Shield Spike Mastery: Difference between revisions

The official GemStone IV encyclopedia.
Jump to navigation Jump to search
mNo edit summary
(Changed to link to the proper prereq, "shield spike focus" is no longer a thing)
 
(2 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Player System Manager
{{shield specialization
|mnemonic = spikemastery
|available = [[Warrior]]s, [[Rogue]]s, [[Paladin]]s
|cost = Passive
|type = Passive Buff
|requirements = A spiked shield.
|mnemonic = SPIKEMASTERY
|availableto = [[Warrior]]s, [[Rogue]]s, [[Paladin]]s
|prereqs = [[Shield Spike Focus]] rank 2
|availablein = Shield Specializations
|requirements = None
|prereqs = [[Spike Focus]] (at rank 2)
| sq1 = 8
| sq2 = 12
| sq3 = -
| sq4 = -
| sq5 = -
}}
}}
{{PSMcosts
'''Shield Spike Mastery''' is a passive [[shield specialization]] that gives you a chance to reactively spike foes after blocking their attacks with a [[spikes|spiked]] shield while in a forward or greater stance. At rank 1, this applies only to brawling or natural weapon attacks; at rank 2 it applies to all melee attacks.
|sq1 = 8|se1 = - |pu1 = -

|sq2 = 12
==Messaging==
}}
{{TOC limit|2}}
{{PSMinfo
|description = You have mastered the art of attacking with spikes and can now wield them as a defensive weapon too.
|mechanics = If you successfully block an attack with a [[spikes|spiked]] shield while in a forward or greater stance, you have a chance to reactively spike your foe. At Rank 1, this applies when blocking brawling or natural weapon attacks. At Rank 2, this applies when blocking any melee attack.
|additionalinfo =
===Messaging===
<pre{{log2|margin-right=325px}}>
<pre{{log2|margin-right=325px}}>
A Grimswarm troll guard thrusts with a trident at you!
A Grimswarm troll guard thrusts with a trident at you!
Line 26: Line 29:
</pre>
</pre>


==See Also ==
== Resources ==
* [[New Maneuver System Released - SHIELD! (saved post)]]
* [[Shield Maneuvers (saved posts)]]
}}

Latest revision as of 06:16, 1 July 2024

Shield Spike Mastery
Mnemonic [spikemastery]
Type Passive Buff
Requirements A spiked shield.
Available To Warriors, Rogues, Paladins
Available In Shield Specializations
Prerequisites Spike Focus (at rank 2)
Rank Square
1 8  
2 12 
3
4
5 -

Description

You have mastered the art of attacking with spikes and can now wield them as a defensive weapon too.

Mechanics

If you successfully block an attack with a spiked shield while in a forward or greater stance, you have a chance to reactively spike your foe. At Rank 1, this applies when blocking brawling or natural weapon attacks. At Rank 2, this applies when blocking any melee attack.

Additional Information

Messaging

A Grimswarm troll guard thrusts with a trident at you!
With extreme effort, you block the attack with your greatshield!
You manage to angle your mithglin greatshield just right so that the troll guard comes perilously close to the spikes on it!

A spike on your mithglin greatshield jabs into the troll guard! 
  ... 10 points of damage!
  Strike to right hand breaks a fingernail!
A Grimswarm troll soldier's flesh wounds regenerate quickly.
A Grimswarm troll soldier's abdomen regenerates and looks much better.

Resources