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Skill Checks

Acrobatics (Dex; ACP)

Surface Width	Base Acrobatics DC
> 3 ft	0¹
1–3 ft	5¹
7–11 in	10
2–6 in	15
< 2 in	20
¹ No check needed unless total DC is 10 or higher.

Situation	Base Acrobatics DC²
Move through a threatened area	Opponent’s CMD
Move through an enemy’s space	5 + Opponent’s CMD
² DC to avoid AoO. DC increases by 2 for each additional opponent.

Long Jump	Acrobatics DC
5 ft	5
10 ft	10
15 ft	15
20 ft	20
> 20 ft	+5 per 5 ft

High Jump	Acrobatics DC
1 ft	4
2 ft	8
3 ft	12
4 ft	16
> 4 ft	+4 per ft

Acrobatics Modifiers	DC Modifier
Lightly Obstructed (gravel, sand)	+2
Severely Obstructed (cavern, rubble)	+5
Slightly Slippery (wet)	+2
Severely Slippery (icy)	+5
Slightly Sloped (<45°)	+2
Severely Sloped (>45°)	+5
Slightly Unsteady (boat in rough water)	+2
Mildly Unsteady (boat in a storm)	+5
Severely Unsteady (earthquake)	+10
Move at full speed on narrow or uneven surfaces	+5³
³ This does not apply to checks made to jump.

Bluff (Cha)

Circumstances	Bluff Modifier
Target wants to believe you	+5
Lie is believable	+0
Lie is unlikely	–5
Lie is far-fetched	–10
Lie is impossible	–20
Target is drunk or impaired	+5
You possess convincing proof	up to +10

Climb (Str; ACP)

Climb DC	Example Surface or Activity
0	A slope too steep to walk, knotted rope + wall.
5	Rope + wall, knotted rope, rope with rope trick.
10	A surface with ledges (eg ship’s rigging).
15	Surface with handholds (eg tree/natural wall), unknotted rope, pull ups
20	Uneven surface with narrow handholds (eg typical wall in dungeon).
25	A rough surface (e.g. brick wall)
30	An overhang or ceiling with handholds but no footholds
—	A perfectly smooth, flat, vertical (or inverted) surface cannot be climbed.
Climb DC Modifier*	Example Surface or Activity
–10	Climbing a chimney (brace against two opposite walls).
–5	Climbing a corner where you can brace against perpendicular walls.
+5	Surface is slippery.
^* These modifiers are cumulative; use all that apply.

Diplomacy (Cha)

Starting Attitude	Diplomacy DC (+creature's Cha Modifier)
Hostile	25
Unfriendly	20
Indifferent	15
Friendly	10
Helpful	0

Request	Diplomacy Modifier
Give simple advice or directions	–5
Give detailed advice	+0
Give simple aid	+0
Reveal an unimportant secret	+5
Give lengthy or complicated aid	+5
Give dangerous aid	+10
Reveal secret knowledge	+10 or more
Give aid that could result in punishment	+15 or more
Additional requests	+5 per request

Disable Device (Dex; ACP; Trained)

Device	Time	Disable Device DC¹	Example
Simple	1 round	10	Jam a lock
Tricky	1d4 rounds	15	Sabotage a wagon wheel
Difficult	2d4 rounds	20	Disarm a trap, reset a trap
Extreme	2d4 rounds	25	Disarm a complex trap, cleverly sabotage a clockwork device
¹ If you attempt to leave behind no trace of your tampering, add 5 to the DC.

Lock Quality	DC
Simple	20
Average	25
Good	30
Amazing	40

Disguise (Cha)

Disguise	Disguise Check Modifier
Minor details only	+5
Different gender¹	–2
Different race¹	–2
Different age category¹	–2²
Different size & category¹	-10
¹ These modifiers are cumulative; use any that apply.
² Per step of difference between your actual age category and your disguised age category. The steps are: young (younger than adulthood), adulthood, middle age, old, and venerable.

