Fencing

Level	Effect
I	Masterful Parry: Target’s Melee Attack suffers -3 Modifier.
II	Harsh Riposte: Target’s Melee Attack suffers -1 Strike (cannot be reduced below 1).
III	Second Wind: User’s Melee Attack gains +1 Strike.
IV	Grapple & Thrash: User’s Melee Attack gains Knockdown.
V	Striking the Gaps: User’s Melee Attack gains Ignore Armor.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Can I apply an STK modifier in the Reactive Turn, such as Second Wind or Fencing Combat Art?

A: Yes.

Community Answers (Discord)

Q: As the Reactive player, does Fencing I (−3 modifier) apply even with no Activation Tokens left?

A (Dockel, Feb 2026): No — to use a Combat Art you must target an enemy model, which requires spending an Activation Token.

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