Cleave

Dicey Dangers, Core Rule

Game by Joel Hills

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Cleave

Cleave represents a calculated Attack bonus that capitalizes on the Hero's defensive capabilities. The bonus is determined by taking half the number of the Hero's White Defense dice (rounded up). This mechanic allows the monster to strike with additional precision and power, turning the Hero's defensive strength into an offensive liability for them.

For example: If the Hero has 5 White Defense dice, the Cleave bonus would be calculated as 5 ÷ 2 = 2.5, rounded up to 3 additional Attack bonus. This makes Cleave a fearsome ability for monsters that excel at exploiting heavily defensive opponents.p