General Rules

Modifiers

Modifiers increase or reduce a game value, such as a dice result, movement distance, Resolve, damage, range, or Target Lock result. Work out the base value first, then apply every relevant modifier unless a rule gives a different order.

Last updated 9 August 2026

Applying a modifier

First determine the base value. Then apply any modifiers that affect it unless a rule specifically gives another order.

Modifiers may change values such as:

dice rolls or results;
movement distance;
Resolve;
damage;
weapon range; or
Target Lock results.

Using more than one modifier

If several modifiers apply to the same value, apply all of them before deciding the final result unless a rule says otherwise.

Values that cannot be modified

A modifier cannot change a value or rule that specifically says it cannot be modified. Only a rule that explicitly creates an exception can change it.

Example

An attack produces a damage result of 4 and receives a +1 damage modifier. Apply the modifier after finding the base result, increasing the final damage result to 5. If another relevant modifier also applied, it would be included before the final result was decided.

Frequently asked questions

When do I apply modifiers?: Determine the base value first, then apply the relevant modifiers unless a rule specifies another order.
Do multiple modifiers apply together?: Yes. Apply all relevant modifiers before deciding the final result unless a rule says otherwise.
What values can modifiers change?: They may change dice results, movement, Resolve, damage, range, Target Lock results, or another value named by the modifier.
Can a modifier change a value that says it cannot be modified?: No, unless another rule explicitly creates an exception.

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