Tree Binding
A restraining genjutsu which causes a target to see a small plant sprout at their feet, but rapidly grow into a full grown tree, ensnaring the target within its branches and vines. The user, believing this to be real, is standing in place and an open target for those around them. This allows the user to approach the target, seeming to come from the tree itself, and strike the victim quickly. However, attempting to attack the target with more complex maneuvers is often enough to snap them to their senses.
Information
Prerequisite: A Rank
Rank 1: Cast at -1 Gen DC, binds a target in a tree like snare. Can use the special action immediately after this technique is successful.
Master: Cast at normal Gen DC, binds a target in a tree like snare. Can use the special action at any time.
Special Action: For an additional 1.5 AP, the user may instantly equip a weapon in their equipment slots and make a basic strike at the target. The basic strike deals 5x the base damage of a basic strike and may be buffed normally as well as buffed with Illusionary buffs. Damage done is considered illusionary.
Note:
- This bind is broken if the victim takes damage, or the user attacks the victim. (They have a -3 Dodge penalty to the attack aimed at them though). If the user uses the Special Action their attack hits automatically, deals damage and then Tree Binding is broken.
- The special action happens instantly and does not require any time. Only AP.
- This is a full bind which prevents any action from being taken by the target. (Ex: Cannot move, cannot use chakra, cannot rest, etc.)
- The target may attempt to escape by paying 2.5ap and a contested Genjutsu Check.
- All bind rules still apply.
Rank 1 Cost: 1760 CP, 880 CP per round maintained
Master Cost: 2200 CP, 1100 CP per round maintained