Types of Actions
The fundamental combat actions of moving and attacking cover most of what you want to do in a battle.
Actions in Combat
Standard Action
A standard action is usually the most important action you'll take in a round, and it often consists of some sort of attack-swinging a lightsaber, firing a blaster, throwing a punch, hurling a grenade, and so on. You can perform one standard action in a given round of combat.
| Standard Actions | Brief | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aid Another |
You can aid an ally's next skill check, ability check, or attack roll. | Core |
| Attack with Melee Weapon |
With a melee weapon, you can strike any enemy in a square you can threaten. | Core |
| Attack with Ranged Weapon |
With a ranged weapon, you can throw or shoot at any target within your line of sight, as long as your vehicle does not grant you total cover. | Core |
| Attack an Object |
With a weapon, you can attack an attended or unattended object. | Core |
| Charge |
You can move your speed in a straight line and attack. | Core |
| Disarm |
You can attempt to disarm an opponent. | Core |
| Fight Defensively |
You can fight protectively. | Core |
| Grab |
You can attempt to grab an opponent. | Core |
| Grapple |
You can attempt to grapple an opponent. | Core |
Move Actions
| Move Actions | Brief | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shift |
You move one square without provoking an Attack of Opportunity. |
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| Move |
You can move your character's speed. | Core |
| Draw or Holster a Weapon |
You draw or holster an accessible weapon. | Core |
| Manipulate an Item |
You can move or manipulate up to a heavy item. | Core |
| Stand Up |
You can stand up from prone. | Core |
| Withdraw |
You can directly withdraw from combat without provoking an attack of opportunity. | Core |
Swift Actions
| Swift Actions | Brief | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Activate an Item |
You can activate an item, such as a vehicle, computer, or droid. | Core |
| Aim |
You can aim before making an attack. | Core |
| Drop an Item |
You can drop a held item. | Core |
| Fall Prone |
You can fall to a prone position. | Core |
| Recover |
You can move +1 step on the condition track. | Core |
| Second Wind |
You can summon a second wind when wounded. | Core |
| Switch Weapon Mode |
You can toggle a weapon's mode of fire. | Core |
Full-Round Actions
| Full-Round Actions | Brief | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Coup de Grace |
You can finish a helpless target. | Core |
| Full Attack |
Under certain circumstances, you can gain more than one attack. | Core |
| Run |
You can move four times your speed in a straight line. | Core |