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<div style="margin-top: 1em;"><p class="single">Force techniques represent a deeper understanding of [[the&nbsp;Force]] and, like martial skills, usually come with years of practice. A few gifted or devoted Force-users learn to master them more quickly. In general, Force techniques are only available to characters with levels in certain Force-using [[Prestige_Classes|prestige&nbsp;classes]] (such as the [[Force_Adept_(prestige_class)|Force&nbsp;adept]], [[Jedi&nbsp;Knight (prestige class)|Jedi&nbsp;Knight]], and [[Sith&nbsp;Apprentice (prestige class)|Sith&nbsp;Apprentice]]).{{newline}}Whenever you gain access to a new Force technique, select it from the following list. Once selected, a Force technique cannot be changed.</p></div>
<div style="margin-top: 1em;"><p class="single nomargin">Force techniques represent a deeper understanding of [[the&nbsp;Force]] and, like martial skills, usually come with years of practice. A few gifted or devoted Force-users learn to master them more quickly. In general, Force techniques are only available to characters with levels in certain Force-using [[Prestige_Classes|prestige&nbsp;classes]] (such as the [[Force_Adept_(prestige_class)|Force&nbsp;adept]], [[Jedi&nbsp;Knight (prestige class)|Jedi&nbsp;Knight]], and [[Sith&nbsp;Apprentice (prestige class)|Sith&nbsp;Apprentice]]).{{newline}}Whenever you gain access to a new Force technique, select it from the following list. Once selected, a Force technique cannot be changed.</p></div>


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<p class="single">At the end of an encounter, you automatically recover 1 [[Force&nbsp;Point]] spent during the encounter.</p></div>
<p class="single nomargin">At the end of an encounter, you automatically recover 1 [[Force&nbsp;Point]] spent during the encounter.</p></div>


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<h3 class="headline">Force Power Mastery</h3>
<h3 class="headline">Force Power Mastery</h3>
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<p class="single">Choose a single [[Force Powers|Force&nbsp;power]]. You may take 10 on [[Use&nbsp;the&nbsp;Force]] checks to activate this Force power even when distracted or threatened.{{newline}}You may select this Force technique multiple times; each time you select this Force technique, it applies to a different Force power.</p></div>
<p class="single nomargin">Choose a single [[Force Powers|Force&nbsp;power]]. You may take 10 on [[Use&nbsp;the&nbsp;Force]] checks to activate this Force power even when distracted or threatened.{{newline}}You may select this Force technique multiple times; each time you select this Force technique, it applies to a different Force power.</p></div>


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<h3 class="headline">Improved Force Trance</h3>
<h3 class="headline">Improved Force Trance</h3>
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<p class="single">Each hour you remain in a [[Use_the_Force#trance|Force&nbsp;trance]] you regain a number of [[hit&nbsp;points]] equal to 2 x your character level.</p></div>
<p class="single nomargin">Each hour you remain in a [[Use_the_Force#trance|Force&nbsp;trance]] you regain a number of [[hit&nbsp;point]]s equal to 2 x your character level.</p></div>


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<h3 class="headline">Improved Force Vortex</h3>
<h3 class="headline">Improved Force Vortex</h3>
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<ref name="vortex">There is no known errata if the [[Force_Storm_(force_power)|''Force&nbsp;Storm'']] from ''[[Jedi Academy Training Manual]]'' overwrites that from ''[[Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''. Check with your GM if the power is considered overwritten. This archive presumes it does not and has renamed the power and matching technique from ''Force Unleashed'' to something more in line with the power&rsquo;s behavior.</ref>
<ref name="vortex">There is no known errata if the [[Force_Storm_(force_power)|''Force&nbsp;storm'']] Force power from ''[[Jedi Academy Training Manual]]'' overwrites that from ''[[Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''. Check with your GM if the power is considered overwritten. This archive presumes it does not overwrite and has renamed the power and matching technique from ''Force Unleashed'' to something more in line with the power&rsquo;s behavior.</ref>
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<h3 class="headline">Improved Move Light Object</h3>
<h3 class="headline">Improved Move Light Object</h3>
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<p class="single">You may make a Use the Force check to move a light object as a [[swift&nbsp;action]] instead of a [[move&nbsp;action]]. Using the light object as a projectile weapon requires a move action (instead of a [[standard&nbsp;action]]).</p></div>
<p class="single nomargin">You may make a Use the Force check to move a light object as a [[swift&nbsp;action]] instead of a [[move&nbsp;action]]. Using the light object as a projectile weapon requires a move action (instead of a [[standard&nbsp;action]]).</p></div>


