Epic: Combat Discipline Tree #224

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Epic: Combat Discipline Tree

Parent Legendary: #198 — Character Progression & Skills
Priority: High

Summary

This epic implements the full Combat discipline skill tree, including the three primary branches (Swordplay, Shield, Unarmed), their tier-2 sub-branches (Finesse, Power, Guard, Kick, Grapple), and the terminal Martial Arts node. All nodes are defined as SkillNode entries with proper prerequisite chains and tier requirements.

Goals

Define the Combat discipline sub-tree with correct prerequisite chains.
Implement tier-gated progression so players must reach specific levels before advancing.
Add the Martial Arts terminal branch as a high-tier convergence node.
Ensure all nodes integrate cleanly with the SkillTree data model from Epic 1.

Scope

In Scope	Out of Scope
Combat root and sub-branches	Non-combat disciplines
Prerequisite chain validation	Combat mechanic modifications
Martial Arts terminal node	Ability/spell integration
YAML definitions for combat tree	XP balancing passes

Child Issues

Child issues will be linked via dependencies.

Acceptance Criteria

Combat, Swordplay, Shield, Unarmed nodes exist with correct prerequisites.
Finesse, Power, Guard, Kick, Grapple nodes exist at tier 2 with correct prerequisites.
Martial Arts node requires Kick 5 and Grapple 5.
All nodes are loadable from conf/skill_trees.yaml.
All child issues are completed and merged to master.

## Epic: Combat Discipline Tree **Parent Legendary:** #198 — Character Progression & Skills **Priority:** High ## Summary This epic implements the full Combat discipline skill tree, including the three primary branches (Swordplay, Shield, Unarmed), their tier-2 sub-branches (Finesse, Power, Guard, Kick, Grapple), and the terminal Martial Arts node. All nodes are defined as `SkillNode` entries with proper prerequisite chains and tier requirements. ## Goals - Define the Combat discipline sub-tree with correct prerequisite chains. - Implement tier-gated progression so players must reach specific levels before advancing. - Add the Martial Arts terminal branch as a high-tier convergence node. - Ensure all nodes integrate cleanly with the `SkillTree` data model from Epic 1. ## Scope | In Scope | Out of Scope | |----------|-------------| | Combat root and sub-branches | Non-combat disciplines | | Prerequisite chain validation | Combat mechanic modifications | | Martial Arts terminal node | Ability/spell integration | | YAML definitions for combat tree | XP balancing passes | ## Child Issues _Child issues will be linked via dependencies._ ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Combat, Swordplay, Shield, Unarmed nodes exist with correct prerequisites. - [ ] Finesse, Power, Guard, Kick, Grapple nodes exist at tier 2 with correct prerequisites. - [ ] Martial Arts node requires Kick 5 and Grapple 5. - [ ] All nodes are loadable from `conf/skill_trees.yaml`. - [ ] All child issues are completed and merged to `master`.