Power Checks (CPsiH)

The Complete Psionics Handbook

Chapter 2: Psionic Combat
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Psionic Combat
Using Powers
Power Checks
Psychic Contests
Psychic Lock
The Combat Round
Telepathic Combat
Attack Modes Defense Modes Attack Modifiers Tangents
Other Considerations
Line of Sight Touch Attacks PSPs and Unconsciousness
Combat Cards
Understanding Power Descriptions

The power check is fundamental to psionic combat. In general, no psionic power functions unless the character first makes a successful power check (Chapter 1 explains how the check is made). Modifiers apply for some powers. Furthermore, several powers require an additional power check before they'll yield a specific result. Check the individual power descriptions in Chapters 3-8 for details.