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== Skill Use Description ==While having a [[shield]] equipped in the shield slot on the left arm, select '''shield bash''' from the combat stance bar (or bind SHIELD_BASH to some key). When you are successful, you get the message that your opponent "is sprawling on the [[ground]]".

While shield Shield bashingis the skill of the advanced use of shields, offensively and defensively, you gain both in combat. A successful shield bash can [[Skills:Shieldsstuns|shieldstun]] the opponent and shield bashing [[skill]]knock them to the ground.

== Notes ==* While having a shield equipped in the shield slot on the left arm, select '''shield bash''' from the combat stance bar (or bind SHIELD_BASH to some key). Successful bashing in combat results in an event message about the enemy combatant "sprawling on the [[ground]]".* The quality of the shield seems to make used makes no difference to the chance of knocking down your the intended target. Also shield * Shield bashing skill does not affect change the duration between bashes.* The use of differing [[fighting]] stances, approaches, and skills have no effect on shield bashing.* While shield bashing, players may gain both shield and shield bashing skill.* The duration of a successful "stun" varies and is not known to have any maximum limit.* Depending on shield bashing skill and the defenses of the opponent, some damage may also be dealt in a successful bash. Factors in this possible damage include the player's and their opponent's [[body control]] as well as what [[armour]], if any, the person being shield-bashed is wearing.* Shield bashing does cause extra damage to the shield in the form of extra damage "ticks" beyond those assessed in normal shield use.

== Results Skills & Characteristics==A successful shield bash * [[stunsFighting]] the opponent. The length of this condition varies from a second to up to 4 seconds (there may be longer stuns). Depending on your shieldbashing skill and the defence of your opponent, you may also do a slight bit of damage. Factors in the damage include you and your opponent's [[body strength]], as well as what [[armour]], if any, the person being shield-bashed is wearing.> Shield bashing