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Purpose[edit]

Defines any character capability, including feats, enhancements, epic destiny abilities, skills (forthcoming), spells, SLAs, bard songs, ki abilities, and Channel Divinity abilities.

Features[edit]

  • Common look & feel.
  • Color coding by ability type.
  • Concise representation of composite abilities, e.g. spell feats, SLA enhancements.
  • Tooltips explaining terminology and usage.
  • Highlighting of missing required fields, e.g. Target.
  • Categorization based on ability type, source, usage, and general effects.
  • Templates to convert from legacy interfaces.

Supersedes[edit]

{{Feat}}, {{Spelldescription}}, {{SLA}}, {{Songdescription}}

Usage[edit]

Conversion[edit]

Select a template to convert an existing page to {{Infobox-ability/sandbox}}, based on the template it currently uses. Replace the template call, e.g. {{Feat, with the indicated syntax.

Legacy template Conversion template Syntax
{{Feat}} {{Infobox-ability/Feat/sandbox}} {{subst:Infobox-ability/Feat/sandbox
{{Spelldescription}} {{Infobox-ability/Spelldescription/sandbox}} {{subst:Infobox-ability/Spelldescription/sandbox
{{SLA}} {{Infobox-ability/Spelldescription/sandbox}} {{subst:Infobox-ability/Spelldescription/sandbox
{{Songdescription}} {{Infobox-ability/Songdescription/sandbox}} {{subst:Infobox-ability/Songdescription/sandbox
{{Enhancement table/item}} {{Infobox-ability/Enhancement table/item/sandbox}} {{subst:Infobox-ability/Enhancement table/item/sandbox
{{Epic destiny table/itemwlvl}} {{Infobox-ability/Epic destiny table/itemwlvl/sandbox}} {{subst:Infobox-ability/Epic destiny table/itemwlvl/sandbox

Note that post-editing will often be desirable to fill in missing fields, or occasionally correct automated results.

Complete interface[edit]

Interface supporting feat/enhancement/spell/SLA/song/etc.

Various deprecated parameters (undocumented) are also supported.

{{Infobox-ability/sandbox

<!--All fields take yes/no values except as indicated-->
  
<!--BASIC-->
| name             =   <!--default PAGENAME-->
| icon             = 
| image            = 
| float            =   <!--left/right/none, default none-->
| type             =   <!--e.g. feat; song; spell/SLA; ki feat; Channel Divinity enhancement-->

<!--SOURCE-->

<!--prerequisite-->
| prerequisite     = 
| prerequisite of  = 

<!--free-->
| universal        =   <!--yes/no, granted to all characters--> 
| free             =   <!--yes/no, granted to all characters who meet the prerequisites-->

<!--trainable feat-->
| heroic           =   <!--available at levels 1/3/6/9/12/15/18-->
| epic             =   <!--available at levels 21/24/27/30-->
| epic destiny     =   <!--available at levels 26/28/29-->
| legendary        =   <!--available at level 30-->
| repeatable       =   <!--can be chosen multiple times, provide explanation-->

<!--class/race feat-->
| class feat       =   <!--e.g. Monk 6, granted to all members of class (who meet the prerequisites, if any) at specified level-->
| bonus feat       =   <!--artificer/fighter/monk/rogue/wizard, including martial arts & rogue optional-->
| racial feat      =   <!--e.g. Drow, granted to all members of race-->
| deity feat       =   <!--e.g. Olladra-->
| warforged body   =   <!--yes/no-->

<!--enhancement-->
| enhancement tree =   <!--e.g. Sacred Defender (no link), if primarily gained as an enhancement, otherwise use 'granted by'-->
| action points    =   <!--1/2/3-->
| ranks            =   <!--1/2/3-->

<!--spell type-->
| school           =   <!--e.g. Evocation-->
| descriptor1      =   <!--e.g. Fire-->
| descriptor2      = 
| descriptor3      = 
| descriptor4      =   <!--can continue for as many descriptors as needed-->

<!--spell level by class-->
| artificer        =   <!--e.g. 2-->
| bard             = 
| cleric           = 
| druid            = 
| favored soul     = 
| paladin          = 
| ranger           = 
| sor n wiz        =   <!--shorthand for sorcerer and wizard-->
| warlock          = 

