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Cleave Bash – Two-Handed Mechanics for Knights

Cleave is a melee attack that strikes all enemies in a 180-degree arc in front of the player. This ability allows warriors to efficiently deal with multiple foes at once, making it a powerful tool for crowd control and clearing groups of enemies.

Mechanics

• Weapon Requirements:

  • Requires a two-handed sword, two-handed axe, or two-handed club.

• Attack Range:

  • Hits all enemies in front of the player within a 180-degree arc.

• Damage Calculation:

  • Damage is applied to the primary target at full strength.

  • Nearby enemies take a percentage of the original damage dealt to the primary target.

• Defense Penalty:

  • Players using Cleave take 30% more damage from all sources while attacking.

  • This is represented as a -30% defense penalty, making the user more vulnerable to counterattacks.

Combat Strategy

• Best Used Against: Groups of melee enemies that cluster together.

• Risk vs. Reward: Deals high area damage, but comes at the cost of increased vulnerability.

• Positioning Matters: Maximizing the number of enemies hit while avoiding dangerous counterattacks is key.