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While having a [[shield]] equipped 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 X your opponent "is sprawling on the [[ground]]".

While shield bashing , you gain both [[Skills:Shields|shield ]] and shield bashing [[skill]].

A successful shield bash has the opponent make a bad move, i.e. their combat window turns red and they moved move at extremely slow speeds. The length of this condition varies from under a second to up to 4 seconds.

Depending on your shieldbashing skill and the defence of your opponent, you may also do a slight bit of damage. This is however extremely low amounts when done to other humans, rarely crossing the 5 damage mark. Factors in the damage include you and your opponent's [[body strength]], as well as what armor[[armour]], if any, the person being shield -bashed is wearing.

Shieldbashing Shield-bashing also resets the stance your opponent is in. If : if your opponent is aiming upper center and he is shield -bashed, he will be pushed back into center stance. There is also a slight chance that your opponent will lose a bit of focus.