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{{Player System Manager
{{Combat maneuver
|mnemonic = sbash
|available=[[Warrior]], [[Rogue]], [[Ranger]], [[Bard]], [[Paladin]]
|verb = [[CMAN]]
|mnemonic=SBASH
|type = Setup
|roundtime=5
|roundtime = 3s
|cost=15 (-5 rank 1, -3 rank 2)
|stamina = 9
|requirements=a shield and a standing target
|offensivegear = Left hand
|prereqs=None
|requirements = Requires a shield.
|sq1=2 |se1=3 |pu1= -
|attributes = <br>Flares/Spikes Enabled<br>Hostile<br>Initiator Stance Penalty<br>Racial Size Modifiers<br>Shield Defensive Bonus<br>Shield Size Modifiers<br>Target Stance Bonus<br>
|sq2=4 |se2=6
|availableto = [[Warrior]]s, [[Rogue]]s, [[Paladin]]s
|sq3=6 |se3=9
|availablein = Shield Specializations
|sq4=8 |se4=12
|sq5=10|se5=15}}

{{shield specialization
|available = [[Warrior]]s, [[Rogue]]s, [[Paladin]]s
|cost = 15 (-5 rank 1, -3 rank 2)
|mnemonic = BASH
|prereqs = None
|requirements = None
| sq1 = 2
| sq2 = 4
| sq3 = 6
| sq4 = 8
| sq5 = 10
}}
}}
{{PSM3.0costs
With the '''Shield Bash''' maneuver, a character can attempt to wallop a target with a shield. The damage it causes tends to be very minor--but can knock the target down, stun it, force it to a higher stance, and occasionally result in instant death.
|rank1 = 2

|rank2 = 4
Shield Bash is available through both the [[Combat Maneuvers]] (upper table) and [[Shield Specialization]] (lower table) systems.
|rank3 = 6

|rank4 = 8
When used with a spiked or flaring shield, this maneuver becomes significantly more dangerous.
|rank5 = 10
__NOTOC__
}}
==Factors==
{{TOC limit|2}}
{{PSMinfo
|description = Attempt to wallop your foe with your shield.
|mechanics = Maneuver a target with your [[shield]], dealing minor impact and minor unbalance damage. Applies [[Vulnerable]] to the target for {{mono|(15 + (Rank * 5))}} seconds and [[Staggered]] for {{mono|(Success Margin / 5) seconds}}, and reduces stance.
|additionalinfo = As of the [[Player System Manager - Phase 3]] update, the versions of Shield Bash available via {{boldmono|[[Verb:CMAN|CMAN]]}} and {{boldmono|[[SHIELD (verb)|SHIELD]]}} are the same.
===Factors===
*Shield Bash ranks.
*Shield Bash ranks.
*Shield use ranks.
*Shield use ranks.
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Stun duration, knockdowns, and forced stance change are calced independently based on the damage level of the hit. Larger shields give a penalty to hit but a bonus to the hidden roll for effects.
Stun duration, knockdowns, and forced stance change are calced independently based on the damage level of the hit. Larger shields give a penalty to hit but a bonus to the hidden roll for effects.


==Creatures that use this maneuver==
===Creatures that use this maneuver===
*[[Tomb troll]]
*[[Tomb troll]]


==Messaging==
===Messaging===
<pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}>
A tomb troll lunges forward at you with her wooden shield and attempts a shield bash!
[Roll result: 134 (open d100: 43)]
A tomb troll lashes at you with a mediocre shield bash, but you manage to partially avoid it.
... 5 points of damage!
Blow leaves an imprint on your chest!


<pre{{log2}}>
<nowiki> ** A spike on the tomb troll's wooden shield jabs into you! ** </nowiki>
You lunge forward at a rolton with your vultite greatshield and attempt a shield bash!
... 10 points of damage!
[SMR result: 218 (Open d100: 83, Bonus: 6)]
Strike pierces upper arm!
Your size contributes slightly to the attack!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
You lash out with an awesome shield bash!
... 30 points of damage!
Hard blow to left hand breaking bones!
The rolton collapses to the ground, emits a final bleat, and dies.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
</pre>
</pre>


=== Other Information ===
<pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}>
A Grimswarm troll marauder lunges forward at you with her wooden shield and attempts a shield bash!
[Roll result: 175 (open d100: 71)]
A Grimswarm troll marauder lashes at you with a skilled shield bash and you lose your footing.
... 5 points of damage!
Blow raises a welt on your right arm.
You are stunned!
Roundtime: 10 sec.
</pre>

<pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}>
A half-elven bandit lunges forward at you with his reinforced shield and attempts a shield bash!
[Roll result: 259 (open d100: 153)]
A half-elven bandit lashes at you with an awesome shield bash and you flip through the air, landing on your head with a crash!
... 25 points of damage!
Solid strike caves your skull in, resulting in instant death!
...
It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...
</pre>

== Other Information ==
Descriptors:
Descriptors:


