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==In-Game Description== | ==In-Game Description== | ||
<q>''(Passive) [[Hero]]'s melee attacks deal '''x''' damage to all other foes within range.''</q> | <q>''(Passive) [[Hero]]'s melee attacks deal '''x''' damage to all other foes within range. (Also works with ranged theme attacks in melee range)''</q> | ||
== Upgrade == | == Upgrade == | ||
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* Broadswipes is widely regarded as the strongest ability for high-level warriors. Stack enough [[Bonus Damage]] and [[Potency]] and it can become mass-murdering. | * Broadswipes is widely regarded as the strongest ability for high-level warriors. Stack enough [[Bonus Damage]] and [[Potency]] and it can become mass-murdering. | ||
* Combine with [[Long Reach]] and/or spears to increase the number of targets within range. | * Combine with [[Long Reach]] and/or spears to increase the number of targets within range. A spear will increase the range of Broadswipes attacks even if it is not used for the primary attack. | ||
* Most melee attacks trigger Broadswipes, including single-action attacks like [[Sting]] and swift-action attacks like [[Wolf Bite]] (but not [[Backslam]] or [[Shieldshear]]). A warrior with Broadswipes should ideally have the capability to perform at least two Broadswipe-triggering actions each turn. | * Most melee attacks and ranged theme attacks trigger Broadswipes, including single-action attacks like [[Sting]] and swift-action attacks like [[Wolf Bite]] (but not [[Backslam]] or [[Shieldshear]]). A warrior with Broadswipes should ideally have the capability to perform at least two Broadswipe-triggering actions each turn. | ||
* Hitting an enemy outside of melee range with a ranged theme attack will trigger Broadswipes, but the Broadswipes attacks will only hit enemies in melee range. | |||
* [[Frenzy]] triggers Broadswipes three times with one action. | * [[Frenzy]] triggers Broadswipes three times with one action. | ||
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* Applies some weapon effects (e.g. [[poison]] or extra damage to specific enemies) to all targets. | * Applies some weapon effects (e.g. [[poison]] or extra damage to specific enemies) to all targets. | ||
* In certain situations, [[Sting]] and [[Swipes]] can hit and Broadswipe the same target. | * In certain situations, attacks that can hit multiple enemies, such as [[Sting]] and [[Swipes]], can hit and Broadswipe the same target. | ||
[[Category:Ability]] | [[Category:Ability]] | ||
[[Category:Warrior abilities]] | [[Category:Warrior abilities]] | ||
[[Category:Reaction Strike]] | [[Category:Reaction Strike]] |
Revision as of 21:09, 3 December 2022
Broadswipes is a Warrior ability.
In-Game Description
(Passive) Hero's melee attacks deal x damage to all other foes within range. (Also works with ranged theme attacks in melee range)
Upgrade
Broadswipes damage scales twice as much with Bonus Damage and Potency
Specifics
- Damage =
2 + 1/2(Bonus Damage + Potency)
- Upgraded damage =
2 + (Bonus Damage + Potency)
- Upgraded damage =
- Bonus damage and potency are both rounded down before being summed
- Damage from Broadswipes counts as an attack for setting up flanking
Tips
- Broadswipes is widely regarded as the strongest ability for high-level warriors. Stack enough Bonus Damage and Potency and it can become mass-murdering.
- Combine with Long Reach and/or spears to increase the number of targets within range. A spear will increase the range of Broadswipes attacks even if it is not used for the primary attack.
- Most melee attacks and ranged theme attacks trigger Broadswipes, including single-action attacks like Sting and swift-action attacks like Wolf Bite (but not Backslam or Shieldshear). A warrior with Broadswipes should ideally have the capability to perform at least two Broadswipe-triggering actions each turn.
- Hitting an enemy outside of melee range with a ranged theme attack will trigger Broadswipes, but the Broadswipes attacks will only hit enemies in melee range.
- Frenzy triggers Broadswipes three times with one action.
- Applies some weapon effects (e.g. poison or extra damage to specific enemies) to all targets.