Weapon Bonding

Weapon Bonding Available To Warriors Mnemonic [bonding] Cost None. Roundtime {{{roundtime}}} Requirements A weapon to bond with. Prerequisites Rank 3 in Specialization in the same type of weapon.

Rank Square 1 2   2 4  3 6  4 8  5 10

The Combat Maneuver Weapon Bonding adds +2 to Attack Strength (AS) and bonuses to CML attack/defensive strength (per rank) when using the weapon chosen to bond with. The AS bonus stacks with that granted by Specialization.

To choose the weapon, you need to be holding your desired weapon type, visit a holy shrine, and CMAN BOND PRAY. The bonding process requires extensive use of the weapon; the effects do not appear immediately upon learning the skill.

In addition to the AS and other bonuses, the skill also enables a series of special 'effect' abilities (one is added at each rank). Attempting to switch to a specific effect or typing CMAN BOND INFO can tell you what level of bond you have actually achieved. According to research by Gnimble[1], special bonding 'flares' happen on a regular basis; after a certain number of swings (the number goes up by rank), your weapon should flare.

Typing CMAN BOND will give the user various information.

Bonding Level	Effect	Combat Message	CMAN BOND INFO message	Swings between Bonding Flares
0	N/A	N/A	The connection is largely untested.	N/A
1	An attack that cannot be outright blocked or parried. (Ignores Evade/Block/Parry)	As you attack, your {weapon} seems to tug at your hand, as if subtly guiding your strike!	The connection is still fresh and new.	4
2	An attack that does extra damage upon a successful hit.	You feel your {weapon} focus itself upon your foe, giving additional force to your strike!	You feel that your connection is strong.	6
3	An attack that is harder to defend against. (Lowers DS)	As you attack, your {weapon} shifts your strike slightly downward to take advantage of an opening in your foe's defenses!	It is a tried and true friend.	8
4	An attack that is quicker than normal. (Lowers RT)	As you attack, you and your {weapon} seem to move together in perfect tandem, making your strike feel almost effortless!	It is almost an extension of your own body.	10
5	An attack that strikes your opponent twice.	You feel your {weapon} straining back towards your foe! Taking advantage of this, you manage to effortlessly reverse your momentum and strike again!	There is no doubt of the pure spiritual connection you share with it.	12