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====<u><big>Ability</big></u>====
An ability is a game mechanic that allows a player to interact with the game in a way that is different from just swinging a sword. Abilities can be used to heal wounds, bestow boons, destroy equipment, freeze players solid, and much, much more!

Players typically gain access to abilities through their [[V9: Classes|class]], although abilities can also be granted by [[V9: Magic Items|magic items]] or as part of the rules for a [[V9: Combat Activities|combat activity]].

<ol><li>In the game of Amtgard, there is no functional difference between abilities that represent a physical feat and those that represent magic or spells. As such, following terms are interchangeable when referring to abilities:
*“ability” and “spell”
*“user” and “caster”
*“using”, “casting”, and “incanting”</li><br>

<li>Abilities must be [[V9: Casting|cast]] to be used.</li><br>

<li>Specific abilities are detailed in the [[V9: Master List of Abilities| Master List of Abilities]].</li></ol><br>


'''EXAMPLE ABILITY PROFILE'''<br>
Below you will find an example of a simple ability profile. Some abilities may have additional rows for different effect types and/or features unique to that ability, such as material components, prerequisites, reminders, etc. Refer to the other definitions in this section to learn more about the rules and terms relevant to abilities. Terms are presented in alphabetical order.
{|style="border-style: solid; border-width: 5px; width: 100%"; class="wikitable v9basictable"
!colspan="2" style="background-color:#000000; color: white; text-align: center" | '''<big>HOLD PERSON</big>'''
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! style="text-align: right; width: 20%" | '''Available to'''
| style="text-align: left" |  [[V9: Assassin| Assassin]], [[V9: Bard| Bard]], [[V9: Druid| Druid]], [[V9: Healer| Healer]], [[V9: Scout| Scout]], [[V9: Wizard| Wizard]]
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! style="text-align: right" | '''[[V9: Ability Type|Type]]'''
| style="text-align: left" |  [[V9: Verbal| Verbal]] (Offensive)
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! style="text-align: right" | '''[[V9: Range| Range]]'''
| style="text-align: left" |  20ft
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! style="text-align: right" | '''[[V9: Incantations|Incantation]]'''
| style="text-align: left" |  ''"I command thee to stop"'' x3
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! style="text-align: right" | '''[[V9: Effects|Status Effect]]'''
| style="text-align: left" |  Target becomes [[V9: Stopped| Stopped]] for 30s.
|}<br><br>

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{{:V9: Chants}}

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{{:V9: Effects}}

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{{:V9: Enhanced Strikes}}

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{{:V9: Frequency}}

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{{:V9: Incantations}}

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{{:V9: Line of Sight}}

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{{:V9: Material Components}}

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{{:V9: Meta-Magic}}

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{{:V9: Ability Name}}

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{{:V9: Offensive / Non-Offensive}}

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{{:V9: Other Details (Abilities and Effects)}}

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{{:V9: Power Strikes}}

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{{:V9: Prerequisites}}

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{{:V9: Range}}

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{{:V9: Reminder}}

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{{:V9: Specialty Arrows}}

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{{:V9: Spellballs}}

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{{:V9: Traits}}

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{{:V9: Ability Type}}

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{{:V9: Verbal}}

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