Matrix
Domain overview
Programs and abilities that help navigate the digital landscape of the Matrix
Domain card index
| Level | Type | Name | Feature | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ability | Browse |
When you make a Knowledge roll to search for digital data or hidden files, you may use Instinct instead.
When you make a Knowledge roll to search for digital data or hidden files, you may use Instinct instead. Additionally, on a success with Hope, you may ask the GM one clarifying question about the source of the information or network's architecture. |
0 |
| 1 | Spell | Data Spike |
Make a Spellcast Roll against a target’s Difficulty.
Make a Spellcast Roll against a target’s Difficulty. On a success, deal d8 + Instinct magic damage using your proficiency. If the target is an electronic device or persona, it becomes Vulnerable as its code begins to fragment. |
1 |
| 1 | Spell | Matrix Perception |
Make a Spellcast Roll (10).
Make a Spellcast Roll (10). On a success, you identify all active electronic icons and hidden devices within Far range. You also learn if any device is running a protective program or silent alarm. |
0 |
| 2 | Ability | Armor Program |
Passive: While this card is in your loadout, you gain a +1 bonus to your Matrix Armor score against attacks that originate from the Matrix.
Passive: While this card is in your loadout, you gain a +1 bonus to your Matrix Armor score against attacks that originate from the Matrix. |
1 |
| 2 | Spell | Edit File |
Spend a Hope to seamlessly alter a digital file within Close range.
Spend a Hope to seamlessly alter a digital file within Close range. The changes are indistinguishable from the original unless an adversary succeeds on a Knowledge Roll (13). |
1 |
| 3 | Ability | Biofeedback |
When you deal damage with a Matrix spell or attack, the target must also mark a Stress.
When you deal damage with a Matrix spell or attack, the target must also mark a Stress. |
1 |
| 3 | Ability | Signal Scrubber |
You have become adept at filtering out digital noise.
You have become adept at filtering out digital noise. You ignore up to a -2 penalty imposed by environmental Noise or extreme distance when making Matrix-related rolls. |
0 |
| 4 | Ability | Overclock |
Once per rest, you may mark a Stress to take an additional action during your spotlight.
Once per rest, you may mark a Stress to take an additional action during your spotlight. This will preempt the GM taking the spotlight if your first roll fails or rolls with Fear. This action must be used to cast a Matrix Program or make a Knowledge Roll related to technology. |
2 |
| 4 | Spell | Trace Icon |
Make a Spellcast Roll against a persona or device you have previously interacted with this scene.
Make a Spellcast Roll against a persona or device you have previously interacted with this scene. On a success, you learn their physical "meat-space" coordinates as long as they remain connected to the Matrix. |
1 |
| 5 | Ability | Matrix-touched |
Passive: When 4 or more domain cards in your loadout are from the Matrix domain, gain the following benefits: +1 bonus to all Instinct Rolls.
Passive: When 4 or more domain cards in your loadout are from the Matrix domain, gain the following benefits: +1 bonus to all Instinct Rolls. Resilient Code: The first time you would take damage from a "glitch" or dumpshock each session, ignore it. |
2 |
| 5 | Spell | Puppeteer |
Make a Spellcast Roll against a device icon.
Make a Spellcast Roll against a device icon. On a success, you gain User-level access, forcing it to take one immediate action, such as: fire a mounted turret, eject a clip, or open a maglock. |
2 |
| 6 | Spell | Blackout |
Make a Spellcast Roll against the target's difficulty.
Make a Spellcast Roll against the target's difficulty. On a success, you scramble the target's neural link or sensor feed. The target is temporarily Blinded until the GM spends a Fear or the target spends an action to "Reboot". |
1 |
| 6 | Spell | Static Bomb |
Make a Spellcast Roll against all targets that can perceive you in the Matrix.
Make a Spellcast Roll against all targets that can perceive you in the Matrix. On a success, you flood their sensors with noise and become Hidden. You remain Hidden until you make an attack or cast another program. |
2 |
| 7 | Ability | IC Slicer |
Your digital attacks are optimized for destruction.
Your digital attacks are optimized for destruction. When you deal damage to an AI, Sprite, or ICE, you deal an additional d12 damage. |
1 |
| 7 | Spell | Subvert Infrastructure |
Make a Spellcast Roll (15).
Make a Spellcast Roll (15). On a success, you seize Admin control of a local environment. You may control groups of simple devices (traffic lights, elevators, sprinklers) within Far range for the duration of the scene. |
2 |
| 8 | Ability | Blaster-Charger |
Passive: On your turn, if you choose not to cast a spell or make an attack, place a token on this card up to a maximum of your Instinct trait.
Passive: On your turn, if you choose not to cast a spell or make an attack, place a token on this card up to a maximum of your Instinct trait. You may spend these tokens on a successful Matrix weapon attack or Data Spike to add an additional d10 damage per token spent. |
1 |
| 8 | Ability | Fork |
When you cast a Matrix program that targets a single icon, you may spend 2 Hope to target one additional icon within range.
