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Composure (Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition)

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Definition

Composure represents emotional control, self-discipline, and the ability to remain calm when everything is falling apart. For hunters, Composure is what keeps you functional when you witness horrors that shatter normal people's understanding of reality. The Hunt exposes mortals to things the human mind was never meant to process. Vampires feeding on victims, ghosts manifesting from thin air, werewolves transforming before your eyes -- Composure is the inner steel that keeps a hunter from freezing, panicking, or breaking down when confronted with the impossible. Composure also contributes to Willpower, which fuels a hunter's ability to push through adversity and resist supernatural mental influence. In a world where monsters can dominate minds and project overwhelming terror, Composure is a mortal's first line of mental defense.

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How it works

**Dice Pool Uses**: - Composure + Awareness: Remaining vigilant, noticing details under stress - Composure + Firearms: Aiming accurately under pressure - Composure + Insight: Reading people while maintaining your own poker face - Composure + Resolve: Resisting supernatural mental influence **Special Rules**: Composure contributes to Willpower (Composure + Resolve). It is also used to maintain calm during Desperation rolls and may modify the risk of Despair. Hunters with low Composure are more likely to crack under the psychological weight of the Hunt.

Tips

**Build Advice**: Composure is vital for every hunter build. It contributes to Willpower, supports combat accuracy under stress, and protects against the psychological toll of the Hunt. Never dump Composure. **Creed Synergies**: Faithful creed hunters need Composure to maintain their conviction under pressure. Inquisitive hunters rely on it to process disturbing discoveries without losing their analytical edge. **Character Concepts**: Trauma surgeon, hostage negotiator, war correspondent, poker player who called a vampire's bluff.

Frequently asked questions

How does Composure help against supernatural powers?

Composure contributes to Willpower, which is used to resist many supernatural mental effects like Dominate and Presence. It also helps maintain focus during Desperation situations, reducing the risk of Despair.

Further Reading

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