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Use Tool Action: Skill

Any basic tool usage, such as hammering a nail, cutting a rope, shoveling dirt, chopping wood, an unopposed strike on a target, etc. Some tools actions, such as prying open a crate fall under the Use Tool Action: Force action type.

Prerequisites:

  • Tool is in hand
  • Target is within range
  • Target is not moving or opposing the action

Buy-In:

  • Low: 2 Sweat
  • Mid: 2 Sweat
  • High: 1 Sweat
  • Expert: 1 Sweat

Note: This can be overridden by tool specific rules.

Character Cards:

  • Low: 1 in Hand
  • Mid: 2 in Hand
  • High: 2 in Hand
  • Expert: 3 in Hand

Break:

DifficultyBreak
Inane15
Simple18
Easy21
Normal25
Challenging30
Difficult35
Onerous45
*Note: No increased difficulty for Low or Mid Skills

Resolution:

No Bet Made: Action not taken
Under Break: Target is missed, no effect
Make Break: Target is hit for minimal effect
Break Over 1-6: Standard Effect
Break Over by 7-14: Enhanced Effect
Break Over by 15+: Maximum Effect

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