When you cast a Matrix program that targets a single icon, you may spend 2 Hope to target one additional icon within range. Use the same Spellcast Roll result for both targets. |
2 |
| 9 | Ability | Perfect Recall |
Once per rest, you may swap a card from your vault into your loadout without marking any Stress.
Once per rest, you may swap a card from your vault into your loadout without marking any Stress. |
0 |
| 9 | Spell | Resonance Veil |
Make a Spellcast Roll (16).
Make a Spellcast Roll (16). On a success, create a complex digital illusion of Matrix activity that appears genuine to all observers in the area. |
3 |
| 10 | Ability | We're In! |
Once per session, when you successfully hack into a Host or high-security system, you and all allies who can hear you reset your Hope to your Hope rating (if currently lower).
Once per session, when you successfully hack into a Host or high-security system, you and all allies who can hear you reset your Hope to your Hope rating (if currently lower). |
0 |
| 10 | Spell | Global Eclipse |
Make a Spellcast Roll (20).
Make a Spellcast Roll (20). On a success, you trigger a cascading crash of the local Matrix grid. All wireless devices and Matrix personas within Very Far range are disconnected and rendered non-functional for 1d6 minutes. |
2 |
Domain cards
1
Browse
When you make a Knowledge roll to search for digital data or hidden files, you may use Instinct instead. Additionally, on a success with Hope, you may ask the GM one clarifying question about the source of the information or network's architecture.
1
Data Spike
Make a Spellcast Roll against a target’s Difficulty. On a success, deal d8 + Instinct magic damage using your proficiency. If the target is an electronic device or persona, it becomes Vulnerable as its code begins to fragment.
1
Matrix Perception
Make a Spellcast Roll (10). On a success, you identify all active electronic icons and hidden devices within Far range. You also learn if any device is running a protective program or silent alarm.
2
Armor Program
Passive: While this card is in your loadout, you gain a +1 bonus to your Matrix Armor score against attacks that originate from the Matrix.
2
Edit File
Spend a Hope to seamlessly alter a digital file within Close range. The changes are indistinguishable from the original unless an adversary succeeds on a Knowledge Roll (13).
3
Biofeedback
When you deal damage with a Matrix spell or attack, the target must also mark a Stress.
3
Signal Scrubber
You have become adept at filtering out digital noise. You ignore up to a -2 penalty imposed by environmental Noise or extreme distance when making Matrix-related rolls.
4
Overclock
Once per rest, you may mark a Stress to take an additional action during your spotlight. This will preempt the GM taking the spotlight if your first roll fails or rolls with Fear. This action must be used to cast a Matrix Program or make a Knowledge Roll related to technology.
4
Trace Icon
Make a Spellcast Roll against a persona or device you have previously interacted with this scene. On a success, you learn their physical "meat-space" coordinates as long as they remain connected to the Matrix.
5
Matrix-touched
Passive: When 4 or more domain cards in your loadout are from the Matrix domain, gain the following benefits:
+1 bonus to all Instinct Rolls. Resilient Code: The first time you would take damage from a "glitch" or dumpshock each session, ignore it.
5
Puppeteer
Make a Spellcast Roll against a device icon. On a success, you gain User-level access, forcing it to take one immediate action, such as: fire a mounted turret, eject a clip, or open a maglock.
6
Blackout
Make a Spellcast Roll against the target's difficulty. On a success, you scramble the target's neural link or sensor feed. The target is temporarily Blinded until the GM spends a Fear or the target spends an action to "Reboot".
6
Static Bomb
Make a Spellcast Roll against all targets that can perceive you in the Matrix. On a success, you flood their sensors with noise and become Hidden. You remain Hidden until you make an attack or cast another program.
7
IC Slicer
Your digital attacks are optimized for destruction. When you deal damage to an AI, Sprite, or ICE, you deal an additional d12 damage.
7
Subvert Infrastructure
Make a Spellcast Roll (15). On a success, you seize Admin control of a local environment. You may control groups of simple devices (traffic lights, elevators, sprinklers) within Far range for the duration of the scene.
8
Blaster-Charger
Passive: On your turn, if you choose not to cast a spell or make an attack, place a token on this card up to a maximum of your Instinct trait. You may spend these tokens on a successful Matrix weapon attack or Data Spike to add an additional d10 damage per token spent.
8
Fork
When you cast a Matrix program that targets a single icon, you may spend 2 Hope to target one additional icon within range. Use the same Spellcast Roll result for both targets.
9
Perfect Recall
Once per rest, you may swap a card from your vault into your loadout without marking any Stress.
9
Resonance Veil
Make a Spellcast Roll (16). On a success, create a complex digital illusion of Matrix activity that appears genuine to all observers in the area.
10
We're In!
Once per session, when you successfully hack into a Host or high-security system, you and all allies who can hear you reset your Hope to your Hope rating (if currently lower).
10
Global Eclipse
Make a Spellcast Roll (20). On a success, you trigger a cascading crash of the local Matrix grid. All wireless devices and Matrix personas within Very Far range are disconnected and rendered non-functional for 1d6 minutes.
Global Eclipse
Programs and abilities that help navigate the digital landscape of the Matrix
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Global Eclipse Subclasses
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