Dirtkick

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Dirtkick
Mnemonic [dirtkick]
Type Setup
Roundtime 2s
Stamina Cost 7
Targets Right eye, and left eye
Requirements None
Attributes Hostile
Shield Defensive Bonus
Available To All
Available In Combat Maneuvers
Rank Square Semi Pure
1 2 3
2 3 4
3 4 6
4 5 7 10 
5 6 9 12

Description

Attempt to kick dirt into the face of an opponent.

Mechanics

Reduce the targets Attack Strength, Perception Bonus, and chance at Evading, Blocking, or Parrying attacks.

Rank 1: -10 AS/-20 Perception/-15% EBP
Rank 2: -15 AS/-30 Perception/-20% EBP
Rank 3: -20 AS/-40 Perception/-25% EBP
Rank 4: -25 AS/-50 Perception/-30% EBP
Rank 5: -30 AS/-60 Perception/-35% EBP

Additional Information

Targets also receive a roundtime penalty up to six seconds. Dirtkick is just as effective when done from a defensive stance as it is from an offensive stance.

This maneuver is universally available to all professions and considered vital in many training paths.

Messaging

[Roll result: 179 (open d100: 69) Penalties: 0]
You manage to kick a large clump of dust at Target!
Score! Direct hit to Target's face!
Target is stunned!
Roundtime: 3 sec.

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