Special move - Revision history

Alianin: Moving Strike was added with AoS.

2026-02-20T21:47:00Z

Moving Strike was added with AoS.

Alianin: Reorganized sections and added publishes.

2026-02-20T21:29:42Z

Reorganized sections and added publishes.

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Alianin: Alianin moved page Special Moves to Special move: Lowercase and singular for ease of linking.

2026-02-08T14:27:10Z

Alianin moved page Special Moves to Special move: Lowercase and singular for ease of linking.

Mervyn at 13:13, 25 February 2023

2023-02-25T13:13:37Z

Mervyn: mana cost update

2023-02-25T13:10:28Z

mana cost update

BroomyBroom: changed info regarding tactics for special moves

2017-02-08T22:09:34Z

changed info regarding tactics for special moves

Kelly at 16:32, 7 November 2013

2013-11-07T16:32:11Z

Kelly at 15:55, 7 November 2013

2013-11-07T15:55:52Z

Kelly at 12:58, 3 November 2013

2013-11-03T12:58:12Z

Kelly: /* Traditional */

2013-10-16T18:33:14Z

‎Traditional

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 * [[Crushing Blow]]
 * [[Concussion Blow]]
 * [[Disarm]]
 * [[Dismount]]
 * [[Double Strike]]
 * [[Infectious Strike]]
 * [[Mortal Strike]]
 * [[Paralyzing Blow]]
 * [[Shadow Strike]]
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 * [[Feint]]
 * [[Frenzied Whirlwind]]
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 * [[Nerve Strike]]
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 * [[Swordsmanship]] weapons did [[Concussion Blow]].
-During the ''Age of Shadows'' expansion, the entire system was revamped. Special moves were now a macro that could be used any time a player wanted. They could also be used on both players and monsters. To balance the powerful new attacks, mana was made a requirement. Instead of just 3 moves, 9 more were added to bring the total up to 12. Later on, the ''Samurai Empire'' expansion added another 10, ''Mondain's Legacy'' added 7, and ''Stygian Abyss'' added 2.
+During the ''Age of Shadows'' expansion, the entire system was revamped. Special moves were now a macro that could be used any time a player wanted. They could also be used on both players and monsters. To balance the powerful new attacks, mana was made a requirement. Instead of just 3 moves, 10 more were added to bring the total up to 13. Later on, the ''Samurai Empire'' expansion added another 10, ''Mondain's Legacy'' added 6, and ''Stygian Abyss'' added 2.
 The Tactics skill requirement was added with [[Publish 46]]. It was later changed in [[Publish 96]] from 70 to 30 for primary and from 90 to 60 for secondary.

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 ==Notes==
 * Performing two special moves within 3 seconds will double the mana cost of the second.
-* If an attack is parried, no mana will be consumed with the exception of samurai attacks (special moves requiring bushido/ninjitsu)
+* If an attack is [[Parrying|parried]], no mana will be consumed with the exception of samurai attacks (special moves requiring [[bushido]]/[[ninjitsu]])
 * The [[Lower Mana Cost]] item property will reduce special move mana cost.
 * If any [[Magery]], [[Necromancy]] or [[Chivalry]] spell is being cast or is ready to target, you can not activate a special move and any activated special is turned off.

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 ==Notes==
 * Performing two special moves within 3 seconds will double the mana cost of the second.
 * The [[Lower Mana Cost]] item property will reduce special move mana cost.
 * If any [[Magery]], [[Necromancy]] or [[Chivalry]] spell is being cast or is ready to target, you can not activate a special move and any activated special is turned off.

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 [[Image:Combat_book.png|thumb|The special move book. Click image to enlarge]]
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-Warriors have the ability to tap their magical [[Mana]] to perform devastating maneuvers with their weapons that can have a variety of unusual side-effects. Each weapon type in the game has a primary and a secondary special move. Warriors who have reached Expert skill level in both a weapons skill and [[Tactics]] (70 or higher) may execute a weapon's primary special move. Once he or she has reached Master status in both a weapon skill and Tactics (90 or higher), the fighter may execute the secondary special move while wielding appropriate weapons. Each different type of weapon in the game has a different combination of primary and secondary special moves, making each weapon truly unique!
+Warriors have the ability to tap their magical [[Mana]] to perform devastating maneuvers with their weapons that can have a variety of unusual side-effects. Each weapon type in the game has a primary and a secondary special move. Warriors who have reached 30 [[Tactics]] and 70 weapons skill may execute a weapon's primary special move. Once he or she has reached 60 Tactics and 90 in a weapon skill, the fighter may execute the secondary special move while wielding appropriate weapons. Each different type of weapon in the game has a different combination of primary and secondary special moves, making each weapon truly unique!
 An icon on your [[Paperdoll]] will open a book that details each special move available based on your skill level and equipped weapon. Much like the icons in a [[Spellbook]], these can be dragged from the book into the game window and double-clicked to activate the special move. The special moves can also be configured in macros for one-key activation. When activated, the special move icon highlights red, indicating the character is ready to perform the move. At the next opportunity, the special move is performed, and the icon returns to its un-highlighted state.
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 During the [[Age of Shadows]] expansion, the entire system was revamped. Special moves were now a macro that could be used any time a player wanted. They could also be used on both players and monsters. To balance the powerful new attacks, mana was made a requirement. Instead of just 3 moves, 9 more were added to bring the total up to 12. Later on the [[Samurai Empire]] expansion added another 10, [[Mondain's Legacy]] added 7.
 * The Tactics skill requirement was added on August 29, 2007 in [[Publish 46]].
 ==See also:==

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 [[Special Attacks]]
 [[Category:Combat]]
 [[Category:Directory]]

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	* The Tactics skill requirement was added on August 29, 2007 in [[Publish 46]].		* The Tactics skill requirement was added on August 29, 2007 in [[Publish 46]].

		+	==See also:==
		+	[[Special Attacks]]
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		+	[[Category:Combat]]
	[[Category:Directory]]		[[Category:Directory]]

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 Special move mana cost can be decreased by having multiples of certain skills. With 200 to 299 combined skill points, the cost will decrease by 5 mana. Having 300 or more it will decrease by 10 mana. The included skills are:
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 * [[Swordsmanship]]
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 Moves available to basic weapon classes at the time of the [[Age of Shadows]] expansion.
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 * [[Armor Ignore]]
 * [[Bleed Attack]]
 * [[Crushing Blow]]
 * [[Concussion Blow]]
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 * [[Disarm]]
 * [[Dismount]]
 * [[Double Strike]]
 * [[Infectious Strike]]
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 * [[Mortal Strike]]
 * [[Paralyzing Blow]]
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 These abilities are all based around the [[Ninjitsu]] and [[Bushido]] skills; you require a minimum level in one or the other to perform them. Which skill is required varies (some moves work with either).
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 * [[Armor Pierce]]
 * [[Block]]
 * [[Defense Mastery]]
 * [[Dual Wield]]
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 * [[Double Shot]]
 * [[Feint]]
 * [[Frenzied Whirlwind]]
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 * [[Nerve Strike]]
 * [[Riding Swipe]]
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 Moves available only to weapons introduced with the [[Mondain's Legacy]] expansion. Unlike [[Samurai Empire]] abilities, they do not require ML-specific skills to use.
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 * [[Bladeweave]]
 * [[Force Arrow]]
 * [[Force of Nature]]
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 * [[Lightning Arrow]]
 * [[Moving Shot]]
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 * [[Psychic Attack]]
 * [[Serpent Arrow]]