Surprise Attack

Type: skill
Syntax: surprise <target> <direction>
Lag: 2.0 rounds
Cost: 16 mana
Duration: Instant
Range: Single PC or Mob
Subtype: Attack
Classes: bandit (37)
See also: lag

Bandits may launch surprise attacks against targets in adjacent rooms, which deal damage and lag the victim. Most forms of bash protection and scouting allow a measure of protection against this skill. A person may only be the subject of one surprise attack per hour.