There are a variety of skills in the game of Fortuna Sands, from your active skills that can summon as a reflex to a known or unknown challenge. There are passive skills that can be activated during inert time to replay or redo the odds at the cost KP, LP or G$ and then there are some skills that require more work. Then there are passive skills that are unique in their ability to be activated before and after a challenge even begins.

The first of which is known as a preemptive skill that is made before a match even begins. In situations where an opponent is expected to have a passive skill already that alters fate for the benefit of the one, a preemptive skill can change the results to make sure the competition remains fair. This is considered an advance maneuver that is often called a “great equalizer” in the test of fate and is only made between the Luck system and player instead of an opponent. A preemptive strike can only be made before a challenge, and can only prevent a skill that is equal or less valuable to the skill.

Alternatively, a counter acting skill is a way of canceling a match before it even begins. These are considered rarer than a preemptive skill, because they can identify a preemptive skill in an opponent's skill set. If an indication is made, the system will react by allowing a fair fight, or penalizing the opponent in some fashion. Much like preemptive skills, this may only affect skills equal or lower to the counter acting skill. As a level of the skill increases the cost is increased, but the chance is great of identifying the skill at play. Penalties may range from a fair fight, or a payment of a certain number of KP, LP, or G$ to be paid to the player to prevent any penalty.

The chance of getting a preemptive passive skill is lower compared to the average passive skill, but not as much as a counteracting skill. Many believe that this kind of player is not better than cheating, but to others it is the highest form of play since it’s not about how well you cheat but more about not getting caught. Those who get caught may not only risk more than their resources but some believe that it could awaken the rather of the 9 Luck Spirits themselves.