Ego Whip

This attack assaults a target’s self-esteem and individuality. It strikes like a glowing whip, its crack slicing open the wells of inferiority and worthlessness buried deep behind the target’s defenses. For every 4 PSPs put into the attack (declared after a successful attack roll is made), the attacker rolls d6 to determine psionic damage against his foe. If hit, the defender loses that many PSPs or has his mind opened to further psionic contact if no PSPs remain. A failed attack costs 2 PSPs.

Ego whip has three ranges: short (120 ft.), medium (240 feet), and long (360 feet). At medium range, the defender receives a +2 bonus to his MAC; at long range, the bonus is +5.

If used against an Open Mind, ego whip leaves the target dazed for d4 rounds, costing the attacker 4 PSPs. Though no psionic defenses remain, the attacker must roll the defender’s MAC to successfully hit (this attack receives a +2 bonus). While dazed, all of a character’s die rolls (attacks rolls, saving throws, etc.) receive a –5 penalty, and the character can’t cast spells above 3rd level.

Type

Devotion

Field

Attack

MAC

PSP (Initial)

PSP (Ongoing)

Range

Area of Effect

Prerequisites

Power Score

Critical (20)