https://gswiki-archive.gs-game.uk/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Shield_RiposteShield Riposte - Revision history2026-11-11T23:30:00ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.41.1https://gswiki-archive.gs-game.uk/index.php?title=Shield_Riposte&diff=13506&oldid=previmported>GS4-XERAPHINA at 01:07, 2 February 20212021-02-02T01:07:23Z<p></p>
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|mnemonic = riposte<br />
|type = Martial Stance<br />
|stamina = 20<br />
|requirements = Training in Shield Bash will increase the success chances of your reactive shield bash.<br />
|availableto = [[Warrior]]s, [[Rogue]]s<br />
|availablein = Shield Specializations<br />
|prereqs = [[Shield Bash]] (at rank 2)<br />
}}<br />
{{PSMcosts<br />
|sq1 = 4|se1 = - |pu1 = -<br />
|sq2 = 8<br />
|sq3 = 12<br />
}}<br />
{{PSMinfo<br />
|description = Attacking around your shield, your enemy thinks he has you right where he wants you. You now have the perfect opening.<br />
|mechanics = This is a Martial Stance. When you are struck by a melee attack while in a forward or greater stance, you have a chance to respond with a free reactive shield bash. This bash deals no damage, but instead knocks your opponent off-balance and into greater [[roundtime]] (RT). The chance to react is '''50%/ 75%/ 100%''' at Ranks '''1/ 2/ 3'''. Larger shields apply a penalty to the reaction chance (-5% per shield size above small), but apply more RT upon a successful bash. Shield Ripostes are limited to one every (6 - Rank) seconds.<br />
:'''Rank 1''': 50% chance to react, one reactive bash per 5 seconds<br />
:'''Rank 2''': 75% chance to react, one reactive bash per 4 seconds<br />
:'''Rank 3''': 100% chance to react, one reactive bash per 3 seconds<br />
|additionalinfo = Note that '''Shield Riposte''' activates when you are actually hit and not on a successful block.<br />
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The example below shows a successful riposte with a flaring shield. (Note: the penalty in the log was due to size difference between halfling and stone troll. There is no additional penalty for Shield Riposte)<br />
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A stone troll swings a war hammer at you! <br />
AS: +296 vs DS: +288 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +77 = +104 <br />
... and hits for 1 point of damage! <br />
Hit glances off your hip. <br />
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** Reacting instantly to the blow, you lash out with your imflass <br />
buckler at the stone troll! ** <br />
[Roll result: 151 (open d100: 68) Penalties: 36] <br />
Your attack connects! <br />
A stone troll is knocked off-balance! <br />
<br />
** Your imflass buckler releases a quivering wave of disruption <br />
at the stone troll! ** <br />
<br />
... 25 points of damage! <br />
Minor muscle tearing on the stone troll's right leg. <br />
The stone troll is stunned! <br />
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