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CHARACTER CLASSESUse classes derived from classes in the core books. The chosen classes come from the D&D 4E PLAYER’S HANDBOOK, D&D 4E PLAYER’S HANDBOOK 2, D&D 4E PLAYER’S HANDBOOK 3 and the D&D 4E FORGOTTEN REALMS PLAYER’S GUIDE.The classes available are:

CHAMPIONBarbarian class from the D&D Player’s

Handbook 2.

Extended to include the kung fu class feature.

PRIESTCleric class from the D&D Player’s Handbook.


SOLDIERFighter class from the D&D Player’s Handbook.


MAGICIANInvoker class from the D&D Player’s Handbook

2.


GUARDIANPaladin class from the D&D Player’s Handbook.


KNIGHT-ERRANTRanger class from the D&D Player’s Handbook.

Extended to include the kung fu class feature.Extended to remove the Archer Fighting Style

from the Fighting Style class feature.

SPYRogue class from the D&D Player’s Handbook.


SPIRIT WARDENWarden class from the D&D Player’s Handbook

2.


COMMANDERWarlord class from the D&D Player’s Handbook.


Classes that do not appear in the System Reference Document but are applicable are:

MYSTIC WARRIORBattlemind class from the D&D 4E Player’s

Handbook 3.


WARRIOR MONKMonk class from the D&D 4E Player’s Handbook

3.


BOUNTY HUNTERSeeker class from the D&D 4E Player’s

Handbook 3.


SWORD SAINTSwordmage class from the D&D 4E Forgotten

Realms Player’s Guide.


This list of classes provides: 5 defenders 4 strikers 2 leaders 2 controllers

KUNG FU CLASS FEATURESAll classes are granted access to the following class features:

Kung fu Iron Shirt Unarmed Combat

KUNG FUA kung fu style represents the way a character controls, builds and utilises their chi. Each style is unique in the powers that a character gains, and the outlook they have on the use of internal energy. The actual physical attacks and defences used in combat are shared between styles; the important difference is internal, not external.A style of kung fu will determine whether a character can use their chi to move faster than the eye can follow, or send a blast of lightning from their hand.The less significant techniques of hand to hand combat – the particular style of punches and kicks, are covered by the Unarmed Combat class feature.The kung fu class feature grants the following abilities:Kung fu styleChoose a kung fu style. Each kung fu style grants access to specific chi feats and related powers. Each kung fu style also provides additional at-will, encounter and daily powers that can be chosen instead of the equivalent class powers.As a character advances in level their specific kung fu style will grant them new powers.Feats may have a kung fu style as a prerequisite and there are special Iron Shirt and Unarmed Combat techniques that are limited in this fashion.Concentrate ChiTwice per encounter you can use a chi power. These chi powers must be chosen from the powers known by the character. A kung fu style and class grant chi powers for use with this feature.

IRON SHIRTIron Shirt training is a method of focusing chi to prevent physical damage. Advanced practitioners allow students to attack their limbs with swords and staves or bend spears with their throats – and sustain no cuts or bruises.Iron shirt practitioners withstand punishment through physical conditioning, but more importantly by focusing their chi when struck. This prevents attacks from causing damage and acts like armour.These armour types may be enchanted, and require a minor action to turn on. There may be penalties applied to skill checks and movement speed when using iron shirt. This is caused by the amount of concentration required to maintain this defence.

Iron Shirt techniques are granted to each class and may also be acquired using the Armor Proficiency feat.Defensive StanceSome classes provide access to additional defensive capabilities that are the equivalent of using a shield. These stances require one hand to be free and offer a shield bonus (which applies to Armor Class and Reflex defence). Switching from one of these defensive stances to another is a free action.

UNARMED COMBATUnarmed Combat is the physical representation of a character’s martial arts and compliments the internal kung fu style they practise. Unarmed Combat is the techniques a character uses when attacking and varies significantly from practitioner to practitioner, even within the same kung fu style. The particular techniques a character uses are chosen from the list of Unarmed Combat weapons that are covered by their weapon proficiencies. Each ‘weapon’ is an entire martial style that includes many attacks and defences and usually has several forms demonstrating combat applications of the technique.Changing weapon techniques requires a minor action. Each Unarmed Combat weapon technique may be enchanted like a normal weapon.Some Unarmed Combat styles require two hands to use and may not be combined with an Iron Shirt defensive stance. All Unarmed Combat styles may be combined with Iron Shirt armor techniques, which are independent from the defensive stances.Each class provides access to several Unarmed Combat techniques at first level and others may be learned using the Weapon Proficiency feat. There are advanced techniques that some kung fu styles teach, and these are only available if the prerequisites are met.

IRON SHIRT

Light armor Armor BonusMinimum

Enhancement Bonus

Check Speed

Superficial +2 +0 - -Light +3 +0 -1 -

Heavy armor Armor BonusMinimum

Enhancement Bonus

Check Speed

Strong +5 +0 -1Heavy +7 +0 -1Celestial +8 +0 -2 -1

Shields Shield BonusMinimum

Enhancement Bonus

Check Speed

Defensive stance +1 - -Shielding stance +2 - -2 -

UNARMED COMBAT

SIMPLE MELEE WEAPONS

One Handed

Weapon Proficiency Damage Range Group PropertiesHammer Fist +2 1d8 - Mace VersatileCotton Fist +3 1d6 - Flail VersatileSpear Hand +3 1d6 - Light blade

Two Handed

Weapon Proficiency Damage Range Group PropertiesBlack Tiger Style

+2 2d4 - Heavy blade

MILITARY MELEE WEAPONS

One Handed

Weapon Proficiency Damage Range Group PropertiesDragon Fist +2 1d10 - Axe VersatilePanther Style +2 1d8 - Heavy blade High crit,

versatileCrane Style +3 1d8 - Hammer VersatilePhoenix-eye fist +2 1d8 - Pick Brutal 1,

versatile

Two Handed

Weapon Proficiency Damage Range Group PropertiesTiger Claw +3 2d4 - Heavy blade High critMountain Fist +2 1d12 - Flail High critTornado Kicks +3 1d10 - PolearmCorkscrew Fist +2 2d6 - Hammer

SUPERIOR MELEE WEAPONS

One Handed

Weapon Proficiency Damage Range Group PropertiesLong Fist +3 1d10 - Heavy blade VersatileWhipping Leg Style

+3 1d8 - Light blade High crit, versatile

Eagle Claw +2 1d12 - Pick Brutal 2, versatile

Two Handed

Weapon Proficiency Damage Range Group PropertiesDragon Slaying Kicks

+2 1d12 - Axe Brutal 2

Fire Dragon Style +3 1d12 - Polearm High critGolden Dragon Style

+2 2d6 - Hammer Brutal 1

COMMANDER

CLASS TRAITSRole: LeaderPower Source: MartialKey abilities: Strength, Intelligence, Charisma

Armour Proficiencies: Cloth, leather, hide, chainmail, light shield

Weapon Proficiencies: Simple melee, military melee, simple ranged

Bonus to defence: +1 to Fortitude, +1 to Will

Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + Constitution score

Hit Points per Level Gained: 5Healing surges per Day: 7 + Constitution

modifier

Trained skills: Choose four trained skills from the following list: Athletics, Diplomacy, Endurance, Heal, History, Insight, Intimidate.

Class features: Combat Leader, Commanding Presence (inspiring or tactical only), Inspiring word, Iron Shirt, Kung fu, Unarmed combat

Commanders have received extensive training in war and the art of leading men. Many have passed military exams that include written historical treatises and feats of weapon skill. Regardless of the source of their training they are highly prized by all military forces and can demand a high salary almost anywhere they travel.Commanders use a variety of weapons and hand to hand styles, but all of their attacks are accompanied by a distinctive ochre glow as their chi manifests.The people assume commanders are righteous and will defend the weak, discipline roudy warriors and create order wherever they travel. Those who display these traits are beloved of the people and receive hopitality. Commanders who do not honor their obligations are shunned and slandered behind their backs, but never to their faces.

COMMANDER CLASS FEATURESIdentical to the Warlord in the D&D 4E Player’s Handbook other than the addition of the Kung Fu, Iron Shirt and Unarmed Combat class features.

KUNG FUThe kung fu class feature grants the following abilities:Kung fu style

Choose a kung fu style. Each kung fu style grants access to specific chi feats and related powers. Each kung fu style also provides additional at-will, encounter and daily powers that can be chosen instead of the equivalent class powers.As a character advances in level their specific kung fu style will grant them new powers.Concentrate ChiTwice per encounter you can use a chi power. These chi powers must be chosen from the powers known by the character. A kung fu style and class grant chi powers for use with this feature.

IRON SHIRTThe Commander learns several styles of iron shirt training. This allows them to withstand punishment through physical conditioning, but more importantly by focusing their chi when struck.All armour types are trained at first level. The types of iron shirt training available to the Commander are:Light

Superficial, LightHeavy

Strong Commanders also learn one stance that is equivalent to using a shield. Changing stance is a free action and using a stance requires one hand to be free.Shield

Defensive stance

UNARMED COMBATThe Commander is trained extensively in hand to hand combat as well as weapons. A Commander learns two weapon types at first level. Some styles require two hands to use and may not be combined with a defensive stance. The types of unarmed kung fu weapon available to the Commander are:Simple melee

Hammer fist, Cotton fist, Black tiger style, Spear Hand

Military meleeDragon fist, Panther style, Crane style,Phoenix-eye fist, Tiger claw, Mountain fist,Tornado kicks, Corkscrew fist

COMMANDER POWERSA Commander knows the Dragon’s Coil at-will exploit and may choose from the Commander’s Strike, Furious Smash, or Wolf Pack Tactics Warlord level 1 exploits.All encounter and daily Warlord exploits are available to a Commander.

