Cleaving Strike is a brutal and efficient technique that allows a warrior wielding an axe to strike not just their primary target, but also to cleave into an adjacent enemy with deadly force. This ability lets the user capitalize on the momentum of their attack, spreading the damage to nearby foes.
Cleaving Strike Ability: As a Reaction, which costs 25 Stamina, the user can activate Cleaving Strike when they hit a target with an Axe melee attack. Upon successfully landing the hit, the user may direct the force of the blow to a second target that is adjacent to them. The second target takes damage equal to 10% of the original attack’s damage, plus 1% for every rank the user has in Cleaving Strike, with a minimum of 1 damage.
This secondary damage is a representation of the cleaving blow’s momentum carrying through, striking nearby enemies with less intensity but still a forceful impact. It is ideal for taking on multiple foes in close quarters or for punishing clustered enemies who might be out of the direct strike’s range.
Cleaving Strike is a powerful tool for any axe-wielder, allowing them to leverage their position on the battlefield to maximize their impact and spread the damage to multiple foes. However, the damage to the second target is dependent on the strength of the original attack, and careful positioning is key to ensuring that the secondary target is within range of the cleave.
These bonuses are not automatically added to the Roll20 Character Sheet, and must be added manually.
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