Shield combat

In Game Description

Shield combat is the art of utilising a shield to block incoming strikes, as well as learning to use a few more inventive moves. While anyone can wear a shield, a master of this skill will be able to block or parry blows with ease.

The primary ability of Shield Combat allows you to block incoming strikes, though you can choose to turn this on or off depending on your circumstances. This primary ability acts somewhat like blocking against unarmed attacks, and somewhat like parry against armed attacks.

As you advance your knowledge in the skill you will learn more techniques to both improve your blocking of incoming attacks, and make things harder for your foe in other ways.

The masters of this skill can use it to protect others, and a true master of Shield Combat is like an unassailable wall between their foes and allies.

Learning

Shield combat is taught by the Warrior's Guild.

Abilities

Ability Name	Description	Cost	Notes
Shieldparry	Block incoming strikes with a shield.	0
Woodshield	Fashion a crude shield for emergency use.	0
Shieldtaunt	Draw the attention of the simple minded.	2
Flexiblestraps	Slide shields along your arm to increase coverage.	2
Shieldcare	Knock dents out of a damaged shield.	2
Shieldvengeance	Strike back fast if your shield is broken.	3
Deflection	Deflect blows so that they damage your shield less.	3
Largeshields	Make larger shields than others can fashion.	3
Shieldbash	Club your foes with your shield.	7
Mageblocker	Use shields to block ranged strikes from mages.	7
Reactions	Reflexes so fast you can sometimes block when unbalanced.	14
Shielddisarm	Disarm foes who stupidly bury their blades in your shield.	14
Rebound	Push back weapon strikes to unbalance the aggressor.	26
Protect	Shelter someone else with your shield.	26
Shieldcharge	Turn your shield into a battering ram.	54
Groupprotect		85

Prerequisites

Shield combat is physical in the magical/physical balance.