- Racial Requirement: Any
- Transformation Type: Enhancement
- Enhancement Type: Standard
- Prerequisite(s): Access to 2+ Transformations that include Martial Skill as a Prerequisite
- Stress Test Requirement: 20
- Tier of Power Requirement. 4+
- Aspects: Transcendent, Enhanced Save (All)
| AG | FO | TE | SC | IN | MA | PE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4(T) | +4(T) | +4(T) | – | +2(T) | +4(T) | – |
Wizened Warrior: Your experience and skill allow you to achieve maximum efficiency with minimal effort.
(1)-[Passive]: If this Transformation is used in conjunction with a Form or Transcended Enhancement, halve its Attribute Modifier Bonuses.
(2)-[1/Round]: You may use the Stance Maneuver as an Instant Maneuver.
(3)-[Triggered, 1/Round]: If you use the Stance Maneuver, you may use the Basic Attack Maneuver as an Out-of-Sequence Maneuver.
(4)-[Triggered, 1/Round]: At the end of your turn, you may use the Stance Maneuver as an Out-of-Sequence Maneuver. This use of the Stance Maneuver does not count towards its [1/Round] limit.
(5)-[Choice]: Depending on your choice for the 3rd effect of Martial Arts Practitioner, gain access to these effects:
- Offensive Style [Passive]: Increase your Wound Rolls by 1(T).
- Defensive Style [Passive]: Increase your Soak Value by 1(T).
(6)-[Passive]: Depending on which Stance you are currently in, apply one of the following effects:
- Flame Stance [Passive]: Apply an Energy Charge to all of your Signature Techniques.
- Wind Stance [Passive]: Increase your Dodge Rolls by 1(T) and halve your penalties from Diminishing Defense (after all calculations).
- Wave Stance [1/Round]: You may use the Defend Maneuver without spending a Counter Action.
- Stone Stance [Passive]: Increase your Damage Reduction by 1(T) and this Transformation gains the Armored Aspect.
The Flow of Combat: An expert at reading and moving with the flow of combat, you excel in situations where most would lose hope.
(1)-[Passive]: While above the Bruised Health Threshold, reduce the Ki Point Cost of your Attacking Maneuvers by 1(T) and increase your Defense Value and Soak Value by 1(T).
(2)-[Passive]: While below the Bruised Health Threshold, increase your Combat Rolls and Surgency by 1(T).
(3)-[Passive]: While below the Injured Health Threshold, increase your Wound Rolls and Surgency by 1(T).
(4)-[Triggered, 1/Round]: If you use the Stance Maneuver while above the Bruised Health Threshold, you may use the Signature Technique Maneuver or Basic Attack Maneuver as an Out-of-Sequence Maneuver after changing stances.
(5)-[Triggered, 1/Round]: If you use the Stance Maneuver while below the Bruised Health Threshold, you may use either the Energy Charge Maneuver or Power Up Maneuver as an Out-of-Sequence Maneuver after changing stances.
(6)-[Triggered/Start of Turn, 1/Encounter]: Enter the Superior State until the start of your next turn. Additionally, apply one of the following effects depending on your amount of Life Points compared to your Maximum Life Points:
- >50%. Gain 1 Counter Action.
- <50%. Enter the Surging State until the start of your next turn.
Burst Limit
Master of Battle: Your martial mastery grants you a decisive edge over the competition.
(1)-[Triggered/Transform]: Use the Stance Maneuver as an Out-of-Sequence Maneuver, then you may regain Life Points equal to 1/4 of your Maximum Life Points.
Mastery Trait
Further Refinement: You have achieved mastery of your mind, allowing you to release your self-imposed restraints and attain true power.
(1)-[Permanent]: Master of Martial Arts gains the Perfect Ki Control Aspect.
(2)-[Passive]: Ignore the 2nd effect of the Superior State and any penalties from your Stance(s).
(3)-[Passive]: Increase your Greater Dice by x Dice Categories, where x is equal to 1/2 (rounded up) of your Tier of Power.
(4)-[Triggered]: If you use the Stance Maneuver, regain either 3(bT) Life Points or 2(bT) Ki Points.
(5)-[Triggered/Threshold, 1/Encounter]: Automatically succeed at the Steadfast Check for this Health Threshold. Then, you may use the Stance Maneuver as an Out-of-Sequence Maneuver. This use of the Stance Maneuver does not count towards its [1/Round] limit.
Transcendent Trait
Transcending Martial Arts: You have achieved a tranquil state of absolute mastery, allowing your display of pure skill to shine brightly.
(1)-[Enhanced]: Master of Martial Arts gains the Scaling (LV2) Aspect.
(2)-[Passive]: The 6th effect of The Flow of Combat loses the [1/Encounter] Keyword and gains the [2/Encounter] Keyword.
(3)-[Passive]: Increase your maximum number of concurrent Stances to 2.
(4)-[Triggered/Superior, 1/Encounter]: Use a Surge of your choice as an Out-of-Sequence Maneuver.
