.: Help for bash

The bash command performs a shield bash attack during combat, using your shield
as a weapon to damage and potentially knock your opponent to the ground.

Requirements:

  - Must be in active combat
  - Must have a shield equipped
  - Cannot be used if special move cooldown is active

Usage:

  bash
  Bash your current combat target with your shield

Mechanics:

  Damage: 50% of your normal attack damage
  Knockdown Chance: 40% base, modified by opposed skill check
    - Attacker: Weapon Combat skill + Strength
    - Defender: Combat skill + Dexterity
  Cooldown: 5 rounds (shared with trip and kick)
  Skill: Progresses Weapon Combat

If the knockdown succeeds, your target becomes prone for a minimum of 1 full
round, suffering attack and defense penalties. See help prone for details.

See Also:

  help trip, help kick, help stand, help prone, help combat