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{{Player System Manager
{{shield specialization
|mnemonic = gmastery
|available = [[Warrior]]s
|type = Passive Buff
|cost = 15
|requirements =
|mnemonic = GMASTERY
|availableto = [[Warrior]]s
|prereqs = None
|availablein = Shield Specializations
|requirements = None
}}
| sq1 = 6
{{PSMcosts
| sq2 = 12
|sq1 = 6|se1 = - |pu1 = -
| sq3 = 18
| sq4 = -
|sq2 = 12
| sq5 = -
|sq3 = 18
}}
{{PSMinfo
|description = You have trained extensively as a bodyguard and it shows.
|mechanics = At Rank 1, your chance to block an attack on your [[guard]]ed ally is increased to 75% of your normal blocking chance (instead of the default 50%). At Rank 2, it is raised to 100% of your base blocking ability. At Rank 3, you no longer suffer the 25% penalty to your own blocking chances while guarding another.
}}
}}

'''Guard Mastery''' is a passive [[shield specialization]] that improves your ability to use the [[GUARD]] verb to block attacks on others.

:'''Without Guard Mastery'': 50% of your normal block chance to block attacks on your ally, 25% penalty to block attacks on yourself
:'''Rank 1''': 75% of your normal block chance to block attacks on your ally, 25% penalty to block attacks on yourself
:'''Rank 2''': 100% of your normal block chance to block attacks on your ally, 25% penalty to block attacks on yourself
:'''Rank 3''': 100% of your normal block chance to block attacks on your ally, no penalty

Latest revision as of 22:06, 28 January 2021

Guard Mastery
Mnemonic [gmastery]
Type Passive Buff
Available To Warriors
Available In Shield Specializations
Rank Square
1 6  
2 12 
3 18 
4
5 -

Description

You have trained extensively as a bodyguard and it shows.

Mechanics

At Rank 1, your chance to block an attack on your guarded ally is increased to 75% of your normal blocking chance (instead of the default 50%). At Rank 2, it is raised to 100% of your base blocking ability. At Rank 3, you no longer suffer the 25% penalty to your own blocking chances while guarding another.