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'''Weapon Techniques''' are a skill type managed by the [[:Category:Player System Manager|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]] for [[warriors]], [[rogues]], and [[paladins]]. Unlike the other systems, Weapon Techniques are granted automatically when [[:Category:Weapon_Skills|Weapon Skill]] requirements are met. The {{boldmono|[[Verb:_WEAPON|WEAPON]]}} verb provides access to this system.
'''Weapon Techniques''' are a skill type managed by the [[:Category:Player System Manager|Player System Manager]] similar to [[Combat Maneuvers]]. Unlike the other systems, Weapon Techniques are granted automatically when [[:Category:Weapon_Skills|Weapon Skill]] requirements are met. The {{boldmono|[[Verb:_WEAPON|WEAPON]]}} verb provides access to this system.


Weapon Techniques can be learned natively by [[Square]]s and [[Semi]]s who train in their associated [[weapon]] skill.
Weapon Techniques can be learned natively by [[Square]]s and [[Semi]]s who train in their associated [[weapon]] skill. Pures ([[Sorcerer]], [[Cleric]], [[Wizard]], [[Empath]]) do not have access to weapon techniques.


Many Weapon Techniques are [[SMR|SMRv2]] physical maneuvers and use [[Combat Maneuvers]] as their primary skill for determining SMR offense. 1x is considered baseline training for using these maneuvers effectively, with 2x providing a 15% boost.
Many Weapon Techniques are [[SMR|SMRv2]] physical maneuvers and use [[Combat Maneuvers]] as their primary skill for determining SMR offense. 1x is considered baseline training for using these maneuvers effectively, with 2x providing a 15% boost.

Weapon Techniques can be executed during roundtime at additional stamina cost using the [[:Verb:WEAPON#FORCERT|FORCERT]] option. This requires [[Multi Opponent Combat]] training.


==Types==
==Types==
* [[:Category:Area of Effect skills | Area of Effect]] - Skills that disable or damage multiple targets. The number of targets is increased by training in [[Multi-Opponent Combat]].
* [[:Category:Area of Effect skills | Area of Effect]] - Skills that disable or damage multiple targets. The number of targets is increased by training in [[Multi-Opponent Combat]].
* [[:Category:Assault skills | Assault]] - Attack skills similar to focused {{boldmono|[[MSTRIKE]]}}. Damage is done to a single target over multiple rounds, and other buffs may apply per-round or upon completion. These can be {{boldmono|[[STOP]]ped}}.
* [[:Category:Assault skills | Assault]] - Attack skills similar to focused {{boldmono|[[MSTRIKE]]}}. Damage is done to a single target over multiple rounds, and other buffs may apply per-round or upon completion. These can be {{boldmono|[[STOP]]ped}}. Attacking in between rounds (or doing anything else that adds roundtime) will also stop the assault.
* [[:Category:Concentration skills | Concentration]] - Skills that are channeled over a duration and require concentration be maintained. These can be {{boldmono|STOPped}}.
* [[:Category:Reaction skills | Reaction]] - Skills that require a trigger to become available for use. These are faster than standard attacks, require no stamina, and can be used in self-inflicted [[roundtime]].
* [[:Category:Reaction skills | Reaction]] - Skills that require a trigger to become available for use. These are faster than standard attacks, require no stamina, and can be used in self-inflicted [[roundtime]].
* [[:Category:Setup skills | Setup]] - Skills that are meant to disable a target in order to set them up for an attack.
* [[:Category:Setup skills | Setup]] - Skills that are meant to disable a target in order to set them up for an attack.

Latest revision as of 11:07, 23 August 2026

Weapon Techniques are a skill type managed by the Player System Manager similar to Combat Maneuvers. Unlike the other systems, Weapon Techniques are granted automatically when Weapon Skill requirements are met. The WEAPON verb provides access to this system.

Weapon Techniques can be learned natively by Squares and Semis who train in their associated weapon skill. Pures (Sorcerer, Cleric, Wizard, Empath) do not have access to weapon techniques.

