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= Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Cheat Sheet =

== Core Mechanics ==

=== Difficulty Levels ===

* '''Regular''': Roll equal to or under the skill/characteristic.
* '''Hard''': Roll equal to or under half the skill/characteristic.
* '''Extreme''': Roll equal to or under one-fifth the skill/characteristic.

=== Bonus and Penalty Dice ===

* '''Bonus Die''': Roll an extra tens die; take the lower result.
* '''Penalty Die''': Roll an extra tens die; take the higher result.

=== Push the Roll ===

* A failed roll may be retried if the Keeper allows it, but failure can result in worse consequences.

=== Opposed Rolls ===

* The highest level of success wins (Extreme > Hard > Regular > Fail).
* Ties favor the defender.

== Combat ==

=== Sequence ===

# '''Determine Order''': Highest DEX goes first.
# '''Attack Options''':
## '''Dodge''': Avoid damage (no counterattack).
## '''Fight Back''': Counterattack if successful.
## '''Maneuver''': Inflict a specific effect (e.g., disarm).

=== Outnumbered Penalty ===

* If a character dodges or fights back multiple times in a round, each successive roll incurs a penalty die.

== Sanity ==

* '''Sanity Check''': Roll against current SAN.
* '''Loss Examples''':
** Minor shock (1/1D4 SAN loss).
** Horrifying event (1/1D10 SAN loss).
* '''Bouts of Madness''':
** Immediate effects (e.g., fainting, fleeing).
** Long-term effects determined by the Keeper.

== Damage and Healing ==

* '''Hit Points''':
** Major wound if damage >= half max HP.
** Death if HP reaches zero and CON roll fails.
* '''Healing''':
** First Aid: Restores 1D4 HP.
** Medicine: Restores 1D4+1 HP.

== Chases ==

* Compare MOV values:
** Higher MOV = Escape advantage.
* '''Actions''':
** Move 3+ locations: Requires 1 action.
** Hurdles: Roll appropriate skill to overcome.

== Firearms ==

* '''Base Ranges''':
** Regular range: No modifier.
** Long range: +1 difficulty level.
* '''Modifiers''':
** Point-blank: +1 bonus die.
** Aiming for 1 round: +1 bonus die.
** Moving target: +1 penalty die.

== Reference Tables ==

=== Armor Values ===

* Heavy Leather Jacket: 1 point.
* Kevlar Vest: 5 points.
* Military Body Armor: 12 points.

=== Insanity Effects ===

# '''Phobias''': Character must avoid specific triggers.
# '''Manias''': Character becomes obsessed with an idea or behavior.
# '''Delusions''': Distorted perception of reality.

=== Damage Levels ===

* Minor: Can survive without medical help.
* Major: Requires immediate treatment.
* Deadly: Fatal without intervention.

== Quick Tips ==

* Use skills creatively to overcome obstacles.
* Keep an eye on SAN; long-term effects can derail plans.
* Communication and roleplay add depth to investigations.