Reflexes
Availability: Authored scenes live -- One-shot, location-specific interactions for this skill are live. The broader repeatable 'evade' system through hazards, ambushes, telegraphed attacks, and reaction checks remains planned.
React quickly to danger, dodge, and counter unexpected attacks.
Domain Synergy: Combat
How It Improves: Use it in the world, practice it directly with practice reflexes, and seek out trainers when independent practice begins to slow.
Design Milestones (not live unlocks):
- Flinch reactions improved
- Dodge telegraphed attacks reliably
- React to ambushes, counter-strike openings
- Near-precognitive awareness in combat
- Nothing catches you off guard
Practical Advice: Skills are long-term investments. Keep the tool or context they need on hand, use them in the zones that support them, and check skills often so you can lean into what your character is already getting good at.