Difference between revisions of "Pounding"
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| − | Pounding is the action of [[apply]]ing a [[polearm]] on a target. The target must be at a distance of exactly two [[square]]s from the wielder. At | + | Pounding is the action of [[apply]]ing a [[polearm]] on a target. The target must be at a distance of exactly two [[square]]s from the wielder. At Basic and Unskilled level the target must be in a straight line from the wielder. At Skilled level, it can be a [[jumping|knight's jump]] from the wielder. At Expert level the target can also be at a diagonal, meaning that any of the sixteen squares at a distance of two can be hit. |
Notice that unlike normal combat against an adjacent target, a lance can be used for pounding without any penalty even when the wielder is not mounted. | Notice that unlike normal combat against an adjacent target, a lance can be used for pounding without any penalty even when the wielder is not mounted. | ||
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| + | Pounding is an excellent strategy for hitting both melee and ranged targets; if you have at least Skilled level with [[speed]] you can attempt to kill a group of opponents at a choke point (such as a door) a knight's move away. | ||
[[Category:Strategy]] | [[Category:Strategy]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 14:27, 23 October 2007
Pounding is the action of applying a polearm on a target. The target must be at a distance of exactly two squares from the wielder. At Basic and Unskilled level the target must be in a straight line from the wielder. At Skilled level, it can be a knight's jump from the wielder. At Expert level the target can also be at a diagonal, meaning that any of the sixteen squares at a distance of two can be hit.
Notice that unlike normal combat against an adjacent target, a lance can be used for pounding without any penalty even when the wielder is not mounted.
Pounding is an excellent strategy for hitting both melee and ranged targets; if you have at least Skilled level with speed you can attempt to kill a group of opponents at a choke point (such as a door) a knight's move away.
