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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, but there is no known maximum stun duration. 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