Effect Types Reference - Secrets of Sawgrass

Stat Effects

5 effects

Effect	Description
Stat Modifier	Modifies a character statistic. Used by: Arm Wrack (tilt), Iron Stamina (merit), Gauru form (werewolf), Giant (merit), most equipment.
Stat Contribution	Contributes one stat to another. For example, an ability might add half of Resolve to Defense.
Defense Sacrifice	Sacrifices defense value. For example, an ability might allow trading defense for increased damage.
Rating Substitution	Substitutes one rating for another. For example, an ability might use Wyrd instead of Strength for damage.
Derived Stat Substitution	Swaps a component in a derived stat formula with another stat. For example, Defensive Combat replaces Athletics with Brawl or Weaponry in the Defense formula.

Conflict Effects

11 effects

Effect	Description
Armor Grant	Grants armor protection. Used by: Primal Glory (contract), Grounded (merit), Hedge Duelist (merit), Red Revenge (contract), Corporeal Form (angel song).
Armor Coverage	Defines armor coverage areas. Used by: Reinforced Clothing, Kevlar Vest, Flak Jacket, Full Riot Gear, Leather (hard).
Conditional Armor	Provides armor under specific conditions. For example, armor that only activates when in darkness.
Ammo Property	Modifies ammunition properties. Used by: Box of Handgun Rounds, Gold Handgun Rounds, Silver Rifle Rounds, Cold Iron Handgun Rounds.
Element Immunity	Provides immunity to specific elements. Used by: Heart of Ice (contract), Fire Elemental (dread power), Heart of Iron (huntsman), Kevlar Vest (ballistic immunity).
Element Property	Adds elemental properties to damage. Used by: Celestial Entropy (angel), Siren Song (kith), Gold Handgun Rounds, Blowtorch (fire), Silver Rifle Rounds.
Element Vulnerability	Makes character vulnerable to specific elements (damage is upgraded). Used by: A Wolf's Meat (wolf-blooded tell - silver vulnerability).
Damage Modifier	Modifies damage type or amount. Used by: Iron Skin (fighting merit - converts lethal to bashing from unarmed attacks).
Structure Damage	Deals structural damage to equipment, cover objects, or nearby objects. For example, an ability might damage all equipped items, destroy cover, or damage objects in the room.
Turn-Based Damage	Deals damage at the start or end of each turn. For example, ongoing fire damage or poison effects.
Turn-Based Structure Damage	Deals structural damage to equipment each turn. Parameters: damage_amount (int), damage_type (str, default 'structural'), target_filter ('equipped'\|'specific'), target_specification (slot name for 'specific'). Used by: Rust Root (goblin oddment — 1 structural per round to equipped items).

Dice Effects

13 effects

Effect	Description
Dice Pool Modifier	Modifies dice pool size. Used by: Paralyzing Presence (contract), Asthmatic Reaction (aspect), Musk (favor), Truth Sense (aspect), Drugged (tilt).
Roll Quality	Modifies roll quality (9-again, rote, etc.). Used by: All kith skills (9-again on specific skills), Battle Axe (9-again), Chainsaw (9-again), Great Sword (9-again).
Conditional Dice Pool Modifier	Modifies dice pool under specific conditions. Used by: Market Sense (merit), Keen Sense (sight/hearing/smell merits), Heavy Winds (tilt), Blizzard (tilt).
Formula Override	Overrides skill formula attributes. Used by: Fighting Finesse (merit - use Dexterity instead of Strength for Weaponry/Brawl).
Escalating Dice Pool Modifier	Modifies dice pool that escalates over time. Used by: Sick (condition - penalty worsens each turn).
Formula Bonus	Adds bonus to skill formula. For example, an ability might add 2 dice to Strength + Brawl rolls.
Success Multiplier	Multiplies success count. Used by: Coeur Loyal (changeling), Sap the Vital Spark (contract), Laying on Hands (merit).
Success Addition	Adds to success count. For example, an ability might add 1 automatic success to attack rolls.
Armor Piercing	Reduces target's armor value. Used by: Thermite (thrown), Blowtorch, Nail Gun, Rapier, Savage Claws (werewolf merit).
Durability Ignore	Ignores durability requirements. For example, an ability might allow damaging objects regardless of durability.
Conditional Chance Die	Forces chance die under specific conditions. For example, an ability might force chance die when target is in sunlight.
Roll Category Modifier	Modifies roll category values. For example, an ability might modify all Social rolls.
Next Roll Bonus	Grants a dice bonus that is consumed on the target's next roll. For example, donating willpower grants +3 dice to the next roll.

Override Effects

5 effects

Effect	Description
Offhand Penalty Ignore	Ignores offhand weapon penalties. For example, an ability might allow dual-wielding without penalty.
Improvised Penalty Ignore	Ignores improvised weapon penalties. For example, an ability might make improvised weapons as effective as proper ones.
Penalty Type Override	Overrides specific penalty types. For example, an ability might ignore wound penalties.
Restriction Type Override	Overrides specific restriction types. For example, an ability might allow using restricted skills.
Applied Effect Immunity	Provides immunity to applied effects. Used by: Momentary Respite (contract), Talon and Wing (contract), Heart of Ice (contract), Ice Queen's Call (contract), Mantle of Frost (contract).

