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== Skill Use ==
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== Description ==
While having a [[shield]] equipped on the left arm, select '''shield bash''' from the combat stance bar (or bind SHIELD_BASH to some key). When you are successful, you get the message that your opponent "is sprawling on the [[ground]]".
 
  
While shield bashing, you gain both [[Skills:Shields|shield]] and shield bashing [[skill]].
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Shield bashing is the skill of the advanced use of shields, offensively and defensively, in combat. A successful shield bash can [[stuns|stun]] the opponent and knock them to the ground.
  
== Results ==
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== Notes ==
A successful shield bash has the opponent make a bad move, i.e. their combat window turns red and they move at extremely slow speeds. The length of this condition varies from under a second to up to 4 seconds.
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* While having a shield equipped in the shield slot on the left arm, select '''shield bash''' from the combat stance bar (or bind SHIELD_BASH to some key). Successful bashing in combat results in an event message about the enemy combatant "sprawling on the [[ground]]".
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* The quality of the shield used makes no difference to the chance of knocking down the intended target.
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* Shield bashing skill does not change the duration between bashes.
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* The use of differing [[fighting]] stances, approaches, and skills have no effect on shield bashing.
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* While shield bashing, players may gain both shield and shield bashing skill.
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* The duration of a successful "stun" varies and is not known to have any maximum limit.
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* Depending on shield bashing skill and the defenses of the opponent, some damage may also be dealt in a successful bash. Factors in this possible damage include the player's and their opponent's [[body control]] as well as what [[armour]], if any, the person being shield-bashed is wearing.
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* Shield bashing does cause extra damage to the shield in the form of extra damage "ticks" beyond those assessed in normal shield use.
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* Wind of Ages and Blessings of the Dark does not speed up action timer.
  
Depending on your shieldbashing skill and the defence of your opponent, you may also do a slight bit of damage. This is however extremely low amounts when done to other humans, rarely crossing the 5 damage mark. Factors in the damage include you and your opponent's [[body strength]], as well as what [[armour]], if any, the person being shield-bashed is wearing.
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==Skills & Characteristics==
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* [[Fighting]] > Shield bashing
  
Shield-bashing also resets the stance your opponent is in: if your opponent is aiming upper center and he is shield-bashed, he will be pushed back into center stance. There is also a slight chance that your opponent will lose a bit of focus.
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==[[Titles]]==
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* Basher at 50 skill
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* Stunner at 70 skill
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* Juggernaut at 90 skill
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:42, 8 June 2024

Main / Skills / Fighting / Shield bashing

Description

Shield bashing is the skill of the advanced use of shields, offensively and defensively, in combat. A successful shield bash can stun the opponent and knock them to the ground.

Notes

  • While having a shield equipped in the shield slot on the left arm, select shield bash from the combat stance bar (or bind SHIELD_BASH to some key). Successful bashing in combat results in an event message about the enemy combatant "sprawling on the ground".
  • The quality of the shield used makes no difference to the chance of knocking down the intended target.
  • Shield bashing skill does not change the duration between bashes.
  • The use of differing fighting stances, approaches, and skills have no effect on shield bashing.
  • While shield bashing, players may gain both shield and shield bashing skill.
  • The duration of a successful "stun" varies and is not known to have any maximum limit.
  • Depending on shield bashing skill and the defenses of the opponent, some damage may also be dealt in a successful bash. Factors in this possible damage include the player's and their opponent's body control as well as what armour, if any, the person being shield-bashed is wearing.
  • Shield bashing does cause extra damage to the shield in the form of extra damage "ticks" beyond those assessed in normal shield use.
  • Wind of Ages and Blessings of the Dark does not speed up action timer.

Skills & Characteristics

Titles

  • Basher at 50 skill
  • Stunner at 70 skill
  • Juggernaut at 90 skill