Physique
The Physique skill represents the character’s natural physical aptitudes, such as raw strength and endurance.
Damage: When using melee weapons, you gain bonus damage based on your Physique skill level—half your Physique level (rounded down) for one-handed weapons and your full Physique level for two-handed weapons.
Defense. The Physique skill gives you additional physical stress. See the table below.
| Physique | Stress Box |
|---|---|
| +0 | Up to 2 |
| +1 | Up to 3 |
| +2 | Up to 3 |
| +3 | Up to 4 |
| +4 | Up to 4 |
| +5 | Up to 5 |
| +6 | Up to 5 |
| +7 | Up to 6 |
- Mighty Thews
- You gain a bonus +1 to Physique when attempting feats of raw strength, such as lifting heavy objects, bending bars, or breaking through obstacles like walls or doors.
- Iron Stamina
- You gain an additional mild physical consequence slot.
- Resilient Body
- You gain a bonus +1 to Physique when defending against poisonous effects of any kind.
- Powerful Grapple
- You gain a bonus +1 to Physique when attempting to grapple enemies.
- Tough as Nails
- You gain a bonus +1 to Physique when rolling to overcome or defend against being stunned, knocked back, or knocked unconscious.
- Fury-Fueled Endurance
- When you are taken out of a physical conflict due to stress or consequences, you can spend a fate point to remain active for one additional round. During that round, you gain +1 to Physique for any physical actions.