Counter Performance
Counter Performance
Level 1![PFS: Standard PFS: Standard](/pf2e/_astro/pfs.BvSLkKN1_25k9bG.png)
Uncommon
Something of uncommon rarity requires special training or comes from a particular culture or part of the world. Some character choices give access to uncommon options, and the GM can choose to allow access for anyone. Less is known about uncommon creatures than common creatures. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of [Recall Knowledge](/Actions.aspx?ID=26) checks related to these creature is increased by 2.
Bard
This indicates abilities from the bard class.
Composition
To cast a composition cantrip or focus spell, you usually use a type of [Performance](/Skills.aspx?ID=12). If the spell includes a verbal component, you must use an [auditory](/Traits.aspx?ID=16) performance, and if it includes a somatic component, you must use a [visual](/Traits.aspx?ID=163) one. The spell gains all the traits of the performance you used. You can cast only one composition spell each turn, and you can have only one active at a time. If you cast a new composition spell, any ongoing effects from your previous composition spell end immediately.
Concentrate
An action with this trait requires a degree of mental concentration and discipline.
Focus
A spell you can cast by spending a Focus Point, and that is automatically heightened to half your level rounded up.
Fortune
A fortune effect beneficially alters how you roll your dice. You can never have more than one fortune effect alter a single roll. If multiple fortune effects would apply, you have to pick which to use. If a fortune effect and a [misfortune](/Traits.aspx?ID=110) effect would apply to the same roll, the two cancel each other out, and you roll normally.
Mental
A mental effect can alter the target’s mind. It has no effect on an object or a mindless creature.
area: 60-foot emanation
source: Player Core pg. 370
spell_type: Focus
trigger: You or an ally within 60 feet rolls a saving throw against an auditory or visual effect
type: Spell
Your performance protects you and your allies. Roll a Performance check for a type you know—it must be an auditory performance if the trigger was auditory or a visual one for a visual trigger, and this action gains the traits for the type of performance (page 243). You and allies in the area can use the better result between your Performance check and the saving throw.