{{sbash descriptor}}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Endroll !! Descriptor
|-
| 101-105 || Weak
|-
| 106-111 || Light
|-
| 112-117 || Quick
|-
| 118-123 || Sharp
|-
| 124-129 || Mediocre
|-
| 130-135 || Half-hearted
|-
| 136-141 || Fair
|-
| 142-147 || Solid
|-
| 148-153 || Strong
|-
| 154-159 || Competent
|-
| 160-165 || Skilled
|-
| 166-171 || Crushing
|-
| 172-177 || Expert
|-
| 178-183 || Terrific
|-
| 184-189 || Lucky
|-
| 190-195 || Hard
|-
| 196-201 || Slamming
|-
| 202-207 || Superb
|-
| 208+ || Awesome
|}


}}
== Research ==
==Resources==
There appears to be no observable difference of '''Roll result''' between Large and Tower shields.
* [[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
<pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}>
* [[Player System Manager/saved posts|Player System Manager saved posts]]
>assess stag
[[Category:Combat Maneuvers]]
The great stag is medium in size and about six feet high in his current state.
The stag is too easy for the likes of you!

Your careful inspection of a round shield allows you to conclude that it is a large shield that protects the bearer if carried in the left hand.

Your careful inspection of a nicked illthorn greatshield allows you to conclude that it is a tower shield that protects the bearer if carried in the left hand.

Skill name Mnemonic Ranks
Tower Shield Focus tfocus 5

'''Stag1'''
You see a fairly typical great stag.
He appears to be in good shape.
He has nothing at this time.

[Roll result: 329 (open d100: 92) Bonus: 16]
You feint to the right, the great stag buys the ruse and twists awkwardly to block the blow that never came!
Roundtime: 3 sec.

You lunge forward at a great stag with your round shield and attempt a shield bash!
[Roll result: 313 (open d100: 94) Penalties: 5]
Awesome bash and a great stag flips end over end and lands on his head!
... 20 points of damage!
Skull cracks in several places.
The great stag is stunned!
Roundtime: 5 sec.

'''Stag2'''
You see a fairly typical great stag.
He appears to be in good shape.
He has nothing at this time.

[Roll result: 322 (open d100: 83) Bonus: 16]
You feint to the right, the great stag buys the ruse and twists awkwardly to block the blow that never came!
Roundtime: 3 sec.

You lunge forward at a great stag with your illthorn greatshield and attempt a shield bash!
[Roll result: 322 (open d100: 93) Bonus: 5]
Awesome bash and a great stag flips end over end and lands on his head!
... 20 points of damage!
Skull cracks in several places.
The great stag is stunned!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
</pre>

Boxplot of '''Roll result''' to '''position'''

[[File:ShieldBashBoxplot.png]]

== Resources ==
*[[List of combat maneuvers by profession]]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/maneuvers/list.asp#shieldbash Combat Maneuver List: Shield bash], on Play.net

Latest revision as of 11:27, 16 August 2023

Shield Bash
Mnemonic [sbash]
Activating Verb CMAN
Type Setup
Roundtime 3s
Stamina Cost 9
Offensive Gear Left hand
Requirements Requires a shield.
Attributes
Flares/Spikes Enabled
Hostile
Initiator Stance Penalty
Racial Size Modifiers
Shield Defensive Bonus
Shield Size Modifiers
Target Stance Bonus
Available To Warriors, Rogues, Paladins
Available In Shield Specializations
Rank Cost/acquired at
1 2  
2 4 
3 6 
4 8 
5 10

Description

Attempt to wallop your foe with your shield.

Mechanics

Maneuver a target with your shield, dealing minor impact and minor unbalance damage. Applies Vulnerable to the target for (15 + (Rank * 5)) seconds and Staggered for (Success Margin / 5) seconds, and reduces stance.

Additional Information

As of the Player System Manager - Phase 3 update, the versions of Shield Bash available via CMAN and SHIELD are the same.

Factors

  • Shield Bash ranks.
  • Shield use ranks.
  • Endroll.
  • Shield size.
  • A random roll for damage level, heavily modified by the aforementioned factors.
  • Basher vs. Target size.

Stun duration, knockdowns, and forced stance change are calced independently based on the damage level of the hit. Larger shields give a penalty to hit but a bonus to the hidden roll for effects.

Creatures that use this maneuver

Messaging

You lunge forward at a rolton with your vultite greatshield and attempt a shield bash!
[SMR result: 218 (Open d100: 83, Bonus: 6)]
Your size contributes slightly to the attack!
You lash out with an awesome shield bash!
   ... 30 points of damage!
   Hard blow to left hand breaking bones!
The rolton collapses to the ground, emits a final bleat, and dies.
Roundtime: 3 sec.

Other Information

Descriptors:

Endroll Descriptor
101-105 Weak
106-111 Light
112-117 Quick
118-123 Sharp
124-129 Mediocre
130-135 Half-hearted
136-141 Fair
142-147 Solid
148-153 Strong
154-159 Competent
160-165 Skilled
166-171 Crushing
172-177 Expert
178-183 Terrific
184-189 Lucky
190-195 Hard
196-201 Slamming
202-207 Superb
208+ Awesome

Resources

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