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{{Player System Manager
{{combat maneuver
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|mnemonic = sblow
| available=[[Warrior]]s
|verb = [[CMAN]]
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| mnemonic=SBLOW
|type = Attack
| roundtime = same as [[ATTACK (verb)|ATTACK]]
|roundtime = ATTACK-2
| cost=25
|stamina = 15
| prereqs=
|offensivegear = Both hands
Cannot be used with small<br>weapons or closed fist<br>attacks. Cannot be used <br>with [[TWC|two weapon combat]].
|requirements = Cannot be used with small weapons or closed fist attacks. Cannot be used with two weapon combat.
| requirements=[[Mighty Blow]] (at rank 2)
|attributes = <br>Hostile<br>Initiator Stance Penalty<br>Shield Defensive Bonus<br>Target Stance Bonus<br>
| sq1 = 2
|availableto = [[Warrior]]s, [[Paladin]]s
| sq2 = 4
}}
| sq3 = 6
{{PSM3.0costs
| sq4 = 8
| sq5 = 10
|rank1 = 2
| se1 = -
|rank2 = 4
| pu1 = -}}
|rank3 = 6
|rank4 = 8

|rank5 = 10
'''Staggering Blow''' is a [[Combat Maneuvers|combat maneuver]] that allows one to swing at an opponent and attempt to knock them off balance. The opponent suffers [[roundtime]] based on the degree of damage done by the blow.
}}

{{PSMinfo
There is a chance for the opponent to be knocked into an adjacent room if the attacker is strong enough. This effect requires a [[Strength]] bonus of 15 or greater.
|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.
==Messaging==
}}

<pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}>
>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.
</pre>

<pre{{log2|margin-right=350px}}>
>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.
</pre>
==Resources==
*[[List of combat maneuvers by profession]]
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/maneuvers/list.asp#staggeringblow Combat Maneuvers List: Staggering Blow] on play.net

[[Category:Combat Maneuvers]]

Latest revision as of 10:04, 1 September 2022

Staggering Blow
Mnemonic [sblow]
Activating Verb CMAN
Type Attack
Roundtime ATTACK-2
Stamina Cost 15
Offensive Gear Both hands
Requirements Cannot be used with small weapons or closed fist attacks. Cannot be used with two weapon combat.
Attributes
Hostile
Initiator Stance Penalty
Shield Defensive Bonus
Target Stance Bonus
Available To Warriors, Paladins
Rank Cost/acquired at
1 2  
2 4 
3 6 
4 8 
5 10

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.
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