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* Damage from Broadswipes counts as an attack for setting up [[flanking]]
* Damage from Broadswipes counts as an attack for setting up [[flanking]]


==Uses==
==Tips==
   
   
* Stack enough [[Bonus Damage]] and [[Potency]] and this ability can become mass-murdering. Damage from [[Bloodrage]] also stacks.
* Broadswipes is widely regarded as the strongest ability for high-level warriors. Stack enough [[Bonus Damage]] and [[Potency]] and it can become mass-murdering. [[Bloodrage]] also boosts Broadswipes damage.
* Part of a strong warrior archetype, with [[Sentinel]], and [[Vigilance]].
 
* Combo with [[Long Reach]] and / or spear weapons to increase the number of targets within range.  
* Combine with [[Long Reach]] and/or spears to increase the number of targets within range.  
* Combo with abilities that grant extra attacks - i.e. [[Battledance]], certain transformations (e.g. [[Scorpion Tail]], [[Wolftouched]]), a mystic with [[Spiritblade]].  
 
* Combo with [[Zealous Leap]] as both abilities benefit greatly from [[Potency]], and leap helps with positioning.
* All melee attacks trigger Broadswipes, including single-action attacks like [[Sting]] and swift-action attacks like [[Shieldshear]], [[Backslam]] or [[Wolf Bite]]. A warrior with Broadswipes should ideally have the capability to perform at least two Broadswipe-triggering actions each turn.
* Alternatively, combo with [[Shieldshear]] or [[Backslam]] to dish more damage on a swift action.
 
* Applies some weapon effects (e.g. [[poison]], extra damage to specific enemies) to targets.
* [[Frenzy]] triggers Broadswipes three times with one action.
 
* 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.


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

Revision as of 07:01, 14 February 2022

Broadswipes is a Warrior ability.

In-Game Description

 (Passive) Hero's melee attacks deal x damage to all other foes within range.

Upgrade

 Broadswipes deals +2 damage to enemies within range.

Specifics

  • Damage = Bonus Damage + Potency, minimum 1
  • 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. Bloodrage also boosts Broadswipes damage.
  • Combine with Long Reach and/or spears to increase the number of targets within range.
  • All melee attacks trigger Broadswipes, including single-action attacks like Sting and swift-action attacks like Shieldshear, Backslam or Wolf Bite. 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.
  • 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.