Sasem technique

Sasem Technique
Skill type:	Skill
Skill subtype:	Attack
Primary user:	Swordmaster
Activation lag:	None
Duration:	Up to 10 charges, or until combat ends
Casting cost:	10 mana
Syntax:	TECHNIQUE CHARGE TECHNIQUE

Sasem refers to a series of maneuvers created and perfected by Vashel the Mistress of War, intended to provoke an opponent into positions that can then be exploited in a number of ways. During combat, a swordmaster may begin passively accumulating charges with the TECHNIQUE CHARGE command, with the number of charges a swordmaster can accumulate being limited based on skill and level. When the TECHNIQUE command is then used with no argument, they will execute a maneuver that changes based on the number of charges accumulated to that point. If the swordmaster leaves combat, they will lose their charges. At a high enough skill percent, a swordmaster will no longer telegraph to others that they are charging their sasem technique, allowing for sudden stealth attacks. Once a swordmaster has reached their maximum possible charge, they will automatically execute the technique.

Optionally, your current number of sasem charges can be displayed on your prompt.

Charge -------- Maneuver

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 0            A weak melee attack.

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 1            Damage becomes sonic type, and gain additional attacks for a
              short time.

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 2            Attempts to provoke all enemies in the room into attacking user.

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 3            Increased chance to block melee attacks.

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 4            A melee attack, and heal a small amount of HP.

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 5            A light-based blind affect against an enemy. Damages shuddeni.

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 6            A melee attack and heal a small amount of MP.

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 7            An untyped damage attack that deals more damage per bleed affect
              on the target.

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 8            An AoE attack that deals mixed damage based on user's resonance.
              Gold aura deals light, red aura deals negative, no aura deals fire.

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 9            Heals HP, MP, and MV of self and allies.

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 10           Perform a series of blows against your foe. When successful,
              final blow will be incredibly powerful.

See Also: Prompt