way of awarding a summon materia
2,000 gil, to be divided equally among them. Easy is alongside XP awards at the end of the
encounters may deliver half as many resources or adventure. If there are multiple players, the
none at all, and difficult encounters should give heroes must decide who gains the summon
50% more at least. You don’t have to hand out materia between them. The GM can rule that the
resources at the end of every encounter; often it is hero who gains the materia gains less XP than the
best to save the heroes’ rewards until the end of
WHAT MAKES AN ADVENTURE
other heroes. If this is the case, award the hero
who gained the materia half of his/her share of the
XP award and divide the other half among the
remaining heroes. EXCITING?
Creating a memorable adventure requires more
The second way is to award a summon
materia through a NPC for which the party has than just an interesting plot or grand finish.
successfully completed a task from. If the GM Remember that in most cases, the heroes won’t be
decides to do this instead of the above way (you able to see the behind-the-scenes machinations of
can’t do both in the same adventure), the hero the villain or the clever plot twists that occur on
who gains the materia doesn’t lose out on XP that the mountain near Nibelheim. While you want
is awarded at the end of the adventure. your adventures to feel like they could come from
If part of the adventure consists of exploring a video game or film, you can’t always rely on the
a materia cave, and the heroes find a summon same techniques that the artists/filmmakers use.
materia, the GM can still award another summon You need intriguing interactions between player’s
materia alongside the XP award. If this is the case, heroes and NPCs, worthy adversaries to keep the
the GM can rule that the hero who found the heroes on their toes. Exciting combats, daring
summon materia in the materia cave cannot escapes, compound encounters; they all make an
accept the second summon materia. The hero that adventure exciting and worthwhile.
does gain the summon materia alongside XP award
only gains half of his/her normal share of XP and
the other half is divided up between the other
heroes.
BUILDING A CAMPAIGN
The term “campaign” refers to the on-going game
created by the Gamemaster, a linked set of
BUILDING AN
adventures or missions that follow the escapades
of a group of heroes. A campaign might have a
single on-going storyline – such as the awakening
ADVENTURE
An adventure – sometimes called a mission – is a
of Omega – or several, shorter plots. Dirge of
Cerberus is an example of a campaign with a single
on-going storyline. In this “campaign” we follow
collection of related encounters designed to fit the adventures of one particular hero who is
together, creating a cogent storyline for the game. forced into a conflict he didn’t want to be part of
Some adventures are only short episodes in the but came out the other side having accomplished
campaign or interludes between longer much more than he could dream of.
adventures. Others represent significant missions, Building a good Final Fantasy VII campaign is
while still others form the backbone of the more than just stringing together a bunch of
campaign. adventures, though. The guidelines below should
Every encounter should have a specific, help you create a rich, immersive campaign that is
attainable goal that heroes can achieve. For fun for both the players and the GM.
example, an encounter might require the heroes
CREATE A CONTEXT
to obtain a keystone from the manager of Gold
Saucer. The encounter setup could be as simple as
asking the manager for the item outright, or chase Before any other campaign-building task, you
him through the many attractions that Gold Saucer should decide the context in which the players can
has. (Gaining information about the keystone place (and play) their heroes. While this context
could be a secondary or additional goal.) Whether doesn’t have to be obvious to the players at the
or not the heroes obtain the keystone will beginning of the campaign (and indeed can change
determine or affect their goals in subsequent as play goes on), it greatly helps the Gamemaster
encounters. in designing adventures and encounter goals for
Just as each encounter has a clearly defined the game.
goal, so too does every adventure. For short Of course, this context will vary dramatically
adventures, the goal might be very simple. A long based on the era in which you set your campaign.
adventure might have an ultimate goal that can be A plotline appropriate to heroes of the Meteorfall
accomplished only after the heroes achieve minor era might well be out of place in the days of the
encounter goals and overcome various obstacles. Wutai War. A variety of context options exist for
the Final Fantasy VII Roleplaying Game, a few of
which are listed below.
 A small faction plotting the destruction of unrelated adventures. Some strategies for
the Shinra Electric Power Company. maintaining a campaign by building on the past
 WRO spies trying to find out the meanings include using recurring characters, having the
behind Deepground’s attacks. heroes form relationships beyond the immediate
 SOLDIERs on a mission to crush a Wutai adventure, changing what the heroes know, hitting
remnant force. them where it hurts, preparing the heroes for the
 Shinra executives negotiating the future, and foreshadowing coming events.
authorisation of building a mako reactor
FALLING OBJECTS
on foreign land.
 Gang of criminals following orders from
their sex-crazed boss. Just as creatures take damage when they fall, so
too do they take damage when hit by falling
INCORPORATE INTERESTING GM
objects. When a creature could be hit by a falling
object, make a standard d20 roll (using the attack
CHARACTERS
It’s your job to portray everyone in the world who
bonus listed in the “Damage from Falling Objects”
table) against the target’s Reflex Defence. If the
attack hits, the target takes the listed damage. If
isn’t one of the heroes. These people are all your the attack misses, the target takes half damage.
characters, running the gamut from the mad This is considered an area attack. Objects of Fine
scientist operating on one of the heroes to the foul and Diminutive size are too small to deal damage,
Tsviet who’s out to destroy anyone who interferes regardless of the distance fallen. A falling object
with his plans, or the crime lord looking for a bride. must land wholly or partly in a creature’s fighting
Most people go about their own lives, space to damage the creature.
oblivious to the actions of the heroes and the The GM may adjust the damage depending
events around them. Ordinary people whom they on the circumstances. For example, a Colossal
meet in a bar won’t notice them as being different object might be extremely light. Objects that are
from anyone else unless the heroes do something forced downward deal damage as if they were two
to draw attention. In short, the rest of the world size categories larger than they actually are.
doesn’t know the heroes are, in fact, heroes. It Additionally, if the target is at least three size
either treats them no differently from anyone else, categories smaller than the falling object, the
gives them no special breaks (or special penalties), target cannot move unless it succeeds on a Stealth
or gives them no special attention whatsoever. check to lift the object off itself or a DC 15
The heroes have to rely on their own actions. If Acrobatics check to crawl out from underneath.
they are wise and kind, they make friends and The GM can modify the DCs for either check based
garner respect. If they are foolish or unruly, they on the circumstances.
make enemies and earn the enmity of all.
FALLING DAMAGE
DAMAGE FROM FALLING OBJECTS When a creature, mechanoid, object, or vehicle
OBJECT SIZE EXAMPLE ATTACK DAMAGE STRENGTH
falls, you make a d20 check (1d20+20) against
BONUS CHECK DC
its Fortitude Defence. If the attack succeeds, the
Tiny Knife -2 1d4 -
Small Nail bat +0 1d10 -
subject takes 1d6 points of damage for every
Medium Locker +2 5d6 5 three meters fallen (to a maximum of 20d6
Large Motorbike +5 10d8 10 damage). If the attack fails, the subject only
Huge Helicopter +10 25d4 15 takes half damage. A falling character or
Gargantuan Airship +20 30d8 20 machine also lands prone.
Colossal Collapsing +40 40d10 25 Acrobatics: If you are trained in the
skyscraper Acrobatics skill, you can reduce the damage you
take from a fall with a successful Acrobatics
BUILD ON CAMPAIGN EVENTS

