Pole Arm

Lore Description

"The length and weight of pole arms makes the notoriously difficult to use, but those who have the strength and discipline can turn these weaknesses into strengths. The techniques used by Ardan's armies are still deadly today."

Races, Classes, and Runes

Skill granted by:

• Race: None
  
• Base Class: Fighter
  
• Starting Trait: Proficient with Pole Arms
  
• Class: Crusader
  
• Discipline: Huntsman
  
• Mastery Rune: Mastery of Pole Arms

Pole Arm Powers

Slash

"Weapon Power Boost"
Requires: Pole Arm Skill ( 30 )

Granted: Level 1
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Requires Pole Arm weapon in right hand.
Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Self/No target
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
Duration: 10 seconds

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Stand Fast

"Weapon Power and Taunt"
Requires: Pole Arm Skill ( 45 )

Granted: Level 1
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
Generates Hate: High
Power User Requirements: Requires Pole Arm weapon in right hand.
Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Self/No target
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:

• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
  
• Generates Hate: High
  
• Target and Range: Monsters or Players (120 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  
• Applies Effect(s):
  
  • No effect (has unnaturally high hate modifier)

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Soldier's Stare

"Weapon Power and Exposes to Piercing"
Requires: Pole Arm Skill ( 60 )

Granted: Level 1
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Requires Pole Arm weapon in right hand.
Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Self/No target
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:

• Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  
• Generates Hate: No
  
• Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  
• Applies Effect(s):
  
  • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'PierceResistanceDebuff' (0)

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Blade Turner

"Weapon Power and Defense Debuff"
Requires: Pole Arm Skill ( 75 )

Granted: Level 1
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Requires Pole Arm weapon in right hand.
Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Self/No target
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:

• Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  
• Generates Hate: No
  
• Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  
• Applies Effect(s):
  
  • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'DefenseDebuff' (0)

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Savage Thrust

"Weapon Power and Power Block"
Requires: Pole Arm Skill ( 90 )

Granted: Level 1
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Requires Pole Arm weapon in right hand.
Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Self/No target
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:

• Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  
• Generates Hate: No
  
• Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  
• Applies Effect(s):
  
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'PowerInhibitor' (0)
  
  • Target cannot cast spells or use powers.

See Also

• List of Pole Arms