Rockhard Will

ID: 617
Type: Offensive Multiplier
Implementation: SWARM_MULTIPLIER(TYPE_ROCK)

Core Mechanics

Rockhard Will enhances Rock-type moves with a damage multiplier that varies based on the user's current HP:

• Above 1/3 HP: 1.2x damage multiplier for Rock-type moves
• At or below 1/3 HP: 1.5x damage multiplier for Rock-type moves

Technical Implementation

constexpr Ability RockhardWill = {
    .onOffensiveMultiplier = SWARM_MULTIPLIER(TYPE_ROCK),
};

The ability uses the same SWARM_MULTIPLIER macro pattern as classic starter abilities like Overgrow, Blaze, Torrent, and Swarm, but applies to Rock-type moves instead.

Strategic Applications

Early Game Benefits

• Provides consistent 1.2x boost to Rock-type moves from full health
• Superior to many other damage-boosting abilities that require specific conditions

Late Game Power Spike

• 1.5x multiplier activates when HP drops to 33% or below
• Creates dangerous comeback potential when combined with powerful Rock-type moves
• Synergizes well with strategies that intentionally reduce HP (Life Orb, Substitute, etc.)

Move Synergies

Rock-type moves that benefit most from Rockhard Will:

• Stone Edge: High critical hit ratio + boosted damage
• Rock Slide: Spread damage with flinch chance
• Head Smash: Massive base power with recoil (helps trigger low HP threshold)
• Stealth Rock: Entry hazard with increased chip damage
• Power Gem: Special Rock move for mixed attackers

Competitive Viability

Strengths

• Unconditional damage boost at high HP unlike situational abilities
• Significant power spike when low on health creates unpredictable threat levels
• Works with both physical and special Rock-type moves
• No drawbacks or negative side effects

Weaknesses

• Limited to Rock-type moves only
• Maximum benefit requires taking substantial damage
• Less impactful on Pokemon with poor Rock-type move pools
• Predictable activation threshold can be played around

Extended In-Game Description

For use in Elite Redux extended ability UI (IMPORTANT: exactly 280-300 chars counted WITH spaces) Rockhard Will demonstrates unwavering determination through type-focused damage scaling. The ability grants Rock-type moves a 1.2x damage boost normally, increasing to 1.5x when HP falls to 1/3 or below. This creates strategic depth, rewarding both aggressive early pressure and clutch endgame play.