check. If the check succeeds and you take no
damage from the fall, you land on your feet.
Once you’ve finished setting up the campaign,
don’t think your work is done. Without a living,
reactive environment, even the most exciting
context will become stale. Use what’s come before
and prepare for what’s still coming. That’s what
VISIBILITY
It’s a rare mission that doesn’t end up in the dark
makes a campaign different from a series of somewhere, and heroes need a way to see. See
the “Light Sources” table for the radius that a light encounter. This addition creates a more dynamic
source illuminates and how long it lasts. A light encounter, and treating the girder as a hazard
source also provides shadowy illumination out to should ensure that it presents an appropriate
twice this distance; targets with shadowy challenge for the heroes.
illumination gain concealment, but they are visible.
HAZARDS ALONE
Without a light source, are effectively blinded (see
the blind condition in Chapter 10: Combat).
Throughout the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII,
LIGHT SOURCES characters often deal with hazards outside
ITEM LIGHT DURATION combat. Similarly, you can use hazards as scenes
unto themselves, presenting them as obstacles
Candle 1 square 12 hours
that the heroes must overcome before the story
Torch 3 squares 2 hours
can progress. Hazards are great challenges to
Lantern 6 squares 24 hours
throw at the characters when the pace of the
adventure begins to slow, and they can add
DARKVISION
A character, monster, or machine that has this
tension to any sequence.
DESIGNING NEW
ability can see in the dark, ignoring concealment
and total concealment due to darkness. Darkvision
HAZARDS
is black and white only, so there must be at least
some light to discern colours. It is otherwise like
normal sight, and a monster with darkvision can
function with no light at all. Designing hazards is much like designing new
terrain or other challenges that can spice up an
encounter or an adventure. Unlike the process for
LOW- LIGHT VISION
A character, monster, or machine that has low-
designing an enemy character, monster, machine,
or vehicle, the process for designing a new hazard
light vision can see without penalty in shadowy is somewhat simpler, and it helps you cater
illumination, ignoring concealment (but not total directly to the needs of your particular adventure
concealment) due to darkness. It retains the ability by creating elements that add diversity to
to distinguish colour and detail under these encounters. You can follow a series of basic steps
conditions. to design a hazard that challenges your players and
makes sense in the context of the adventure.
HAZARDS
The first step is to determine the basic
concept of the hazard. It might be a natural
hazard, such as a slick patch of ice or a storm, or it
A hazard is an obstacle that can hurt, slow, kill, or might be an artificial hazard, such as an automated
otherwise impede your heroes, their associates, or machine gun turret or a magic trap. Typically, you
their equipment. Usually, hazards are not living should base the hazard's form and function on the
beings but are sources of potential harm that do setting in which it will be used.
not normally receive a full statistics block, such as As suggested above, tailor the design of the
an avalanche, a rockslide, a blizzard, an exposed hazard to the way in which it will be used. If you
fatigue of the lifestream, or a lightning storm. want a hazard to be a minor distraction, design
Some hazards (such as an ice cave) are associated one that is a nuisance to the heroes rather than a
with particular locations, whereas others (such as major obstacle to be overcome.
poisons or diseases) can be mobile. Although Alternatively, if you want a hazard that
hazards can take many forms, as a rule of thumb, serves as a set piece for an entire encounter, think
anything that has a chance to harm or impede the big and create something that interacts with many
heroes and is not a creature, a machine, or a or all of the heroes on a round-by-round basis.
vehicle can be classified as a hazard. In general, a hazard should do one or more of the
following:
HAZARDS IN COMBAT
Hazards are a great way to spice up combat in your
 Provide a flavourful background element
that reinforces the details of the setting.
game, and they can serve as small distractions,  Add tension and danger to a scene.
major threats, or anything in between. You can  Require the heroes to spend actions to
also use them to create dynamic terrain in an deal with the hazard.
 Create interesting terrain that requires Disease: Diseases are a special type of hazard
the heroes to move to avoid it. that attack the immune systems of creatures. They
 Give the heroes a chance to use skills to always attack the Fortitude Defence of a target,
overcome the threat with or without ignoring equipment bonuses to Fortitude Defence,
combat. damage reduction, and shield rating. If a disease
moves a target down the condition track, it likely
imposes a persistent condition as well, which
CHALLENGE CODES
Each hazard has a basic Challenge Code (CC),
cannot be removed until the disease is cured or
until it fails an attack roll against the target twice.
which works like other CCs in the game. You Some diseases require special equipment to treat.
choose the CC of the hazard, and it affects Energy: Hazards with the energy keyword
everything the hazard does. deal energy damage.
As a general rule, you can include one hazard Fire: Hazards with the fire keyword deal fire
of the appropriate CC in an encounter without damage.
having to take its CC into account when Ingested: A hazard with the ingested
determining the encounter's difficulty. (The heroes keyword is triggered only if consumed by a
still receive experience points for overcoming the creature.
hazard; this reward is added to the XP they receive Inhaled: A hazard with the inhaled keyword
for dealing with the encounter.) Any hazard affects creatures that breathe within its area.
beyond the first and any hazard with a CC higher Creatures that do not breathe (such as machines)
than the average level of the heroes should be and creatures wearing breath masks or
considered an enemy when calculating encounter environmental suits are immune to the effects of
difficulty. If you are including a skill challenge in an inhaled hazard.
the encounter, take into account the CC of all Natural: Hazards with the natural keyword
hazards when determining encounter difficulty. are created with no intervention from sentient
beings.
KEYWORDS
Poison: Hazards with the poison keyword
represent toxins that are harmful or fatal to
All hazards have one or more keywords that creatures. They always attack the Fortitude
describe how the hazards function mechanically. Defence of a target, ignoring equipment bonuses
Some creatures have bonuses against certain types to Fortitude Defence, damage reduction, and
of hazards (for example, a monster might ignore shield rating. If a poison moves a target down the
environmental hazards in certain terrain). The condition track, it likely imposes a persistent
following keywords represent most of the existing condition as well, which cannot be removed until
mechanical elements of hazards, but feel free to the poison is cured or until it fails an attack roll
create new ones for special conditions that are against the target.
common in your campaign. When you design a Sonic: A hazard with the sonic keyword deals
hazard, be sure to select the right keyword(s) sonic damage. Sonic damage is also considered to
based on its nature. be energy damage.
Area: Hazards with the area keyword make
TRIGGERS
area attacks, and their damage can be halved or
negated by heroes who have the Evasion talent.
Not all hazards that deal damage to creatures in Every hazard has a trigger – an event that causes
more than 1 square are area hazards; only those the hazard to become active or to attack or
that specifically make area attacks have this otherwise interact with something else. Most
keyword. triggers are simple and might require only that a
Artificial: Hazards with the artificial keyword target touch or come close to the hazard. When
are manufactured or produced and do not occur designing a new hazard, ask yourself what must
naturally. happen to require you to use the hazard's
Atmospheric: Atmospheric hazards are those statistics. Answering that question will help you
that fill the air. They are also considered to be determine the trigger. A trigger can be an event, or
inhaled hazards for the purpose of being negated it might be a metagame concept; for example, one
by a breath mask. trigger might be a hero passing through a
Contact: Hazards with the contact keyword doorway, whereas another could be the party
are triggered by touch. Contact poisons and acids making initiative checks at the start of combat.
are good examples of these hazards. There is no absolute rule or formula for coming up
with an appropriate trigger; the sample hazards in
this chapter offer examples that should help you
create your own. If the target of the hazard differs SPECIAL ATTACKS
Some hazards have special attacks that occur only
from the creature or object specified as the
under certain circumstances. Typically, these
trigger, that information is included in the trigger
attacks represent the inevitable nature of the
line.
hazard. If you give your hazard a special attack, it
should occur only under specific conditions.
AREA
Every hazard has a specific area in which its attacks
Special attacks can be a bit more deadly as long as
they take place less frequently.
take place. When you include a hazard in your
game, you should decide in advance the area that
the hazard will affect. Hazards such as poisons or
CUMULATIVE DAMAGE
Some hazards deal cumulative damage, which is
animal traps might affect very limited areas, damage that grows larger round by round.
perhaps as little as a single square. Other hazards, Cumulative damage is extremely dangerous and
such as loose sand, avalanches, and machine gun should be used only in situations when escaping
turrets, affect larger but still discrete areas. from or eliminating the hazard's conditions is
Hazards such as atmospheric hazards might affect necessary for survival. For example, suffocation
the entire area in which an encounter takes place. (drowning) uses cumulative damage because each
When you choose a hazard to use in an encounter, round that you endure the suffocation hazard, the
choose an area of effect for the hazard that is situation grows significantly worse. Usually, only
appropriate to its type and its use in your game. special attacks deal cumulative damage, and only if
they will kill or destroy a target that is exposed to
ATTACKS AND DAMAGE

