Cudgel

Syntax: cudgel  

Cudgel is an attack whereby the murderer smacks the victim on the side of the head in an attempt to knock the victim unconscious. It requires a small, blunt weapon be used. A high learning in cudgel allows a thief to utilize weapons in their offhand for this attack. Obviously, cudgeling an opponant of great size difference or to a creature that can't possibly notice will be ineffective as well. Some creatures are more aware than others.

Helmets are an effective foil to cudgel attacks.

See Also: Thieves, Category:Skills, Category:Combat