Familiarity	Viewer’s Perception Check Bonus
Recognizes on sight	+4
Friends or associates	+6
Close friends	+8
Intimate	+10

Escape Artist (Dex; ACP)

Restraint	Escape Artist DC	Action/Time
Rope/bindings	Binder’s CMB + 20	1 minute
Net, animate rope spell, command plants, control plants, or entangle	20	1 full-round action
Snare spell	23	1 full-round action
Manacles (normal)	30	1 minute
Tight space	30	at least 1 minute
Manacles (masterwork)	35	1 minute
Grapple or pin	Grappler’s CMD	standard action

Fly (Dex; ACP)

Flying Maneuver	Fly DC
Move less than half speed and remain flying	10
Hover	15
Turn greater than 45° by spending 5 feet of movement	15
Turn 180° by spending 10 feet of movement	20
Fly up at a greater than 45° angle	20

Wind Force	Wind Speed (mph)	Checked Size	Blown Away Size	Fly Penalty
Light	0–10	—	—	—
Moderate	11–20	—	—	—
Strong	21–30	Tiny	—	–2
Severe	31–50	Small	Tiny	–4
Windstorm	51–74	Medium	Small	–8
Hurricane	75–174	Large	Medium	–12
Tornado	175+	Huge	Large	–16

Handle Animal (Cha; Trained)

Task	Handle Animal DC
Handle an animal	10
“Push” an animal	25
Teach an animal a trick	15 or 20
Train an animal for a general purpose	15 or 20
Rear a wild animal	15 + HD of animal

Heal (Wis)

Task	Heal DC	Time
First aid	15	Standard Action
Long-term care	15	8 hours
Treat wounds from caltrops, spike growth, or spike stones	15	10 minutes
Treat deadly wounds	20	1 hour
Treat poison	Poison’s save DC	Standard Action
Treat disease	Disease’s save DC	10 minutes

Knowledge (Int; Trained)

Task	Knowledge Skill	DC
Identify auras while using detect magic	Arcana	15 + spell level
Identify a spell effect that is in place	Arcana	20 + spell level
Identify materials manufactured by magic	Arcana	20 + spell level
Identify a spell that just targeted you	Arcana	25 + spell level
Identify the spells cast using a specific material component	Arcana	20
Identify underground hazard	Dungeoneering	15 + hazard’s CR
Identify mineral, stone, or metal	Dungeoneering	10
Determine slope	Dungeoneering	15
Determine depth underground	Dungeoneering	20
Identify dangerous construction	Engineering	10
Determine structure’s style or age	Engineering	15
Determine a structure’s weakness	Engineering	20
Identify a creature’s ethnicity or accent	Geography	10
Recognize regional terrain features	Geography	15
Know location of nearest community or noteworthy site	Geography	20
Know recent or historically significant event	History	10
Determine approximate date of a specific event	History	15
Know obscure or ancient historical event	History	20
Know local laws, rulers, and popular locations	Local	10
Know a common rumor or local tradition	Local	15
Know hidden organizations, rulers, and locations	Local	20
Identify natural hazard	Nature	15 + hazard’s CR
Identify a common plant or animal	Nature	10
Identify unnatural weather phenomenon	Nature	15
Determine artificial natural of feature	Nature	20
Know current rulers and their symbol	Nobility	10
Know proper etiquette	Nobility	15
Know line of succession	Nobility	20
Know the names of the planes	Planes	10
Recognize current plane	Planes	15
Identify a creature’s planar origin	Planes	20
Recognize a common deity’s symbol or clergy	Religion	10
Know common mythology and tenets	Religion	15
Recognize an obscure deity’s symbol or clergy	Religion	20
Identify a monster’s abilities and weaknesses	Varies	10 + monster’s CR

Creature Type	Field of Study
constructs, dragons, magical beasts	Arcana
aberrations, oozes	Dungeoneering
humanoids	Local
animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin	Nature
outsiders	Planes
undead	Religion

Linguistics (Int; Trained)

Situation to detect forgery	Linguistics Check Modifier
Type of document unknown to reader	–2
Type of document somewhat known to reader	+0
Type of document well known to reader	+2
Handwriting not known to reader	–2
Handwriting somewhat known to reader	+0
Handwriting intimately known to reader	+2
Reader only casually reviews the document	–2
Document contradicts orders or knowledge	+2

Perception (Wis)