Hazards make attack rolls as enemies do, although
the hazard, regardless of the target's level. When a
target takes cumulative damage, increase the
damage by the same amount each round.
not always with the same focus or direction.
Almost everything a hazard does to a creature, a
machine, or an object is categorised as an attack
roll of some kind. A hazard attacks one of the four
RECURRENCE
Most hazards have a recurrence – a frequency
defences (as appropriate to the nature of the with which the hazard makes its attacks. A hazard
attack), and it typically makes no more than one should not affect an individual target more than
attack per round against the target. When you once per round; in some cases, the frequency of
design a hazard, you choose which defence it recurrence can be much lower, perhaps once a
attacks. In general, attacks that can be avoided day, once a week, or even less often. Diseases and
physically are made against Reflex Defence; those poisons in particular have infrequent recurrence.
that affect the integrity of the body are made Possible recurrence options include:
against Fortitude Defence; those that attack the  At the start or the end of an affected
mind or intellectual capacity of the target are target's turn
made against Will Defence; and those that attack  On a particular initiative count
the target with a magical effect are made against  When the triggering condition is met
Magic Defence. A hazard's attack bonus should be
 At a specified time interval (such as daily,
equal to the highest level in its CC + 2.
hourly, or weekly)
Likewise, many hazards deal damage to the
target, and some deal damage on a miss
Additionally, a hazard's recurrence indicates
(representing the fact that, no matter how good
how long it continues to attack a target. Some
the target's defences are, the hazard eventually
hazards, particularly diseases and poisons,
gets the best of them). On average, a hazard
continue to make attack rolls until successfully
should deal damage equal to 10 + one-half the
treated. Other hazards cannot be stopped (such as
highest level in its CC. Choose a dice expression
suffocation in a vacuum) and must be escaped to
(such as 3d8 or 2d4+2) that is likely to produce this
prevent recurrence. Be sure to specify whether a
average damage result. If the hazard deals damage
hazard's recurrence can be stopped.
of a particular type, select the type as well.
Hazards that are meant to affect vehicles may
have a damage multiplier (x2 for ground and
nautical vehicles, x5 for aerial vehicles).
DIFFICULTY CLASSES FOR HAZARDS BY CC
ADVENTURE CC EASY DC MEDIUM DC MODERATE DC HARD DC HEROIC DC
A 14 19 24 27 32
B 18 23 28 31 36
C 22 27 31 34 40
D 25 31 35 38 44
E 28 33 38 41 47
F 31 37 41 44 51
G 35 41 45 48 55
H 38 44 49 52 59
I 40 47 51 54 62
J 43 49 54 57 64
SKILL DIFFICULTY CLASS HAZARD STATISTICS BLOCK

After taking the preceding rules into account, you
Heroes can use their skills to interact with many
hazards. For example, a scholar might use a might come up with the following statistics block
Knowledge skill to identify the nature of a for the Geostigma hazard.
particular hazard and a different skill to avoid or
disable it. Pick a few skills that can interact with GEOSTIGMA CC C
your hazard, particularly skills that the heroes have Geostigma slowly erodes cells and body tissue
and might try to use. Then assign skill Difficulty from within.
Classes (DCs) based on the hazard's CC; the table Artificial, contact, disease
below contains sample skill DCs based on the CC of Trigger: Targets all sentient beings that
the hazard. For each CC, the table gives an easy come in contact with the tainted lifestream that
DC, a medium DC, a moderate DC, a hard DC, and a burst from the ground.
heroic DC. Most skill DCs for hazards should be Attack: +5 vs. Fort Hit: 6d12; fall prone
easy, medium, or moderate; hard and heroic skill Recurrence: Each day; infected target
DCs should be reserved for skills that have only an loses 1 point of Constitution each month.
outside chance of affecting the hazard.
Special: Mechanoids are not affected by
Some skills can actually be used before the
Geostigma. Geostigma can only be healed by
hazard is encountered, allowing heroes to avoid
the effects of the Great Gospel technique.
the hazard (if possible) or prepare to minimise its
effects. Whenever a hazard's skill line lists a skill
Each hazard statistics block begins with the
that allows the hero to identify it, the Gamemaster
hazard's name and CC, followed by a brief
must determine whether or not identification of
description of the hazard and its keyword(s). Next,
the hazard is enough to avoid it, based on the
the block describes the trigger, presents the attack
current circumstances.
value and damage value, and explains the
conditions of recurrence. The block then lists the
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Unlike beasts and enemies that are built with
skills that interact with the hazard and concludes
with special effects (if any) that come into play.
techniques, feats, and other existing mechanics,
SAMPLE HAZARDS
some hazards have unique effects or rules that
come into play only when the hazard does. These
effects are not always negative; sometimes they The remainder of this chapter presents sample
provide special ways to circumvent the hazard, or hazards that should give you enough examples and
they are neutral effects that neither harm nor help guidelines to help you design your own hazards.
the targets. Usually, such effects and other special
rules are determined by the nature of the hazard.
Be careful that they do not make the hazard too ACID CC A
hard or too easy. Typically, when designing your
Acid burns through metal and skin alike,
own hazard, keep the special effects to a minimum
corroding them.
to ensure that the hazard remains balanced.
Acid, contact, natural
Trigger: A creature, a mechanoid, or an
object comes into contact with the acid
Attack: +4 vs. Fort Hit: 2d10 poison (Miss: Knowledge (physical sciences) (DC 17):
half damage) The character identifies the presence of a toxic
Recurrence: Each round at the start of the atmosphere.
target's turn, until the acid is washed off or Special: Creatures, mechanoids, or objects
treated that have special protection against a toxic
Skills atmosphere, such as having the poison and
Treat Injury (DC 14; requires medical kit): elemental ward materias linked, are not
The character treats the acid. affected by this hazard.
AIR/SEA SICKNESS CC A EXPLOSIVE CHARGE CC B