Initiative Effects

5 effects

Effect	Description
Initiative Modifier	Modifies initiative value. For example, an ability might add 2 to initiative rolls.
Initiative Boost	Boosts initiative value. For example, an ability might grant +3 initiative for the scene.
Initiative Penalty	Reduces initiative value. For example, a Tilt might reduce initiative by 2.
Initiative Override	Overrides initiative calculation. For example, an ability might set initiative to a fixed value.
Initiative Position Override	Overrides initiative position. Used by: Insane (tilt - acts last regardless of initiative).

Other Effects

29 effects

Effect	Description
Anchor Grant	Grants virtual anchors. Used by: Dawn (changeling merit), Dusk (changeling merit), Vice-Ridden (merit), Virtuous (merit).
Command Restriction	Restricts command usage. For example, an ability might prevent using certain commands while active.
Narrative Effect	Provides narrative/story effects. For example, an ability might change how the character appears to others.
Applied Effect	Applies another effect (tilt, condition, trigger). Used by: Siren Song (kith), Paralyzing Presence (contract), Coming Darkness (contract), damage triggers (Bleeding, Arm Wrack, etc.).
Effect Option	Provides effect options. For example, an ability might let the player choose between different effects.
Action Cost	Modifies action costs. Used by: Immobilized (tilt), Knocked Down (tilt), Pinned (tilt).
Variable Form Access	Provides variable form access. For example, an ability might grant access to different forms based on conditions.
Wound Penalty Modifier	Modifies wound penalties. Used by: Chirurgeon Petals (goblin fruit), Iron Stamina (merit), Bleeding (tilt - worsens penalties).
Wound Penalty Ignore	Ignores wound penalties. Used by: Unstoppable (dread power), Killing Machine (slasher), Drugged (tilt).
Wound Penalty Base	Sets base wound penalty value. Used by: All war forms (Changing Breeds), Gauru form (werewolf), beast partial forms.
Heal Effect	Heals damage. For example, an ability might heal 2 points of bashing damage.
Damage Effect	Deals damage. For example, an ability might deal 2L damage to a target.
Breaking Point Attack	Attacks breaking point. For example, an ability might force a breaking point roll with 4 dice.
Breaking Point Defense	Grants defense against breaking point attacks. Reduces the attacker's first_roll dice pool on the next Clarity attack.
Mental Health Heal	Heals Clarity (mental health) damage. For example, an ability might heal 2 mild or 1 severe Clarity damage.
Applied Effect Removal	Removes applied effects. Used by: Leechweed (goblin fruit - removes tilts), Patch Fruit (goblin fruit - removes conditions), Pedicle Velvet (goblin oddment - removes abilities like Asthmatic Reaction).
Equipment Condition Apply	Applies conditions to equipment. For example, an ability might damage or break equipment.
Requirement Bypass	Bypasses requirements. For example, an ability might allow using abilities without meeting prerequisites.
Reality Layer Transition	Transitions between reality layers. For example, an ability might allow entering the Hedge.
Language Grant	Grants temporary access to speak and understand specific languages. Used by: Pipes of the Beastcaller (oddment), Hornspeaker Root (goblin fruit), Tongues (contract).
Dual Description Sight	Grants the ability to see special dual descriptions. Used by: Spirit Sight (aspect), Medium (merit), Ghost Peppers (goblin fruit), Hagstone (oddment), Ghost Manipulation (dread power).
Dual Description State	Phases character into a dual description state (ephemera, fae). For example, Helldiver's Dive ability puts the character in ephemera state. Character gains a visible prefix like (Ephemera).
Dramatic Failure Trigger	Triggers an effect when a dramatic failure occurs. For example, an ability might activate a special power on a dramatic failure.
Pool Restore	Restores a resource pool (willpower, glamour, essence, etc.). Used by: Icon (merit), Exciting (goblin fruit).
Pool Drain	Drains a resource pool from target (willpower, glamour, essence, etc.). Parameters: target_resource (str), drain_value (int) or drain_per_success (bool) + amount_per_success (int), target_type ('other'), grant_to_self (bool), target_requirements (dict with template_type list). Used by: Hungry Heart (huntsman dread power), Bottle Glamour (hobgoblin dread power).
Double Movement	Grants double movement speed for a turn. Character can move at twice their normal speed.
Communication Access	Grants communication access to a location. For example, a phantom phone booth allows communication from the Hedge.
Environment Access	Grants access to restricted environment types. Parameters: environments (list of environment types like 'water_surface', 'water_shallow', 'water_abyssal', 'sky', 'underground'). For example, a Swimming aspect grants ['water_surface'] access.
Set Attribute	Sets a character attribute when effect is applied. Parameters: attribute_name (string), attribute_value (any type). Used by tilts to set state attributes like is_prone.