Difference between revisions of "Kata"

{{SkillTableRow|Throw|Novice|0|Hurl someone to the ground.}}

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|skillname = Punch

|syntax = KA PUNCH <target> <bodypart> RIGHT|LEFT (For players)<br>

KA PUNCH <target> RIGHT|LEFT (For bashing NPCs)

|cost = Kata: Action<br>

Bodypart: Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg<br>

|description = The typical punch is a standard kata action.

{{sub|syntax = KA STANCEMSG <ON/OFF>}}

As you advance and regress momentum from Kata attacks, you will be notified. To turn this off/on, use <tt>KA STANCEMSG ON/OFF</tt>.

{{sub|syntax = KA DEFAULTHIGH <ON/OFF>}}

Configuring this to be on will have you automatically move to the high stance form each time unless otherwise specified. Otherwise you will move into the low stance form each time unless otherwise specified.

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Bodypart:  Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg<br>

|description = The typical kick is a standard kata action.

Stances There are five types of kata stances:<br>

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|skillname = Hold

|syntax = KA HOLD <target><br>

KA RELEASE

|cost = Kata: Grapple<br>

Bodyparts: Whole Body<br>

Stance: Base

|description = A basic [[grapple]]. Binds your target with your arm. Unlike most grapples you will learn in the future, this grapple will prevent the target from standing.

This grapple, and future ones you will learn, will delay [[tumbling]] much like being [[paralysis|paralyzed]] would.

|notes = [[Grapple]]s require both arms to perform, and last until the victim writhes free or you use your hands again.  Their main purpose is to prevent the victim from walking away.

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|skillname = Throw

|syntax = KA THROW <target>

|cost = Kata: Grapple Ender<br>

|description = If your target is in some [[grapple]], you can throw them to the ground, damaging and possibly [[stun]]ning them in the process. A [[sprawled|prone]] target will be more susceptible to damage from kata attacks.

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|skillname = Choke

|syntax = KA CHOKE <target> <bodypart>

|cost = Kata: Grapple<br>

Bodypart: Head<br>

Stance: Base

|description = An advanced [[grapple]] that chokes the target, asphyxiating them. He will periodically take damage until it is released or otherwise removed.

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|description = This is the Base stance of the Kata forms. It is a basic defensive stance that allows you to reduce any damage received.

If you enter the Centered stance within 8 seconds of hitting base stance, you will be able to gain a greater resistance to damage for a period of time.

|skillname = Lock

|syntax = KA LOCK <target> <bodypart>

|cost = Kata: Grapple Action<br>

|description = A [[grapple]] that locks and disables a specific body part. For bodyparts that aren't directly affected by locking, such as the head, chest, or gut, it opens up advanced techniques you will learn later.

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|skillname = *CavefisherStance

|cost = Effect: 3/7 Cutting/Blunt Damage Buff<br>

Bonus Effect: 5/10 Universal Damage Buff for 10 seconds.<br>

Stance: Twist High

|description = This is the Twist High stance of the Kata forms. It is a basic offensive stance that allows you to attack with more power.

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{{AB

|skillname = Snap

|syntax = KA SNAP <target>

|cost = Kata: Grapple Ender<br>

Bodypart: Head, Chest, Gut, Rarm, Larm, Rleg, Lleg<br>

Stance: Base

|description = End a kata [[grapple]] by snapping a particular bodypart, causing effects

Head  - [[Blackout]]<br>

Chest - [[CollapsedLung]]<br>

Gut  - Balance Loss<br>

Larm  - [[Damagedleftarm]]<br>

Rarm  - [[Damagedrightarm]]<br>

Lleg  - [[Damagedleftleg]]<br>

Rleg  - [[Damagedrightleg]]<br>

|skillname = *SpidionStance

|cost = Effect: 1/3 Balance Bonus<br>

Bonus Effect: 2/5 Balance Bonus for 10 seconds.<br>

Stance: Twist Low

|description = This is the Twist Low stance of the Kata forms. It is a basic agility stance that allows you to act quicker.

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|description = This is the Centred stance of the Kata forms. It is a more advanced defensive stance that allows you to avoid the next affliction you may receive.

|cost = Effect: Regress a stance<br>

|description = This is the Regression stance of the Kata forms. It allows you to move back to an earlier stance for an increased balance cost.

|skillname = *EelStance

|cost = Effect: Still damages even if you hit a defensive stance.<br>

|description = This is the Surge High stance of the Kata forms. It is a more advanced offensive stance that allows you bypass your opponents defenses and still damage them even if your attack was defensively stanced.

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|skillname = Toss

|syntax = KA TOSS <target>

|cost = Kata: Grapple Ender<br>

Bodyparts: Head, Chest, Gut, Larm, Rarm, Lleg, Rleg<br>

Stance:Base

|description = When grappling with a person, you can toss them out of the room in a random direction. Using this on earlier actions can render later actions in the form useless as the target will have left the room.

|notes = [Old note, please verify] This only works from kata grapples, not those from its specializations.

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