Shield Strike

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Shield Strike
Available To Warriors, Rogues, Paladins
Mnemonic [STRIKE]
Cost 15
Requirements None
Prerequisites Shield Bash rank 2
Rank Cost
1 2  
2
3
4
5 10


Shield Strike is a shield specialization maneuver allowing you to strike your opponent with your shield (causing an unbalance critical) and follow up with a melee attack. The effectiveness of the initial unbalancing strike is equal to the effectiveness of your Shield Bash, with a -20 penalty at rank 1 of Shield Strike that is reduced by 5 per additional rank until reaching full effectiveness at rank 5.