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thiefersThu 14-Jul-11 06:43 PM
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#3340, "Parry and Weapon Type"


          

Does anyone know how different weapons stack up in terms of parry? (Also interested in hth and unarmed defense for assassins...)

  

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DaevrynFri 15-Jul-11 08:03 AM
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#3346, "RE: Parry and Weapon Type"
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Because parry is weapon type vs. weapon type, there isn't a simple answer which is completely correct in all cases.

  

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KirslamixThu 14-Jul-11 06:50 PM
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#3341, "Some answers"
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Here is some information

Skill check order

1. Distance
2. Spin
3. Evade
4. Parry
5. Block
6. Dodge
7. Armor use

From the most Offensive -

Axe
Mace
Whip
Spear
Polearm
Exotic
Flail
Staff
Sword
Dagger

From the most Defensive -

Staff
Sword
Spear
Exotic
Flail
Mace
Dagger*
Axe
Polearm
Whip*

So theres some answers for you.

  

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thiefersThu 14-Jul-11 07:03 PM
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#3342, "RE: Some answers"
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Thanks. Can you elaborate on distance and spin? What is that exactly?

  

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HomardThu 14-Jul-11 07:06 PM
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#3343, "They're weapon specific defenses."
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You can only distance with a polearm and you can only spin with a staff/spear.

  

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