**In the world of Jujutsu, Sorcerers need to be not only proficient with their cursed techniques but also their hands and tool usage. At the start of a sorcerer’s career they begin with one martial-field and one weaponry-field.
By consuming Skill Points a Sorcerer is able to increase their skill in a particular field or branch into a new study.
- In order to gain Level 1 Mastery in a form of combat, you must spend 1 Skill Point.
- In order to gain Level 2 Mastery in a form of combat, you must spend 3 Skill Points.
- In order to gain Level 3 Mastery in a form of combat, you must spend 5 Skill Points.
- In order to gain Level 4 Mastery in a form of combat, you must spend 7 Skill Points.
- In order to gain Level 5 Mastery in a form of combat, you must spend 9 Skill Points. Skill Point investment is concurrent. The above means ‘the total amount’ invested.
Tip
The included Lv1 is considered to have 1 SP invested.
You may invest into a total of 16 levels across the entire system, the exact combination of levels does not matter.
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Hand-to-Hand or Martial Combat Mastery is broken up into 4 fields of study: Offensive, Defensive, Reactionary, and Balance. Each has its strengths and finding a balance between the fighting styles is different for each individual. A single martial art is not composed of a single line of thinking, each incorporates some form of each system.
Offensive
Offensive Combat deals with rapid and sudden flurries of attacks expertly woven together to prevent a target from putting up a defensive position. However, Offensive fighters often fight themselves in a difficult battle when faced against Reactionary.
| Level | Accolades | SP Req |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-Hit Combo, Sudden Joint Interruption | 1 |
| 2 | Knock Out, Power Kick | 3 |
| 3 | 3-Hit Combo, Organ Strike | 5 |
| 4 | Hachiman’s Will, Testical Destruction | 7 |
| 5 | Thunderous Furry | 9 |
Defensive
Defensive Hand-to-Hand combat focuses on quickly protecting one’s self from incoming attacks and reducing the damage they do take from an assault. Defensive combat is most effective against balanced fighters, however, offensive combat typically overwhelms their defence.
| Level | Accolades | SP Req |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shifted Block, Quick Guard | 1 |
| 2 | Stone Stance | 3 |
| 3 | Iron Stance, Quicker Guard | 5 |
| 4 | Otherworldly Endurance, Soul Defence | 7 |
| 5 | Mamori no Shaori | 9 |
Reactionary
Reactionary combat focuses on counter-striking and interrupting a target’s momentum to ensure a strike and limit injury. They are the tricksters of the battle field, powerful against Offensive fighters but often outdone or matched by balanced fighters.
| Level | Accolades | SP Req |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swift Return, Seme no Shaori Lv1 | 1 |
| 2 | Quick Step, Clashing Strike | 3 |
| 3 | Seme no Shaori Lv2, Shoulder Throw | 5 |
| 4 | Field Control, Tactical Retreat | 7 |
| 5 | Seme no Shaori Lv3 | 9 |
Balance
Balance combat focuses on a mix of defensive and offensive techniques, often using feints to mislead. Balanced fighters are often ‘grapplers’ due to the control they maintain. While effective against reactionary fighters, balanced combatants often find it difficult to break through a strong defensive guard.
| Level | Accolades | SP Req |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Inch Punch, Feint: Lv1 | 1 |
| 2 | Feint: Lv2, Over Knee | 3 |
| 3 | Two Inch Punch, Sudden Drop | 5 |
| 4 | Cupped Block, Feint: Lv3 | 7 |
| 5 | One Inch Punch | 9 |
Weaponry Combat
There are 3 classifications of ‘weapons’ [Slashing | Blunt | Piercing]. Some weapons may be considered multiple classifications, but these will hopefully limit issues from that. If you are slashing with a weapon, it will follow [Slashing], if you are aiming to pierce or stab, it will follow [Piercing] rules.
Weapons capable of piercing will follow [Piercing : Ranged] when thrown or launched by hand or tool. [Blunt : Ranged] and [Slashing : Ranged] primarily will only deal with ‘chained’ weaponry.
Proficiency
- None: Either unable to use or difficult to use. If it’s a part of your levelled field, it will inflict injuries at -1 level [minimal of lvl 1]. If it was to bring the injury to none, the weapon will gain -2 swing speed due to the lack of ability.
- Proficient: You are capable of fully utilising your weapon at the advertised rate.
- Expert: You are skilled, being able to inflict injuries up to an extra level.
Ranged Projectile Guidelines
Depending on the levels invested into [Ranged] weaponry, the amount of projectiles that can be released or aimed within a given [turn] varies.
- Small Projectiles consume [1] Slot.
- Medium Projectiles consume [2] Slots.
- Large Projectiles consume [4] Slots.
NOTE
Each projectile will consume an attack slot.
| Level | Projectiles | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Projectiles | Small |
| 2 | 3 Projectiles | Medium |
| 3 | 4 Projectiles | Large |
| 4 | 5 Projectiles | - |
| 5 | 6 Projectiles | - |
Slashing
Slashing focuses not only on swords but also any bladed weapon that can cause a laceration. Note, ‘ranged’ for slashing tools will not encompass ‘throwing’ a slashing weapon, that would turn the tool into a ‘piercing’ weapon when thrown.