In the air or out in the open sea, some creatures An explosive detonates when triggered by a
have a hard time maintaining their internal timer.
equilibrium. Area, artificial, energy
Natural Trigger: The explosive's timer expires;
Trigger: A creature is exposed to targets all creatures, mechanoids, and objects in
weightlessness a burst 3
Attack: +0 vs. Fort Hit: You are weakened Attack: +10 vs. Ref Hit: 10d8 (Miss: Half
Recurrence: Once, after 8 hours damage)
Skills Recurrence: None
Treat Injury (DC 20): The character Skills
removes the condition. Mechanics (DC 18): The character disarms
Special: The condition from air/sea the explosive charge.
sickness is removed from a creature after 8
hours of rest.
EXTREME HEAT OR COLD CC A
Extreme heat or cold can punish those who are
ATMOSPHERE, CORROSIVE CC A unprepared for it.
The chemicals of a corrosive atmosphere eat Natural
away at clothing, objects, and flesh. Trigger: A creature is exposed to extreme
atmospheric, contact, natural heat or cold
Trigger: A creature, a mechanoid, or an Attack: +6 vs. Fort Hit: 3d6 (Miss: Half
object begins its turn in a corrosive atmosphere damage)
Attack: +4 vs. Fort Hit: 2d6 poison (Miss: Recurrence: Hourly
half damage) Special: A creature that has taken damage
Recurrence: On trigger from extreme heat or cold cannot regain hit
Skills points until it spends at least 1 hour in a normal
Knowledge (physical sciences) (DC 16): environment. Heavy clothing or armour
The character identifies the presence of a provides a +5 equipment bonus to Fortitude
corrosive atmosphere. Defence to resist extreme cold but imposes a -5
Special: Mechanoids that have special penalty to Fortitude Defence to resist extreme
protection against a corrosive atmosphere, such heat.
as mythril armour, are not affected by this
hazard.
MAKO POISONING CC C
This genetically engineered toxin was discovered by
ATMOSPHERE, TOXIC CC B accident when Shinra scientists injected too much
A toxic atmosphere is filled with chemicals that mako into a single creature.
harm most creatures. Artificial, disease, poison
Atmospheric, contact, natural Trigger: A creature is injected with a highly
Trigger: A creature begins its turn in a concentrated dose of mako
toxic atmosphere Attack: +10 vs. Fort Hit: Target is intoxicated for a
Attack: +5 vs. Fort Hit: 4d8 poison number of hours equal to 1d6
Recurrence: On trigger x their level
Skills Recurrence: None
Skills Stealth: The character makes a Stealth
Treat Injury (DC 21): The Character shakes off check, opposed by the turret's Perception check
the disease along with all persistent conditions (+5, with darkvision). If the character's check is
associated with it (on a failed check, the character successful, the character is not noticed by the
remains mako poisoned and has to wait 1 hour turret.
before attempting the check again).
FREELANCER
Knowledge (life sciences) (DC 21): The
character identifies the disease.
Special: Mechanoids are unable to be mako
Freelancers help populate the world you’re trying
poisoned
to bring to life for your players’ characters. They
are the NPCs and are everyone from the highest
political position of the town to the everyday man
SMOKE CC A trying to make his way through life.
Smoke obscures creatures' vision, causes them
to choke, and burns their eyes.
Atmospheric, natural GAME RULE INFORMATION
Freelancers have the following game statistics.
Trigger: A creature begins its turn in
smoke
Attack: +4 vs. Fort Hit: Target is blind until
the end of its next turn
HIT POINTS
Freelancers gain a number of hit points each level
Recurrence: On trigger equal to 1d6 + their Constitution modifier.
Special: Smoke grants concealment to
creatures and objects within it.
CLASS SKILLS
All skills are considered cross-class skills for the
freelancer.
TURRET, GUN CC A
This automated turret shoots enemies that
Skill points at 1st level: (1 + Int modifier) x 4
come within its range.
Artificial
modifier.
Trigger: The turret detects a creature or a
droid within its line of sight
Attack: +4 vs. Ref Hit: 3d6 piercing
Recurrence: Each round, on initiative
CLASS FEATURES
All of the following are features of the freelancer
(Initiative +5) class.
Skills
BONUS FEATS
Stealth: The character makes a Stealth
check, opposed by the turret's Perception check
(+5, with darkvision). If the character's check is At 1st level, you gain a bonus feat. The feat can be
successful, the character is not noticed by the selected from any of those presented in Chapter
turret. 05: Feats, as long as you meet the prerequisites (if
TURRET, RIFLE CC A etc.).
This automated turret shoots enemies who
come within its range.
Area, artificial WEAPON PROFICIENCY
Trigger: The turret detects a creature or Freelancers can select one weapon group to be
mechanoid within radius 10; targets all proficient in.
creatures in a 2x2-square area
Attack: +5 vs. Ref Hit: 3d8 piercing
(Miss: Half damage)
ARMOUR PROFICIENCY
Freelancers are proficient in light armour only.
Recurrence: Each round, on initiative
(Initiative +5)
Skills
THE FREELANCER
ABILITY SCORE LEVEL CLASS FEATURES MELEE RANGED MAGIC
INCREASE DAMAGE DAMAGE DAMAGE

