View source for Subdual Strike

{{deprecated|combat maneuver}}
{{Player System Manager
  |mnemonic = sstrike
  |type = Setup
  |roundtime = 2s
  |stamina = 7
  |targets = Head
  |offensivegear = Right hand
  |defensivegear = Helmet, or armor covering the head
  |requirements = A suitable weapon to beat someone over the head with.
  |attributes = Flares/Spikes Enabled<br>Height Check<br>Hostile<br>Initiator Stance Penalty<br>Shield Defensive Bonus<br>Racial Size Modifiers<br>Target Stance Bonus<br>
  |availableto = All
  |availablein = Combat Maneuvers
}}
{{PSMcosts
  |sq1 = 2|se1 = 3|pu1 = 4
  |sq2 = 3|se2 = 4|pu2 = 6
  |sq3 = 4|se3 = 6|pu3 = 8
  |sq4 = 5|se4 = 7|pu4 = 10
  |sq5 = 6|se5 = 9|pu5 = 12
}}
{{TOC limit|2}}
{{PSMinfo
  |mechanics = Attempt to knock a critter in the head with your weapon in order to [[stun]] it, reduce its [[perception]], slow it down, and do some damage.
  |additionalinfo = Characters that are trained to be [[Unarmed Specialist|unarmed specialists]] do not require a weapon.

There is a +10 bonus when using the maneuver while in [[HIDE (verb)|hiding]].  The hiding bonus is stackable with the weapon bonuses listed below.
{{sstrikebonus}}

This maneuver is similar but much more effective than the [[Rogue Guild]] skill [[Subdue]]. It is frequently used by [[bandit]]s, which makes 1 or 2 ranks a useful investment to bandit hunters for defensive purposes. 

===Messaging===
<pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}>
A giantman [[bandit]] springs from the shadows and strikes at you!
[Roll result: 139 (open d100: 78)]
A giantman bandit delivers a blow to your head with his composite bow!
  ...6 damage!
You are stunned!
You are dazed!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
</pre>

==Resources==
*[[Combat maneuvers (saved posts)#Unarmed_Specialist_Maneuver|Combat maneuvers saved posts]]
*[[List of combat maneuvers by profession]]
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