Combat

Example of combat scene

Dice System

Dice outcomes

"owners" of the dice

Combat is a turn-based system with dice. Each companion + the explorer gives you between 1-3 dice. Each weapon provides an extra die.

Each die has 6 sides with up to 6 possible outcomes. You can hover over the dice to see potential rolls. Each side represents an action the player can perform. Blank sides yield no outcome.

Different characters wield unique dice. Dice ownership is indicated by a little head in the bottom right of each die. When a companion is defeated, their dice will no longer show on the board.

When you press the large roll button, you roll all the dice on the board. You have a limited amount of rolls each round, indicated in the top of the screen.

Example of a combination

Some dice may be shaking, meaning possible combos are available to use. Example: 1 gives 1 shield, but adding for a "Stable Position" combo gives 3 shield. More shield points absorb more damage during the opponent's turn.

A rolled die can also be saved, or put aside, before rolling again. This is useful when attempting a certain combo in which only some of the dice need to be re-rolled to match. Simply click a die once to pull it from the board and save it.

You can play as many combos as possible during 1 turn. (There's no limit).

Maschinen-Menschexplain the combat system well in their alpha #10 update video.

Number of Available Dice

The player's dice can be added-to and upgraded. Explorers start with two dice, which can be added to with end-of-expedition perks. Companions generally start with one die, but can gain one or two more as well as getting upgrades with promotions.

Each character's die is represented by an image of its 6 sides/faces/possible outcomes, which can be viewed by hovering over that character. Colors may vary, but the face icons are the only factor that determines action.

Basic Blue Die

Example: The basic blue die sequence adds a blue die to the combat. It yields 3 possible outcomes when rolled, each with a .33 probability. Basic dice have 2 blank faces, with a 1 in 3 chance of yielding no action when rolled.

Upgraded Blue Die

The upgraded blue die sequence adds a blue die to combat with no blank sides. Its 2 possible outcomes each have a .50 probability of landing when rolled.

Basic Abilities

These represent the basic abilities of each expedition member.

Red (Attack die)

• - a melee attack.
• - an agile maneuvering.

Green (Defense die)

• - a defensive move.
• - a stable/strong stance.

Blue (Support die)

• - precision and aiming.
• - planning and tactics.

Purple (Magic die)

• - magic and mysticism.
• - precision and aiming.
• - planning and tactics.

Weapons

• - Hunting Rifle
• - Pistol
• - Shotgun
• - Tesla Gun
• - Spear
• Blood Crown
• - Extra Bullets
• - Marked Bullets
• - Dynamite
•  - Whip
• - Whip Stun

Animal Abilities

Used only by animals (both enemies and companions). Unlike ability and item dice, animal dice do not form any dice combos, and instead have a set damage value when used alone.

Companion animals have brown dice, while enemy animals' dice are red. Remember that icon (not color) determines action, so a specific dice image will have the same output whether it's red or brown.

Pack animals (e.g. donkey, water buffalo, camel) can only fight if mounted and not over-encumbered (unless they are upgraded through the Animal Whisperer perk). Otherwise they will not participate in combat at all. Combat animals (e.g. dogs, animals bought from a beastmaster) can always fight.

Name	Damage	Shield	Die	Special Effect
Claws	2
Fangs	2			Bleeding
Strong Claws	4
Fierce Claws	6
Large Beak	7
Small Beak	3
Smash	5			Stun
Stomp	3			Multi Attack
Ram	3
Hoof	2
Shell		4
Tarsal Claws	2
Spider Fangs	1			Poison
Tail	2			Multi Attack
Horns	4
Taunt				Enemies prioritize attacking Taunting characters

Note: "Small Beak" and "Large Beak" use the same icon. The only way to tell them apart is to hover your mouse over the die.

Dice Combos

Remember, the dice icon (not color) determines action. Example: and are interchangeable.

Basic

Combination	Damage	Shield	Requirements	Special Effect
Attack	1	0
Double Attack	2	0
Triple Attack	3	0
Ripper Leap	4	0		Bleeding
Flank	5	0
Headbutt	1	0		Stun
Kick	3	0
Riposte	2	2
Shielded Riposte	2	3
Cutting Riposte	3	2
Deadly Riposte	4	4
Precise Attack	3	0
Punctuation	4	0		Strong Bleeding
Evade	0	3
Defensive Maneuver	0	4
Defend	0	1
Strong Defense	0	2
Stable Position	0	2
Tactical Advantage	0	3
Outstanding Tactics	0	4
Group Defense	0	4
Lookout	0	2
Observation	0	1
Feint	0	0		Multi Attack, Stun
Rite of Unity	0	1		Heal 2
Curse of Poison	0	0		Poison
Rite of Healing	0	2		Heal 3

Weapon-Related

Combination	Damage	Defense	Requirements	Special Effect
Quick Shot	2	0
Stable Shot	3	0
Stopping Shot	2	1
Bullet Wall	3	2
Headshot	6	0
Quick Shot	2	0
Aimed Shot	4	0
Planned Shot	8	0
Masterful Shot	12	0
Quick Shot	2	0
Shotgun Blast	3	0		Multi Attack
Shotgun Powerblast	5	0		Multi Attack
Point Blank	5	0
Quick Discharge	2	0		Damage Self 1
Defensive Beam	4	2		Damage Self 1
Stable Beam	3	0		Damage Self 1, Multi Attack
Alternating Beam	7	0		Damage Self 1
Spear Attack	4	0
Power Spear	6	0
Spear Defense	4	2
Spear Throw	4	0
Whip Crack	1	0		Stun
Shackling Whip	1	0		Stun x2
Cutting Whip	4	0		Stun x2
Dynamite Explosion	6	0		Group Damage 3, Multi Attack
Planned Explosion	4	0		Multi Attack
Precise Explosion	8	0		Group Damage 4, Multi Attack

Effects

• Multi Attack - Harms all enemies present. Reduced by Shield before being applied (e.g. if a Multi Attack does 3 damage and the enemy has Shield 2, all enemies will take 1 damage). If also Stun, all enemies will be Stunned.
• Poison - Does 1 damage each turn. Lasts 8 turns. Stacks up to 3 times.
• Damage Self X - Deals X damage to the player's party.
• Group Damage X - Deals X damage to each member of the player's party.
• Stun - Disables one of the targeted enemy's dice next turn. Stacks up to 3 times.
• Stun x2 - Disables two of the targeted enemy's dice next turn. Stacks up to 3 times.
• Shield X - Prevent the next X damage. Does not prevent Bleeding or Poison Damage.
• Heal X - Restore X health to each member of the party. Does not work on defeated (HP=0) members.
• Bleeding - Does 2 damage at the end of the round. Lasts 2 turns. Stacks up to 3 times.
• Strong Bleeding - Does 3 damage at the end of the round. Lasts 3 turns. Stacks up to 3 times.