Bash

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Bash is an attempt to knock an opponent off their feet so that they may be attacked more easily. It requires the basher to be holding a shield in their primary or secondary hand unless they are unusually skilled. One way to obtain that specialization of the skill is to train as a warrior in the brawling discipline.

Bash does not work well in water or against mounted victims. Bashing creatures of short stature is difficult, while creatures of tall stature are generally too hard to knock over. It is notoriously difficult to bash a monk. Success at bashing is also dependent on relative weights and dexterities.

Bashing is a physical attack, and as such, requires the basher be able to successfully hit the victim. The closer you are to your target the easier it is to bash so that person most directly fighting will have the best chance of success. Failure to bash successfully may cause the basher to fall.

Also See: Warriors, Warrior Strategy Guide, Category:Combat