Subdual Strike

Subdual Strike Available To all Mnemonic [SSTRIKE] Cost Base 12 (-6 Rank 1, -4 Rank 2, -2 Rank 3) Roundtime {{{roundtime}}} Requirements A crushing weapon (no weapon required for unarmed specialists) Prerequisites None

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

Subdual Strike is a combat maneuver that gives an attempt to knock a critter in the head with a weapon in order to stun it, reduce its perception, slow it down, and do some damage. 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.

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
• Combat Maneuvers List: Subdual Strike on play.net