<!--misc-->
| past life        =   <!--e.g. Sorcerer, Elf, Epic-->
| favor reward     =   <!--e.g. Coin Lords, Gatekeepers-->
| dragonmark       =   <!--e.g. Scribing-->
| granted by       =   <!--other, not specified above-->

<!--temporary feat-->
| from item        =   <!--item name(s)-->
| from spell       =   <!--spell name(s)-->

<!--USAGE-->

<!--usage (required, can have multiple elements)-->
| passive          =   <!--yes/no, requires no conscious effort (can modify active/toggled ability)-->
| active           =   <!--yes/no, requires conscious effort, excluding toggled-->
| toggled          =   <!--e.g. Metamagic, Offensive Ranged Stance-->

<!--MECHANICS-->

<!--limitations-->
| conditions       =   <!--only functions under indicated (temporary) conditions-->
| charges          =   <!--e.g. 5-->
| recharge         =   <!--e.g. every 15 seconds-->

<!--active abilities-->
| target           =   <!--required, one or more of: Foe, Self, Friend-->
| cost             = 
| range            =   <!--e.g. Personal, Melee, Ranged, Touch, Standard, Double-->
| area             =   <!--e.g. Single target, Standard cone, 10-foot cube-->
| duration         =   <!--e.g. Instantaneous, 30 seconds-->
| save             =   <!--e.g. None, Will, Fortitude, Reflex for half-->
| dc               =   <!--if not otherwise determined, e.g. by spell level-->
| cooldown         = 

<!--additional spell/sla mechanics-->
| metamagic        =   <!--e.g. {{Extend}}, {{Quicken}}-->
| sr               =   <!--yes/no, subject to spell resistance-->

<!--additional spell mechanics-->
| school           =   <!--e.g. Evocation-->
| descriptor1      =   <!--e.g. Fire-->
| descriptor2      = 
| descriptor3      = 
| descriptor4      =   <!--can continue for as many descriptors as needed-->
| components       =   <!--e.g. {{V}}, {{S}}-->

<!--ATTACKS -->
| damage           =   <!--e.g. +2[W], 8d6 [[fire]]-->
| scaling          =   <!--e.g. 150% [[force]] spell power-->
| death            =   <!--e.g. Instant death, Banishment-->
| charm            =   <!--e.g. Charm, Suggestion-->
| debuff           =   <!--e.g. Slow, Stun, Trip, Helpless-->

<!--BUFFS - all are yes/no or description-->

<!--physical combat buffs-->
| combat           =   <!--enhances both melee and ranged combat abilities-->
| melee            =   <!--enhances melee combat abilities (only)-->
| ranged           =   <!--enhances ranged combat abilities (only)-->
| tactical         =   <!--enhances tactical abilities-->

<!--spellcasting buffs-->
| summon           = 
| turn undead      =   <!--enhances turn undead ability-->
| music            =   <!--enhances bardic songs-->
| ki               =   <!--enhances ki generation or ki abilities-->
| spellcasting     =   <!--other, e.g. Spell power, DCs-->

<!--health buffs-->
| resurrect        =   <!--e.g. Revive with 10% [[HP]]-->
| restore          =   <!--e.g. negative levels, ability drain-->
| healing          =   <!--e.g. 1d6 every 3 seconds-->
| health           =   <!--other, e.g. Temporary hit points, Extend consciousness-->

<!--defense buffs-->
| save bonus       =   <!--not to be confused with 'save' above-->
| ac               = 
| dodge            = 
| prr              = 
| mrr              = 
| resistance       = 
| defense          =   <!--other, e.g. Concealment-->

<!--misc buffs-->
| ability          =   <!--str/dex/con/int/wis/cha-->
| skill            = 
| movement         = 
| perception       = 
| buff             =   <!--other-->

<!--item-related-->
| proficiency      =   <!--e.g. Tower shield, Martial weapons-->
| item             =   <!--name of related item(s) (other than proficiency)-->

<!--grants-->
| grants           =   <!--other ability bestowed by this ability-->

<!--DESCRIPTION-->
| description      = 

}}

DPL pages[edit]

