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A '''stunned''' character or creature is unable to perform most [[Verb|actions]], including movement and speech, and receives a -20 penalty to their [[defensive strength]] and 50 percent penalty to their [[evade]]/[[parry]]/[[block]] chances. The only roleplaying verbs available to a stunned character are {{boldmono|[[SWAY (verb)|SWAY]]}} and {{boldmono|[[WHEEZE (verb)|WHEEZE]]}}; however, {{boldmono|SWAY}} is unavailable to a character that is not standing. |
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Stuns are typically measured in "rounds", where each round is 5 seconds. Stuns have a cap of 6 rounds (30 seconds) against characters and 12 rounds (60 seconds) against creatures. Training in [[survival]] can reduce stun duration.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/796619793934319643/1211144794856759376</ref> |
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A character may also use the [[BESEECH (verb)|BESEECH]], [[STUNMAN (verb)|STUNMAN]], or [[BERSERK (verb)|BERSERK]] verbs while stunned. All three of these verbs are limited in availablity to certain professions, BESEECH being available only to [[paladin]]s through the spell [[Divine Intervention (1635)|Divine Intervention]], while STUNMAN is only available to [[rogue]]s, though [[warrior]]s have access to [[Stun Maneuvers]] through the [[Combat Maneuvers]] list. Only warriors have access to [[Berserk]] and the associated verb. |
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Stuns do not stack and cannot be reapplied before the full duration has elapsed. If someone is stunned for two rounds and is then hit with an attack that would normally stun for six rounds, they will still only be stunned for the initial two round duration. |
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[[Category:Basic Mechanics]] |
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[[Category:Status Ailments]] |
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== Causes == |
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Each entry in a [[critical table]] has an associated stun period, and a character or creature who is hit by any standard attack will be stunned for the listed number of rounds. Many [[combat maneuvers]] and [[creature maneuver]]s cause victims to be stunned if they fail a defensive roll. Some spells can directly cause stuns without any critical damage, including but not limited to: [[Blind (311)]], [[Censure (316)]], [[Hand of Tonis (505)]], [[Mind Jolt (706)]], and [[Stunning Shout (1008)]]. Certain spell failures can cause the caster to be stunned, including but not limited to failure of: [[Living Spell (208)]]. |
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A wide variety of creatures are immune to stuns (including any elite creatures for tasks assigned by the [[Adventurer's Guild]] and the [[Guardians of Sunfist]], even if the base creature type is normally susceptible), and others are able to shake off a stun when they take their next action. |
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== Remedies == |
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The spell [[Stun Relief (108)]], commonly found in [[oaken wand]]s, will immediately break any stun. |
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Additionally, some [[profession]]s can gain access to special verbs and abilities to aid them while stunned: |
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*The {{boldmono|[[BESEECH (verb)|BESEECH]]}} verb is available to [[paladin]]s through [[Divine Intervention (1635)]]. |
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*{{boldmono|[[STUNMAN (verb)|STUNMAN]]}} is available to [[rogue]]s through the [[Rogue's Guild]]. [[Warrior]]s and [[Monk]]s can also learn this verb by training in [[Combat Maneuvers]]. |
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*Warriors can {{boldmono|[[BERSERK (verb)|BERSERK]]}} while stunned in effort to break a stun. |
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*[[Empath]]s (and anyone joined) that have [[Troll's Blood (1125)]] active have a chance to break non-magical stuns. |
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*[[Bard]]s can break stuns on either their group or themselves with [[Troubadour's Rally (1040)]]. |
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Latest revision as of 21:33, 26 March 2024
A stunned character or creature is unable to perform most actions, including movement and speech, and receives a -20 penalty to their defensive strength and 50 percent penalty to their evade/parry/block chances. The only roleplaying verbs available to a stunned character are SWAY and WHEEZE; however, SWAY is unavailable to a character that is not standing.
Stuns are typically measured in "rounds", where each round is 5 seconds. Stuns have a cap of 6 rounds (30 seconds) against characters and 12 rounds (60 seconds) against creatures. Training in survival can reduce stun duration.[1]
Stuns do not stack and cannot be reapplied before the full duration has elapsed. If someone is stunned for two rounds and is then hit with an attack that would normally stun for six rounds, they will still only be stunned for the initial two round duration.
Causes
Each entry in a critical table has an associated stun period, and a character or creature who is hit by any standard attack will be stunned for the listed number of rounds. Many combat maneuvers and creature maneuvers cause victims to be stunned if they fail a defensive roll. Some spells can directly cause stuns without any critical damage, including but not limited to: Blind (311), Censure (316), Hand of Tonis (505), Mind Jolt (706), and Stunning Shout (1008). Certain spell failures can cause the caster to be stunned, including but not limited to failure of: Living Spell (208).
A wide variety of creatures are immune to stuns (including any elite creatures for tasks assigned by the Adventurer's Guild and the Guardians of Sunfist, even if the base creature type is normally susceptible), and others are able to shake off a stun when they take their next action.
Remedies
The spell Stun Relief (108), commonly found in oaken wands, will immediately break any stun.
Additionally, some professions can gain access to special verbs and abilities to aid them while stunned:
- The BESEECH verb is available to paladins through Divine Intervention (1635).
- STUNMAN is available to rogues through the Rogue's Guild. Warriors and Monks can also learn this verb by training in Combat Maneuvers.
- Warriors can BERSERK while stunned in effort to break a stun.
- Empaths (and anyone joined) that have Troll's Blood (1125) active have a chance to break non-magical stuns.
- Bards can break stuns on either their group or themselves with Troubadour's Rally (1040).