BASH

Bashing someone is an attempt to knock them over. If you succeed at a bash attempt they will fall over and will have to scramble back to their feet in order to be effective. There is a chance that if you fail to bash them that you might end up falling over yourself. You chance to successfully bash is dependent upon how well you learn the Bash skill.

A bash makes you unable to type commands for 2 rounds of violence. Note that hitting a person who is resting/sitting will inflict 1.33*damage.

You normally need a shield in order to be successful at bashing. However, if you learn the Slam skill you will be able to bash without a shield.

If you master the Improved Bash skill you will also have a chance for a free attack of opportunity after successfully bashing your victim.

The Shield Bash skill will cause you to do regular damage when you bash in addition to knocking your opponent down if you are also using a shield.