* 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 do does not speed up action timer.
==Skills & Characteristics==