Dragon’s Coil Commander Attack 1You strike with a twisting claw that tears at your target and surrounds them with a ruby coil of chi. If they move away from you the chi binds them allowing your allies to attackAt-Will ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Strength vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Strength modifier Level 21: 2[W] + Strength modifier damageEffect: If the target shifts before the start of

your next turn an ally of your choice may make an opportunity attack against it.

Special: If the opportunity attack hits the target then they are slowed until the end of their next turn.

CHAMPION

CLASS TRAITSRole: StrikerPower Source: MartialKey abilities: Strength, Constitution, Charisma

Armour Proficiencies: Cloth, Leather, HideWeapon Proficiencies: Simple melee, military

melee Bonus to defence: +2 to Fortitude



modifier

Trained skills: Choose three trained skills from the following list: Acrobatics, Athletics, Endurance, Heal, Intimidate, Nature, and Perception.

Class features: Barbarian Agility, Feral Might, rage strike, Rampage, Iron Shirt, Kung fu, Unarmed combat

Champions are warriors who favour powerful strikes and direct confrontation. Their kung fu specialises in focusing chi to cause massive damage and can even emulate fierce animal spirits at advanced levels. While many believe that Champions lack subtlety nobody denies their effectiveness in battle, especially once they enrage and channel the power of a spirit beast.The majority of a Champion’s attacks are accompanied by a bright glow around the attacking limb, with a burst of light upon impact as the chi is rammed into their target. Their charges and lightning fast follow-up attacks have a signature red after effect as the Champion flies past. Champions often serve as elite warriors in any fighting force but are best known for being the enforcers of the law for local magistrates and rulers. Champions who wander the lands in the way a Knight-Errant does are looked down upon by their gainfully employed brethren.

CHAMPION CLASS FEATURESIdentical to the Barbarian in the D&D 4E Player’s Handbook 2 other than the addition of the Kung Fu, Iron Shirt and Unarmed Combat class features.



IRON SHIRTThe Champion learns several styles of iron shirt training. This allows them to withstand punishment through physical conditioning, but more importantly by focusing their chi when struck. All armour types are trained at first level. The types of iron shirt training available to the Champion are:Light

Superficial, Light

UNARMED COMBATThe Champion is trained extensively in hand to hand combat as well as weapons. A Champion learns three weapon styles at first level. Some styles require two hands to use and may not be combined with a defensive stance. The types of unarmed kung fu weapon available to the Champion are:Simple melee



CHAMPION POWERSA Champion knows the Slaying Strike at-will evocation and may choose from the Howling Strike, Pressing Strike and Recuperating Strike Barbarian level 1 at-will evocations.All Barbarian encounter and daily evocations are available to a Champion.

Slaying Strike Champion Attack 1You strike with total focus and channel your entire defensive chi into a devastating strike. A flash of red chi pierces your opponent and leaves them rattled but weakens your defences.At-Will ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Strength vs. ACHit: 1[W] + 1d6 + Strength modifier Level 11: 1[W] + 2d6 + Strength modifier

damage Level 21: 2[W] + 3d6 + Strength modifier

damageEffect: You grant attackers a +2 bonus to attack

rolls until the end of your next turn. If you are raging, attackers do not gain this bonus

Special: If the target of your attack has blocking terrain behind them they are dazed until the end of your next turn.

KNIGHT-ERRANT

CLASS TRAITSRole: StrikerPower Source: MartialKey abilities: Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom

Armour Proficiencies: Cloth, leather, hideWeapon Proficiencies: Simple melee, military

melee, simple ranged, military ranged Bonus to defence: +1 Fortitude, +1 Reflex



modifier

Trained skills: Choose five trained skills from the following list: Acrobatics, Athletics, Dungeoneering, Endurance, Heal, Nature, Perception, Stealth.

Class features: Fighting Style, Hunter’s Quarry, Prime Shot, Iron Shirt, Kung fu, Unarmed combat

The Knight-Errant is a travelling warrior who protects the people and rights injustice. They specialise in fast, mobile combat and have a wide knowledge of weapon skills to help them in their varied quests. Their fighting style is characterised by flurries of attacks and withdrawal to gain tactial advantage.A Knight-Errant’s powers are identified by the pale blue fire of their chi that outlines their limbs and weapon. There are very few other defining characteristics in a Knight-Errant’s combat style since they vary so widely.It is very unusual for a Knigh-Errant to pledge themselves to a lord of any kind. They are far more likely to travel in a small band or to briefly associate themselves with a village or town. Knights-Errant are beloved by the people for their reputation of assistance and bravery, but looked down upon by the warrior classes as undisciplined and flighty.This poem by Jia Dao sums up the spirit of knight-errantry:

For ten years I have been polishing this sword;Its frosty edge has never been put to the test.Now I am holding it and showing it to you, sir:Is there anyone suffering from injustice?

KNIGHT-ERRANT CLASS FEATURESIdentical to the Ranger in the D&D 4E Player’s Handbook other than the addition of the Kung Fu, Iron Shirt and Unarmed Combat class features.There is a limitation on the Fighting Style class feature. Only the Two-blade Fighting Style is available.

KUNG FUThe kung fu class feature grants the following abilities:Kung fu styleChoose a kung fu style. Each kung fu style grants access to specific chi feats and related powers. Each kung fu style also provides additional at-will, encounter and daily powers that can be chosen instead of the equivalent class powers.As a character advances in level their specific kung fu style will grant them new powers.Concentrate ChiTwice per encounter you can use a chi power. These chi powers must be chosen from the powers known by the character. A kung fu style and class grant chi powers for use with this feature.

IRON SHIRTThe Knight-Errant learns several styles of iron shirt training. This allows them to withstand punishment through physical conditioning, but more importantly by focusing their chi when struck. All armour types are trained at first level. The types of iron shirt training available to the Knight-Errant are:Light

Superficial, Light

UNARMED COMBATThe Knight-Errant is trained extensively in hand to hand combat as well as weapons. A Knight-Errant learns three weapon styles at first level. Some styles require two hands to use and may not be combined with a defensive stance. The types of unarmed kung fu weapon available to the Knight-Errant are:Simple melee



KNIGHT-ERRANT POWERSA Knight-Errant knows the Slaying Strike at-will exploit and may choose from the Careful Attack and Twin Strike Ranger level 1 at-will exploits.All Ranger encounter and daily exploit s are available to a Knight-Errant.

Fox Strikes the Lion Knight-Errant Attack 1You strike unexpectedly in a burst of fiery chi, upsetting your target’s balance and dodging out of reach.

At-Will ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Strength vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage Level 21: 21[W] + Strength modifier damageEffect: If you move in the same turn after this

attack then leaving the first square does not provoke an opportunity attack from the target

Special: If the target of your attack is on difficult terrain they are knocked prone.

PRIEST

CLASS TRAITSRole: LeaderPower Source: DivineKey abilities: Wisdom, Strength, Charisma

Armour Proficiencies: Cloth, leather, hide, chainmail

Weapon Proficiencies: Simple melee, simple ranged

Bonus to defence: +2 Will



modifier

Trained skills: Religion. Choose three more trained skills from the following list: Arcana, Diplomacy, Heal, History, Insight.

Class features: Channel Divinity, Healer’s Lore, healing word, Ritual Casting, Iron Shirt, Kung fu, Unarmed combat

Priests are religious figures, usually Buddhist or Taoist, but always venerating the shen of Chinese folklore as well. They are leaders who can invoke divine power to heal allies and destroy their foes. A priest may be the embodiment of enlightenment or a foul villain depending on the gods they venerate most.Priests are somewhat separate from the social structure, being respected by all. They may be found anywhere, advising the wealthy and powerful or helping farmers in the fields. When a priest behaves in an unrighteous manner then the reaction is many times worse than for less enlightened folk, and word of these deeds spreads quickly.

PRIEST CLASS FEATURESIdentical to the Cleric in the D&D 4E Player’s Handbook other than the addition of the Kung Fu, Iron Shirt and Unarmed Combat class features.

KUNG FUThe kung fu class feature grants the following abilities:Kung fu styleChoose a kung fu style. Each kung fu style grants access to specific chi feats and related powers. Each kung fu style also provides additional at-will,

encounter and daily powers that can be chosen instead of the equivalent class powers.As a character advances in level their specific kung fu style will grant them new powers.Concentrate ChiTwice per encounter you can use a chi power. These chi powers must be chosen from the powers known by the character. A kung fu style and class grant chi powers for use with this feature.

IRON SHIRTThe Priest learns several styles of iron shirt training. This allows them to withstand punishment through physical conditioning, but more importantly by focusing their chi when struck. All armour types are trained at first level. The types of iron shirt training available to the Priest are:Light


Strong

UNARMED COMBATThe Priest is trained extensively in hand to hand combat as well as weapons. A Priest learns two weapon styles at first level. Some styles require two hands to use and may not be combined with a defensive stance. The types of unarmed kung fu weapon available to the Priest are:Simple melee


PRIEST POWERSA Priest knows the Buddha’s Shield at-will prayer and may choose from the Lance of Faith, Righteous Brand and Sacred Flames Cleric level 1 at-will prayers.All Cleric encounter and daily prayers are available to a priest.

