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Brawl

Fighting with the body rather than a wielded weapon.

Overview

Brawl covers attacks and fighting techniques that use the body, including fists, feet, teeth, and claws. The defining distinction is the absence of a wielded weapon. Its specialties must identify a limited circumstance or opponent rather than provide a bonus to virtually every attack.

Using the ratings

The examples below are original illustrations of relative capability, not automatic successes or new Difficulty rules. The pool, opposition, equipment, and circumstances still matter.

Ratings

RatingExample of capability
1 dot

Defend yourself in a rough scuffle.

2 dots

Apply a practiced strike or hold.

3 dots

Handle a serious unarmed fight professionally.

4 dots

Adapt skilled techniques against dangerous opponents.

5 dots

Demonstrate championship-level unarmed combat.

Specialties

References

VTM Wiki: Character creation · Open source ↗
Skills · Verified: name, trait scope, rating scale, original illustrative examples
Vampire: The Masquerade Corebook · p. 160–160 (PDF p. 162–162)
Brawl · Verified: name, trait scope, rating scale, original illustrative examples