Reverse Strike

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Reverse Strike
Mnemonic [reversestrike]
Activating Verb WEAPON
Category Two-Handed Weapons
Type Reaction
Roundtime ATTACK-2
Offensive Gear Both hands
Attributes
Hostile
Initiator Stance Penalty
Shield Defensive Bonus
Target Stance Bonus
Available To Warriors, Rogues, Rangers, Bards, Monks, Paladins
Rank Cost/acquired at
1 50 Two-Handed Weapons ranks  
2 75 ranks 
3 100 ranks 
4 125 ranks 
5 150 ranks

Description

Catch your target off guard with a quick, reverse strike.

Reaction Trigger

Requires attacker to have a Recent Parry. Reaction triggers are removed after activation regardless of success or failure.

Mechanics

Attack a target with an unaimed strike that costs no stamina and is faster than normal attacks.

Additional Information

This weapon technique is available upon training 50 ranks of Two-Handed Weapons, and ranks in the technique will go up with further training.

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