Death From Above

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Required Tiger Discipline 4
Area Self
Duration Instant
Cast Action Standard
Mana Cost 3
Effect Leap up to 10 yards and make a melee or unarmed attack against a target at a lower elevation. Choose one of the following options based on how you initiate the leap:

Elevated Ambush Triggered if you began your turn at least 3 yards above your target (e.g., ledge, tree, or wall)

  • The target suffers -2 to Dodge against this attack.
  • If the target takes damage, they must succeed a Physical Resistance check vs. your Athletics Skill roll or be knocked Prone.
  • If the target's Dodge is reduced to 0 they are considered Flatfooted allowing maneuvers such as Sneak Attack to apply to the attack.

Jumping Attack (You used Double Jump this turn)

  • The attack gains +1 Damage Die
  • If the target takes damage, they must succeed a Physical Resistance check vs. your Athletics Skill roll or be knocked Prone.
  • If you used Burst of Speed this turn, gain +1 Ignore Dodge