Dodge (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

Quick answer

A percentile skill rating (0–100) you roll under on d100.

Definition

Avoiding harm through quick movement—diving aside, slipping free, staying out of reach.

How to use it
  • This is your Dodge rating (0–100).
  • When you attempt it, you typically roll d100 and succeed if you roll equal to or under your rating.
Common mistake: Thinking high rolls are good — CoC skills are usually roll-under.
Example: I dive aside at the last second with Dodge.
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