Turn Structure

Combat in The Skeld uses a two-action economy with Action Points for additional actions.

Your Turn

On your turn, you get:

• 2 Actions: Use them or lose them
• Action Points: Spend for additional actions
• Free Movement: Move up to your speed
• Free Actions: Draw weapons, speak, etc.

Action Types

Attack Actions

• Weapon Attack: Strike with melee or ranged weapon
• Spell Attack: Cast offensive spells
• Grapple: Attempt to grab and restrain
• Shove: Push or knock prone

Movement Actions

• Move: Move up to your speed
• Dash: Move again (double speed total)
• Disengage: Move without provoking opportunity attacks
• Dodge: Focus on avoiding attacks

Utility Actions

• Cast Spell: Non-attack spells
• Use Item: Activate magic items, drink potions
• Help: Grant advantage to ally's next check
• Ready: Prepare action for specific trigger

Turn Order

Initiative: Roll 1d20 + Dex modifier

Order: Highest to lowest

Ties: Higher Dex goes first, then roll-off

Reactions

You can use saved actions as reactions on other turns:

• Opportunity Attacks: Strike enemies leaving your reach
• Spell Reactions: Counterspell, Shield, etc.
• Feat Reactions: Parry, special abilities

Time Scales

• Combat Turn: 6 seconds
• Combat Round: 6 seconds (everyone acts once)
• Dungeon Turn: 10 minutes (exploration)
• Exploration Turn: 1 day (overland travel)