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'''Side by side''' is a [[Combat Maneuvers|combat maneuver]] that gives a boost to Attack Strength ([[AS]]) and Defensive Strength ([[DS]]) when grouped with others that have side-by-side training too.
'''Side by side''' is a [[Combat Maneuvers|combat maneuver]] that gives a boost to Attack Strength ([[AS]]) and Defensive Strength ([[DS]]) while in a group.


This maneuver enhances closed-quarters encounters by providing an AS boost that applies to all melee AS attacks from the open (not hiding). This include the commands ATTACK, KILL, AMBUSH and MSTRIKE, the CMs [[Berserk]], [[Quickstrike]], [[Spin Attack]], [[Mighty Blow]], [[Staggering Blow]] and [[Truehand]] and the spell [[V'tull's Fury (1718)]]. It does not enhance ranged attacks or bolt attacks.
This maneuver enhances closed-quarters encounters by providing an AS boost that applies to all melee AS attacks from the open (not hiding). This includes the commands ATTACK, KILL, [[AMBUSH (verb)|AMBUSH]] and [[MSTRIKE (verb)|MSTRIKE]], the CMs [[Berserk]], [[Quickstrike]], [[Spin Attack]], [[Mighty Blow]], [[Staggering Blow]] and [[Truehand]] and the spell [[V'tull's Fury (1718)]]. It does not enhance ranged attacks or bolt attacks.

There are several variables that determine the AS/DS bonus provided to group members. This includes the number of group members, the number of CM and side by side ranks for the primary member and the number of CM and side by side ranks for other group members.


==External Sources==
==External Sources==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/maneuvers/list.asp#sidebyside Combat Maneuvers List: Side by Side] on play.net
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/maneuvers/list.asp#sidebyside Combat Maneuvers List: Side by Side] on play.net
*[http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?48673-Sidebyside-Research&highlight=sidebyside Player Research] on the Players Corner


[[Category:Combat Maneuvers]]
[[Category:Combat Maneuvers]]

Revision as of 09:02, 15 March 2014

Side by Side
Available To All
Mnemonic [SIDEBYSIDE]
Cost None
Roundtime {{{roundtime}}}
Requirements None
Prerequisites Combat Movement (rank 2)
Rank Square Semi Pure
1 2 3
2 4 6
3 6 9 12 
4 8 12 16 
5 10 15 20

Side by side is a combat maneuver that gives a boost to Attack Strength (AS) and Defensive Strength (DS) while in a group.

This maneuver enhances closed-quarters encounters by providing an AS boost that applies to all melee AS attacks from the open (not hiding). This includes the commands ATTACK, KILL, AMBUSH and MSTRIKE, the CMs Berserk, Quickstrike, Spin Attack, Mighty Blow, Staggering Blow and Truehand and the spell V'tull's Fury (1718). It does not enhance ranged attacks or bolt attacks.

There are several variables that determine the AS/DS bonus provided to group members. This includes the number of group members, the number of CM and side by side ranks for the primary member and the number of CM and side by side ranks for other group members.

External Sources