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'''Broadswipes''' is a [[Warrior]] [[:Category:Ability|ability]].  
'''Broadswipes''' is a [[Warrior]] [[ability]].  


==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 ==


   ''<q>Broadswipes deals twice as much damage to enemies within range.</q>''
   ''<q>Broadswipes damage scales twice as much with Bonus Damage and Potency</q>''


==Specifics==
==Specifics==


* Damage done = <code>[[Bonus Damage]] + [[Potency]]</code>, minimum 1; upgraded <code>2*([[Bonus Damage]] + [[Potency]])</code>, minimum 2
* Damage = <code>2 + 1/2([[Bonus Damage]] + [[Potency]])</code>
* Bonus damage and potency are both rounded down ''before'' being summed
** Upgraded damage = <code>2 + ([[Bonus Damage]] + [[Potency]])</code>
* Damage from Broadswipes counts as an attack for setting up [[flanking]]
** Bonus damage and potency are both rounded down ''before'' being summed
* Range = <code>max(1.6 , Melee Weapon Range) + [[Long Reach]]</code>


==Uses==
==Notes==
 
* Stack enough [[Bonus Damage]] and [[Potency]] and this ability can become mass-murdering.
* Broadswipes cannot [[stunt]].
* Part of a strong warrior archetype, with [[Long Reach]], [[Sentinel]], and [[Vigilance]]. [[Long Reach]] is especially valuable for increasing damage output by hitting more targets.
 
* Broadswipes benefits from [[flanking]] and counts as an attack for setting up flanking.
 
* Deals physical damage which is reduced by [[armor]].
 
* Damage is increased by [[Lover's Vengeance]] but not by [[Bloodrage]] or [[Viciousness]].
 
* Broadswipes can apply some effects (e.g. [[Wyverntail]], [[Wintershard]], [[Baleblade]], [[Blinding Attacks]], Dagger 2x flanking bonus, extra damage to specific enemies).
 
* Does not apply Knockback, Shred from axes, or [[Grimblade]]'s effect.
 
* Triggered by Melee weapon attacks and most Melee and Ranged Theme attacks that deal damage.
** Broadswipes requires a melee weapon OR at least one melee or ranged theme arm to work.
** Known Theme attack exceptions that do not trigger Broadswipes are [[Wrist Bolt]], [[Falling Stars]], [[Meteor Strike]], and [[Tongue Whip|Tongue Whip+]].
 
* Hitting an enemy outside of melee range with a ranged theme attack will trigger Broadswipes to hit enemies in melee range.
 
* Does not damage the primary target.
** Some area theme attacks like [[Sting]] and [[Cone of Fire]] consider the last target as primary, while others like [[Thorn Lash]] consider the first target as primary.
 
* Broadswipes activates first before most follow up effects, some examples below. Follow up effects will continue to hit 0hp targets killed by broadswipes.
** "Jumps" from [[Witherbolt]] & [[Jumpjolt]]
** Weapon stunt effects
** [[Flare-axe]] & [[Dreadscythe]] broadswipes-like effect
 
==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.
 
* A warrior with Broadswipes should ideally have the capability to perform at least two Broadswipe-triggering actions each turn.
 
* [[Frenzy]] triggers Broadswipes three times with one action.


[[Category:Ability]]
[[Category:Ability]]
[[Category:Warrior abilities]]
[[Category:Warrior abilities]]
[[Category:Reaction Strike]]
[[Category:Reaction Strike]]

Latest revision as of 05:28, 4 June 2024

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

Notes

  • Broadswipes cannot stunt.
  • Broadswipes benefits from flanking and counts as an attack for setting up flanking.
  • Deals physical damage which is reduced by armor.
  • Does not apply Knockback, Shred from axes, or Grimblade's effect.
  • Triggered by Melee weapon attacks and most Melee and Ranged Theme attacks that deal damage.
  • Hitting an enemy outside of melee range with a ranged theme attack will trigger Broadswipes to hit enemies in melee range.
  • Does not damage the primary target.
    • Some area theme attacks like Sting and Cone of Fire consider the last target as primary, while others like Thorn Lash consider the first target as primary.
  • Broadswipes activates first before most follow up effects, some examples below. Follow up effects will continue to hit 0hp targets killed by broadswipes.

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.
  • A warrior with Broadswipes should ideally have the capability to perform at least two Broadswipe-triggering actions each turn.
  • Frenzy triggers Broadswipes three times with one action.