Buddha’s Shield Priest Attack 1You summon your chi and strike. You are surrounded by a soft golden glow that protects you and your allies from counter attacksAt-Will ✦ Divine, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Strength vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Strength modifier damage. Level 21: 1[W] + Strength modifier damageEffect: You and one adjacent ally gain a +1

power bonus to AC until the end of the next turn

SOLDIER

CLASS TRAITSRole: DefenderPower Source: MartialKey abilities: Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom,

Constitution

Armour Proficiencies: Cloth, leather, hide, chainmail, scale, light shield, heave shield

Weapon Proficiencies: Simple melee, military melee, simple ranged, military ranged

Bonus to defence: +2 Fortitude



modifier

Trained skills: Choose three trained skills from the following list: Athletics, Endurance, Heal, Intimidate, Streetwise.

Class features: Combat Challenge, Combat Superiority, Fighter Weapon Talent, Iron Shirt, Kung fu, Unarmed combat

Soldiers specialize in hand to hand combat. They are extensively trained in the eighteen weapons, unarmed combat and theuse of heavy armor. They form the front line of any combat force.Soldiers usually serve in a military organization, or receive their basic training there. Their abilities vary wildly and there are no particular traits that identify a soldier other than their ability to withstand brutal amounts of punishment.

SOLDIER CLASS FEATURESIdentical to the Fighter in the D&D 4E Player’s Handbook other than the addition of the Kung Fu, Iron Shirt and Unarmed Combat class features.

KUNG FUThe kung fu class feature grants the following abilities:Kung fu styleChoose a kung fu style. Each kung fu style grants access to specific chi feats and related powers. Each kung fu style also provides additional at-will, encounter and daily powers that can be chosen instead of the equivalent class powers.As a character advances in level their specific kung fu style will grant them new powers.Concentrate Chi

Twice per encounter you can use a chi power. These chi powers must be chosen from the powers known by the character. A kung fu style and class grant chi powers for use with this feature.

IRON SHIRTThe Soldier learns several styles of iron shirt training. This allows them to withstand punishment through physical conditioning, but more importantly by focusing their chi when struck. All armour types are trained at first level. The types of iron shirt training available to the Soldier are:Light


Strong, HeavySoldiers also learn two stances that are equivalent to using a shield. Changing stance is a free action and using a stance requires one hand to be free.Shield

Defensive stance, Shielding stance

UNARMED COMBATThe Soldier is trained extensively in hand to hand combat as well as weaponsA Soldier learns three weapon styles at first level. Some styles require two hands to use and may not be combined with a defensive stance. The types of unarmed kung fu weapon available to the Soldier are:Simple melee



SOLDIER POWERSA Soldier knows the Penetrating Blow at-will exploit and may choose from the Cleave, Sure Strike and Tide of Iron Fighter level 1 at-will exploits.All Fighter encounter and daily exploits are available to a Solder.

Penetrating Blow Soldier Attack 1You strike with a flash of steel coloured chi, carving through your target’s defences even if they manage to parry.At-Will ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creature

Attack: Strength vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Strength modifier Level 21: 2[W] + Strength modifier damage

Miss: Half Strength modifier damage. If you are wielding a two handed weapon you deal damage equal to your strength modifier

Special: If the target of your attack is standing on difficult terrain then you gain combat advantage on them until the end of your next turn.

SPY

CLASS TRAITSRole: StrikerPower Source: MartialKey abilities: Dexterity, Strength, Charisma

Armour Proficiencies: Cloth, leatherWeapon Proficiencies: Dagger, hand crossbow,

shuriken, sling, short swordBonus to defence: +2 Reflex



modifier

Trained skills: Stealth and Thievery. Choose four trained skills from the following list: Acrobatics (Dex), Athletics (Str), Bluff (Cha), Dungeoneering (Wis), Insight (Wis), Intimidate (Cha), Perception (Wis), Stealth (Dex), Streetwise (Cha), Thievery (Dex).

Class features: First Strike, Rogue Tactics, Rogue Weapon Talent, Sneak Attack, Iron Shirt, Kung fu, Unarmed combat

Spies are specially trained soldiers, sneaking behind enemy lines and wreaking havoc at will. They are valued in any army but feared by the common people and their honor is questioned by other warriors.Spies strike unexpectedly and their attacks are signified by a grey blade of chi that only casts a faint light. All Spies know the dreaded spear hand technique that turns their fingers into knives allowing them to stab and slice with a gesture, deaing death as they will.Spies may be great heroes serving a lord and defending the people, self-serving thieves hunting riches or foul villains subjugating all they see. Until proven otherwise, all who uncover a spy assume they are dangerous and cannot be trusted.

SPY CLASS FEATURESIdentical to the Rogue in the D&D 4E Player’s Handbook other than the addition of the Kung Fu, Iron Shirt and Unarmed Combat class features.



IRON SHIRTThe Spy learns several styles of iron shirt training. This allows them to withstand punishment through physical conditioning, but more importantly by focusing their chi when struck. All armour types are trained at first level. The types of iron shirt training available to the Spy are:Light

Superficial, Light

UNARMED COMBATThe Spy is trained extensively in hand to hand combat as well as weaponsA Spy learns only one weapon style at first level because they have an uncommon focus on armed combat.Simple melee

Spear Hand

SPY POWERS

A Spy knows the Falling Leaf strike at-will exploit and may choose from the Piercing Strike, Riposte Strike and Sly Flourish Rogue level 1 at-will exploits.All Rogue encounter and daily exploits are available to a Solder.

Falling leaf strike Spy Attack 1You leap into position, lashing out at your target with an impaling spear hand attack covered with purple chi.At-Will ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponRequirement: You must be wielding a crossbow,

light blade or a sling.Target: One creatureSpecial: You can move 2 squares before the

attackAttack: Dexterity vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Dexterity modifier damage Level 21: 2[W] + Dexterity modifier damageSpecial: If you move adjacent to blocking terrain

as part of this action then the leap becomes a wall spring that allows the movement part of this power to become a shift.

KUNG FU STYLESKung Fu styles are a defining characteristic of a character. They consist of;

1. Chi Focuses2. Feats for use with the Concentrate Chi class

feature3. Style specific powers4. Primary and secondary attributes

Some styles include: Style specific feats Class Features

Every kung fu style provides one or more Chi Focuses and associated feats and a series of style-specific powers. Chi focuses are described in detail in the following section, including the feats they grant access to.Kung fu powers always include an at-will, encounter and daily power at level one, and may include additional powers at levels 2, 3, 7 and 9. Powers granted by a kung fu style are optional and a character may choose one of them or a class power, as desired. These powers may be swapped when a character retrains.Every character learns to manipulate chi differently and draws on the most powerful aspects of themselves to apply their kung fu. As a result all

kung fu powers operate on primary and secondary attributes that are chosen by a character at level one. These are then used for all kung fu powers.Many kung fu styles grant access to style-specific feats. These are secret techniques of the style that nobody else can ever learn and are often distinctive. Anyone witnessing the use of these feats is likely to be able to identify the kung fu style being used.Some styles teach specialised skills that replace a class feature. These are fundamental techniques of the style, but learning them may limit a character’s ability to make full use of their class powers. These class features are only open to characters whose class contains one of the class features that is listed for replacement, other characters may not learn these class features.Characters may learn any kung fu style regardless of their class. This allows for great versatility or specialization but choose carefully because the choice of kung fu style is a commitment to a path and may not be changed later in a character’s career.Kung fu styles only provide powers up to level ten. Once a character reaches the paragon tier there are paragon paths that provide further specialisation in kung fu.

CHI FOCUSESChi Focuses are the fundamental principles behind kung fu styles. They determine the manner in which characters have been taught to manipulate chi - many chi based powers are unavailable without training in a particular Chi Focus. There are three categories of Chi Focus: Spirit, Body and Mind.Each kung fu style has one or two Chi Focuses that define the manner a character uses chi. Styles that only include one focus are considered to be pure and styles that have more than one are diluted or broader in application. There is a hierarchy of recognized power for chi focuses; Spirit focuses are considered most powerful (and therefore best), followed by Body and Mind focuses. This distinction is largely prejudice but may have an impact on character interactions in actual play.Each chi focus makes at least two feats available to practitioners of kung fu styles that include the chi focus. Each kung fu style may place limitations on the feats that can be chosen, and this will be specified in the kung fu style descriptions.

SPIRITSprit Chi Focuses teach characters to build and manipulate their chi and the chi of the surrounding world. All the training and forms of the kung fu style are devoted to teaching a character how chi

acts and can be acted upon in turn. Spirit concentrations are considered superior to other concentrations because they teach mastery over chi, which is the ultimate path to kung fu power.

BUILDING CHIBuilding Chi focuses on building and storing chi. Styles that teach it include many traditional forms and chi gung exercises, and their students spend a great deal of time practicing them. Performing these techniques promotes the flow and storing of chi, resulting in higher chi and faster chi recovery. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Chi Building and Chi Recovery.

CONTROLLING CHIStyles that include Chi Control are all about manipulating the flow of chi, through the practitioner and their environment. Circular movements are very common in these styles because curves of chi are easier to manipulate than lines. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Chi Channelling and Elemental Chi.

