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'''Backslam''' is a | '''Backslam''' is a [[Warrior]] [[ability]]. | ||
==In-Game Description== | ==In-Game Description== | ||
''(Active) As a | |||
<q>''(Active) As a {{iconify|swift action}}, every other turn, [[Hero]] knocks an enemy up to '''x''' tiles away, dealing '''y''' damage (1 damage for each Armor [[Hero]] has).''</q> | |||
== Upgrade == | |||
''<q>Knock the target into another enemy to displace it, deal half damage (1/2 of [[Hero]]'s Armor), and Hobble both enemies.</q>'' | |||
In addition to the effects of basic Backslam, this upgraded will displace, hobble, and deal half damage to the enemy the target lands on. | |||
==Specifics== | ==Specifics== | ||
* distance = <code>2.6 + [[Potency]]/2</code> | |||
* damage = <code>[[Armor (Stat)|Armor]]</code> | |||
* The target position can be chosen, similarly to [[Vinewrench]]. | |||
* [[Long Reach]] affects the grab distance, but not the throw distance. | |||
==Tips== | |||
* As a swift action, gives the warrior an extra attack every other turn. This is most valuable if they don't already have something to do with their swift action. | |||
* Can be used to set up allies for flanking, though you have to be careful to consider where the enemy is going to be slammed to. | |||
* Combines well with Knightmail; armor-boosting abilities like [[Stalwart]], [[Tinker]], and [[Engage]]; and certain [[theme]] effects that boost armor. | |||
* Note that moving an enemy several tiles away is not always desireable if it prevents the warrior from following up with a melee strike to kill it. | |||
* Does not trigger [[Broadswipes]]. | |||
[[Category:Ability]] | [[Category:Ability]] | ||
[[Category:Warrior abilities]] | [[Category:Warrior abilities]] |
Latest revision as of 03:01, 15 October 2023
Backslam is a Warrior ability.
In-Game Description
(Active) As a swift action, every other turn, Hero knocks an enemy up to x tiles away, dealing y damage (1 damage for each Armor Hero has).
Upgrade
Knock the target into another enemy to displace it, deal half damage (1/2 of Hero's Armor), and Hobble both enemies.
In addition to the effects of basic Backslam, this upgraded will displace, hobble, and deal half damage to the enemy the target lands on.
Specifics
- distance =
2.6 + Potency/2
- damage =
Armor
- The target position can be chosen, similarly to Vinewrench.
- Long Reach affects the grab distance, but not the throw distance.
Tips
- As a swift action, gives the warrior an extra attack every other turn. This is most valuable if they don't already have something to do with their swift action.
- Can be used to set up allies for flanking, though you have to be careful to consider where the enemy is going to be slammed to.
- Combines well with Knightmail; armor-boosting abilities like Stalwart, Tinker, and Engage; and certain theme effects that boost armor.
- Note that moving an enemy several tiles away is not always desireable if it prevents the warrior from following up with a melee strike to kill it.
- Does not trigger Broadswipes.