Many Weapon Techniques are SMRv2 physical maneuvers and use Combat Maneuvers as their primary skill for determining SMR offense. 1x is considered baseline training for using these maneuvers effectively, with 2x providing a 15% boost.

Weapon Techniques can be executed during roundtime at additional stamina cost using the FORCERT option. This requires Multi Opponent Combat training.

Types

  • Area of Effect - Skills that disable or damage multiple targets. The number of targets is increased by training in Multi-Opponent Combat.
  • Assault - Attack skills similar to focused MSTRIKE. Damage is done to a single target over multiple rounds, and other buffs may apply per-round or upon completion. These can be STOPped. Attacking in between rounds (or doing anything else that adds roundtime) will also stop the assault.
  • Reaction - Skills that require a trigger to become available for use. These are faster than standard attacks, require no stamina, and can be used in self-inflicted roundtime.
  • Setup - Skills that are meant to disable a target in order to set them up for an attack.

WEAPON verb

The WEAPON verb is used to train in and activate Weapon Techniques. The lists of skills to learn can be viewed via WEAPON LIST. WEAPON HELP {Specialization} provides detailed information on each of the skills.


List of available Weapon Techniques

Name Type Category Subcategory Min. Skill Description
Twin Hammerfists [twinhammer] Setup Brawling 10 Attempt to knockdown and potentially stun your opponent by swinging your fists down on them.
Fury [fury] Assault Brawling 25 Unleash your fury upon your foe in a relentless assault.
Clash [clash] Area of Effect Brawling 50 Hurl yourself into a clashing brawl with one or more foes.
Spin Kick [spinkick] Reaction Brawling 75 Spin around kicking a target.
Dizzying Swing [dizzyingswing] Setup Blunt Weapons 10 Smash a target in the head, confusing them.
Clobber [clobber] Reaction Blunt Weapons 25 React to a parry with a devastating concussion attack.
Pummel [pummel] Assault Blunt Weapons 50 Pummel the target repeatedly with your weapon.
Pulverize [pulverize] Area of Effect Blunt Weapons 75 Target the armor of multiple targets, weakening it.
Cripple [cripple] Setup Edged Weapons 10 Slash a target's limb to cripple their combat effectiveness.
Riposte [riposte] Reaction Edged Weapons 25 React to a parry with a counter-attack.
Flurry [flurry] Assault Edged Weapons 50 Rapidly slash a target.
Whirling Blade [wblade] Area of Effect Edged Weapons 75 Unleash a flurry of quick attacks against a target.
Charge [charge] Setup Polearm Weapons 10 Charge at your opponent with your polearm.
Guardant Thrusts [gthrusts] Assault Polearm Weapons 25 Assault your target with a series of thrusts, while maximizing your defenses.
Cyclone [cyclone] Area of Effect Polearm Weapons 50 Spin your polearm around you attacking and forcing enemies back.
Radial Sweep [radialsweep] Reaction Polearm Weapons 75 Spin your polearm around you targeting the legs of enemies.
Reactive Shot [reactiveshot] Reaction Ranged Weapons 10 Harry your foe with a quick shot and retreat.
Pin Down [pindown] Area of Effect Ranged Weapons 25 Spray multiple targets with arrows, preventing them from advancing.
Barrage [barrage] Assault Ranged Weapons 50 Rapidly fire at a target.
Volley [volley] Area of Effect Ranged Weapons 75 Fire multiple times into the sky to rain down on enemies.
Overpower [overpower] Reaction Two-Handed Weapons 10 Deal your target a heavy blow that cannot be evaded, blocked, or parried.
Thrash [thrash] Assault Two-Handed Weapons 25 Repeatedly strike a target with overwhelming force.
Reverse Strike [reversestrike] Reaction Two-Handed Weapons 50 Catch your target off guard with a quick, reverse strike.
Whirlwind [whirlwind] Area of Effect Two-Handed Weapons 75 Spin around hitting multiple targets.


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