Detail	Perception DC
Hear the sound of battle	–10
Notice the stench of rotting garbage	–10
Detect the smell of smoke	0
Hear the details of a conversation	0
Notice a visible creature	0
Determine if food is spoiled	5
Hear the sound of a creature walking	10
Hear the details of a whispered conversation	15
Find the average concealed door	15
Hear the sound of a key being turned in a lock	20
Find the average secret door	20
Hear a bow being drawn	25
Sense a burrowing creature underneath you	25
Notice a pickpocket	Opposed by Sleight of Hand
Notice a creature using Stealth	Opposed by Stealth
Find a hidden trap	Varies by trap
Identify the powers of a potion through taste	15 + the potion's caster level
Perception Modifiers	DC Modifier
Distance to the source, object, or creature	+1/10 ft.
Through a closed door	+5
Through a wall	+10/ft. of thickness
Favorable conditions¹	–2
Unfavorable conditions¹	+2
Terrible conditions²	+5
Creature making the check is distracted	+5
Creature making the check is asleep	+10
Creature or object is invisible	+20
¹ Depends upon the sense being used to make the check, eg bright light might increase the DC of checks involving sight, while torchlight or moonlight might give a penalty.
² As for unfavorable conditions, but more extreme, eg, candlelight for DCs involving sight.

Ride (Dex; ACP)

Task	Ride DC
Guide with knees	5
Stay in saddle	5
Fight with a combat-trained mount	10
Cover	15
Soft fall	15
Leap	15
Spur mount	15
Control mount in battle	20
Fast mount or dismount	20

Spellcraft (Int; Trained)

Task	Spellcraft DC
Identify a spell as it is being cast	15 + spell level
Learn a spell from a spellbook or scroll	15 + spell level
Prepare a spell from a borrowed spellbook	15 + spell level
Identify the properties of a magic item using detect magic	15 + item's caster level
Decipher a scroll	20 + spell level
Craft a magic item	Varies by item

Survival (Wis)

Survival DC	Task
10	Get along in the wild. Move up to half your overland speed. Provide food and water for self + 1 person per 2 points over DC.
15	Gain a +2 bonus on all Fortitude saves against severe weather while moving up to half your overland speed, or gain a +4 bonus if you remain stationary (Self + 1 person per point over DC)
15	Keep from getting lost or avoid natural hazards, such as quicksand.
15	Predict the weather up to 24 hours in advance. (+1 day for every 5 points over DC)

Surface	Base Track DC
Very soft ground	5
Soft ground	10
Firm ground	15
Hard ground	20

Condition	Track DC Modifier
Every three creatures in the group being tracked	–1
Size of creature or creatures being tracked (use largest creature):
Fine	+8
Diminutive	+4
Tiny	+2
Small	+1
Medium	+0
Large	–1
Huge	–2
Gargantuan	–4
Colossal	–8
Every 24 hours since the trail was made	+1
Every hour of rain since the trail was made	+1
Fresh snow since the trail was made	+10
Poor visibility (use largest modifier):
Overcast or moonless night	+6
Moonlight	+3
Fog or precipitation	+3
Tracked party hides trail (and moves at half speed)	+5

Swim (Str; ACP)

Water	Swim DC
Calm water	10
Rough water	15
Stormy water	20*
* Can't take 10 in stormy water.

Use Magic Device (Cha; Trained)

Task	Use Magic Device DC
Activate blindly	25
Decipher a written spell	25 + spell level
Use a scroll	20 + caster level
Use a wand	20
Emulate a class feature	20
Emulate an ability score	15 + ability score
Emulate a race	25
Emulate an alignment	30

