Subdual Strike

Subdual Strike Mnemonic [sstrike] Type Setup Roundtime 2s Stamina Cost 7 Targets Head Offensive Gear Right hand Defensive Gear Helmet, or armor covering the head Requirements A suitable weapon to beat someone over the head with. Attributes Flares/Spikes Enabled Height Check Hostile Initiator Stance Penalty Shield Defensive Bonus Racial Size Modifiers Target Stance Bonus Available To All Available In Combat Maneuvers

Rank Square Semi Pure 1 2 3 4  2 3 4 6  3 4 6 8  4 5 7 10  5 6 9 12

Mechanics

Attempt to knock a critter in the head with your weapon in order to stun it, reduce its perception, slow it down, and do some damage.

Additional Information

Characters that are trained to be unarmed specialists do not require a weapon.

There is a +10 bonus when using the maneuver while in hiding. The hiding bonus is stackable with the weapon bonuses listed below.

Weapon modifiers
Runestaff	-10
Mace	10
Dagger	10
Cestus	20
Blackjack	30

This maneuver is similar but much more effective than the Rogue Guild skill Subdue. It is frequently used by bandits, which makes 1 or 2 ranks a useful investment to bandit hunters for defensive purposes.

Messaging

A giantman bandit springs from the shadows and strikes at you!
[Roll result: 139 (open d100: 78)]
A giantman bandit delivers a blow to your head with his composite bow!
  ...6 damage!
You are stunned!
You are dazed!
Roundtime: 5 sec.

Resources

• Combat maneuvers saved posts
• List of combat maneuvers by profession