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Use of this special move allows an attacker to strike their opponent twice in the next single round of combat. Subsequent to activation, the next hit will automatically cause another swing attempt, which can either hit or miss according to the normal hit chance rules. This last point is in contention, as many have observed a much higher chance to have the second swing attempt parried. (Many recommend [[Armor Ignore]] as an alternative, since the damage yeild is similar to two successful swings).  
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The [[Special Move|special move]] [[Double Strike]] allows an attacker to strike their opponent twice in the next single round of combat. Subsequent to activation, the next hit will automatically cause another swing attempt, which can either hit or miss according to the normal hit chance rules. This last point is in contention as many have observed a much higher chance to have the second swing attempt parried. (Many recommend [[Armor Ignore]] as an alternative, since the damage yield is similar to two successful swings).  
  
 
There is a '''-10% damage penalty''' for this special move.  
 
There is a '''-10% damage penalty''' for this special move.  
  
'''[[Mana]] Cost''': 30 (subject to [[Lower Mana Cost]] modification).
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'''Mana Cost''': 30 (subject to [[Lower Mana Cost]] modification).
  
 
==Primary Weapons==
 
==Primary Weapons==
Double Strike is the Primary Special Move on the following weapons: [[Repeating Crossbow]]; [[Double Bladed Staff]]; [[Quarterstaff]]; [[2-Handed Axe]]; [[Crescent Blade]]; [[Double Axe]]; [[Katana]]; [[Pick Axe]]; and [[Scimitar]].
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Weapons with a primary ability of Double Strike require 70 or higher in the appropriate fighting skill.
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*[[Repeating Crossbow]]
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*[[Double Bladed Staff]]
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*[[Quarter Staff]]
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*[[Two-Handed Axe]]
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*[[Crescent Blade]]
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*[[Double Axe]]
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*[[Katana]]
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*[[Pickaxe]]
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*[[Scimitar]]
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*[[Maul]]
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==Secondary Weapons==
 
==Secondary Weapons==
Surprisingly, Double Strike is not a [[Secondary Special Move]] on any weapon.
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* [[Daisho]]
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 09:39, 1 October 2024

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The special move Double Strike allows an attacker to strike their opponent twice in the next single round of combat. Subsequent to activation, the next hit will automatically cause another swing attempt, which can either hit or miss according to the normal hit chance rules. This last point is in contention as many have observed a much higher chance to have the second swing attempt parried. (Many recommend Armor Ignore as an alternative, since the damage yield is similar to two successful swings).

There is a -10% damage penalty for this special move.

Mana Cost: 30 (subject to Lower Mana Cost modification).

Primary Weapons

Weapons with a primary ability of Double Strike require 70 or higher in the appropriate fighting skill.

Secondary Weapons

See Also