FOCUSING CHICharacters who develop skill in Focusing Chi train themselves to concentrate their chi into points. This

pinpoint focus generates great power in short bursts. As a result, styles that teach this concentration tend to be direct and use straight attacks. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Chi Focusing and Internal Chi.

BODYBody Chi Focuses teach characters how to focus their chi to enhance their physical prowess. Body concentrations lack subtlety and are considered crude by some warriors, but nobody can deny their effectiveness in battle.

POWERThe Power Chi Focus teaches characters to use their chi to augment attacks - their entire focus is on causing damage with powerful strikes. All strikes have chi focused through the attacking limb to cause massive crushing damage on impact. Styles that teach the Power Chi Focus use powerful hand and foot attacks of all types, but often lack the finesse of other styles. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Chi Strike and Forceful Chi.

TOUGHNESSThe Toughness Chi Focus is Iron Shirt chi gung at its best. Characters are trained to harden their protective chi to prevent any damage to their body, even by deadly piercing attacks. This training greatly increases the efficiency of defensive chi. Toughness based styles use attacks of all types and many grappling styles include this focus. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Hardened Chi and Invulnerability.

SPEEDSkill in the Speed Chi Focus requires mastering the flow of chi to make your body lighter, and the almost contradictory skill of sending bursts of rapid chi through the body to improve reaction time and movement speed. Many styles teach these skills but there are no particular techniques favored by their practitioners. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Chi Speed and Flurry of Blows.

MINDMind Chi Focuses teach characters to control their chi and use it to improve their mental faculties. Mind powers are considered the weakest chi focuses, but those who practice them consider Mind focuses to be the true path to enlightenment.

MEDITATIONCharacters who study the Meditation Chi Concentration internalize their stored chi and use it to help themselves achieve an altered state of consciousness. This enables them to remain calm and in control of their bodies at all times, and even accelerate the natural healing functions of the body by force of will. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Body Control and Chi Healing.

AWARENESSCharacters that specialize in the Awareness Chi Focus learn to tune in to the chi of all things around them, becoming more at one with the universe. This skill allows them to remain calm and rarely be surprised even in the most unexpected circumstances. This chi focus provides two feats to choose from; Alertness and No Mind.

MYSTICISMThe Mysticism Chi Focus is a catch-all for the mystical, magical kung fu styles that teach their students to develop their chi manipulation skills in unorthodox ways. Controllers often favour the Mysticism concentration, and some have developed different styles that teach even stranger powers than those presented here. This chi focus provides three feats to choose from; Defensive Aura, Ghost Hand and Restoration. Most styles that teach the Mysticism chi focus will only teach one of the associated feats, specifying the limitations in the kung fu style description.

BUDDHA’S PALM KUNG FU

BUDDHA’S PALM KUNG FUChi Focus: Building Chi, Controlling Chi

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of Buddha’s Palm Kung Fu

Attributes: Choose a primary and secondary attribute for this kung fu style. These attributes are used for attacks and damage.

Powers are direct attack powers, some self healing. Healing others and enhancing them with chi.This is a style for Leaders and needs a Leader class feature.

BUDDHA’S PALM KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the Buddha’s Palm Kung Fu class feature.

LEVEL 1 AT-WILL POWERS

Buddha’s Protection Kung fu Attack 1You strike your foe and protect your allies with a shield of chi.At-will * Martial, HealingStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and one ally within 5 squares of you gains half your level + Primary attribute modifier temporary hit points.

LEVEL 1 ENCOUNTER POWERS

Buddha’s Inspiration Kung Fu Attack 1You hammer a palm strike into your foe with a burst of light. Your allies are inspired to greater efforts as your chi rolls over them in a wave.Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon, ChiStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and your allies within 5 squares gain a +2 power bonus to their melee attack rolls until the end of your next turn.

LEVEL 1 DAILY POWERS

Buddha’s Insight Kung Fu Attack 1

You invoke the divine to grant insight into your foes weaknesses. Your allies take immediate advantage of this newfound knowledge. Daily ✦ MartialMinor Action Close burst 5Target: One, two or three allies in burstEffect: Each target can make a basic attack as a

free action.

LEVEL 2 UTILITY POWERS

Buddha’s Blessing Kung Fu Utility 2You bless an ally and they recover from hurtful conditions.Encounter ✦ ChiMinor Action Ranged 5Target: You or one ally.Effect: The target makes a saving throw.


Buddha’s Fury Kung Fu Attack 3You strike the target with your palm, hammering them with the force of Buddha’s rage. A wave of power rolls from your body and empowers your allies.Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon, ChiStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and the target is knocked prone. Any allies adjacent to you gain a power bonus to their melee damage rolls equal to your Primary attribute modifier until the end of your next turn.


Vigour of Buddha’s Wrath Kung Fu Attack 7You strike the target with your palm, hammering them with the force of Buddha’s rage. A wave of power rolls from your body and empowers your allies.Encounter ✦ Martial, Weapon, HealingStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.

Each ally within 5 squares of you regains 2+Secondary attribute modifier hit points.


Buddha’s Protecting Strike Kung Fu Attack 9When an ally is hurt you retaliate with a blast of chi at their attacker. It explodes in a shower of light that heals your allies. Daily ✦ Martial, Weapon, Healing

Immediate Reaction Ranged weaponTrigger: An enemy deals damage to an ally within

5 squares of youTarget: The triggering enemyAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.

Miss: Half damageEffect: The ally hit by the triggering attack may

spend a healing surge. Two other allies within 5 squares of the target gain temporary hit points equal to their healing surge value.

FIRE DRAGON KUNG FU

FIRE DRAGON KUNG FUChi Focus: Controlling Chi, Power

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of Fire Dragon Kung Fu


Fire Dragon kung fu is an ancient style and may have been one of the very first significant kung fu systems. Legend has it that the Dragon and the Phoenix taught a young man the style and that he used it to conquer a kingdom. Since that time the symbol of the style has been a five clawed dragon’s claw.The style is based on chi control and power, specialising in attacking and having little focus on mobility or defence. Practitioners are renowned for standing toe to toe with their opponents and overwhelming them with powerful attacks. In defence they use parries and rotations of the torso rather than footwork. The dragon stances that cause fire to engulf the practitioner are also very distinctive and greatly feared.This is an easily recognised style because of the red flames that accompany many of the attacks. Champions, Knights-Errant and Soldiers favour this style and it may be found almost anywhere. There is almost always an instructor in military organizations and teachers can be found even in remote villages. Some say this proliferation of the style was caused by the founder’s army spreading across their conquered territories, but nobody knows for sure.Because this is such an aggressive kung fu style it is not highly respected by the common people. However, since there are so many practitioners it does not have a bad reputation either.

FIRE DRAGON KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the Fire Dragon Kung Fu class feature.


Dragon Fist Kung fu Attack 1Your fist is engulfed in flames, burning your opponentAt-will * Weapon, FireStandard Action MeleeTarget: one creature

Attack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.

Half the damage caused by this strike is fire damage.


Dragon’s Tail Kung Fu Attack 1Your attack arcs through the air, leaving a trail of blazing fire in its wakeEncounter ✦ Weapon, FireStandard Action MeleeTarget: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.

The weapon used is the character's current unarmed kung fu weapon. Until the end of your next turn, any enemy that ends its turn adjacent to you or hits or misses you, takes 5 points of fire damage. This only applies to enemies who were adjacent to you at any time during the attack.


Burning Dragon Rage Kung Fu Attack 1The fire of the dragon’s fury bursts from you as you fight, engulfing one foe and burning the air around you.Daily ✦ Stance, Weapon, FireStandard Action Melee weaponSpecial: Half the damage from this power is fire

damage.Target: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: 3[W] + Primary attribute modifier. The

weapon used is the character's current unarmed kung fu weapon.

Miss: Half damageEffect: You assume the burning dragon stance.

Until the end of the encounter, any enemy that ends its turn adjacent to you or hits or misses you, takes 3 points of fire damage.


Dragon’s Insight Kung Fu Utility 2The wisdom of the dragon guides your attacks.Daily ✦ ChiFree Action PersonalTrigger: You miss a target with an attack power.Effect: Reroll the triggering attack roll.


Hell’s Dragon Stroke Kung Fu Attack 3You hammer the opponent with the focus of the dragon. As they are crushed into the ground they burst into flame.Encounter ✦ Weapon, FireStandard Action Melee weaponSpecial: Half the damage from this power is fire

damage.Target: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and the target is knocked prone. Miss: You grant combat advantage to all enemies

until the start of your next turn.


Dragon In Ninth Heaven Kung Fu Attack 7You leap across the battlefield and smash a kick like a dragon’s tail into your foe.Encounter ✦ Weapon, FireStandard Action Melee weaponSpecial: Half the damage from this power is fire

damage.Target: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier. All foes

adjacent to the target take Secondary attribute modifier fire damage

Effect: Before the attack you jump a number of squares equal to your speed + your Secondary attribute modifier. This movement does not provoke opportunity attacks.


