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|A portion of [[Sacred 2:Physical|physical ]] damage is converted to the damage source, which the opponent has least resistance to. Dedicated Blow also gives you an increased chance of hitting monsters when in the active slot (but not being used).  
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|A portion of [[Sacred 2:Physical|physical]] damage is converted to the damage type which the opponent has least [[Sacred 2:Armor|resistance]] to. Dedicated Blow also gives a player an increased chance of hitting monsters when in the active slot (but not being used). This close combat arm cannot shoot.
 
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This is a [[Sacred 2:Weapon Damage Based Combat Arts|Weapon Damage Based Combat Art]].
  
 
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==Innate Abilities (Lvl 1)==
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==Innate Abilities (Lvl 1) [[File:Physical.png]]==
* Damage: 22-22
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* [[Sacred 2:Damage|Damage]]: 22-22 (unarmed), 44-65 (wielding starting weapon) [[Sacred 2:Physical|Physical]]
* Damage Conversion: 35.4%
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* Damage Conversion: 35.4% (Transformed into [[Sacred 2:Ice|Ice]], [[Sacred 2:Magic|Magic]], [[Sacred 2:Fire|Fire]], or [[Sacred 2:Poison|Poison]] damage)
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* Multiplies all [[Sacred 2:Damage Types|damage types]] of the equipped [[Sacred 2:Weapons|weapon]].
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* Has an innate bonus to [[Sacred 2:Attack Value|attack rating]]
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* [[Sacred 2:Regeneration Time:|Regeneration Time:]] 3.5 seconds
 
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* '''Transformation''' - Converts more damage to the least resisted [[Sacred 2:Damage Types|element ]]. (50% + 5% per CA level converted / 100% increase from base value (>100% converted?))
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* '''Transformation''' - Converts even more damage into the [[Sacred 2:Damage Types|damage type]] the victim has least [[Sacred 2:Armor|resistance]] to. (+35.4%, 100% increase from base value)
* '''Bedazed ''' - Chance to stun. (20% + 0.2% per CA level chance)
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* '''Bedazed ''' - Adds a [[Sacred 2:Chance to stun opponents|chance to stun]] opponents briefly. (20% + 0.2% per Combat Art level chance)
 
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* '''Intent ''' - Adds chance to do a [[Sacred 2: Chance for critical hits|critical hit]]. (20% + 0.1% per CA level chance)
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* '''Intent ''' - Chance to land [[Sacred 2: Chance for critical hits|critical hits]]. (20% + 0.1% per Combat Art level chance)
* '''Confident ''' - Significantly increases chance to hit. (15% chance of sure hit)
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* '''Confident ''' - Significantly increases chance to hit. (15% [[Sacred 2:Chance that opponents cannot evade attacks|chance opponents cannot evade attacks]])
 
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* '''Enforce ''' - Dedicated Blow does increased damage. (16.7% increase)
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* '''Enforce ''' - Dedicated Blow inflicts more damage. (16.7% increase to all damage types on the weapon)
* '''Impact ''' - Chance for a [[Sacred 2: Chance to inflict Deep Wounds|deep wound]]. (20% + 0.1% per Combat Art level chance)
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* '''Impact ''' - [[Sacred 2: Chance to inflict Deep Wounds|Chance to inflict a deep wound]]. (20% + 0.1% per Combat Art level chance)
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==Skills and Attributes==
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The following [[Sacred 2:Skills|skills]] will affect this combat art:
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* [[Sacred 2:Tactics Lore|Tactics Lore]] - indirectly, it increases weapon [[Sacred 2:Damage|damage]] and [[Sacred 2:Chance for critical hits|critical chance]], thus making Dedicated Blow hit harder, also allows modification points.
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* [[Sacred 2:Devout Guardian Focus|Devout Guardian Focus]] - reduces [[Sacred 2:Regeneration Time:|regeneration time]] and allows for [[Sacred 2:Highest Combat Art Level Without Penalty|higher level combat art without penalty]], allows for modification points.
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* Any [[Sacred 2:Weapons|weapon]] lore (such as [[Sacred 2:Hafted Weapons|Hafted Weapons]] when the Temple Guardian is wielding an axe) - will indirectly increase this combat art's [[Sacred 2:Casting Speed|execution speed]], damage and [[Sacred 2:Chance To Hit|chance to hit]], and will allow the equippng of higher level weapons used to execute this combat art.
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* [[Sacred 2:Concentration|Concentration]] - will lower this combat art's regeneration time.
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* [[Sacred 2:Combat Discipline|Combat Discipline]] - will increase its [[Sacred 2:Damage|damage]] and reduce its regeneration time if this Combat Art is placed within a [[Sacred 2:Combo|combo]].  This increase in damage is direct; it increases the +xx% that the CA adds to base damage.
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* [[Sacred 2:Speed Lore|Speed Lore]] - will increase its chance to hit indirectly by increasing a player's attack rating.
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* [[Sacred 2:Damage Lore|Damage Lore]] - will improve the chance, duration, and strength of any [[Sacred 2:Secondary Damage Effects|secondary damage effects]] triggered by Dedicated Blow, based on the damage types on the equipped weapon ([[Sacred 2:Chance to inflict Open Wounds|open wounds]], [[Sacred 2:Chance for Burn|burning]], etc.).
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The following [[Sacred 2:Attributes|attributes]] will affect this combat art:
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*[[Sacred 2:Strength |Strength]] will increase damage for melee weapons, and chance to hit
  