1st Bonus Feat, Weapon 1d4 1d4 1d4
Starting at 4th level, you
Proficiency, Armour
can choose to either
Proficiency
permanently increase one 2nd - - -
Bonus Feat
ability score of your choice
3rd - - -
by 2 points or permanently
4th Ability Score Increase - - -
increase two ability scores
5th - - -
of your choice by 1 each.
6th Bonus Feat - - -
You can increase your
7th - - -
ability scores again at 8th
level, then at every four
9th - - -
levels thereafter (12th, 16th,
20th, etc.).
11th 1d6 1d6 1d6
STARTING GIL 13th
14th Bonus Feat
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CHAPTER XII –
Freelancers begin play with
1d4 x 75 gil. 15th - - -
17th
PLANET
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19th - - -
21st
GAZETTEER
1d8 1d8 1d8
22nd Bonus Feat - - -
23rd - - -
25th - - -
The Planet is populated with a wide 26th Bonus Feat - - -
variety of races hailing from various 27th - - -
lands. Each of these lands has its 28th Ability Score Increase - - -
own unique qualities and cultures. 29th - - -
Since fantastic locales are a big part 30th Bonus Feat - - -
of what makes The Compilation of 31st 1d10 1d10 1d10
Final Fantasy VII exciting and fun, it 32nd Ability Score Increase - - -
is important to know a little bit 33rd - - -
about the established towns and 34th Bonus Feat - - -
cities in order to base adventures 35th - - -
there. 36th Ability Score Increase - - -
37th - - -
39th - - -
41st 1d12 1d12 1d12
42nd Bonus Feat - - -
43rd - - -
45th - - -
47th - - -
49th - - -
LIFE ON THE PLANET
Because the planet has had a de-facto world
KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
DC
15
RESULT
The village was owned by a wealthy
government for more than 30 years (be it the landowner and his wife, but ownership
Shinra Electric Power Company or the World was transferred to the Shinra Electric
Regenesis Organisation), most everyone is used to Power Company after their deaths.
a mix of races and cultures. There are some beings 20 SOLDIER 1st Class members Angeal Hewley
that are prejudiced against one or another race, and Genesis Rhapsodos both grew up in
but most others appreciate the diversity the world Banora.
society has to offer. 25 The manor that once belonged to the
Also, a society requires a free flow of landowner holds a secret tunnel that leads
information and open communication. The Shinra to the Banora Underground.
Electric Power Company developed the Worldwide
Network, which at first was only accessible to
Shinra employees but was later made public use
after the WRO took over as world government.
COREL
Continent: Western.
Area: Corel.
COMMUNITIES ON THE
Major Exports: Coal, weapons.
Major Imports: Foodstuff, technology.
PLANET
This section provides a brief gazetteer detailing
KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE)
DC RESULT
information on a variety of towns and cities 10 The Coal mining town of Corel is situated
throughout the planet. Each entry lists not only a at the foot of Mt. Corel, which has the
variety of information for the Gamemaster but largest peak in the whole of the western
also Knowledge check DCs for players. This sort of continent.
information allows the GM to determine how 15 Corel stores an abundance of coal; the
much a character (and not necessarily the player) second largest form of natural energy
knows about a given location. source after Mako.
20 Corel mainly acts as a gateway to the Gold
Saucer.
BANORA
Continent: Eastern.
25 The mako reactor within Mt. Corel is no
longer in use, and acts as a reminder to
Area: Mideel. what had happened to Old Corel.
Major Exports: Foodstuff.
Major Imports: Mako, technology.
DC RESULT
KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE) 15 The town is made up of survivors of the
DC RESULT old Corel’s destruction.
15 The village of Banora is home to the 20 The survivors made their shelters out of
famous Banora White Apples, which are debris from the old Corel’s ruins.
nicknamed the ‘dumbapple’ by the locals
COSMO CANYON
as they can grow all year round.
20 The Shinra Electric Power Company
transformed the apple juice factory into a Continent: Western.
weapons warehouse once they took Area: Cosmo.
ownership of the village. Major Exports: Information.
25 Although the Shinra Electric Power Major Imports: Foodstuff, tourism.
Company took control over the village
after the deaths of the landowners, a
mako reactor was never built in the
DC RESULT
region. 10 Cosmo Canyon is the site for those who
wish to pursue the Study of Planetary Life.
15 The village has an ever-burning fire in the Major Imports: Foodstuff, tourism.
middle, called the Cosmo Candle. It is said
that if the eternal flame burns out, then all
life would come to an end. KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE)
DC RESULT
20 Bugenhagen, the grand elder of the
15 The city is built just south-east of the ruins
village, built the observatory as so people
of Midgar; roughly between sector 3 and
could study the planet and the Lifestream.
4.
20 The construction materials used to build
KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES) the city came from the ruins of Midgar
DC RESULT 25 Edge uses the remaining Mako energy
15 The Wolfions of Cosmo Canyon have their from Midgar’s eight reactors as a
first tattoo applied to their body at the temporary measure until a new energy
mere age of 4. source is discovered.
20 It is known that once every 50 years, a
male and female Wolfion must perform a
rite to appease the planet. KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
DC RESULT
25 There is a hidden cave beneath Cosmo
10 The monument in central Edge was
Canyon that was sealed away by
constructed by Shinra Inc. to
Bugenhagen. The entrance is said to be
commemorate the destruction of Midgar
located below the observatory.
and pay homage to the victims.
15 The orphaned children help transport
COSTA DEL SOL
Continent: Western.
important artefacts, as well as debris,
from the ruins in exchange for food and
Area: Corel. money.
Major Exports: Medicine, vehicles. 20 The highway is off limits to all non-WRO
Major Imports: Information, tourism. members.

DC RESULT
GONGAGA
Continent: Western.
10 The town has a factory that makes Area: Gongaga.
medicine and various healing items. Major Exports: Foodstuff.
15 Costa del Sol is the only port town on the Major Imports: Mako, technology.
western continent.
20 The town is the number one choice for
holidays and short breaks.
DC RESULT
10 The village is surrounded by cliffs that
KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES) allowed the locals to keep a close eye on
DC RESULT the surrounding areas.
15 The most expensive villa in town is owned 15 The mako reactor was destroyed by the
by the president of the Shinra Electric original AVALANCHE group as a
Power Company. demonstration of resistance towards the
20 Although quite expensive, Costa del Sol Shinra Electric Power Company.
has a wide selection of holiday homes and
25
luxury villas on the market.
The docks house a selection of boats and
DC RESULT
airplanes for hire. They also manufacture
15 Most of the townsfolk had died due to the
new aerial and nautical vehicles for private
local mako reactor’s explosion.
clients.
20 Gongaga use to bear crops that produced
a portion of the planet’s supply of food;
EDGE
Continent: Eastern.
however, pollution from the mako reactor
made the fields infertile.
Area: Midgar.
Major Exports: Information, technology.
ICICLE LODGE
Continent: Northern.
KNOWLEDGE (BUREAUCRACY)
DC RESULT
Area: Icicle. 10 The Shinra Electric Power Company took
Major Exports: Information. the fishing village of Junon by extreme
Major Imports: Foodstuff, tourism. force.
20 In the highest room in the government
suite there is a gas chamber that the
KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE) board of directors use to punish their
DC RESULT political enemies.
10 Icicle Lodge is a skiing resort and the only
known one on the planet.
15 The area around Icicle Lodge snows all-
year round, but this is due to the town’s
KALM
Continent: Eastern.
close proximity to the Northern Cave, Area: Midgar.
which the planet is using a large portion of Major Exports: Foodstuff, mythril.
its spirit energy to heal. Major Imports: Technology.
KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES) KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE)

DC RESULT DC RESULT
15 The local pub hosts several events each 15 Kalm’s main source of income is through
year as a way of attracting more business the mining of mythril; however the
and gaining tourism. appearance of the Midgar Zolom has
20 Professor Gast Faramis is said to have had halted this.
a home in Icicle Lodge. Rumour has it that 20 The village was the target of an accidental
he was in a relationship with a Cetra. air strike by Shinra during their conflict
with the original AVALANCHE.
JUNON
25 Kalm was rebuilt and any survivors
became subjects of Hojo’s materia-human
Continent: Eastern. fusion experiment.
Area: Junon.
Major Exports: Technology, vehicles, weapons.
Major Imports: Foodstuff, mako, tourism. KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
DC RESULT
10 Once per year, Kalm puts on a festival as a
KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE) way to give thanks to the lifestream and
DC RESULT the Cetra. The festival lasts for two weeks.
10 The city houses the largest cannon in all of 15 A man, known as the Kalm Traveller,
existence: the Sister Ray. requests legendary artefacts in exchange
15 Junon mimics that of Midgar. It has a for rare items.
slum-like village below and a prestigious
coastal city above.
20 The Shinra naval and air forces are based
in Junon. It is also where the military
MIDEEL
Continent: Eastern.
vehicles are constructed. Area: Mideel.
Major Exports: Foodstuff, information.
KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES) Major Imports: Medicine.

