Courses / MA / Attack and Defend

Attack and Defend

Code:
MA 273
Prerequisites:
Unarmed Combat Training, Melee Weapon Training, Shield Training, or Guard
Advised:
Guard, Counterattack
Level:
2
Study DC:
10

Attack and Defend

Ability

Time:
Action
Defend and attack once with a wielded melee weapon.

Tags: Action, Style, Defend

Shield Bash

Ability

Time:
Trigger
Trigger:
When you hit with a melee weapon or melee spell while wielding a shield
Cost:
Free
When you hit a target with a melee weapon or melee spell,
you may bash that target with your shield to add 5 damage.

Tags: Trigger, Style, Buff, Damage

“Shields can do more than just block attacks.”

Upgrades
Name Effort Requires Description
Attack and Defend 20 You can use Attack and Defend.
Shield Bash 15 You can use Shield Bash.
Crash Course 0 Shield Bash Your base shield weapon damage is 1d4
Extra Credit
Patience
Effort: 5
Requires: Offensive Defense
You may take a -20 penalty to your initiative
to defend until the start of your first turn in the combat.
You may do this after seeing your initiative roll.
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