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Keywords are:  'warrior skill lunge attack'

Skill: lunge                    Lvl  3 Warr  (28%)
                                (critical)   Requires: thrust
                                Group: Warrior power attacks
                                
                                Speed: slow

Usage:
lunge
lunge <opponent>

The 'lunge' skill is a low level warrior attack used to take an enemy
by surprise, more easily bypass defenses, and do additional damage.
It is similar to a thrust, but it involves taking a step forward or
leaning into the attack.  While this skill has a much lower chance
of being parried or dodged than simply swinging your weapon, it
does cost movement and may leave your character off balance for a
short period of time.

If your opponent is unbalanced, a lunge may drive them back a step,
momentarily preventing them from attacking.

Similar to leap attack, it is less effective to lunge with whips or
flails than with solid weapons, such as an axe or hammer.  It is
most effective with a weapon that comes to definite sharp point,
such as a piercing spear or a slicing sword. Unlike leap, it can be
used with equal effectiveness unarmed.

Like many power attacks, lunges are most effective at penetrating
the armor of enemies that are unbalanced, dazed, stunned or knocked
down.