DC RESULT
15 Most people living in the village below are KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE)
either anti-Shinra or pretend to like them DC RESULT
as to make life easier. 10 Mideel is a hot springs town famous for its
20 Due to the electrical current that beauty and health spas.
surrounds one of the towers suspending 15 The town is also well-known for having
Upper Junon in the water, most sea lifestream close to the surface.
creatures have become angry with the 20 Mideel is a tropical paradise, ideal for
locals; even attacking them off-guard. holiday-makers and day-trippers.
KNOWLEDGE (LIFE SCIENCES) 20 The Shinra company pretends to be doing
things in the public’s best interest;
DC RESULT
however all they want to do is line their
10 The surrounding trees are the only known
pockets with as much gil as possible.
trees on the planet to bear fruit. All of the
30 Beneath the central skyscraper houses the
world’s fruit supply comes from Mideel, as
DEEPGROUND facilities.
well as its neighbouring village Banora.
15 They say that those who have fallen within
the lifestream will eventually find their
way to Mideel.
NIBELHEIM
Continent: Western.
Area: Nibel.
MIDGAR
Continent: Eastern.
Major Exports: Information, materia.
Major Imports: Tourism.
Area: Midgar.
Major Exports: Mako, materia, technology, KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE)
vehicles, weapons. DC RESULT
Major Imports: foodstuff. 15 Villagers mine the mako springs in Mt.
Nibel, and make materia from it.
KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE) 20 The well in the centre of Nibelheim is well-
known for making wishes come true.
DC RESULT
25 The village no longer has real citizens.
10 Midgar is the largest metropolitan city on
Instead, there are actors living there who
the planet.
are employed by Shinra to cover up the
15 It has 8 mako reactors around the outer
incident.
perimeter, which constantly provides the
city with electricity.
20 The centre skyscraper houses mako KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
reactor 0, as well as the government DC RESULT
offices of the Shinra Electric Power 10 Sangan, the martial arts master, has his
Company. own private dojo in the village.
15 The Nibelheim sewer is where a colony of
KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES) 20
Sahagin lives.
The largest house in the village belongs to
DC RESULT
the Shinra Electric Power Company, and is
10 The slums below the plate consist of
so-rightfully named the Shinra Mansion.
nameless villages that were bought out by
25 Nibelheim is home to the JENOVA project.
the Shinra Electric Power Company.
At one point, it was said that the villagers
15 Since Shinra built the city above, the
could hear screams coming from within
oppressed people living in the slums have
the Shinra Mansion.
never seen the light of day.
KNOWLEDGE (LIFE SCIENCES) ROCKET TOWN

Continent: Western.
DC RESULT
10 The land around Midgar has become a Area: Rocket Launch Pad.
desolate wasteland due to severe mako Major Exports: Tourism.
pollution. Major Imports: Technology.
15 Flowers do not grow in the slums, except
in the Sector 5 slums church. KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE)
DC RESULT
KNOWLEDGE (BUREAUCRACY) 10 The name of the town was given after the
rocket launch pad just north of the main
DC RESULT
10 The Shinra Electric Power Company is the civilisation.
de-facto world authority over most of the 15 Cid Highwind, world famous pilot and the
planet. first man to go (or attempted to go) to the
moon, lives in Rocket Town.
KNOWLEDGE (SOCIAL SCIENCES) link up to the Worldwide Network (WWN) to
receive map routes, and information needed for
DC RESULT
pilots to plot a safe course through dangerous
10 The town became a tourist site after the
locations. Sat-Nav data need to be updated on a
initial failed rocket launch.
regular basis via the WWN (usually every 2 to 3
15 Shinra stopped funding the Space weeks); otherwise it can result in a penalty to the
Exploration program after the initial Use Computer check. A navigator using an up-to-
launch failed. date Sat-Nav system can plot a safe course to and
from a location. Doing so takes 1 minute and a
WUTAI
Continent: Western.
successful DC 10 Use Computer check.
Certain situations or circumstances can also
modify the check, as shown in the table below. The
Area: Wutai.
DC of the Use Computer check increases to 30 if
Major Exports: Foodstuff, technology, weapons.
the vehicle has no built-in Sat-Nav system, and
Major Imports: None.
requires 1 hour of preparation time for plotting a
safe course. If the Use Computer check is
KNOWLEDGE (WORLD LORE) successful, there are no further problems and the
DC RESULT vehicle arrives at the destination in a number of
15 The Wutaians are ruled by a monarchy, hours shown in the table below.
with Godo Kisaragi the current head of A failed Use Computer check indicates that
state. His daughter, Yuffie, is the next in the navigator has made an error in his calculations.
line for the throne. Make another Use Computer check using the same
20 The Da Chao Mountain is a place of modifiers and against the same DC. If this second
worship for the Leviathan; the nations Use Computer check is successful, the error is
chosen deity. corrected and the process of plotting a course
25 Mt. Tamblin has the highest peak than any must begin anew. If this second Use Computer
other mountain in the country. There are check fails, the vehicle must undergo
several natural mako springs within its maintenance. If the vehicle is not disabled or
caves. destroyed, it arrives at the intended destination in
double the expected travel time. If the vehicle is
disabled, it stops in a random location somewhere
KNOWLEDGE (BUREAUCRACY) between the point of origin and the destination
DC RESULT (the exact location is determined by the GM).
10 The walls of Fort Tamblin run all along the Aerial vehicles in this situation begin to fall out of
perimeters of Wutai, protecting it from the sky and the vehicle’s occupants must make an
invaders and intruders. immediate evacuation. Rules on falling objects and
20 After the Wutai War ended, Godo had to falling damage applies here.
sign an edict, which banned its army and
civilians from using and owning materia. NAVIGATION DC MODIFIERS
SITUATION CHECK MODIFIER
TRAVEL IN THE Using a Sat-Nav system

