V9: Offensive / Non-Offensive

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Offensive / Non-Offensive

Each ability type is either offensive or non-offensive, with the exception of Verbals, which can be either.

  1. Non-Offensive abilities can be refused by their targets even if the ability is successfully cast. A refused ability has no effect but is still expended.
  2. Offensive abilities cannot be refused and will always impart their effects if cast successfully.


Below is a quick summary of each type for reference:

Offensive Ability Types

Non-Offensive Ability Types




General Rules
Ability · Casting · Chants · Effect · Enchantments · Enhanced Strikes · Frequency · Incantations · Line of Sight · Material Components · Meta-Magic · Name · Offensive / Non-Offensive · Other Details · Power Strikes · Prerequisites · Range · Reminder · Resting · Specialty Arrows · Spellballs · Traits · Type · Verbals
Abilities and Effects
General Rules · Keywords · Master List of Abilities
Amtgard V9 Rulebook
Playtest Disclaimer · Introduction · Getting Started · Garb · Honor System · Safety · Core Combat Rules · Equipment · Classes · Abilities and Effects · Magic Items · Combat Activities · Rules Authorities
Appendix: Equipment Inspection Guide · Master List of Abilities · Glossary