Augmented Maximum for Attributes, Does it apply for all types of augmentations or just cyber/bio? Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

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Hi,

This is about Shadowrun 5e.

I've seen a few references to "Augmented Maximum for Attributes". There was a giant discussion about it in here that got shut down: [SR5] Augmented Maximum for Attributes.

On Shadowrun Core Rulebook p. 94 under "Spend Your Ressources"

First, when purchasing augmentations such as cyberware and bioware, each attribute rating (Mental and Physical) can only receive an augmentation bonus of up to +4. If the attribute being raised has not reached its natural maximum limit, the attribute can be raised naturally with Karma; but at no point can augmentations exceed the +4 bonus cap

This mentions a combined cap for cyberware & bioware of +4. But it doesn't mention magic (spell & adept powers).

Under the Increase Attribute spell (SR5, s288):

The Attribute is increased by an amount equal to the hits scored, up to the target's augmented maximum (any hits that would increase the attribute beyond it's augmented maximum are ignored

This indicates that Augmented Maximums for abilities also counts for spell (and perhaps other magic effects).

So is it a cap for all types of augmentation (including magic) or just for cyberware/bioware? what about drugs?

And...

If we can't find source for an answer, what would your gamemaster ruling be? Does Augmented Maximums for Attributes also apply to Magic augmentations?

/A.