Crackling Mad Dragon Kung Fu Attack 9With a savage roar you lash out at all foes, sending them flying with the ferocity of your attack.Daily ✦ Weapon, FireStandard Action Close blast 3Target: Each enemy in burst you can seeAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier. Make a

secondary attack.Miss: Half damage

Secondary Target: One adjacent targetSecondary Hit: Knock the target prone

GLORIOUS LOTUS KUNG FU

GLORIOUS LOTUS KUNG FUChi Focus: Awareness, Mysticism

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of Glorious Lotus Kung Fu


Controller class feature: push 1 with any ranged power?Powers: based around throwing balls of chi and worry-balls. Ranged knockback powers and zones of flying spheres that hinder foes and defend allies. Some powers cause the balls to pierce foes and inflict conditions on them (slow, weakness).Feats: lightfoot based feats?

GLORIOUS LOTUS KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the Glorious Lotus Kung Fu class feature.


Repelling Lotus Blossom Kung fu Attack 1 You shoot a large ball of golden force into your opponent, unbalancing them and sending them staggering away from you.At-will * Martial, ForceStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeSpecial: This attack has reach 2.Hit: Primary attribute modifier force damage and

pushes the target 2 squares. As a free action an ally may make a basic melee attack at the target before, after or during this forced movement


Sweeping Superiority Strike Kung Fu Attack 1 You swing your arm and a torrent of force sweeps across the battlefield, knocking your target’s legs from under them and leaving them stunnedEncounter * Martial, ForceStandard Action Ranged 6Target: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: Primary attribute modifier force damage and

the target is knocked prone.Effect: The target is dazed until the end of your

next turn.


Glorious Flowering Lotus Kung Fu Attack 1A swirling aura of golden chi surrounds you, forcing opponents awayDaily * Martial, Weapon, StanceStandard Action Close burst 1Target: All foes in the burstAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier force

damage and you knock the target prone. Miss: Half damage.Effect: You enter the Glorious Lotus stance that

creates a zone of one square around you until the end of the encounter. The zone moves with you. You push foes 2 squares if they start their turn in the zone.


Cloak of Chi Kung Fu Utility 2 You lift your arm, throwing up a wall of chi that deflects attacksEncounter * Martial, ForceImmediate Interrupt PersonalTrigger: You are hit by an attackEffect: You gain a +4 bonus to your AC and

Reflex defence until the end of your next turn.


Fist of the Lotus Kung Fu Attack 3 You strike with your palm and a torrent of tiny golden balls of chi blast into your opponent, piercing their meridians and weakening themEncounter * Martial, ForceStandard Action Ranged 10Target: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: 2d6+Primary attribute modifier force

damage and the target is weakened until the end of your next turn.

Effect: The target is pushed 1 square.


Glorious Grasping Lotus Kung Fu Attack 7You create a lotus blossom of chi and hurl it into the midst of your foes. It creates a swirling storm of chi that sucks them towards it and prevents them moving across the battlefield.Encounter * Martial, ForceStandard Action Area burst 2 within 10

squaresTarget: Each creature in burstAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: 1d6+Primary attribute modifier force

damage and the target is slowed until the end of your next turn.


Blossoming Lotus Kung Fu Attack 9You send your chi into the ground, waking the spirit of the lotus which reaches up and restrains your foes with tendrils of golden force.Daily * Martial, Force, ZoneStandard Action Area burst 3 within 20

squaresTarget: All creatures in the burstAttack: Primary attribute vs. Fortitude

Hit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier force damage and the target is immobilized (save ends).

Miss: Half damage and the target is slowed (save ends).

Effect: The burst creates a zone of force tendrils that counts as difficult terrain until the end of the encounter or for 5 minutes.

GOLDEN TEMPLE BELLS KUNG FU

GOLDEN TEMPLE BELLS KUNG FUChi Focus: Toughness, Power

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of Golden Temple Bells Kung Fu


Golden Temple Bells kung fu is based on toughness and power. This kung fu style specialises in iron shirt and aims to make practitioners invulnerable to all damage. The main training method is a series of chi gung exercises that focus chi in all areas of the body, one by one. This builds resistance and power, finally resulting in a visible golden aura of chi that encloses the character and is shaped like a temple bell. A side effect of creating this armour of chi is that practitioners of Golden Temple Bells may also use their chi to create shields of force that protect others and to greatly enhance strikes with force damage.The origins of this style are disputed, but all sources agree that it was perfected in Buddhist temples. Disputes focus on the styles that were combined into this one, or whether Golden Temple Bells was a unique discovery. The commonly accepted history is that monks combined several styles of iron shirt and chi building exercises together and over generations of training created the current system.Soldiers, Guardians and Spirit Wardens favour this style for its amazing defensive capabilities. It is commonly available throughout the lands since teachers may be found in most temples or military organizations. Because the system has been spread from temples the common people regard it highly. There is an assumption that practitioners of this style had to work long and hard at scriptures and endure great punishment – and develop good character as a result. This will be an advantage to anyone knowing Golden Temple Bells kung fu and they will receive good reactions if the martial art they practise is known, right up until they perform an action that proves otherwise.

CLASS FEATURES

IRON GUARDIANGolden Temple Bells kung fu teaches the exclusive Iron Guardian class feature. This powerful technique is available to Defenders and replaces one of their existing class features:

Soldier: Combat challenge Guardian: Divine Challenge Spirit Warden: Nature’s Wrath

Mystic Warrior: Psionic defence Sword saint: Swordmage Aegis

A character may choose whether they gain this feature or the class feature it replaces, but this is a decision that needs to be made at first level. The decision may be reversed with retraining when a character gains a level.Iron Guardian teaches the Soul Flare power and allows the character to choose Iron Shield or Earth Vigor as a secondary power. Iron Shield defends allies and Earth Vigor grants personal power.

Soul Flare Golden Temple Bells FeatureA burst of chi links you with your enemy, bonding you until they are defeated.At-Will ✦ Martial, PsionicFree Action Close burst 5Target: One target in burstEffect: You mark the target. The target remains

marked until you use this power against another target. You may use this power once per turn.

Iron Shield Golden Temple Bells FeatureYou shield your allies with fields of defensive chi that deflect incoming blows.At-Will ✦ Martial, PsionicImmediate Interrupt Close burst 2Prerequisite: You must have the Iron Guardian

featureTrigger: A marked enemy attacks an ally within 2

squaresTarget: The attacked allyEffect: The ally gains a +4 power bonus to AC

and Reflex defence for the duration of the interrupted attack.

Earth Vigor Golden Temple Bells FeatureYou feed on the power of your enemies blows, growing stronger as they strike you.At-Will ✦ Martial, PsionicImmediate Reaction PersonalPrerequisite: You must have the Iron Guardian

featureTrigger: A marked enemy attacks youEffect: When struck by the marked target, gain

temporary hit points equal to your constitution modifier (after the strike). When you gain temporary hit points from an attack that has the invigorating keyword, those hit points stack with any other temporary hit points you already have.

GOLDEN TEMPLE BELLS KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the Golden Temple Bells Kung Fu class feature.


Shielding Blow Kung Fu Attack 1You focus your chi to resist the attacks of your foeAt-will * Martial, Weapon, ForceStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.

You gain resist all equal to your Secondary attribute modifier against the target’s attacks until the end of your next turn.


Buddha Sweeps His Hand Kung Fu Attack 1You charge into combat knocking foes back with the power of your defenceEncounter * Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACRequirement: You must charge and use this

power in place of the basic melee attackEffect: Any enemy that attacks you with an

opportunity attack triggered by your charge takes damage equal to your secondary attribute modifier and is pushed 1 square.

Hit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.


Golden Hammer Fist Kung Fu Attack 1You leap into the air and bring both hands down in a crushing blow. As they stagger back you swing your hands up again, sending them crashing into the ground.Daily * Martial, Weapon, InvigoratingStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and you push the target 1 square. You then shift into the square the target occupied. Make a secondary attack at the target.Secondary Attack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage and you push the target 1 square and knock it prone.

Miss: Half damage and you knock the target prone.


Golden Shield Kung Fu Utility 2You glow with a golden light and the faint image of a bell appears around you. Blows that strike it are totally ineffective!Daily * Martial, HealingMinor Action PersonalEffect: You gain temporary hit points equal to

2d6+your secondary attribute modifier


Inspiring Bodhi strike Kung Fu Attack 3Channelling the divine power of the Bohdi tree you heal yourself and strike your foe. Your defensive chi grows stronger with your success. Encounter * Martial, Weapon, HealingStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage. If

you are bloodied you regain hit points equal to 5 + your secondary attribute modifier.

Effect: You gain temporary hit points equal to your secondary attribute modifier.


Resonating strike Kung Fu Attack 7You smash your target and your defensive chi explodes from your body in a burst of golden light, sending all other foes flying away from you.Encounter * Weapon, ForceStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.

Make a secondary attack.Secondary Target: each enemy adjacent to the

primary targetSecondary Attack: Primary attribute vs.

Fortitude, one attack per targetHit: You push the secondary target away from

the primary target a number of squares equal to your Secondary attribute modifier.


HEAVENLY FLAME KUNG FU

HEAVENLY FLAME KUNG FUChi Focus: Controlling Chi, Mysticism

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of Heavenly Flame Kung Fu


Controller class feature: ?Powers: blasts of white and blue fire. Blasts and lines, causing ongoing fire damage. Include some knockback. Daily powers include a stance that allows the character to retaliate at attackers who hit them with a blast of flameFeats: undecided

HEAVENLY FLAME KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the Heavenly Flame Kung Fu class feature.