All spells/sandbox
Arcane spells with no somatic component/sandbox
T:Infobox-ability/testcases
T:Infobox-ability/Feat/testcases
T:Infobox-ability/Spelldescription/testcases
T:Infobox-ability/Songdescription/testcases
T:Infobox-ability/Enhancement_table/item/testcases
T:Infobox-ability/Epic destiny table/itemwlvl/testcases

Categorization[edit]

TBD

Coding[edit]

Question icon.png

Infobox-ability

Feat

Prerequisite

Icon tooltip.pngPermanent conditions that must be met before an ability can be acquired. For instance, the Dodge feat lists Dexterity 13+. Temporary conditions are listed under Conditions.
:
Perform:

Prerequisite of

Icon tooltip.pngAnother ability that requires this one as a prerequisite. For example, the Dodge feat lists Mobility.
:

Trainable

Icon tooltip.pngA trainable feat can be trained using a standard feat slot, one of: Heroic, Epic, Epic Destiny, Legendary.
:

Repeatable

Icon tooltip.pngA repeatable feat is a trainable feat that can be taken more than once, possibly with conditions. For example, Toughness indicates Unlimited, stacking, while Spell Focus indicates Once for each school of magic.
:

Class Feat

Icon tooltip.pngA class feat is granted to all members of a class (who meet the prerequisites, if any) at a specified level. For example, Tower Shield Proficiency indicates Fighter 1, Uncanny Dodge indicates Barbarian 4 and Rogue 4, and Fists of Light indicates Monk 3 (Harmonious Path). A class feat may also be trainable to members of other classes, like Tower Shield Proficiency.
:

Bonus Feat

Icon tooltip.pngA bonus feat may optionally be taken using a class-specific bonus slot. For example, Spell Focus indicates Wizard, Deflect Arrows indicates Monk, and Improved Critical indicates Artificer, Fighter. Rogue optional abilities are considered a type of bonus feat.
:

Racial Feat

Icon tooltip.pngA racial feat is granted to all members of a race. For example, Shuriken Expertise indicates Drow, and Small Size Bonus indicates Gnome, Deep Gnome, Halfling.
:
Dragonmark:

Enhancement Tree

Icon tooltip.pngWhen the ability is primarily granted through an enhancement, the tree is indicated here, as in Sacred Defender, Drow.
:
Unknown enhancement tree 

Epic Destiny

Icon tooltip.pngUnrecognized term: Epic Destiny
:
Unknown epic destiny tree 

AP

Icon tooltip.pngThe number of Action Points (AP) needed to acquire each rank of the enhancement, usually 1 or 2.
/

Ranks

Icon tooltip.pngThe number of ranks of an enhancement that can be acquired,
usually 1 to 3.
:
/

Spell Level

Icon tooltip.pngSpell level indicates the relative power of a spell, determining when it can normally be acquired by the relevant class(es) of caster. Not to be confused with character level. For example, Fireball lists Sorcerer 3, Wizard 3.
:

Granted By

Icon tooltip.pngAny secondary source of an ability, not already mentioned. For instance, Diehard is primarily a feat, but indicates that it can also be granted by the Frenzied Berserker enhancement tree.
:

Spell School

Icon tooltip.pngEvery spell (optional for SLAs) belongs to one of eight schools of magic, such as Evocation or Necromancy. Optional descriptors, e.g. Fire, Compulsion, are also listed here.
:

Usage

Icon tooltip.pngEvery ability has one or more usage modes. A passive ability functions continuously without any conscious effort. An active ability requires conscious effort to invoke. A toggled ability, such as a Stance, requires conscious effort to activate, but then remains active until consciously untoggled (or character dies, etc.). Note that an ability which enhances an active or toggled ability, but does not, itself, need to be independently activated, is passive. An ability may have both a passive component and an active or toggled component. The field is hidden when easily predictable, such as for a spell (which is always active).
:
Unknown feat usage 

Conditions

Icon tooltip.pngTemporary conditions that must be met in order for the ability to function. For example, many monk abilities require the monk to be centered. Permanent requirements are listed under Prerequisites.
:

