# Guide to Building Stunts

Stunts generally give one benefit and have one limit.  All stunts must be approved by the GM.

**Benefits**  
  * Gain +2 when using a skill with a certain action (attack, defend, overcome, create advantage)
  * Gain +1 when using a skill with all actions.
  * Use a skill in place of another skill.
  * Use a skill beyond it's normal limits (e.g. cast spells with Lore).
  * Gain an additional mild consequence slot.
  * Gain a +3 instead of a +2 when invoking a certain kind of aspect.
  * Gain a free invoke on a specific aspect.
  * Declare some story detail.
  * Add a rules exception.
  * An ally may use your skill in place of their own.
  * Provide a +1 bonus to allies in a specific zone.
  * Gain Weapon:2 or Armor:2

**Costs**
  * Once per session.
  * Spend a Fate Point.
  * Only when using skill in a narrow context.
  * Gain a free hostile invoke on a consequence or aspect.
  * Only when achieving a success with style.

See [[fate_stunts|Example Stunts]]