Heavenly Pillar Kung Fu Attack 1A pillar of blue flame engulfs your foeAt-will * Martial, Weapon, FireStandard Action Ranged 10Target: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier fire

damage and any creature that ends its turn adjacent to the target before the end of the target’s next turn takes damage equal to your Primary attribute modifier.


Fire Blast Kung Fu Attack 1 A gout of white fire bursts from your hands, burning your foes and setting them alightEncounter * Martial, Weapon, FireStandard Action Close blast 5Target: Each enemy in blastAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier fire

damage and an ongoing 2 fire damage (save ends)


Heaven’s Flame Stance Kung Fu Attack 1You explode with white hot chi, burning your opponents.Daily ✦ Stance, Weapon, FireStandard Action Close burst 2Target: Each enemy in burstAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier. The


Miss: Half damageEffect: You assume the Heaven’s Flame stance.

Until the end of the encounter you may use the Fiery Retaliation power against any enemy that hits or misses you with a melee attack.

Fiery Retaliation Kung fu Attack 1Fire burns your attackers whenever they touch youAt-will * Martial, Fire Immediate Reaction Melee weaponRequirement: The Heaven’s Flame Stance

power must be active

Trigger: An enemy adjacent to you attacks youTarget: The triggering enemyAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: Primary attribute fire damage


Fire sprite Kung fu Utility 1You turn into a living flame, slipping away from your foes attacks.Encounter * Martial, Fire Immediate Reaction PersonalTrigger: An enemy moves into a square adjacent

to you.Effect: You become insubstantial until the end of

your next turn. Then you shift 2 squares further from the triggering enemy.


Divine Fire Kung Fu Attack 3You hurl a wave of blue-white fire from your palms, setting your foes alight. Encounter * Martial, Weapon, FireStandard Action Close burst 3Target: Each enemy in burstAttack: Primary attribute vs. FortitudeHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier fire

damage and an ongoing 5 fire damage (save ends)


Inferno Kung Fu Attack 7You explode with divine fire, then cross the battlefield leaving flames in your wake. Encounter * Martial, Weapon, FireStandard Action Close burst 1Target: Each enemy in burstAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier fire

damage. You shift your speed after the attack and each square you move through is filled with fire. This fire lasts until the end of your next turn and causes 1d8+Primary attribute modifier fire damage to anyone who enters a square containing the fire.


Servant of the Holy Flame Kung Fu Attack 9 You summon a divine fire spirit to assist you.

Daily * Fire, SummoningMinor Action Ranged 10Effect: You summon a Medium humanoid made

of divine flame in an unoccupied square within range. It has speed 7, resist 10 fire, 96 hit points and the following defences; AC 20, Fortitude 18, Reflex 17, Will 18. Any creature that enters a square next to it or starts its turn there takes 5 fire damage. You can give the divine servant the following special command.Standard Action: Close blast 3; targets each

creature in blast; Primary attribute vs. Reflex; 2d6+Primary attribute modifier fire damage

Divine guidance: If you have not given the divine servant a command by the end of your turn it will use its attack without moving if there are any enemies in range. If there are no enemies in range it will move its speed in the shortest path to an enemy, then use the attack. In both cases it will target as many enemies as possible.

LIGHTNING FIST KUNG FU

LIGHTNING FIST KUNG FUChi Focus: Speed, Power

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of Lightning Fist Kung Fu


Lightning fist kung fu is based on speed and power, emphasising fast movement and chi powered strikes. This style has only average defensive capabilities but great offensive power. Much of the training involves speed drills and hand-eye coordination tests at full attack power. After many years of this training the practitioner is introduced to the chi gung exercises that allow their chi to explode from their body. All the years of full power speed training have focused their chi into their extremities already, and it is bursting to be released.Everyone agrees that this style came from the southern mountains although there are two different masters credited with its creation. The first is the hermit Fallen Mountain who retreated from life into the mountains after the death of his wife and children. The second master is Silent Mantis, governor of a mountain stronghold. Current lightning fist schools descend from both masters and have a well known rivalry since the Fallen Mountain branch claim that Silent Mantis was a disciple of their founder.Champions, Knight’s Errant, Spies and many Soldiers favour this style for the striking power and ability of advanced practitioners to strike at range. It is commonly available and taught everywhere. Many military groups have masters who will teach it and there are low level masters who can teach the basics readily available. Masters of this style are easily recognized because of the lightning in their special attacks. The population do not assign any particular traits to warriors who are trained in this style. They are seen as slightly more cultured than those who perform Fire Dragon kung fu but not treated with the respect granted to some other styles like Golden temple Bells.

LIGHTNING FIST KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the Lightning Fist Kung Fu class feature.


Quicksilver Fist Kung fu Attack 1You strike so fast that your opponents cannot see the strike comingAt-will * Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee weaponTarget: One or two creaturesAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] per attack


Lightning Strike Kung Fu Attack 1A blast of lightning chi shoots from your palm, engulfing your foeEncounter ✦ Implement, LightningStandard Action Ranged 5Target: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexDamage: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier

damage. The weapon used is the character's current unarmed kung fu weapon.


Lightning Stance Kung Fu Attack 1You strike all nearby foes in with lightning chi powering your blowsDaily ✦ Stance, Weapon, LightningStandard Action Melee weaponSpecial: Half the damage from this power is

lightning damage.Target: one, two or three creaturesAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier. The


Miss: Half damageEffect: You assume the lightning stance. Until

the end of the encounter you add 2 to your movement speed and may shift 2 squares as a move action.


Cloud Step Kung Fu Utility 2 Obscured by clouds, you move across the battlefield unchallenged.Encounter ✦ MartialMove Action Personal Effect: You shift your speed


Thunderstorm Kung Fu Attack 3 You strike like the storm, stunning your foes with the sound of your strikeEncounter ✦ Implement, LightningStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexDamage: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier

damage and each creature adjacent to your target takes thunder damage equal to your Primary attribute modifier.


Lightning Bolts Kung Fu Attack 7Two bolts of lightning chi shoot from your palms, engulfing your foes and their alliesEncounter ✦ Implement, Lightning, ThunderStandard Action Ranged 20Target: two creaturesAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexDamage: 1d8 + Primary attribute modifier

damage. The target and each creature adjacent to it take thunder damage equal to your Secondary attribute modifier.


Lightning Fury Kung Fu Attack 9 You fill the area in front of you with a flurry of strikes powered by lightning chi. Your foes stagger from the power of your strikes and you respond to attacks with strikes like lightning for the rest of the battle.Daily ✦ Stance, Weapon, LightningStandard Action Close blast 3Special: Half the damage from this power is

lightning damage.Target: each foe in blastAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier and you

push the targets 2 squares. The weapon used is the character's current unarmed kung fu weapon.

Miss: Half damageEffect: You assume the lightning fury stance.

Until the end of the encounter you may make a basic melee attack against your attacker as an instant reaction after being struck.

TAOIST PRAYER KUNG FU

TAOIST PRAYER KUNG FUChi Focus: Toughness, Meditation

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of Taoist Prayer Kung Fu


Defender class feature: drag targets to you when they attack allies.Powers: attack powers that have reach or an area of blast/line. Defensive powers raise defences rather than add temporary hit points.Feats: access to healing and chi control powers. Maybe 1 defensive power.

CLASS FEATURES

SILK GUARDIANTaoist Prayer kung fu teaches the exclusive Silk Guardian class feature. This powerful technique is available to Defenders and replaces one of their existing class features:

Soldier: Combat challenge Guardian: Divine Challenge Spirit Warden: Nature’s Wrath Mystic Warrior: Psionic defence Sword saint: Swordmage Aegis

A character may choose whether they gain this feature or the class feature it replaces, but this is a decision that needs to be made at first level. The decision may be reversed with retraining when a character gains a level.Silk Guardian teaches the Soul Flare power and allows the character to choose Silk Bonds or Whirlpool as a secondary power. Silk Bonds brings foes to you and Whirlpool prevents foes from escaping you.

Soul Flare Golden Temple Bells FeatureA burst of chi links you with your enemy, bonding you until they are defeated.At-Will ✦ Martial, ChiFree Action Close burst 5Target: One target in burstEffect: You mark the target. The target remains

marked until you use this power against another target. You may use this power once per turn.

Silk Bonds Guardian Feature

You whirl your chi around enemies, drawing then to you and preventing them attacking your allies.At-Will ✦ Martial, ChiImmediate Reaction Close burst 5Prerequisite: You must have the Silk Guardian

featureTrigger: A marked enemy attacks an ally within

the range of the burstTarget: The marked enemyAttack: Primary attribute vs FortitudeHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and the target is pulled to a square adjacent to you. If there are no vacant squares, this attack fails.

Whirlpool Guardian FeatureYou are a whirlpool of chi, grabbing enemies and preventing them from moving away from you.At-Will ✦ Martial, PsionicImmediate Interrupt Melee weaponPrerequisite: You must have the Silk Guardian

featureTrigger: A marked enemy attacks an ally or moves

away from youTarget: The marked enemyAttack: Primary attribute vs ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage.

You grab the target. Grabbed targets are immobilized.

TAOIST PRAYER KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the Taoist Prayer Kung Fu class feature.