Melee Application
The typical use of a melee-weapon. Some tools may be injury limited beyond what levels allow.
| Level | Injury (SPD>+5) | SPD vs SPD (+5) | Proficiency | Expertise | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level 1 | N/A | One | - | +1 Grip | +1 ATK STR |
| 2 | Level 1 | N/A | Two | - | +2 Grip | +1 ATK STR |
| 3 | Level 2 | N/A | Three | One | +2 Grip | +2 ATK STR |
| 4 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Three | Two | +3 Grip | +2 ATK STR |
| 5 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Three | Three | +3 Grip | +3 ATK STR |
Ranged Application
Weapons attached to chains such as Kusarigama kusari/sickle fall under this application.
| Level | Injury | SPD vs SPD (+5) | Proficiency | Expertise | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level 1 | N/A | One | - | +1 SPD,-1 Block SPD |
| 2 | Level 1 | N/A | Two | - | +2 SPD,-1 Block SPD |
| 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Three | One | +2 SPD,-2 Block SPD |
| 4 | Level 2 | Level 2 | Three | Two | +3 SPD,-2 Block SPD |
| 5 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Three | Three | +3 SPD,-3 Block SPD |
SPD = ATK SPD
Blunt
Blunt focuses on any blunt tool. This could include bo-staffs, or even war-hammer based weapons.
NOTE
Rather than increasing injury levels, [Expertise] will reduce the STR requirement by:
- [ 4 ] Stable Fractures : Lv1
- [ 3 ] Partial Fractures : Lv2
- [ 2 ] Closed Fractures : Lv3
- [ 1 ] Compound Fractures : Lv4
Melee Application
The typical use of a melee-weapon such as a hammer or bo-staff.
| Level | Injury | STR vs END | Proficiency | Expertise | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lvl 1 | +5 | One | - | +2 ATK STR |
| 2 | Lvl 1, Lvl 2 | +2, +4 | Two | - | +3 ATK STR |
| 3 | Lvl 2, Lvl 3 | +4, +6 | Three | One | +4 ATK STR |
| 4 | Lvl 2, Lvl 3, Lvl 4 | +4, +6,+8 | Three | Two | +5 ATK STR |
| 5 | Lvl 2, Lvl 3, Lvl 4 | +3, +5,+7 | Three | Three | +6 ATK STR |
Ranged Application
Other chained weapons such as the kusarigama’s fundo or a chain with a large metal ball. Although they will not gain any statistical benefits, if normal blunt weapons such as a staff or hammer is thrown, it will follow these rules.
| Level | Injury | STR vs END | Proficiency | Expertise | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lvl 1 | +5 | One | - | +1 ATK STR,+1 SPD |
| 2 | Lvl 1, Lvl 2 | +2, +4 | Two | - | +1 ATK STR,+2 SPD |
| 3 | Lvl 2, Lvl 3 | +4, +6 | Three | One | +2 ATK STR,+2 SPD |
| 4 | Lvl 2, Lvl 3, Lvl 4 | +4, +6, +8 | Three | Two | +3 ATK STR,+3 SPD |
| 5 | Lvl 2, Lvl 3, Lvl 4 | +3, +5, +7 | Three | Three | +4 ATK STR,+3 SPD |
SPD = ATK SPD
Piercing
Piercing focuses on weapons which inflict ‘piercing’, such as shuriken, kunai, arrow-tips, etc. For ‘piercing’ swords, the rapier is an example.
Melee Application
While not many tools or weapons specialise in piercing, however, stabbing attacks will fall under these rules. Mainly Rapiers, Spears, and Needle-Blades will prioritise this skill.
| Level | Injury Min. | STR vs END (+5) | Proficiency | Expertise | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level 1 | N/A | One | - | +1 Grip | +1 Block STR |
| 2 | Level 1 | N/A | Two | - | +2 Grip | +1 Block STR |
| 3 | Level 2 | N/A | Three | One | +2 Grip | +2 Block STR |
| 4 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Three | Two | +3 Grip | +2 Block STR |
| 5 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Three | Three | +3 Grip | +3 Block STR |
Ranged Application
Thrown or launched items such as arrows, kunai, nails or even spears and swords. With rare exception, Piercing Ranged weapons will not be [chained].
| Level | Injury Min. | STR vs END (+5) | Proficiency | Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level 1 | Level 1 | One | - |
| 2 | Level 1 | Level 1 | Two | - |
| 3 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Three | One |
| 4 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Three | Two |
| 5 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Three | Three |
Definitions
Weapon Type
Defined as a specific family of weapons, such as a long-sword, short sword, dagger, etc. Characteristically similar weapons such as the nodachi and long-sword are treated as the same tool for proficiency.
Combos
Defined as quick and contentious attacks done within a short span of time. While certain combos may not consume multiple action slots, each strike within the combo is considered individual.**