Kinetic Aptitude

Kinetic Engagement: Having Kinetic Aptitude and/or kinetic capability – Powers, Skills/Traits, and/or Features using kinetic [Chi] energy. It is fundamentally the power of equilibrium in space and time to alter The Pattern. A character who takes on Kinetic Engagement as a path of perspective and development (to seek/petition for, acquire, and build up powers) is referred to as an Adaptate. The act of manifesting specific Kinetic Power/Capability using Chi (see hereafter) is referred to as Demonstrating. A permanent change in the score of this (or any) Aptitude triggers an Actuated Awareness.


i20™ Kinetic Engagement Details/Mechanics

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Requirements: Adoption of a [Kinetic] related Primary Class and Primary Ability. * No Aptitude power can be exercised unless the character’s level is equal to the Aptitude rating. *

iCore Kinetic Engagement Details/Mechanic

All benefits from previous measures are inherited.


i20™ Kinetic Measurement Details/Mechanics

This content is part of the i20™ Variant for the d20 System™.
D20 Kinetic Measurements
Rating Cost Description (Cumulative Effects)
0 [Latent] 0 Essence A Latent Talent has no measurable aptitude, but does possess a related anima energy; Kinetic anima is “Chi“.
1 5 Essence

All the Basic/Proficient capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

Natural Discernment: +1 on checks for Kinetic Phenomenon

Natural Affinity: The character may Attune a single Empowered Kinetic Item without Pledging Essence.

2 4 Essence(9 total)

All the Accomplished capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

  • Attribute Affinity: The character gains a +1 increase to the maximum value (usually taking it to 21) of their Primary Ability within their Primary Class.
3 3 Essence(12 total)

All the Exceptional capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

  • Aptitude Emphasis: At 8th level, if you choose an Ability Score Increase in your Primary Class’s 2 proficient abilities, you can increase one ability by 1 and the other by 2.
4 2 Essence(14 total)

All the Masterful capabilities (as well as those of lesser measures) of the Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers.

Vital Conduit: = Vital Body: [1 Chi] The next set of Death Saves (until an outcome is resolved) requires only a 9 or better for success.

4 @ time of Character Inception

iCore Kinetic Aptitude

iCore Kinetic Aptitude
Rating Cost Description
1 5 Essence
2 4 Essence(9 total)
3 3 Essence(12 total)
4 2 Essence(14 total)
4 @ time of Character Inception
Common Kinetic Aptitude Powers: These scale with each Measure.

Kinetic Affinity

Armored Maneuvers

Action Burst

Shrug Off

Unarmored Maneuvers

Kinetic Energy: Chi > Chi allows a character to manipulate object, powers, and features based on kinetic bonds to The Pattern. To consciously and freely gain and use Chi, a character must have Essence and a Chi Well. Kinetic Aptitude provides a basic amount in a Chi Well, but Chi can be developed independent of it.

The Divine: Bonds of greater purpose though spirit and insight into mystic connectedness.
The Occult: Command of arcane powers & entities through understanding of The Pattern.
The Kinesthetic: Mind-over-body through the rigors of health, concentration, and discipline.
The Psychogenic: Reality as a representation/reflection of Will Power and inner vision.