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Combat

Actions in Combat

Standard Action	Attack of Opportunity¹
Attack (melee)	No
Attack (ranged)	Yes
Attack (unarmed)	Yes
Activate a magic item other than a potion or oil	No
Aid another	Maybe²
Cast a spell (1 standard action casting time)	Yes
Channel energy	No
Concentrate to maintain an active spell	No
Dismiss a spell	No
Draw a hidden weapon (see Sleight of Hand skill)	No
Drink a potion or apply an oil	Yes
Escape a grapple	No
Feint	No
Light a torch with a tindertwig	Yes
Lower spell resistance	No
Read a scroll	Yes
Ready (triggers a standard action)	No
Stabilize a dying friend (see Heal skill)	Yes
Total defense	No
Use extraordinary ability	No
Use skill that takes 1 action	Usually
Use spell-like ability	Yes
Use supernatural ability	No
Move Action	Attack of Opportunity¹
Move	Yes
Control a frightened mount	Yes
Direct or redirect an active spell	No
Draw a weapon³	No
Load a hand crossbow or light crossbow	Yes
Open or close a door	No
Mount/dismount a steed	No
Move a heavy object	Yes
Pick up an item	Yes
Sheathe a weapon	Yes
Stand up from prone	Yes
Ready or drop a shield³	No
Retrieve a stored item	Yes
Full-Round Action	Attack of Opportunity¹
Full attack	No
Charge⁴	No
Deliver coup de grace	Yes
Escape from a net	Yes
Extinguish flames	No
Light a torch	Yes
Load a heavy or repeating crossbow	Yes
Lock or unlock weapon in locked gauntlet	Yes
Prepare to throw splash weapon	Yes
Run	Yes
Use skill that takes 1 round	Usually
Use a touch spell on up to six friends	Yes
Withdraw⁴	No
Free Action	Attack of Opportunity¹
Cease concentration on a spell	No
Drop an item	No
Drop to the floor	No
Prepare spell components to cast a spell⁵	No
Speak	No
Swift Action	Attack of Opportunity¹
Cast a quickened spell	No
Immediate Action	Attack of Opportunity¹
Cast feather fall	No
No Action	Attack of Opportunity¹
Delay	No
5-foot step	No
Action Type Varies	Attack of Opportunity¹
Perform a combat maneuver⁶	Yes
Use feat⁷	Varies
¹ Regardless of the action, if you move out of a threatened square, you usually provoke an attack of opportunity. This column indicates whether the action itself, not moving, provokes an attack of opportunity.
² If you aid someone performing an action that would normally provoke an attack of opportunity, then the act of aiding another provokes an attack of opportunity as well.
³ If you have a base attack bonus of +1 or higher, you can combine one of these actions with a regular move. If you have the Two-Weapon Fighting feat, you can draw two light or one-handed weapons in the time it would normally take you to draw one.
⁴ May be taken as a standard action if you are limited to taking only a single action in a round.
⁵ Unless the component is an extremely large or awkward item.
⁶ Some combat maneuvers substitute for a melee attack, not an action. As melee attacks, they can be used once in an attack or charge action, one or more times in a full-attack action, or even as an attack of opportunity. Others are used as a separate action.
⁷ The description of a feat defines its effect.

Attack Roll Modifiers

Attacker is…	Melee	Ranged
Dazzled	–1	–1
Entangled or grappled	–2¹	–2¹
Flanking defender	+2	—
Invisible	+2²	+2²
On higher ground	+1	+0
Prone	–4	—³
Shaken or frightened	–2	–2
Squeezing through a space	–4	–4
¹ Character also takes a –4 penalty to Dexterity, which may affect his attack roll.
² The defender loses any Dexterity bonus to AC.
³ Most ranged weapons can't be used while the attacker is prone, but you can use a crossbow or shuriken while prone at no penalty.

Armor Class Modifiers

Defender is…	Melee	Ranged
Behind cover	+4	+4
Blinded	–2¹	–2¹
Concealed or invisible	See Concealment
Cowering	–2¹	–2¹
Entangled	+0²	+0²
Flat-footed	+0¹	+0¹
Grappled (but attacker is not)	+0²	+0²
Helpless	–4¹	+0¹
Kneeling or sitting	–2	+2
Pinned	–4¹	+0¹
Prone	–4	+4
Squeezing through a space	–4	–4
Stunned	–2¹	–2¹
1 The defender loses any Dexterity bonus to AC.
2 An entangled or grappled character takes a –4 penalty to Dexterity.

Size Bonuses and Penalties

Size	AC/Attack	CMB/CMD	Fly Skill	Stealth Skill
Fine	+8	–8	+8	+16
Diminutive	+4	–4	+6	+12
Tiny	+2	–2	+4	+8
Small	+1	–1	+2	+4
Medium	+0	+0	+0	+0
Large	–1	+1	–2	–4
Huge	–2	+2	–4	–8
Gargantuan	–4	+4	–6	–12
Colossal	–8	+8	–8	–16

Combat Maneuver Summary

CM Stats	Description
CMB	BAB + Str mod + CM size mod
CMD	10 + BAB + Str mod + Dex mod + CM size mod + non-physical AC mods
Combat Maneuver	Action	Summary
Bull Rush	Std/Chg	Push target 5 ft¹
Disarm	Atk	Target drops 1 item (2 if exceeds CMD by 10)
Grapple	Std	Target and attacker gain grappled condition
Overrun	Std/Chg	Move through target (target prone if exceeds CMD by 5)
Sunder	Atk	Deal damage to item held or worn by target
Trip	Atk	Knock target prone (attacker prone if fail by 10)
APG CM	Action	Summary
Dirty Trick	Std	Inflict a condition on target for 1 rnd¹
Drag	Std	Pull target 5 ft¹
Reposition	Std	Move target 5 ft within your reach¹
Steal	Atk	Take exposed item from target²
¹ Effect occurs again for every 5 by which the check exceeds CMD (extra 5 ft, extra 1 rnd, etc)
² Can only take items that are removable and not actively held by target, who gets bonus on CMD of +5 or more if item securely attached.

