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There are three degrees of cover. If a target is behind multiple sources of cover, only the most protective degree of cover applies; the degrees aren't added together. For example, if a target is behind a creature that gives half cover and a tree trunk that gives three-quarters cover, the target has three-quarters cover.
There are three degrees of cover. If a target is behind multiple sources of cover, only the most protective degree of cover applies; the degrees aren't added together. For example, if a target is behind a creature that gives half cover and a tree trunk that gives three-quarters cover, the target has three-quarters cover.
 
====Type of Covers====
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{| class="wikitable"
|+ Covers and bonuses
! Cover !! Details
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| [[Half cover]] || +2 bonus to AC and [[Dexterity]] saving throws. <br>A target has half cover if an obstacle blocks at least half of its body. <br>The obstacle might be a low wall, a large piece of furniture, a narrow tree trunk, or a creature, whether that creature is an enemy or a friend.
| [[Half Cover]]
| {{:Half Cover}}
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| [[Three-quarters Cover]]
| {{:Three-quarters Cover}}
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| [[Total Cover]]
| {{:Total Cover}}
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| [[Three-quarters cover]] || +5 bonus to AC and [[Dexterity]] saving throws. <br>A target has three-quarters cover if about three-quarters of it is covered by an obstacle. <br>The obstacle might be a portcullis, an arrow slit, or a thick tree trunk.
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| [[Total cover]] || Can't be targeted directly by an [[Attack]] or a spell, although some spells can reach such a target by including it in an area of effect. <br>A target has total cover if it is completely concealed by an obstacle.
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Latest revision as of 08:51, 11 December 2023

There are three degrees of cover. If a target is behind multiple sources of cover, only the most protective degree of cover applies; the degrees aren't added together. For example, if a target is behind a creature that gives half cover and a tree trunk that gives three-quarters cover, the target has three-quarters cover.

Type of Covers

Cover Details
Half Cover
  • +2 bonus to AL and Reflex saving throws.
  • A target has half cover if an obstacle blocks at least half of its body. The obstacle might be a low wall, a large piece of furniture, a narrow tree trunk, or a creature, whether that creature is an enemy or a friend.
Three-quarters Cover
  • +5 bonus to AL and Reflex saving throws.
  • A target has three-quarters cover if about three-quarters of it is covered by an obstacle. The obstacle might be a portcullis, an arrow slit, or a thick tree trunk.
Total Cover
  • Can't be targeted directly by an attack or a spell, although some spells can reach such a target by including it in an area of effect.
  • A target has total cover if it is completely concealed by an obstacle.