Taoist Achievement Kung fu Attack 1Your palm strike shoots a blast of chi into your opponentAt-will * Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee weaponSpecial: This attack has a reach 3Target: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

Earth’s Embrace Kung fu Attack 1You smash your opponent into the ground, sending spikes of chi through their bodyAt-will * Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee weaponRequirement: You must be grabbing the target to

use this powerTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. Fortitude

Hit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage and you knock the target prone. You may slide the target 1 square to a square adjacent to you.


Taoist Perfect Strike Kung Fu Attack 1You hit your foe with a finger strike, dazing them with the force of the impactEncounter ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACDamage: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier

damage and the target is dazed until the end of your next turn. In addition the target takes a -2 penalty to AC until the end of your next turn.


Whirlpool Strike Kung Fu Attack 1 Your chi swirls around you, sucking foes in and preventing them escaping your blowDaily ✦ Martial, Stance, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 3[W] + Primary attribute modifier. The


Miss: Half damageEffect: You assume the whirlpool stance. Until

the end of the encounter you gain a +2 power bonus to AC and foes treat squares adjacent to you as difficult terrain when they try to move away from you.


Winds of Chi Kung Fu Utility 2Your chi swirls around you and then sends a gust of wind across the battlefieldEncounter ✦ Martial, ChiMinor Action PersonalEffect: You gain a +2 power bonus to AC, Reflex

and Fortitude defences until the end of your next turn and you may slide one ally within 5 squares of you 2 squares.


Falling Leaves Kung Fu Attack 3

You lightly float through the air, travelling across the battlefield before landing on your foe with a strikeEncounter ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponEffect: Before the attack you fly 3+Primary

attribute modifier squares.Target: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACDamage: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier.


Unkind Universe Kung Fu Attack 1The winds of your chi swirl and cut all foes around youEncounter ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Close burst 2Target: each enemy in burstAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACDamage: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier

damage and the target is pushed 2 squares.


Fury of Heaven’s Force Kung Fu Attack 9 The chi from everything surrounding you is sucked in by your attack, smashing into your foe in a hurricane of force.Daily ✦ Martial, Stance, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponSpecial: This attack has reach 5Target: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 3[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and you push the target 3 squares. The target is dazed (save ends)

Miss: Half damage and you push the target 1 square. The target is dazed until the end of your next turn.

WHITE JADE KUNG FU

WHITE JADE KUNG FUChi Focus: Toughness, Focusing Chi

Bonus Feats: You gain two bonus feats at first level. These feats must have a Chi Focus prerequisite that matches the focus of White Jade Kung Fu


Leader class feature: ?Powers: self enhancement and healing of others. Grants temporary hit points as armour and bonuses to allies in the form of auras that are granted by stances.Feats: ?

WHITE JADE KUNG FU POWERSThese powers can be taken in place of a similar class power by a character that has the White Jade Kung Fu class feature.


Jade Dagger Kung fu Attack 1A white blade of chi extends from your hand, piercing your opponent and hampering their attackAt-will * Martial, Weapon Standard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACHit: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage

and the next attack the target makes before the end of your next turn has a penalty to the damage roll equal to your Secondary attribute modifier.


Shining Blade Storm Kung Fu Attack 1You strike your foe and shards of chi fly from the impact, shielding your alliesEncounter ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: one creatureAttack: Primary attribute vs. ACDamage: 1[W] + Primary attribute modifier and

any allies within 3 squares gain your Primary attribute modifier in temporary hit points.


Eternal Pain Kung Fu Attack 1 A rain of chi daggers fly into your foes, causing them eternal pain as they twist deeperDaily ✦ Martial, WeaponStandard Action Close blast 5Target: each creature in blastAttack: Primary attribute vs. ReflexHit: 2[W] + Primary attribute modifier damage,

and an ongoing 5 damage (save ends). Until this ongoing damage ends, your allies gain a +2 power bonus to attack rolls against the target


Accurate Needle Kung Fu Utility 2You send a needle of chi into an ally, releasing their internal energy to heal themDaily ✦ Healing, ChiStandard Action Close burst 10Target: One ally in burstEffect: The target regains hit points as if they

had spent a healing surge.

FEATS

CHI FOCUS FEATSName Prerequisites BenefitAlertness Chi Focus: Awareness +2 Perception, no combat advantage when

surprisedBody Control Chi Focus: Meditation +2 to ongoing damage saves, +4 to death savesChi Building Chi Focus: Building Chi +3 hit points per tier and +1 healing surgeChi Channelling Chi Focus: Controlling Chi Chi Channelling powerChi Focusing Chi Focus: Focusing Chi Chi Focusing powerChi Healing Chi Focus: Meditation Chi Healing powerChi Recovery Chi Focus: Building Chi Chi Recovery powerChi Speed Chi Focus: Speed Chi Speed PowerChi Strike Chi Focus: Power Chi Strike PowerDefensive Aura Chi Focus: MysticismElemental Chi Chi Focus: Controlling Chi Elemental Chi powerFlurry of Blows Chi Focus: Speed Flurry of Blows PowerForceful Chi Chi Focus: Power +1 damage with unarmed kung fu strikesGhost Hand Chi Focus: MysticismHardened Chi Chi Focus: Toughness +1 to AC and FortitudeInternal Chi Chi Focus: Focusing Chi Internal Chi powerInvulnerability Chi Focus: Toughness Invulnerability powerNo Mind Chi Focus: Awareness +2 to Initiative and InsightRestoration Chi Focus: Mysticism

KUNG FU STYLE FEATSName Prerequisites BenefitAzure Dragon’s Revenge Fire Dragon kung fu Azure Dragon’s Revenge powerBuddha Rings the Temple Bell

Golden Temple Bells kung fu

Buddha Rings the Temple Bell power

Bronze Holds no Weakness

Golden Temple Bells kung fu

Bronze Holds no Weakness power

Crackling Thunder Fist Lightning Fist kung fu Crackling Thunder Fist powerDragon Scents Blood Fire Dragon kung fu Dragon Scents Blood powerLightning Crosses the Sky Lightning Fist kung fu Lightning Crosses the Sky power

HEROIC TIER FEATSName Prerequisites BenefitArmor Proficiency (Celestial Iron Shirt)

Str 15, Con 15, training with Heavy Iron Shirt

Training in Celestial Iron Shirt

Armor Proficiency (Heavy Iron Shirt)

Str 13, Con 13, training with Strong Iron Shirt

Training in Heavy Iron Shirt

Armor Proficiency (Light Iron Shirt)

Str 13, Con 13, training with Superficial Iron Shirt

Training in Light Iron Shirt

Armor Proficiency (Strong Iron Shirt)

Str 13, Con 13, training with Light Iron Shirt

Training in Strong Iron Shirt

Armor Proficiency (Superficial Iron Shirt)

Iron Shirt class feature Training in Superficial Iron Shirt

Versatile Master Dex 13 +2 Initiative, Swap between unarmed and other weapons as a free action

FEAT DESCRIPTIONSALERTNESS

Prerequisites: Kung fu style with the Awareness chi focus

Benefit: This feat is the same as the Alertness feat from the Player’s Handbook.

AZURE DRAGON’S REVENGE [CHI]

Prerequisites: Fire Dragon kung fuBenefit: You gain the Azure Dragon’s Revenge

power

Chi: Azure Dragon’s Revenge Feat PowerYou burn attackers with the fire of your chiEncounter ✦Martial, FireImmediate reaction Melee weaponTrigger: an enemy damages you in melee combatEffect: attacker takes Primary stat modifier in

fire damageSpecial: You must take the Azure Dragon’s

Revenge feat to use this power

ARMOR PROFICIENCY (CELESTIAL IRON SHIRT)Prerequisite: Str 15, Con 15, training with

Heavy Iron ShirtBenefit: You gain training with Celestial Iron

Shirt armor

ARMOR PROFICIENCY (HEAVY IRON SHIRT)Prerequisite: Str 13, Con 13, training with

Strong Iron ShirtBenefit: You gain training with Heavy Iron Shirt

armor

ARMOR PROFICIENCY (LIGHT IRON SHIRT)Prerequisite: Str 13, Con 13, training with

Superficial Iron ShirtBenefit: You gain training with Light Iron Shirt

armor

ARMOR PROFICIENCY (STRONG IRON SHIRT)Prerequisite: Str 13, Con 13, training with Light

or Superficial Iron ShirtBenefit: You gain training with Strong Iron Shirt

armor

ARMOR PROFICIENCY (SUPERFICIAL IRON SHIRT)Prerequisite: Iron Shift class featureBenefit: You gain training with Superficial Iron

Shirt armor

BODY CONTROL [CHI]You can detach your mind from the pain your

body feelsPrerequisite: Kung fu style with Meditation chi

focusBenefit: You gain a +2 feat bonus to saves

against ongoing damage. In addition you gain a +4 feat bonus to death saves.

BUDDHA RINGS THE TEMPLE BELL [CHI]Prerequisites: Golden Temple Bells kung fuBenefit: You gain the Buddha Rings the Temple

Bell power

Chi: Buddha Rings the Temple Bell Feat PowerThe serenity of your mind allows blows to fall upon you and wash off like rainEncounter ✦ MartialImmediate reaction PersonalTrigger: you suffer a critical strike or are bloodied

by an attackEffect: spend a healing surge

Special: You must take the Buddha Rings the Temple Bell feat to use this power

BRONZE HOLDS NO WEAKNESS [CHI]Prerequisites: Golden Temple Bells kung fuBenefit: You gain the Bronze Holds no Weakness

power

Chi: Bronze Holds no Weakness Feat PowerYour iron shirt kung fu has no weaknesses, deflecting superior attacksEncounter ✦ MartialImmediate interrupt PersonalTrigger: you are struck with a critical hitEffect: the hit becomes a normal strikeSpecial: You must take the Bronze Holds no

Weakness feat to use this power

CHI BUILDING [CHI]Prerequisites: Kung fu style with Building Chi

focusBenefit: You gain 3 hit points per tier (heroic,

paragon and epic) and increase your maximum number of healing surges by 1.