Grapple Guide

Grapple Controller Options*	Effect
Maintain Grapple (CMB check, +5 bonus)	Both continue to be grappled
Move (CMB check, +5 bonus)	Maintain + move self + defender up to 1/2 speed (defender gets check at +4 to break out if end location hazardous)
Damage (CMB check, +5 bonus)	Maintain + deal lethal or non-lethal damage with unarmed strike, natural attack, armor spikes, or 1-handed weapon
Pin (CMB check, +5 bonus)	Maintain + defender gains pinned condition
Tie up (CMB check, +5 bonus if pinned, -5 penalty otherwise)	Maintain + defender gains pinned condition, controller loses grappled condition (defender can attempt to escape ropes DC 20+CMD)
Grapple Defender Options	Effect
Escape Grapple (CMB or Escape Artist check)	Both lose grappled condition
Reverse Grapple (CMB check)	Become grapple controller
Cast spell (Conc check DC 10 + CMB + spell level)	Cast spell without somatic components and material component in hand (impossible to cast spells with somatic components)
Take any other action that requires 1 hand	Action functions normally with penalties imposed by grappled condition
* Controlled must make one of the below checks or grapple ends

Equipment Hardness and Hitpoints

Weapon or Shield	Hardness¹ (+2/enhance bonus)	Hit Points² (+10/enhance bonus)
Light blade	10	2
One-handed blade	10	5
Two-handed blade	10	10
Light metal-hafted weapon	10	10
One-handed metal-hafted weapon	10	20
Light hafted weapon	5	2
One-handed hafted weapon	5	5
Two-handed hafted weapon	5	10
Projectile weapon	5	5
Armor	10	armor bonus × 5
Buckler	10	5
Light wooden shield	5	7
Heavy wooden shield	5	15
Light steel shield	10	10
Heavy steel shield	10	20
Tower shield	5	20
¹ Value for standard wood or steel as appropriate. For other materials, see substance table.
² Value for Medium equipment. Divide by 2/category smaller or multiply by 2/category larger.

Substance Hardness and Hit Points

Substance	Hardness	HP/in. of thickness
Glass	1	1
Paper or cloth	0	2
Rope	0	2
Ice	0	3
Leather or hide	2	5
Wood	5	10
Stone	8	15
Iron or steel	10	30
Mithral	15	30
Adamantine	20	40

Common Object Hardness and Hit Points

Object	Hardness	Hit Points	Break DC
Rope (1 in. diameter)	0	2	23
Simple wooden door	5	10	13
Small chest	5	1	17
Good wooden door	5	15	18
Treasure chest	5	15	23
Strong wooden door	5	20	23
Masonry wall (1 ft. thick)	8	90	35
Hewn stone (3 ft. thick)	8	540	50
Chain	10	5	26
Manacles	10	10	26
Masterwork manacles	10	10	28
Iron door (2 in. thick)	10	60	28

DCs to Break or Burst Items

Strength Check to:	DC¹
Break down simple door	13²
Break down good door	18²
Break down strong door	23²
Burst rope bonds	23
Bend iron bars	24
Break down barred door	25²
Burst chain bonds	26
Break down iron door	28²
Condition	DC Adjustment (use larger)
Hold portal	+5
Arcane lock	+10
¹ If an item has lost half or more of its hit points, the item gains the broken condition and the DC to break it drops by 2.
² Larger and smaller creatures get size bonuses and size penalties on Strength checks to break open doors as follows: Fine –16, Diminutive –12, Tiny –8, Small –4, Large +4, Huge +8, Gargantuan +12, Colossal +16.

Concentration Check DCs

Situation	Concentration Check DC
Cast defensively	15 + double spell level
Injured while casting	10 + damage dealt + spell level
Continuous damage while casting	10 + 1/2 damage dealt + spell level
Affected by a non-damaging spell while casting	DC of the spell + spell level
Grappled or pinned while casting	10 + grappler's CMB + spell level
Vigorous motion while casting	10 + spell level
Violent motion while casting	15 + spell level
Extremely violent motion while casting	20 + spell level
Wind with rain or sleet while casting	5 + spell level
Wind with hail and debris while casting	10 + spell level
Weather caused by spell	see spell
Entangled while casting	15 + spell level

