Shield Bash
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Description
Attempt to wallop your foe with your shield.Mechanics
Maneuver a target with your shield, dealing minor impact and minor unbalance damage. Applies Vulnerable to the target for (15 + (Rank * 5)) seconds and Staggered for (Success Margin / 5) seconds, and reduces stance.Additional Information
As of the Player System Manager - Phase 3 update, the versions of Shield Bash available via CMAN and SHIELD are the same.
Factors
- Shield Bash ranks.
- Shield use ranks.
- Endroll.
- Shield size.
- A random roll for damage level, heavily modified by the aforementioned factors.
- Basher vs. Target size.
Stun duration, knockdowns, and forced stance change are calced independently based on the damage level of the hit. Larger shields give a penalty to hit but a bonus to the hidden roll for effects.
Creatures that use this maneuver
Messaging
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Other Information
Descriptors:
| Endroll | Descriptor |
|---|---|
| 101-105 | Weak |
| 106-111 | Light |
| 112-117 | Quick |
| 118-123 | Sharp |
| 124-129 | Mediocre |
| 130-135 | Half-hearted |
| 136-141 | Fair |
| 142-147 | Solid |
| 148-153 | Strong |
| 154-159 | Competent |
| 160-165 | Skilled |
| 166-171 | Crushing |
| 172-177 | Expert |
| 178-183 | Terrific |
| 184-189 | Lucky |
| 190-195 | Hard |
| 196-201 | Slamming |
| 202-207 | Superb |
| 208+ | Awesome |
Research
There appears to be no observable difference in the roll result between large and tower shields.
>assess stag The great stag is medium in size and about six feet high in his current state. The stag is too easy for the likes of you! Your careful inspection of a round shield allows you to conclude that it is a large shield that protects the bearer if carried in the left hand. Your careful inspection of a nicked illthorn greatshield allows you to conclude that it is a tower shield that protects the bearer if carried in the left hand. Skill name Mnemonic Ranks Tower Shield Focus tfocus 5 Stag1 You see a fairly typical great stag. He appears to be in good shape. He has nothing at this time. [Roll result: 329 (open d100: 92) Bonus: 16] You feint to the right, the great stag buys the ruse and twists awkwardly to block the blow that never came! Roundtime: 3 sec. You lunge forward at a great stag with your round shield and attempt a shield bash! [Roll result: 313 (open d100: 94) Penalties: 5] Awesome bash and a great stag flips end over end and lands on his head! ... 20 points of damage! Skull cracks in several places. The great stag is stunned! Roundtime: 5 sec. Stag2 You see a fairly typical great stag. He appears to be in good shape. He has nothing at this time. [Roll result: 322 (open d100: 83) Bonus: 16] You feint to the right, the great stag buys the ruse and twists awkwardly to block the blow that never came! Roundtime: 3 sec. You lunge forward at a great stag with your illthorn greatshield and attempt a shield bash! [Roll result: 322 (open d100: 93) Bonus: 5] Awesome bash and a great stag flips end over end and lands on his head! ... 20 points of damage! Skull cracks in several places. The great stag is stunned! Roundtime: 5 sec.