Form of the Monkey
Form of the Monkey
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| Skill type: | Form |
| Skill subtype: | Defensive |
| Primary user: | Swordmaster |
| Per-pulse cost: | 35 mana per round |
| Requirements: | a sword wielded in the main hand |
| Syntax: | Assume 'Form of the Monkey' or Assume Monkey |
Form of the monkey enhances a swordmaster's defensive capabilities, though not to the same extent as Form of the Reed, granting a marked increase in the ability to parry and offhand parry while reducing their offense somewhat. While in this form, a swordmaster will be unable to attempt a fourth attack in a combat round, but their blows will apply a malus that will cause their opponent's every action to take longer and penalize the target's hitroll in a manner similar to vital strike.
See also: Parry, Offhand parry, Form of the Reed
