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| Staggering Blow
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| Mnemonic
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[sblow]
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| Activating Verb
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CMAN
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| Type
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Attack
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| Roundtime
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ATTACK-2
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| Stamina Cost
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15
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| Offensive Gear
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Both hands
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| Requirements
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Cannot be used with small weapons or closed fist attacks. Cannot be used with two weapon combat.
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| Attributes
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Hostile
Initiator Stance Penalty
Shield Defensive Bonus
Target Stance Bonus
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| Available To
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Warriors, Paladins
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| Rank
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Cost/acquired at
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| 1
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2
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| 2
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4
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| 3
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6
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| 4
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8
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| 5
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10
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Description
Swing at your opponent and attempt to knock them off balance.
Mechanics
Attack a target, dealing weapon damage. Applies
Staggered for ((Damage Inflicted / 20) + Rank) seconds. With 15
Strength Bonus or higher, the target may be knocked across the room, taking moderate
unbalance damage.
Additional Information
Messaging
>cman sblow Person
You swing a claidhmore at Person!
AS: +XXX vs DS: +143 with AvD: +47 + d100 roll: +10 = +XXX
... and hit for 34 points of damage!
Slash to Person's chest!
Breathe deep, it'll feel better in a minute.
He is stunned!
Person is knocked slightly off balance by the force of your blow!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
>cman sbl
You swing a perfect rolaren mattock at a minotaur warrior!
AS: +475 vs DS: +239 with AvD: +41 + d100 roll: +69 = +346
... and hit for 171 points of damage!
Blow cracks a rib and punctures a lung.
Breathing becomes a challenge.
The warrior is picked up by the force of your blow and hurled west!
Roundtime: 5 sec.
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