Character Balance
This is a quick reference summary of the Balance Tables found on House Rules (6th Edition). Go there for explanations on how balance numbers are calculated.
Balance Table
Although there are caps to ensure character balance, players may choose their own strengths and weaknesses: one PC might be faster, another stronger, another tougher. The following table shows the "rank" your character falls into in the categories of DC (raw power), CV (ability to hit and avoid being hit), DEF (defenses) and SPD (number of actions in a Turn). How these numbers are calculated is explained in the following sections.
| Level | DC | CV | DEF | SPD | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weak | 6 (32 EAP) | 3 | 15 | 3 | -2 | |
| Low | 8 (42 EAP) | 5 | 20 | 4 | -1 | |
| Medium | 10 (52 EAP) | 7 | 25 | 5 | 0 | |
| High | 12 (62 EAP) | 9 | 30 | 6 | +1 | |
| Ultra | 14 (72 EAP) | 11 | 35 | 8 | +2 | [a] [b] [c] |
| Mega | 16 (82 EAP) | 13 | 40 | 10 | +3 | [d] |
| Extreme | 18 (92 EAP) | 15 | 45 | 12 | +4 | [d] |
Balance Guide by Archetype
The following table shows samples a "typical distribution of balance ranks for various "classic" character archetypes; you may find it useful in planning your character. That said, you are of course not restricted to following these suggestions: any balance legal according to the above table is fine!
| Archetype | DC | CV | DEF | SPD | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick | 12 DC (62 EAP) | 7 | 30 | 4 | DC: +1 CV: 0 DEF: +1 SPD: -1 |
| Power Armor | 10 DC (52 EAP) | 7 | 30 | 5 | DC: 0 CV: 0 DEF: +1 SPD: 0 |
| Blaster | 12 DC (62 EAP) | 7 | 25 | 5 | DC: +1 CV: 0 DEF: 0 SPD: 0 |
| Martial Artist | 10 DC (52 EAP) | 9 | 20 | 6 | DC: 0 CV: +1 DEF: -1 SPD: +1 |
| Mentalist | 12 DC (62 EAP) | 7 | 25 | 5 | DC: +1 CV: 0 DEF: 0 SPD: 0 |
| Speedster | 8 DC(42 EAP) | 9 | 25 | 6 | DC: -1 CV: +1 DEF: 0 SPD: +1 |
| Mage | 12 DC (62 EAP) | 7 | 30 | 4 | DC: +1 CV: 0 DEF: +1 SPD: -1 |