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Skill: shield slam              Lvl 23 Warr  (21%)
                                (helpful)   Requires: shield block
                                Group: Warrior weapon handling
                                
                                Speed: very slow

Usage:
slam <opponent>

A shield slam attack involves taking a swipe with your shield arm at an
enemy, with the shield angled to strike on its edge. This is in contrast
to a shield bash, which strikes an enemy with flat face of your shield,
with the weight of your body behind it.

A shield slam concentrates all the force of the attack on the rim of the
shield, effectively making it an edged weapon. A strong shield slam is
almost guaranteed to unbalance an opponent. Taking a shield slam full
to the face may briefly daze living creatures.

A slam does not leave you as overextended as a bash, so you cannot be as
easily counterattacked or tripped. However, a slam that does not make
good contact can leave you briefly unbalanced.

Like bash, shields with damroll will deal extra damage to an enemy. A
high dexterity will help you hit targets, while high strength will do
increased damage. Two-handed shield do increased damage as well. Certain
magical shields can also deal elemental damage and may even allow you to
slam ethereal creatures. Unlike bash, you must have a shield to slam in
battle.