Intimidate

Typically used with: Presence.

In short: compel through fear. Street thugs and interrogators have one thing in common: an ability to cow others to do things. Using Intimidate puts the ball in your court (whether or not you've actually got game or not). This check doesn't necessarily mean a growl, scream, or overt display of power. Sometimes a meaningful glance at the bloody weapon at your side is enough. Those who you successfully cow are much, much more likely to do what you ask.

You can use Intimidate during combat to instill a sense of fear into a single opponent, imposing −2 penalties on all rolls during combat. Performing such an action takes 4 AP. An opponent can only be intimidated in this manner once per encounter.

Difficulty

Intimidate is an opposed roll, so there are no set difficulties.

Opposed Rolls

Intimidate is always opposed by a Guts roll (without Magic Defense).

Time

Intimidating opponents in combat takes 4 AP.

Retry

Failed Intimidate checks can be retried at a cumulative −2 penalty each time.