Dodge

“	Dodge - governs the chance of avoiding an attack. Depends on Dexterity.	”
— In-game description

Dodge or DD (Russian: Уклонение, УКЛ; Ukrainian: Ухилення) is a character parameter in ATOM RPG, a derived statistic.

Description

DD is one of three stats by which a character can reduce or avoid damage. The other stats are DT (Damage Threshold) and DR (Damage Resistance). DD occupies the "first step" for combat and simulates the difficulty of landing a telling blow on targets that are evasive or otherwise highly mobile or wear armor that may completely deflect glancing hits without even needing to absorb the damage.

Formula

Dodge = 5 + 1.5 × Dexterity^[1] + Modifiers sum

Minimum (initial) Dodge level: 6

The Cadet's starting dodge is equal to 12 points (Dexterity × 1.5 + 5). Average characters will have a dodge of 12-15 (Dexterity 5–7). This statistic can be further modified by armor, distinctions, and abilities.

E.g. for Dzhulbars

• Dexterity: 10
• Modifier (Battle Stance): +5

5 + 1.5 × 10 + 5 = 25

Modifiers

Distinctions

• Anabolics Fan decreases DD by 8.
• Black Belt increases DD by 5.

Abilities

• Battle Stance: +5 to Dodge if dog hasn't moved this turn.
• Master of Dodging: +1 to Dodge for every Action Point spent.
• Hide of Steel: +3 to Dodge.
• Flea Waltz: +7 to Dodge.

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