==Skills==
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*[[Sacred 2:Dexterity |Dexterity]] will increase damage for ranged weapons (and some melee weapons), and chance to hit
The following skills will affect this combat art:
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* [[Sacred 2:Devout Guardian Focus|Devout Guardian Focus]]
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*[[Sacred 2:Intelligence |Intelligence]] will increase damage for for magic staves
* [[Sacred 2:Tactics Lore|Tactics Lore]]
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* [[Sacred 2:Concentration|Concentration]]
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*[[Sacred 2:Stamina|Stamina]] will lower regeneration time
*[[Sacred 2: Combat Discipline| Combat Discipline]]
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* Sword/Hafted weapons(increases cast speed)
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*[[Sacred 2:Willpower|Willpower]] will increase damage for [[Sacred 2:Lightsabers|Lightsabers]] ([[Sacred 2:Community Patch|Community Patch]] Only)
  
 
== Usage Strategies ==
 
== Usage Strategies ==
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*Modify with '''Transformation''' - '''Intent''' - '''Enforce''' to maximize the damage potential.
  
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*Works well in a [[Sacred 2:Combo|combo]] with [[Sacred 2:Battle Extension|Battle Extension]].  Dedicated Blow will deliver a hard hit and Battle Extension will follow up with a multi-hit attack against the opponent and nearby foes.
  
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*To lower regen time to the max, take Concentration, Devout Guardian Focus, Combat Discipline, and place Dedicated Blow in a combo by itself.  Drink a [[Sacred 2:Concentration Potion|Concentration Potion]] to really get the regen time low.
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*Alternatively, just stack [[Sacred 2:Regeneration per hit|regeneration per hit]] gear and spam Dedicated Blow by just holding down the right mouse button.
  
 
== Pros and Cons ==
 
== Pros and Cons ==
Pros
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'''Pros'''
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*Allows the player to use their most powerful weapon without worrying about the opponent's resistances
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*With low regen/regen per hit gear, it can take the place of regular left-click attacks
Cons
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'''Cons'''
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*Single-target attack only
 
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== Stats Chart ==
 
== Stats Chart ==
 
 
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==See Also==
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*[[Sacred 2:Temple Guardian|Temple Guardian]]
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*[[Sacred 2:Temple Guardian Guides|Temple Guardian Guides]]
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*[[Sacred 2:Temple Guardian Combat Arts|Temple Guardian Combat Arts]]
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*[[Sacred 2:Skills|Skills]]
  
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==Gallery==
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==See Also==
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*[[Sacred 2:Temple Guardian|Temple Guardian]]
 
*[[Sacred 2:Temple Guardian Combat Arts|Temple Guardian Combat Arts]]
 
*[[Sacred 2:Skills|Skills]]
 
*[[Sacred 2:Combat Art Modifications|Combat Art Modifications]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Sacred 2 Combat Arts]][[Category:Temple Guardian Combat Arts]]
 
[[Category:Sacred 2 Combat Arts]][[Category:Temple Guardian Combat Arts]]

Latest revision as of 05:50, 9 January 2014

01.gif A portion of physical damage is converted to the damage type which the opponent has least resistance to. Dedicated Blow also gives a player an increased chance of hitting monsters when in the active slot (but not being used). This close combat arm cannot shoot.

This is a Weapon Damage Based Combat Art.

Aspect

TG_Asp_01.png - Devout Guardian

Innate Abilities (Lvl 1) Physical.png

Modifications

See also: Sacred 2:Combat Art Modifications
MODicons_12.gif Bronze
  • Transformation - Converts even more damage into the damage type the victim has least resistance to. (+35.4%, 100% increase from base value)
  • Bedazed - Adds a chance to stun opponents briefly. (20% + 0.2% per Combat Art level chance)

MODicons_10.gif Silver

MODicons_08.gif Gold
  • Enforce - Dedicated Blow inflicts more damage. (16.7% increase to all damage types on the weapon)
  • Impact - Chance to inflict a deep wound. (20% + 0.1% per Combat Art level chance)
Dedicated Blow without Modifications


Skills and Attributes

The following skills will affect this combat art:

  • Any weapon lore (such as Hafted Weapons when the Temple Guardian is wielding an axe) - will indirectly increase this combat art's execution speed, damage and chance to hit, and will allow the equippng of higher level weapons used to execute this combat art.
  • Combat Discipline - will increase its damage and reduce its regeneration time if this Combat Art is placed within a combo. This increase in damage is direct; it increases the +xx% that the CA adds to base damage.
  • Speed Lore - will increase its chance to hit indirectly by increasing a player's attack rating.

The following attributes will affect this combat art:

  • Strength will increase damage for melee weapons, and chance to hit
  • Dexterity will increase damage for ranged weapons (and some melee weapons), and chance to hit
  • Stamina will lower regeneration time

Usage Strategies

  • Modify with Transformation - Intent - Enforce to maximize the damage potential.
  • Works well in a combo with Battle Extension. Dedicated Blow will deliver a hard hit and Battle Extension will follow up with a multi-hit attack against the opponent and nearby foes.
  • To lower regen time to the max, take Concentration, Devout Guardian Focus, Combat Discipline, and place Dedicated Blow in a combo by itself. Drink a Concentration Potion to really get the regen time low.
  • Alternatively, just stack regeneration per hit gear and spam Dedicated Blow by just holding down the right mouse button.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Allows the player to use their most powerful weapon without worrying about the opponent's resistances
  • With low regen/regen per hit gear, it can take the place of regular left-click attacks

Cons

  • Single-target attack only
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Stats Chart

Level Regeneration Time Damage Damage Conversion
1 5.2s 22-22 35.4%
2 7.0s 23-23 37.5%

See Also

Gallery