Charges

Icon tooltip.pngUnrecognized term: Charges
:

Recharge

Icon tooltip.pngUnrecognized term: Recharge
:

Components

Icon tooltip.pngEvery spell requires one or more types of components, either Verbal, Somatic, or Material. These are specified using the templates
{{V}}, {{S}}, and {{M}}, respectively.
:

Cost

Icon tooltip.pngThe cost to invoke an active or toggled ability, such as 12 Spell Points, 10 Ki, or None. Not to be confused with the cost to acquire an ability in the first place, which might be measured in Action Points.
:

Metamagic

Icon tooltip.pngThe effects of spells and SLAs can often be enhanced using metamagic, a type of toggled feat, for example, {{Maximize}} and {{Heighten}}.
:

Target

Icon tooltip.pngEvery ability has one or more targets, defined as Self, Friend, or Foe. The field may also contain additional information, such as Undead Foe or Breakables. The field is sometimes hidden, e.g., for a passive feat whose target is Self, such as Toughness.
:
Unknown feat target 

Range

Icon tooltip.pngThe distance at which an active ability can be activated, such as Melee for Cleave, or Double for Nimbus of Light. Typical values are Personal, Melee, Ranged, Touch, Standard (spell), or Double (ray), although any value can be specified. Not to be confused with area.
/

Area

Icon tooltip.pngThe coverage of a spell or effect, such as Single target, Standard AoE, or Conal AoE. Not to be confused with range. For example, both Finger of Death and Fireball have Standard range, but Finger of Death has a Single target area, while Fireball has a Large Spherical AOE. Note that, in contrast to PnP, DDO in-game descriptions often conflate range and area.
:

Saving Throw

Icon tooltip.pngThe type of saving throw, if any, that can be used to avert a spell or effect. Common values include Will, Fortitude, Reflex for half, or None.
:

DC

Icon tooltip.pngThe Difficulty Class of the indicated saving throw. This field is omitted if the DC is predictable, such as for standard spells.
:

Spell Resistance

Icon tooltip.pngWhether spell resistance can avert the spell or SLA, Yes or No.
:

Duration

Icon tooltip.pngThe length of time an effect typically lasts, along with any conditions for premature termination. For instance, the duration for most physical attacks is Instantaneous, while the duration of Invisibility is 1 minute per caster level (no maximum), or until interacting with a target or object.
:

Cooldown

Icon tooltip.pngHow long a character must wait between activations of an ability, typically measured in seconds.
:

Offense Buff

Icon tooltip.pngAn effect that improves your offensive capabilities, such as a bonus to attack chance or damage.
:

Defense Buff

Icon tooltip.pngAn effect that improves your defensive capabilities, such as a bonus to AC, PRR, or fire resistance.
:

Buff

Icon tooltip.pngA broad characterization of the type(s) of beneficial effects an ability imparts, not otherwise mentioned. The inventory of recognized effects is expected to undergo considerable refinement.
:

Restoration

Icon tooltip.pngAll forms of resurrection and various lesser forms of restoration, such as removing ability damage and fatigue. Restoration of lost hit points is listed under Healing.
:

Healing

Icon tooltip.pngAny effect that restores lost hit points to a player character or ally. Other types of restoration are listed other Restoration. Temporary hit points are listed under Buffs.
:

Instant Death

Icon tooltip.pngThis produces an Instant death effect on at least some types of target. Red-named bosses are immune, as is anyone with deathblock.
:

Debuff

Icon tooltip.pngA harmful effect other than physical damage.
:

Damage

Icon tooltip.pngThe amount and type of damage inflicted.
:

Scaling

Icon tooltip.pngUnrecognized term: Scaling
:

Proficiency

Icon tooltip.pngItem(s) for which the ability imparts proficiency. For example, Master's Touch lists Simple or martial weapons, shields, tower shields.
:

Item

Icon tooltip.pngIf the ability enhances the use of a class of items, other than providing proficiency, that is indicated here. For example, Shuriken Expertise lists Shuriken.
:

Grants

Icon tooltip.pngIf the ability imparts some other ability (other than proficiency), that is indicated here. For example, the Barbarian's Die Hard enhancement provides the Diehard feat.
:

Description

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