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<p class="single">You may use the [[Use the Force#Sense Force|sense&nbsp;Force]] ability of the Use the Force skill as a move action rather than a [[full-round&nbsp;action]].</p></div>
<p class="single nomargin">You may use the [[Use the Force#senseforce|sense&nbsp;Force]] ability of the Use the Force skill as a move action rather than a [[full-round&nbsp;action]].</p></div>


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<p class="single">You may use the [[Use the Force#Sense Srroundings|sense&nbsp;surroundings]] ability of the Use the Force skill as a [[free&nbsp;action]] rather than a swift action.</p></div>
<p class="single nomargin">You may use the [[Use the Force#surroundings|sense&nbsp;surroundings]] ability of the Use the Force skill as a [[free&nbsp;action]] rather than a swift action.</p></div>


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<p class="single">Whenever you use the [[Use the Force#Telepathy|telepathy]] ability of the Use the Force skill, you can reroll your Use the Force check and keep the better result.</p></div>
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Revision as of 20:06, 28 March 2024

Force techniques represent a deeper understanding of the Force and, like martial skills, usually come with years of practice. A few gifted or devoted Force-users learn to master them more quickly. In general, Force techniques are only available to characters with levels in certain Force-using prestige classes (such as the Force adept, Jedi Knight, and Sith Apprentice).
     Whenever you gain access to a new Force technique, select it from the following list. Once selected, a Force technique cannot be changed.

Advanced Vital Trasnfer

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Cure Disease

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 36.

Detoxify Poison

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 55.

Dominate Mind

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 53.

Extended Blind

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 36.

Extended Force Disarm

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 36.

Extended Force Grip

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 36.

Extended Force Thrust

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 36.

Extended Move Object

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 36.

Force Point Recovery

     Saga Edition Core Rulebook, page 102.

At the end of an encounter, you automatically recover 1 Force Point spent during the encounter.

Force Power Mastery

     Saga Edition Core Rulebook, page 102.

Choose a single Force power. You may take 10 on Use the Force checks to activate this Force power even when distracted or threatened.
     You may select this Force technique multiple times; each time you select this Force technique, it applies to a different Force power.

Improved Balistakinesis

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 55.

Improved Battle Strike

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 88.

Improved Cloak

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Improved Convection

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 36.

Improved Crucitorn

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 37.

Improved Cryokinesis

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 37.

Improved Dark Rage

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 88.

Improved Dark Transfer

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 55.

Improved Detonate

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 56.

Improved Energy Resist

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 53.

Improved Enlighten

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 56.

Improved Fold Space

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 37.

Improved Force Disarm

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 88.

Improved Force Grip

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 88.

Improved Force Light

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 37.

Improved Force Lightning

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 88.

Improved Force Shield

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 56.

Improved Force Slam

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Improved Force Storm

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 37.

Improved Force Stun

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Improved Force Thrust

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 88.

Improved Force Trance

     Saga Edition Core Rulebook, page 102.

Each hour you remain in a Force trance you regain a number of hit points equal to 2 x your character level.

Improved Force Vortex

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 88.

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Improved Ionize

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Improved Kinetic Combat

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Improved Levitate

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Improved Lightning Burst

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 56.

Improved Malacia

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Improved Mind Trick

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 89.

Improved Move Light Object

     Saga Edition Core Rulebook, page 103.

You may make a Use the Force check to move a light object as a swift action instead of a move action. Using the light object as a projectile weapon requires a move action (instead of a standard action).

Improved Obscure

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 56.

Improved Phase

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Improved Plant Surge

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 37.

Improved Rebuke

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 89.

Improved Rend

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Improved Repulse

     Force Unleashed Campaign Guide, page 89.

Improved Resist Force

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Improved Sense Force

     Saga Edition Core Rulebook, page 103.

You may use the sense Force ability of the Use the Force skill as a move action rather than a full-round action.

Improved Sense Surroundings

     Saga Edition Core Rulebook, page 103.

You may use the sense surroundings ability of the Use the Force skill as a free action rather than a swift action.

Improved Shatterpoint

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Improved Stagger

     Legacy Era Campaign Guide, page 56.

Improved Technometry

     Clone Wars Campaign Guide, page 53.

Improved Telepathy

     Saga Edition Core Rulebook, page 103.

Whenever you use the telepathy ability of the Use the Force skill, you can reroll your Use the Force check and keep the better result.

Improved Thought Bomb

     Jedi Academy Training Manual, page 37.

Improved Valor

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Improved Vital Transfer

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Language Absorbtion

     Knights of the Old Republic, page 54.

Footnotes and References
Please see the following pages or sites for further information:

  1. There is no known errata if the Force storm Force power from Jedi Academy Training Manual overwrites that from Force Unleashed Campaign Guide. Check with your GM if the power is considered overwritten. This archive presumes it does not overwrite and has renamed the power and matching technique from Force Unleashed to something more in line with the power’s behavior.