Precise Fist - Ability ID 375

In-Game Description

"Punching moves get +1 crit and 5x effect chance."

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (280-300 chars max)

Punching moves land guaranteed critical hits and have 5x their normal secondary effect chance. Works with all Iron Fist-boosted moves including elemental punches, priority punches, and Fighting-type attacks. The critical hit boost stacks with abilities like Sniper for devastating damage output.

Character count: 294

Detailed Mechanical Explanation

For Discord/reference use

PRECISE FIST is a specialized enhancement ability that transforms punching moves into highly reliable, devastating attacks with both guaranteed critical hits and amplified secondary effects.

Activation Mechanics:

• Critical Hit Trigger: onCrit callback (line 3896-3899)
• Effect Amplification: onModifyEffectChance callback (line 3900-3903)
• Condition: Move must have FLAG_IRON_FIST_BOOST flag (same as Iron Fist)
• Type: Universal - works with all move types that have punching flag

Core Effects:

1. Guaranteed Critical Hits: All punching moves automatically score critical hits
2. 5x Secondary Effect Chance: Status effect chances are multiplied by 5 (e.g., 10% becomes 50%)

Affected Moves:

Precise Fist affects all moves with the FLAG_IRON_FIST_BOOST flag, including:

1. Elemental Punches: Fire Punch (10% burn → 50%), Ice Punch (10% freeze → 50%), Thunder Punch (10% paralysis → 50%)
2. Fighting Punches: Dynamic Punch (100% confusion - already guaranteed), Drain Punch, Focus Punch
3. Priority Punches: Bullet Punch, Mach Punch
4. Other Punching Moves: Comet Punch, Mega Punch, Dizzy Punch (20% confusion → 100%), Shadow Punch
5. Special Cases: Hammer Arm, Meteor Mash, Sky Uppercut, Power-Up Punch

Technical Implementation:

constexpr Ability PreciseFist = {
    .onCrit = +[](ON_CRIT) -> int {
        CHECK(IsIronFistBoosted(battler, move))
        return 1;  // Guaranteed critical hit
    },
    .onModifyEffectChance =
        +[](ON_MODIFY_EFFECT_CHANCE) {
            if (IsIronFistBoosted(battler, move)) *effectChance *= 5;
        },
};

Secondary Effect Examples:

• Fire Punch: 10% burn chance → 50% burn chance + guaranteed crit
• Ice Punch: 10% freeze chance → 50% freeze chance + guaranteed crit
• Thunder Punch: 10% paralysis → 50% paralysis + guaranteed crit
• Dizzy Punch: 20% confusion → 100% confusion + guaranteed crit
• Meteor Mash: 20% Attack boost → 100% Attack boost + guaranteed crit

Critical Hit Calculation:

The guaranteed critical hit multiplies damage by:

• Physical moves: 1.5x base damage (2.25x in Gen 6+)
• Stacks with: Sniper (3x crit damage), critical hit items
• Base Example: 100 BP Fire Punch → 150 BP with crit → 225 BP with Sniper

Strategic Applications:

1. Status Spreader: Elemental punches become highly reliable status moves
2. Sweeping Power: Guaranteed crits break through defensive investment
3. Setup Synergy: Meteor Mash becomes 100% reliable Attack boost
4. Priority Pressure: Bullet Punch becomes a guaranteed crit priority move

Pokemon Distribution:

Found on various fighting specialists and versatile attackers:

• Regular Ability: Crabominable, Pangoro, and other fighting types
• Innate Ability: Appears alongside Fatal Precision, Raging Boxer on specialized Pokemon
• Compound Users: Often paired with Iron Fist, Power Fists, or other punch-enhancing abilities

Synergistic Abilities:

• Iron Fist: Stacks multiplicatively (1.3x damage + guaranteed crit)
• Power Fists: Combined punch boost + Special Defense targeting + guaranteed crit
• Raging Boxer: Hits twice with guaranteed crits on both hits
• Fatal Precision: Super-effective moves get both abilities' benefits
• Sniper: Multiplies critical hit damage to 3x instead of 1.5x

Synergistic Items:

• Punching Glove: Additional 1.1x boost + contact protection
• Scope Lens/Razor Claw: Redundant crit boost, but useful on non-punching moves
• Life Orb: 1.3x damage boost stacks with guaranteed crits
• Choice Band: Massive Attack boost with guaranteed crit punches

Competitive Applications:

1. Mixed Attacker: Elemental punches provide special coverage with status reliability
2. Priority Sweeper: Bullet Punch becomes a guaranteed crit revenge tool
3. Status Control: 50% status chances make punches excellent utility moves
4. Wall Breaking: Guaranteed crits help break through defensive Pokemon
5. Setup Integration: Meteor Mash becomes 100% reliable for Attack boosts

Advanced Interactions:

1. Multi-hit Moves: Each hit of Comet Punch crits independently
2. Weather Synergy: Fire Punch in sun + guaranteed crit + 50% burn
3. Terrain Effects: Electric punches in Electric Terrain + guaranteed crit + 50% paralysis
4. Contact Abilities: Punching moves trigger contact abilities while dealing massive crit damage

Related Abilities:

• Way of Precision (ID varies): Shares exact same implementation (lines 7082-7083)
• Iron Fist: Base punching move enhancement
• Power Fists: Punching moves target Special Defense
• Magical Fists: Punching moves use Special Attack
• Blitz Boxer: Priority to punching moves at full HP
• Raging Boxer: Punching moves hit twice
• Fatal Precision: Guaranteed crits on super-effective moves

Counterplay:

• Burn: Reduces physical punch damage despite crits
• Intimidate: Lowers Attack before guaranteed crits land
• Rocky Helmet: Punishes contact punching moves
• Ghost-types: Immune to Normal/Fighting punches
• Abilities: Flame Body, Static can punish contact punches

Competitive Notes:

• Tier: High competitive viability due to reliability and power
• Team Role: Excellent on mixed attackers, priority users, and status spreaders
• Meta Impact: Forces opponents to respect punch-based coverage
• Versatility: Works on both physical and special punch variants

Version History:

• Elite Redux: Introduced as specialized punch enhancement ability
• Current: Stable implementation with 5x effect multiplier and guaranteed crits
• Shared Implementation: Used by Way of Precision ability

Technical Notes:

• Function Reference: Lines 3895-3904 in src/abilities.cc
• Registration: Line 9220 in ability mapping
• Shared Usage: Also used by Way of Precision (lines 7082-7083)
• Move Detection: Uses IsIronFistBoosted() function from battle_util.c:9183