CHI CHANNELLING [CHI]Prerequisites: Kung fu style with Controlling

Chi focusBenefit: You gain the Chi Channelling power

Chi: Chi Channelling Feat PowerYou can transfer chi to your allies and drain it from your enemiesEncounter ✦ MartialStandard Action Melee touchAttack: Primary attribute modifier vs. ReflexHit: You may spend one of your healing surges

and allow the targeted ally to regain hit points equal to your healing surge value.If an enemy was targeted you do damage equal to your healing surge value and gain half that number as temporary hit points.

Special: You must take the Chi Channelling feat to use this power

CHI FOCUSING [CHI]Prerequisites: Kung fu style with Focusing Chi

focusBenefit: You gain the Chi Focusing power

Chi: Chi Focusing Feat PowerYou focus your chi into blades of force that surround your limbs and slice your foesEncounter ✦ MartialMinor Action PersonalEffect: Your weapon or limb is enclosed in a

blade of force until the end of your next turn. This adds 2 points of damage to any successful strike.

Special: You must take the Chi Focusing feat to use this power.

CHI HEALING[CHI]Prerequisites: Kung fu style with Meditation Chi

focusBenefit: You gain the Chi Healing power

Chi: Chi Healing Feat PowerYou focus your chi internally, regenerating injuriesEncounter ✦ MartialMinor Action PersonalEffect: You gain regeneration 3 until the end of

the encounter. While the regeneration occurs you suffer a -2 penalty to all attacks, saves and skill checks due to the concentration required. You may terminate the regeneration as a free action.

Special: You must take the Chi Healing feat to use this power.

CHI RECOVERY [CHI]Prerequisites: Kung fu style with Building Chi

focusBenefit: You gain the Chi Recovery power

Chi: Chi Recovery Feat PowerYou have control over your internal energy and may use it to instantly heal your woundsEncounter ✦ MartialStandard Action PersonalEffect: you may spend a healing surgeSpecial: You must take the Chi Recovery feat to

use this power.

CHI SPEED [CHI]Prerequisite: Kung fu style with Speed chi focusBenefit: You gain the Chi Speed power.

Chi: Chi Speed Feat PowerYou move across the battlefield in the blink of an eye, striking foes at will.Encounter ✦ MartialMove Action PersonalEffect: You shift a number of squares equal to

your movement speed ignoring difficult terrain for this movement.

Special: You must take the Chi Speed feat to use this power

CHI STRIKE [CHI]Prerequisite: Kung fu style with Power chi focusBenefit: You gain the Chi Strike power.

Chi: Chi Strike Feat PowerYou send a spike of damaging chi into your enemy just as your strike hitsEncounter ✦ Martial, WeaponInstant reaction Melee weaponTarget: One creatureSpecial: This power is triggered when you

successfully hit a target with another attackEffect: Add 1d4+3 to the damage of the other

attack

Special: You must take the Chi Strike feat to use this power.

CRACKLING THUNDER FIST [CHI]Prerequisites: Lightning Fist kung fuBenefit: You gain the Crackling Thunder Fist

power

Chi: Crackling Thunder Fist Feat PowerYour fists are surrounded by a halo of lightning and strike your foes with a sound like thunderEncounter ✦ Martial, LightningMinor action PersonalEffect: You gain a bonus to the damage of the

next strike equal to your primary attribute modifier. This lasts until the end of your next turn or when you next attack, whichever is sooner.

Special: You must take the Crackling Thunder Fist feat to use this power

DRAGON SCENTS BLOOD [CHI]Prerequisites: Fire Dragon kung fuBenefit: You gain the Dragon Scents Blood

power

Chi: Dragon Scents Blood Feat PowerYou take advantage of an opponent’s weakness to defeat themEncounter ✦ MartialMinor action PersonalEffect: You gain +2 damage against bloodied

enemies until the end of your next turnSpecial: You must take the Dragon Scents Blood

feat to use this power.

FLURRY OF BLOWS [CHI]Prerequisite: Kung fu style with Speed chi focusBenefit: You gain the Flurry of Blows power.

Chi: Flurry of Blows Feat PowerYou attack with a barrage of strikesEncounter ✦ Martial, WeaponInstant reaction Melee weaponTarget: One creatureSpecial: This power is triggered when you

successfully hit a target with another attackEffect: Cause 1d6+1 damage to the target. This

does not have to be the target of the triggering attack.

Special: You must take the Flurry of Blows feat to use this power.

ELEMENTAL CHI [CHI]Prerequisites: Kung fu style with Controlling

Chi focusBenefit: You gain the Elemental Chi power

Chi: Elemental Chi Feat PowerYou cause your chi to manifest as fire, lightning or coldEncounter ✦ MartialMinor Action PersonalEffect: Your limb or weapon is wreathed in fire,

electricity or cold until the end of your next

turn. This adds 2 points of damage to any successful strike.

Special: Choose the energy type at first level and you may not change it later.You must take the Elemental Chi feat to use this power

FORCEFUL CHI [CHI]Your strikes are strengthened by your will.Prerequisite: Kung fu style with Power chi focusBenefit: You gain a +1 feat bonus to damage

rolls with your unarmed kung fu strikes.

HARDENED CHI [CHI]Years of training in extreme conditions have

increased your resistance to pain and injuryPrerequisite: Kung fu style with Toughness chi

focusBenefit: You gain a +1 bonus to AC and

Fortitude defence.

INVULNERABILITY [CHI]Prerequisite: Kung fu style with Toughness chi

focusBenefit: You gain the Invulnerability power.

Chi: Invulnerability Feat PowerYou focus your entire chi at a single point as an attack hits you, deflecting the impactEncounter ✦ MartialInstant reaction PersonalSpecial: This power is triggered when you are hit

by an attackEffect: You gain resist 10 to all damage for this

attack.Special: You must take the Invulnerability feat to

use this power.

INTERNAL CHI [CHI]Prerequisites: Kung fu style with Focusing Chi

focusBenefit: You gain the Internal Chi power

Chi: Internal Chi Feat PowerFocus your chi and enhance yourself physically or mentally for a brief period.Encounter ✦ MartialMinor Action PersonalEffect: You focus your chi, gaining a power bonus

equal to your Secondary attribute modifier + half your level to any statistic you choose. This bonus lasts until the end of your next turn.

Special: You must take the Internal Chi feat to use this power.

LIGHTNING CROSSES THE SKY [CHI]Prerequisites: Lightning Fist kung fuBenefit: You gain the Lightning Crosses the Sky

power

Chi: Lightning Crosses the Sky Feat PowerYou dance across the battlefield, confounding your foesEncounter ✦ LightningImmediate reaction PersonalEffect: When an ally within 10 squares of you

spends an action point, you may take a move action

Special: You must take the Lightning Crosses the Sky feat to use this power

NO MIND [CHI]You have mastered the ability to live in the

present and react uniquely to your surroundingsPrerequisite: Kung fu style with Awareness chi

focusBenefit: You gain a +2 bonus to initiative and

Insight checks.

VERSATILE MASTERPrerequisite: Dex 13Benefit: You can swap between weapons and

unarmed kung fu weapons as a free action as long as you are already holding the weapon.You also gain a +2 feat bonus to initiative checks.

WORKAREA

CLASSESMake the Guardian (Paladin) a Taoist warrior serving the gods and seeking immortality through worthy deeds and internal alchemy.Guardians commonly use Taoist Prayer kung fu, which is a soft style containing massive power in deceptively simple moves. It combines healing and control with powerful attacks. Taoist Prayer will include the Silk Guardian class feature since that is appropriate to a soft kung fu style

KUNG FU STYLESThe core styles (all containing class features for the role) are below. These will all be described in the first version. Other styles may be added, but could be published later.Defender styles:

Golden Temple BellsTaoist Prayer

Striker Styles:Fire Dragon Lightning Fist

Leader Styles:Buddha’s PalmWhite Jade

Controller Styles:Glorious LotusHeavenly Flame

Less common styles may not have class features associated with them, or have less powers. Any style that is a full system will always have all 3 level 1 powers. Other powers up to level 9 are optional since some systems are not as advanced.Some of these systems are:

Transformation – mostly enhancing stancesEnergy Body – stances with reach and

sustain minorInvisible sword – turns chi into cutting bladesThousand poisons – causes ongoing damage

and weaknessSilver Moon – sword based stytleRaging demon – based on demon grappling

KUNG FU TECHNIQUESMany kung fu powers are taught by a particular style but there are some skills that are unique. These are single powers (encounter or daily).How are they learnt?

Feats that allow power use? Invest healing surges for the day? When the

power is used?Check other source material for ideas.

REFERENCES

Computer game containing good naming and relevant quest lines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_Empire

TODO LIST1. All kung fu styles to level 9

a. Golden temple Bells level 9 powerb. While Jade Kung fu level 3, 7, 9

powers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_Empire

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