No Sat-Nav system used
+5
-10
PLANET
No Worldwide Network access -5
TRAVEL TIME
All the landmasses on the planet mean nothing to VEHICLE TYPE TRAVEL TIME*
a character if they are unreachable. Fortunately, Aerial 0.5 x vehicle’s Dex mod
travel via air or sea has become common and Ground 1d3 x vehicle’s Dex mod
affordable. Nautical 1 x vehicle’s Dex mod
*double this figure if the vehicle has a persistent condition caused by
navigation.
NAVIGATION
Most vehicles have built-in satellite navigation
systems, which provide a way of plotting a safe
route to and from any given location. Travelling
from one location to another requires a successful
Use Computer check. Satellite navigation systems
APPENDIX A: BANDIT
FREELANCER 12
NONPLAYER CHARACTERS
DEFENCES Ref 13; Fort 17; Will 16; Mag 17
HIT POINTS 36 (12d6) BLOODIED 18
This appendix contains statistics for various MAGIC POINTS 0 INITIATIVE +2
nonplayer characters (NPCs) that the party might STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
18 (+4) 15 (+2) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 14 (+2)
encounter during their adventures. These stat
SKILLS Deception +6, Melee Strike +8, Ranged Strike +8, Stealth +6,
blocks can be used to represent both human and
Streetwise +76 Thievery +9
nonhuman NPCs.
MELEE DIE RANGED DIE MAGIC DIE
1d6 1d6 1d6
CUSTOMISING NPCS
The following statistics do not include any racial
FEATS Polearm Mastery, Quick Draw, Range Training (Str); Skill
Focus (Thievery)
WEAPON
traits. Once you have an idea of what kind of
Spear: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 (M)/+9 (R) to hit;
character you wish to incorporate into your
range 5/10; Hit Rate 1; one target; Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5); piercing damage;
campaign, simply apply the relevant racial traits to
Materia Slots: 2 x linked
the stat block you are using. ARMOUR
Leather: +1 to Reflex and Fortitude Defence; 3 kg; Materia
ASSASSIN Slots: 1 x linked, 1 x single
Challenge Code C (1,000 XP)
ROGUE 8
Bandits come from various backgrounds, ranging
HIT POINTS 37 (7d6 + 16) BLOODIED 18
MAGIC POINTS 23 (7d8 + 15) INITIATIVE +4 from the needy, the desperate, and the easily
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA blackmailed. They find crime as a necessity rather
12 (+1) 18 (+4) 10 (+0) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) than a way of life; trying to get through harsh
SKILLS Acrobatics +7, Deception +8, Knowledge (social sciences) +8, times and keeping their head above water.
Knowledge (world lore) +8, Melee Strike +7, Perception +6, Ranged
Strike +10, Stealth +10, Streetwise +8, Survival +6, Thievery +10
BOUNTY HUNTER
1d6 1d6 1d6
RANGER 26
CLASS FEATURES DEFENCES Ref 35; Fort 28; Will 23; Mag 27
Ninja Specialist (reroll Stealth checks, keep better result) HIT POINTS 137 (25d8 + 22); +10 Toughness BLOODIED 68
Sneak Attack (3d8) MAGIC POINTS 38 (25d6 + 12) INITIATIVE +6
Uncanny Dodge (2/encounter) STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
FEATS Backstabber, Melee Training (Dex), Projectile Mastery 19 (+4) 22 (+6) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) 11 (+0)
TECHNIQUES SKILLS Acrobatics +21, Athletics +11, Knowledge (social sciences)
Bloodfest (2d8 + 5; 1/encounter) +16, Knowledge (tactics) +16, Knowledge (world lore) +16,
Greased Lightning (2d6; 1/encounter) Perception +15, Persuasion +10, Ranged Strike +21, Stealth +21,
Streetwise +15, Treat Injury +7, Survival +15, Use Computer +11
WEAPON
Spiral Shuriken: Ranged Weapon Attack: +12 to hit; range MELEE DIE RANGED DIE MAGIC DIE
10/20; Hit Rate 6; one target; Hit: 26 (6d6 + 5); slashing damage; 1d8 2d10 1d8
Materia Slots: 1 x linked, 4 x single CLASS FEATURES
ARMOUR Greater Weapon Specialist (no penalty when wielding large-
Warrior Bangle: +3 to Reflex and Fortitude Defence; 1 kg; size weapons or bigger; +9 class bonus to ranged damage rolls)
Materia Slots: 2 x linked Barrage (4/encounter)
Challenge Code B (500 XP) Aim (+13; 1/encounter)
FEATS Firearm Mastery, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Quick Draw,
Rapid Shot, Skill Focus (Persuasion, Use Computer), Toughness
Assassins usually maintain a cover that enables
TECHNIQUES
him to travel freely, yet also explains why he’s in a
Big Shot (27 energy; 3/encounter)
given location at a given time. Many assassins hold
Devastating Shot (2d12 + 26; 3/encounter)
jobs as merchants, sales representatives for
WEAPON
corporations, or diplomats. A truly villainous Sniper CR: Ranged Weapon Attack: +21 to hit; range 15/30; Hit
assassin has a “signature” consisting of a unique Rate 7; one target; Hit: 87 (14d10 + 10); piercing damage; Materia
weapon, a particular approach, or some memento Slots: 2 x linked
left with his victims. Challenge Code F (8,000 XP)
Bounty hunters track and recover their targets to Politicians want to change the Planet; be it for the
bring them to “justice” – even if that’s little more better, the worse, or for their own personal
than a crime boss’ personal vendetta. Though they desires. They can be the most sympathetic or the
occasionally band together to tackle particularly most tyrannical, while some politicians seek to line
difficult targets, most of the time they work alone, their own pockets with gil.
vying against each other to collect the largest
rewards. Bounty hunters differ from assassins in
that they usually seek to capture their targets, not PRIEST
kill them. WHITE MAGE 41
COMMONER MAGIC POINTS 214 (40d12 + 94) INITIATIVE +2
FREELANCER 1 STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
DEFENCES Ref 10; Fort 13; Will 12; Mag 12 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 20 (+5) 21 (+5)
HIT POINTS 7 (1d6 + 3) BLOODIED 3 SKILLS Knowledge (magic lore) +25, Knowledge (world lore) +25,
MAGIC POINTS 0 INITIATIVE -1 Melee Strike +25, Perception +31, Persuasion +31, Spellcasting
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA +31, Streetwise +16, Treat Injury +28
10 (+0) 8 (-1) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 12 (+1)
SKILLS Perception +3, Knowledge (choose one) +3, Streetwise +2 MONSTER SKILLS Angel Whisper +19, Big Guard +19, Dragon
MELEE DIE RANGED DIE MAGIC DIE Force +19, White Wind +19
1d4 1d4 1d4 MELEE DIE RANGED DIE MAGIC DIE
FEATS Pick one 1d12 1d12 3d10
ARMOUR CLASS FEATURES
Cloth: +1 to Reflex Defence; 2 kg; Materia Slots: 2 x single Healing Specialist (reroll Spellcasting checks, keep best one)
Challenge Code A (250 XP) Channel Mage (6/day)
Pray (21d8; 6/day)
Commoners are the ordinary people that walk the FEATS Call of the Planet, Enemy Skill Proficiency, Multi-Weapon
Planet. They go about their daily lives, working to Proficiency (rods), Skill Focus (Angel Whisper, Big Guard, Dragon
make a living. Commoners can be seen in various Force, Perception, Persuasion, Spellcasting, White Wind), Staff
professions such as the building trade, shop Mastery
keeping, doctors, nurses, bar staff, and the like. TECHNIQUES
Healing Wind (9d12 + target’s Con modifier; 5/encounter)
POLITICIAN Seal Evil (2/encounter)