Underwater Combat

Condition	Attack/Damage	Movement	Off Balance?
Freedom of movement	normal/normal (all)	normal	No
Has a swim speed	–2/half (B,S)	normal	No
Successful Swim check	–2/half¹ (B,S)	quarter or half²	No
Firm footing	–2/half¹ (B,S)	half	No
None of the above	–2/half¹ (all)	normal	Yes
¹ A creature without freedom of movement effects or a swim speed makes grapple checks underwater at a –2 penalty, but deals damage normally when grappling.
² A successful Swim check lets a creature move one-quarter its speed as a move action or one-half its speed as a full-round action.
Ranged Weapons: Thrown weapons are ineffective underwater, even when launched from land. Attacks with other ranged weapons take a –2 penalty on attack rolls for every 5 feet of water they pass through, in addition to the normal penalties for range.
Attacks from Land: Characters in water (at least chest deep) have improved cover (+8 bonus to AC, +4 bonus on Reflex saves) from opponents on land. Completely submerged characters have total cover.

Splash Weapons

Make a ranged attack against an unoccupied grid intersection (AC 5)

Hit: Creatures in all adjacent squares are dealt splash damage. No creatures take direct hit damage.
Miss: Roll 1d8 to determine the misdirection of the throw

Count clockwise starting at the square closest to thrower (refer to diagram on right)
Count a number of squares in the indicated direction equal to the number of range increments thrown.
Finally, the item deals splash damage (if any) to all creatures in the square determined above and in all adjacent squares.

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Conditions

Condition	Description
Blinded	Creature takes a -2 penalty to AC, loses Dex bonus to AC, and takes a -4 penalty on most Str- and Dex-based skill checks and on opposed Perception skill checks. All opponents are considered to have total concealment (50% miss chance) against the blinded character. Creatures must make a DC 10 Acrobatics skill check to move faster than half speed or fall prone.
Broken	Weapons suffer a -2 penalty on attack and damage rolls and only score a critical hit on a natural 20 and only deal X2 damage. Armor and shields grant half AC bonus and double armor check penalty. Broken wands or staves use twice as many chages.
Confused	01-25: Act normally, 26-50: Babble for one round, 51-75: Deal 1d8 + Str damage to self, 76-100: Attack nearest creature.
Dazed	Can take no actions (no penalties to AC)
Dazzled	-1 to attack and sight-based checks
Deafened	–4 penalty on initiative, opposed Perception checks (automatically fails checks based on sound), and 20% chance of spell failure (verbal)
Disabled	Typically at or below 0 hp. Take only standard or move action. Standard action causes 1 pt of damage (typically causes dying condition)
Entangled	No movement if bonds are anchored, otherwise move at half speed. Creature takes a -2 penalty on all attack rolls and a -4 penalty to Dex. Must make concentration check to cast spells.
Exhausted	Creature moves at half speed. -6 penalty to Str and Dex. Rest 1 hour to become fatigued.
Fascinated	Takes no actions. -4 to checks made as reactions. Potential threats allow new save, obvious threats break effect.
Fatigued	Creature cannot run or charge. -2 penalty to Str and Dex. Rest 8 hours to remove.
Flat-Footed	Loses Dex bonus to AC and CMD.
Frightened	As shaken, except creature must flee from source.
Grappled	Creature cannot move or take action that requires 2 hands. -4 penalty to Dex. -2 penalty to attacks and combat maneuvers (except checks made to maintain or escape). Must make concentration check to cast spells. Cannot take attacks of opportunity.
Helpless	Typically paralyzed, held, bound, pinned, sleeping, unconscious, etc. Effective Dex = 0, melee attacks get +4. Allows coup de grace.
Nauseated	Creature can only take a move action and cannot attack, cast spells, or concentrate.
Panicked	As Frightened, except creature drops held items.
Paralyzed	Creature's Str and Dex reduced to 0. Fliers using wings fall. Creature is helpless.
Pinned	As grappled, except creature is flat-footed, takes a -4 penalty to AC, and can only take verbal or mental actions (except checks made to escape).
Prone	On ground. -4 to melee attacks (can't use ranged except crossbows). -4 to melee AC, +4 to ranged AC. Move + AoO to stand.
Shaken	Creature takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Sickened	Creature takes a -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Staggered	Creature can only take a move action or standard action (plus swift and immediate).
Stunned	Creature cannot take actions, drops everything held, takes a -2 penalty to AC, and loses its Dex bonus to AC (if any).

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