Dodge
Dodge is the defence that does not depend on a weapon. For light, fast builds it is the only thing standing between you and the sand.
What It Does
Dodge gives a chance to avoid incoming attacks outright. It is especially important for unarmed and lightly-equipped characters who lack strong weapon-based blocking.
Hidden Effects
Dodge favours low encumbrance — heavy loads and heavy armour reduce its effectiveness. It pairs naturally with Martial Arts and Athletics.
How XP Works
You train Dodge by being attacked while not blocking — it climbs through combat exposure like the other defensive skills.
Best Training Methods
Fight lightly-armoured against manageable groups with backup nearby. Martial artist training naturally builds Dodge alongside it.
Common Mistakes
Expecting Dodge to carry a heavily-armoured tank. It is a light-build skill — load the character down and it stops mattering.
“Train Athletics early — a fast squad chooses which fights happen.”
- Type
- Combat
- Wants
- Low encumbrance
- Pairs with
- Martial Arts, Athletics
- Weak with
- Heavy armour