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.

Special Notes