Speed (Spd)

Speed (Spd) represents how fast an action takes place and is added directly to the initiative roll to determine when that action occurs during a round. Speed is typically associated with a weapon, a spell, or another specific action.

Weapons and spells generally have the following Speed ranges:

• Fast weapons or quick spells: Speed +1–5
• Medium weapons or most spells: Speed +6–10
• Slow weapons or complex spells: Speed +11–15

Other common actions in a round can also have an associated Speed value:

• Shouting a warning or giving a command: Speed +1
• Drawing or sheathing a weapon: Speed +2
• Dodging or stepping aside: Speed +3
• Using a small item from a belt or pouch: Speed +4
• Drinking a potion: Speed +5
• Reloading a ranged weapon (crossbow, etc.): Speed +10
• Preparing or setting a trap: Speed +15

Edition: Arvelas 6th Edition | Updated: 2026-02-26