Exceptional Techniques

While Techniques start out simple, Exceptional Results are rewarded here too.

When your Primary or Secondary Check rolls high enough, instead of earning SP, you can take some of that SP and spend it on the following options at-will.
Critically, you can make Exceptional Techniques even when you wouldn't be able to recover SP (such as after a Second Wind) – all that matters is if your check is good enough to qualify.

Primary Checks

• 1 SP: Add +1 DMG to one of this Technique's Strikes.
• 1 SP: Increase the duration and Status Level of one of this Technique's existing Statuses by 1 each.
• 1 SP: This Technique gains one of the following traits, if appropriate:
  • Aerial
  • Element
  • Homing
  • Indirect
  • Ranged
  • Reach
  • Selective
• 2 SP: This Technique inflicts a new Status on the enemy with no check required, lasting 1 turn at Status Level 1.
• 2 SP: This Technique gains one of the following traits, if appropriate:
  • Launch
  • Piercing
  • Sequential
  • Throw
• 4 SP: This Technique gains one of the following traits, if appropriate:
  • All
  • Group

Secondary Checks

• 1 SP: Increase the duration or Status Level of one of this Technique's existing Statuses by 1.
• 2 SP: This Technique adds on another Status with no check required, lasting 1 turn at Status Level 1.

Example: Exceptional Techniques

A Goomba attacks with an Excellent headbonk against a mighty dragon!
Ordinarily, they'd land two Strikes for 1 DMG each, but they decide to use some of the 5 SP they'd normally gain to pump it up a little.
They choose to deal more damage across their strikes, paying 3 SP to boost damage by +3.
Then, they inflict a light Stun for 2 SP.
The end result is a headbonk that deals 2 DMG, then 3 DMG, and Stuns the enemy for 1 turn at Status Level 1.

Don't forget about your Star Power! Unspent Star Power won't do you any good. The blessings of the Stars keep all adventurers safe, and are an excellent way to get past troublesome foes.

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