Breath of the Earth (3/encounter)
SCHOLAR 6 MATERIA
DEFENCES Ref 12; Fort 14; Will 17; Mag 16 Weapon: Enemy Skill, Restore (MASTER), Revive (level 2)
HIT POINTS 38 (5d6 + 23) BLOODIED 19 Armour: Barrier (MASTER), Heal (level 2), Mystify (level 3)
MAGIC POINTS 30 (5d10 + 25) INITIATIVE +0 WEAPON
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Wizer Staff: Melee Weapon Attack: +25 to hit; Hit Rate: 5;
10 (+0) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) one target; Hit: 43 (5d12 + 10); bludgeoning damage; Materia
SKILLS Knowledge (bureaucracy) +10, Knowledge (world lore) +7, Slots: 4 x single
Perception +7, Persuasion +11, Streetwise +8, Use Computer +7 ARMOUR
MELEE DIE RANGED DIE MAGIC DIE Behemoth Horn: +3 to Magic Defence; +12 to Melee Strike
1d6 1d8 1d8 checks; 1 kg; Materia Slots: 6 x singles
CLASS FEATURES Challenge Code I (64,000 XP)
Influential Specialist (demand surrender against bloodied
targets) Priests are holy people preaching to the world of
Inspiring Word (+3; 4/encounter) the planet’s dire situation. They spread the
Recall (2/encounter) meaning of the lifestream and of the possible
FEATS Silent Edge, Skill Focus (Knowledge [bureaucracy], future the world will have if the use of mako
Persuasion) reactors continues. They do not fight their cause
TECHNIQUES with weapons; however they will use the
Weaken Resolve (push target back 4 squares; 1/encounter) knowledge of the lifestream if the situation calls
ARMOUR for it.
Cloth: +1 to Reflex Defence; 2 kg; Materia Slots: 2 x single
Challenge Code B (500 XP)
SOLDIER Thugs are basic bruisers. They are street toughs
aspiring to become sparring champions, grunts
FIGHTER 33 working for a local crime lord, security guards, or
DEFENCES Ref 24; Fort 39; Will 27; Mag 36 law enforces prone to breaking heads and taking
HIT POINTS 345 (32d10 + 185) BLOODIED 172 bribes.
MAGIC POINTS 110 (32d4 + 78) INITIATIVE +0
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
24 (+7) 10 (+0) 21 (+5) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) WARMAGE
SKILLS Athletics +26, Knowledge (tactics) +21, Melee Strike +26, BLACK MAGE 19
Spellcasting +12, Stealth +19, Treat Injury +20 DEFENCES Ref 20; Fort 23; Will 21; Mag 24
MELEE DIE RANGED DIE MAGIC DIE HIT POINTS 90 (18d4 + 54) BLOODIED 45
2d10 1d10 1d10 MAGIC POINTS 167 (18d12 + 51) INITIATIVE +1
CLASS FEATURES STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA
Greater Weapon Specialist (no penalty when wielding large- 15 (+2) 8 (-1) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 20 (+5)
size weapons or bigger; +12 class bonus to melee damage rolls) SKILLS Acrobatics +5, Knowledge (magic lore) +14, Melee Strike
Fighter’s Mark (5/encounter) +25 (+30 when bloodied), Perception +12, Persuasion +22,
Cleave (4 additional targets) Spellcasting +25, Streetwise +22
FEATS Advantageous Attack, Armour Mastery (resist 10), Greater MELEE DIE RANGED DIE MAGIC DIE
Cleave, Multiattack Proficiency, Quick Draw, Rapid Strike, Skill 1d6 1d6 2d8
Focus (Spellcasting), Sword Mastery CLASS FEATURES
TECHNIQUES Elemental Specialist (+7/+12 with fire; -10 with ice, poison,
Blade Beam (7d10 energy; 3/encounter) water, and wind)
Braver (8d6 + 16 force; 4/encounter) Dualcast (4/encounter)
Cross Slash (182 + 5d8; 1/encounter) Focus (+9)
WEAPON Fighter’s Mark (1/encounter)
Apocalypse: Melee Weapon Attack: +26 to hit; Hit Rate: 8; FEATS Call of the Planet, Defending your Honour (Multiclass
one target; Hit: 98 (16d10 + 22); slashing/piercing damage; Fighter), Melee Training (Cha), Skill Focus (Melee Strike,
Materia Slots: 3 x single Spellcasting), Rod Mastery
ARMOUR TECHNIQUES
Plate: +10 to Reflex Defence; +4 to Fortitude Defence; Flare Burst (2d12 + 19 fire/energy; 3/encounter)
Speed 4 sq.; 40 kg; Materia Slots: 3 x linked Gauntlet (3d8 necrotic; 2/encounter)
Challenge Code G (16,000 XP) MATERIA
Weapon: Fire (level 3)–Added Cut (level 2), HP Plus (level 2)
Soldiers are among the strongest and toughest Armour: Charisma Plus (MASTER), Gravity (level 2)
people on the Planet. Trained in the art of sword WEAPONS
fighting, they can wield a blade as surely as a Aurora Rod: Melee Weapon Attack: +25 to hit; Hit Rate: 1;
military policeman can handle a gun. one target; Hit: 8 (1d6+5); bludgeoning damage; Materia Slots: 2
x linked, 1 x single
THUG ARMOUR
Silver Barrette: +1 to Magic Defence; +5 to Melee Strike
FREELANCER 8 checks and Ranged Strike checks; 1 kg; Materia Slots: 2 x linked
DEFENCES Ref 16; Fort 17; Will 15; Mag 17 Challenge Code D (2,000 XP)
MAGIC POINTS 0 INITIATIVE +1 Warmages are powerful magicians that specialise
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA in casting devastating spells. They tend to practice
18 (+4) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 10 (+0) their craft in secret and unleash their power on
SKILLS Acrobatics +4, Athletics +7, Melee Strike +7, Perception unsuspecting innocents for, from their point of
+3, Persuasion +3, Stealth +4, Streetwise +3, Survival +3 view, practice.
1d4 1d4 1d4
FEATS Advantageous Attack, Combat Glove Mastery, Improved
Defences
WEAPON
Diamond Knuckle: Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit; Hit
Rate: 5; one target; Hit: 18 (5d4 + 5); bludgeoning damage;
Materia Slots: 2 x linked, 1 x single
Challenge Code B (500 XP)
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FINAL FANTASY VII

THE ROLEPLAYING GAME

And to everyone over at the Giant In The Playground forums

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

The people of the planet have begun to wake

WHAT CHARACTERS CAN DO

Characters accomplish these things by

You character has

YOUR ABILITY SCORES

INTELLIGENCE (INT) CHARISMA (CHA)

PLAY A CETRA IF YOU WANT…

CETRA RACE TRAITS

GOBLIN RACE TRAITS

PLAY A MOOGLE IF YOU WANT…

GRIM RACE TRAITS

MOOGLE RACE TRAITS

REMNANT RACE TRAITS

PLAY A SAHAGIN IF YOU WANT…

SAHAGIN RACE TRAITS

TONBERRY RACE TRAITS

PLAY A TONBERRY IF YOU WANT…

A character class is the

CLASS MAGIC POINTS

important for a character of that class. Players can

GAME RULE INFORMATION

*This skill actually encompasses a number of unrelated skills.

Skill Points at 1st level: (1 + Int modifier) x 4.

ARMOUR PROFICIENCY At 11th level, the class bonus to Defences

GAME RULE INFORMATION

ARMOUR PROFICIENCY DEFENCE BONUSES

DESTRUCTIVE STRIKE TWISTING VAULT

GAME RULE INFORMATION

Athletics (Str), Knowledge* (Int), Melee

Skill Points at 1st level: (1 + Int modifier) x 4.

CLIMHAZZARD ABILITY SCORE INCREASE

Time: Full-round. additional enemy within a close burst 1.

EXAMPLES OF MONKS IN FINAL

GAME RULE INFORMATION

CLASS SKILLS Acrobatics (Dex), Athletics (Str),

BEAT RUSH WATERKICK

ABILITY SCORE INCREASE

GREATER WEAPON SPECIALIST

BARRAGE Special: If the check result equals or exceeds

ABILITY SCORE INCREASE

EXAMPLES OF ROGUES IN FINAL

GAME RULE INFORMATION

ABILITIES HIT POINTS

trying to preserve the peace and seek a logical

EXAMPLES OF SAMURAI IN FINAL

GAME RULE INFORMATION

LAST ONE STANDING ABILITY SCORE INCREASE

GAME RULE INFORMATION

Deception (Cha), Knowledge* (Int), SCHOLAR SPECIALISATION

SCHOLAR TECHNIQUE WEAKEN RESOLVE

PLAYING A WHITE MAGE

EXAMPLES OF WHITE MAGES IN

GAME RULE INFORMATION

WHITE MAGE SPECIALISATION BONUS FEATS

CROSS- CLASS SKILLS