<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-G26W6267FY"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-G26W6267FY'); </script> **[Hub](Hub.md) / [[Prism]] / [Prism Character Creation](Prism%20Character%20Creation.md) / [Prism Classes](Prism%20Classes.md)** >[!infobox|n-th wsmall] >###### <font size="+2">[[Paragon.webp|Paragon]]</font> >![[Paragon.webp]] > ###### <small>Art by [Nara](Narà.md)</small> # Paragon (Work in Progress) ### [Improved Parry](Prism%20(Testing)/Classes/Core%20Classes/Warrior/Class%20Features/Improved%20Parry.md) <small>(Level 1)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Reaction](Reaction.md)* APC - Lowest Weapon Wielded Target - Self Range - Self This ability functions as the Core Feature [Parry](Parry.md) does with the following changes. The Paragon gains a bonus to the contested roll of the [Parry](Parry.md) equal to the APC of their weapons. ### [Riposte](Riposte.md) <small>(Level 1)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Attack](Attack.md)* APC - Weapon Target - Enemy Range - Melee Whenever the Paragon would succeed in a [Parry](Parry.md) attempt, they may make an [Attack of Opportunity](Attack%20of%20Opportunity.md) against the attacking enemy. This attack deals additional damage equal to the Paragon's [Prowess](Prowess.md), [Initiative](Initiative.md), or [Grace](Grace.md). ### [Duelist's Dance](Duelist's%20Dance.md) <small>(Level 1)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Imbue](Imbue.md)*, *[Empower](Empower.md)* Whenever the Paragon would attempt to [Parry](Parry.md) an attack, they are imbued with [Prepared](Prepared.md), the tier of which is equal to the number of attacks that have been made against them this turn. ### [Intimidating Prowess](Intimidating%20Prowess.md) <small>(Level 2)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Afflict](Afflict.md)* Whenever the Paragon would damage an enemy with an [Attack of Opportunity](Attack%20of%20Opportunity.md), the enemy must make a contested ability check. The Paragon may use [Cunning](Cunning.md), [Wit](Wit.md), or [Grace](Grace.md). The enemy may use [Willpower](Willpower.md), [Tenacity](Tenacity.md), or [Resilience](Resilience.md). If the Paragon succeeds, the enemy is afflicted with Tier III [Frightened](Frightened.md). This affliction lasts for 1 round. ### [Character Path](Character%20Paths.md) <small>(Level 3)</small> ### [Rising Hubris](Rising%20Hubris.md) <small>(Level 4)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Affect](Affect.md)* At the end of each round, if the Paragon has not been successfully attacked by an enemy, then they are imbued with Tier III [Keen](Keen.md). This imbuement incurs the [Puncture](Puncture.md) critical effect. This [Keen](Keen.md) effect lasts until the end of the next round. If the Paragon is successfully attacked and dealt damage the following round, then they are afflicted with Tier II [Stunned](Stunned.md). ### [Untouchable](Untouchable.md) <small>(Level 5)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Economy](Economy.md)* The first [Parry](Parry.md) and [Riposte](Riposte.md) you attempt each round against each enemy has its APC of both features reduced by 1. ### [Character Path](Character%20Paths.md) <small>(Level 6)</small> ### [Overwhelming Prowess](Overwhelming%20Prowess.md) <small>(Level 7)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Imbue](Imbue.md)* Whenever the Paragon would defeat an enemy with an attack, they are imbued with [Renewed](Renewed.md), the tier of which is determined by the number of [Attack of Opportunities](Attack%20of%20Opportunity.md) they targeted against the defeated creature this round. ### [On the Edge](On%20the%20Edge.md) <small>(Level 8)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Imbue](Imbue.md)*, *[Empower](Empower.md)* APC - 3 Target - Self Range - Self The Paragon is imbued with Tier III [Enhance](Enhance.md). This can affect their choice of [Prowess](Prowess.md), [Grace](Grace.md), or [Initiative](Initiative.md). The Paragon incurs the following, when they would spend an action point on [Parry](Parry.md) or an [Attack of Opportunity](Attack%20of%20Opportunity.md), they gain 1 [Courage](Courage.md). They lose all [Courage](Courage.md) whenever they are dealt damage to their Life. The duration of this effect is 1 round. ### [Character Path](Character%20Paths.md) <small>(Level 9)</small> ### [Showdown](Showdown.md) <small>(Level 10)</small> Keywords - *[Mundane](Mundane.md)*, *[Afflict](Afflict.md)* APC - 1 Target - Self/Enemy Range - Self/30ft The Paragon attempts to challenge an enemy to face them one on one. The Paragon must make a contested ability check. They may use [Prowess](Prowess.md), [Initiative](Initiative.md), or [Grace](Grace.md). The target may use [Willpower](Willpower.md), [Tenacity](Tenacity.md), or [Resilience](Resilience.md). If the Paragon should succeed, the target and the Paragon are afflicted with Tier VII [Taunt](Prism%20(Testing)/Keywords/Afflictions/Mundane/Taunt.md). This effect treats the other as the [Taunt](Prism%20(Testing)/Keywords/Afflictions/Mundane/Taunt.md) target. This effect lasts until it fades, and is removed if one of the Paragon's allies attacks, damages, or afflicts the target in anyway. This ability may be used once per combat.