Ambush
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A melee range combat maneuver used from hiding. Thief ambushes check the Stealth skill, the Backstab skill, the Debilitation skill,
Originally the attack needed to be preceded by the AMBUSH command(e.g. AMBUSH SLICE), but now you just need to enter the desired attack and the game will default to Ambush if you're in hiding.
Thief Ambushes
Thieves have a number of special ambushes of their own. Most, however, don't work on flying targets. Ambush commands are listed with AMBUSH HELP.
- AMBUSH STUN: Done from hiding, will attempt to give the opponent a nasty crack on the head that has the potential to knock them completely unconscious. Requires special equipment or a blunt instrument.
- Causes head damage and variable duration stun dependent on success. Can be performed with any melee weapon with at least fair level of impact damage and a strength check against the weight of the weapon, or with special brawling equipment sold in Thief shops. Uses the Power vs Fortitude stat contest. Requires 25th circle, learned in Ratha.
- AMBUSH SLASH: Done from hiding, will attempt to cut the back of the opponent's leg in order to keep them in place, and perhaps drop then to their knees. Requires a sharp instrument and possibly a great deal of strength.
- Prevents the target from retreating or moving for a short period along with dropping the target to their knees with a leg bleeder on top success. Uses the Finesse vs Reflex stat contest. Requires at least top of the somewhat fair slice range on the weapon, 39th circle, learned in Ratha.
- AMBUSH CHOKE: Done from hiding, will attempt to throw dirt in at a target's nose and mouth, which can lessen their stamina if inhaled. If you're stealthy, you will vanish after the strike.
- Causes a hit to fatigue as well as a penalty to the target's stamina on top success. Uses the Finesse vs Fortitude stat contest. Requires dirt, 2nd circle, learned in Crossings.
- AMBUSH SCREEN: A technique to surround oneself with dirt, blinding and disorienting nearby foes, as well as revealing any who may be trying to lurk near you. If you're stealthy, you will vanish after the attack. Can be done in and out of hiding. Uses the Finesse vs Reflex stat contest. Requires 30th circle, dirt, and is learned in Ratha.
- AMBUSH CLOUT: An modified version of STUN, special training allows the skilled Thief to cause a loss of concentration without doing any physical damage to them. Requires an empty hand, and some skill at unarmed combat is advised. Uses the Finesse vs Will stat contest. Requires 50th circle, and all ambushes available before 50th. Learned in Ain Ghazal.
- AMBUSH IGNITE: Done from hiding with naphtha in hand the left hand, a sharp weapon in the right, requires at least 1 coin of any value on your person, will attempt to douse the target with naphtha and ignite them; lowers armor value by damaging armor, or causes physical damage to unarmored body parts. Uses the Finesse vs Reflex stat contest. Requires 60th, and is learned in Shard.