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“You too can become a hero.” -Toshinori Yagi/All Might

The intentions of this book is to guide players with a fun as well as a simple system to create and play as their very their very own hero in the My Hero Academia world as well as bring the community closer with shared adventures. For simplicities sake, the d20 system will be used. As this is a work in progress, this is subject to update and







What it Means to be a Hero

There are several aspects into being a hero. The way you go about doing your own your own part in the world is shaped by the kind of hero of hero you want to be and can be. Not everybody is suited towards to same thing, so explore the possibilities.







strong your physical attacks are, how well you can block attacks, etc. This is base physical strength, not including a character’s quirk. Speed (SPD) - How fast is this character physically? Running speed, attack speed, and dodging attacks all play a part with this stat. A character with a high speed stat has high mobility and quick physical attacks. Technique (TNQ) - This stat determines how skillful or efficient a character is at completing a task. Generally, this affects how quickly a task is done and how well it is completed. Intelligence (IQ) - A - A character’s intelligence is very important in the grand scheme of it all. This governs a character’s ability to solve problems, evaluate situations, and reason. Cooperativeness (CO-OP) - This determines a character’s willingness to team up with another or more heroes. A character with low cooperativeness is generally a lone wolf or solo hero. Team attacks, team maneuvers, or working together with others in general. Quirk Factor (QF) - This determines a variety of factors. In short, the actual definition of Quirk factor refers to the collective traits that make up a Quirk, including the main power and biological mechanisms. The activation process is also included. As for the stat, this refers to the overall control someone has with their Quirk. Higher numbered users tend to have expert or mastery control of their Quirk, while lower numbered users have little to almost no control.

Unlisted Stats







strenuous activities for a long time may be tougher for a hero with low endurance. Mental Fortitude (MF) (MF) - This stat affects how well a character handles mental attacks, stress, and other high pressure situations. A character with a low mental fortitude may be highly emotional and easily stressed out. Outlook (OL) - Going hand in hand with appearance, your outlook is in some sense, your charisma. A character with a low number may not exactly be the best negotiator, but on the other side, a character with a high number may get a villain group to stand down with a single speech.

Bonuses/Maluses 1/5: A 1/5: A character suffers greatly. -4 on all rolls. Ranking: E 2/5: A 2/5: A weak trait. -2 on all rolls. Ranking: D 3/5: Decidedly average. No bonus. Ranking: C 4/5: Great control. +2 on all rolls. Ranking: B 5/5: Exceptional! +4 on all rolls. Ranking: A Although stats cap out at five, there are characters in the MHA world who hold S rank stats. If possible, console your GM if you want to have an S rank stat.







What is a Quirk?

Quirks are inherited genetically and typically manifest in children by the age of four, at the latest. Children will either manifest either manifest one of their parent's their parent's Quirks or if or if the two are compatible, a new composite Quirk formed by the fusion of the of the two. This composite Quirk may sometimes give the appearance of the person having two separate Quirks. Quirks are said to be the next stage of evolution in the human race.









animals to possess Quirks. Under special Under special circumstances, circumstances, two Quirks may mutate and merge, becoming a new Quirk. It also appears that the physical mutations of mutation type Quirks can be inherited even if the Quirks themselves are not. Quirk Type: Emitter - Emitter type quirks have the ability to either release certain substances, or alter materials around them in certain ways. They have various ranges as well as properties and abilities. A general weakness this type posses is a blowback the user may receive from heavy use. This is the most common type of Quirk. Quirk Type: Transformation - Users with this quirk type take on a temporary alteration of some kind. This allows the user to “transform” their body in various ways such as enhancing existing features or perhaps adding new features to the body altogether. This type is generally close range, due to it only affecting the user’s body. This type is generally quite powerful, however the effects tend to be only temporary and over-exertion may lead to negative repercussions. This type is the least common. Quirk Type: Mutant - Mutant type Quirks can have a variety of of features and abilities depending on the individual. The common trait seems to be







character. Talk to your GM your GM about it and work out advantages and disadvantages. Advantages disadvantages. Advantages could range from adding dice to an attack, getting another chance another chance to move, to something major like major like directly affecting the luck of an opponent. Disadvantages work the same way.

Combat







Living the life of a hero, combat will only be natural as you potentially face off against off against villains. Many factors play a part into how well combat goes. A goes. A round of combat of combat ends after all after all participants have made their turn. their turn. Turn order is order is determined by the initiative roll. Combat ends if characters on the opposing side are knocked out, killed, or gives up. Initiative - The turn order of every character participating is determined by the initiative roll. Players roll a d20+SPD bonus. Turn order is the same after each round. Health - This is in essence a character’s life energy. To determine a player’s health, roll a 3d6+5 for initial health. After every level, roll a 2d4 for additional health. When a character is attacked without any armor, the damage rolled goes straight to their health. Once it reaches 0, the character is knocked out. Any serious injuries left untreated, or major damage received afterwards, may even kill a character. Armor - Whether it’s a padded costume or a kevlar vest, the purpose stays the same. Every piece of armor has a AF, or Armor Factor. This is a stat that determines how well a character is protected. Most armor pieces go up







Actions - A turn in combat is fairly quick. Because of that, actions have to be quick as well. Attack or interacting with anything physically cost a turn. Use your time wisely. Free Action - A - A free action refers to something that doesn’t cost a turn. Speaking, getting into a new position, or other slight movements fall into this. The number of free actions allowed however should be determined by the GM. Statuses - A - A status affects the flow of combat combat and can be caused through quirks or other sorts of attacks. The statuses are as followed: Bloodied - Take damage to health over time. Paralyzed - Unable to move. Must succeeding in a PF roll. Restrained - Unable to move. Must succeed in a PWR roll. Exhausted - This status is only obtained if one fails a PF roll. An exhausted character suffers from negatives on any action rolls and runs the risk of passing out. The level of exhaustion as well as how drastic the negative effects are determined by the GM. GMs are free to add in elemental statuses such as burning and freezing. Attacks - Minus the application of quirks, characters are on similar levels in terms of damage dealt. To land an attack, a d20+SPD roll is needed. A defender may dodge (d20+SPD), parry (d20+TNQ), or block (d20+PWR).







Body Flip/Throw - A - A judo style throw or flip. Damage is 1d6, but if successful, the opponent must use their turn to move from a supine position. These attacks are a basic overview. Combat should be opened ended and damaged rolls may be modified depending on the attacks used.

Leveling Up









Due to the nature of MHA and the stat capping, there is not much room for character growth character growth from a gameplay standpoint. However, growth is a natural part of a narrative. To compensate, characters are allowed to increased lower stats by doing strenuous activities. For example, a character who character who wants to increase his Power may dedicated a day to training. Taking the time to run a bit would increase their Physical their Physical Fortitude. The rate at which they get to their desired their desired stat is all up to the GM. This as well as general level ups. Another addition Another addition to compensate for the for the lack of stats of stats capping is the evolution of quirks, as well as special attacks. To keep things from getting hasty, it is recommended that a player is player is able to







My Hero Academia Pen and Paper Version 1.0

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