Riposte

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Riposte
Mnemonic [riposte]
Activating Verb WEAPON
Category Edged 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 25 Edged Weapons ranks  
2 50 ranks 
3 75 ranks 
4 100 ranks 
5 125 ranks

Description

React to a parry with a counter-attack.

Reaction Trigger

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

Mechanics

Attack a target and apply Weakened Armament for (15 + (Rank * 5)) seconds to the target's armor, or body if no armor is present. Weakened Armament is applied before the attack resolution and persists until the effect duration ends. Recent EBP is removed from the attacker regardless of outcome.

Additional Information

This weapon technique is available upon training 25 ranks of Edged Weapons, and ranks in the technique will go up with further training.

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