Master Information Table

Special Move Name	Special Move Description	Mana Cost to use the weapon	Weapons Associated With Move
Armor Ignore	This special move allows the skilled warrior to bypass his target's physical resistance, for one shot only. The Armor Ignore shot does slightly less damage than normal. Against a heavily armored opponent, this ability is a big win, but when used against a very lightly armored foe, it might be better to use a standard strike!	25	Bladed Staff, Broad Sword, Composite Bow, Hammer Pick, Hatchet, Katana, Kryss, Long Sword, Long Spear, War Axe
Bleed Attack	Make your opponent bleed profusely with this wicked use of your weapon. When successful, the target will bleed for several seconds, taking damage as time passes for up to ten seconds. The rate of damage slows down as time passes, and the blood loss can be completely staunched with the use of bandages.	36	Battle Axe, Cleaver, Executioner's Axe, Large Battle Axe, Scythe, War Axe, War Fork, War Mace
Crushing Blow	Also known as the Haymaker, this attack dramatically increases the damage done by a weapon reaching its mark.	36	Axe, Blacksmith's Hammer, Broad Sword, Maul, Scepter, Shepherd's Crook, Viking Sword, War Hammer, War Mace
Concussion Blow	This devastating strike is most effective against those who are in good health and whose reserves of mana are low, or vice versa.	30	Battle Axe, Crossbow, Gnarled staff, Halberd, Lance, Long Sword, Quarterstaff, Mace, Maul
Disarm	This attack allows you to disarm your foe. Now in Age of Shadows, a successful Disarm leaves the victim unable to re-arm another weapon for several seconds.	18	Butchers Knife, Mace, Hatchet, Pick Axe, Shepherd's Crook, Skinning Knife, Wand, War Fork
Dismount	Perfect for the foot-soldier, the Dismount special attack can unseat a mounted opponent. The fighter using this ability must be on his own two feet and not in the saddle of a steed (with one exception: players may use a lance to dismount other players while mounted). If it works, the target will be knocked off his own mount and will take some extra damage from the fall!	18	Axe, Bardiche, Bladed Staff, Club, Heavy Crossbow, Lance, Wand
Double Strike	The highly skilled warrior can use this special attack to make two quick swings in succession. Landing both blows would be devastating!	36	Cresent Blade, Double Bladed Staff, Double Axe, Katana, Pick Axe, Repeating Crossbow, Scimitar, Two Handed Axe, Quarterstaff
Infectious Strike	This special move represents a significant change to the use of poisons in Age of Shadows. Now, only certain weapon types — those that have Infectious Strike as an available special move — will be able to be poisoned. Targets will no longer be poisoned at random when hit by poisoned weapons. Instead, the wielder must use this ability to deliver the venom. While no skill in Poisoning is directly required to use this ability, being knowledgeable in the application and use of toxins will allow a character to use Infectious Strike at reduced mana cost and with a chance to inflict more deadly poison on his victim. With this change, weapons will no longer be corroded by poison. Level 5 poison will be possible when using this special move.	36	Butchers Knife, Cleaver, Dagger, Double Bladed Staff, Kryss, Pike
Moving Shot	Available on some crossbows, this special move allows archers to fire while on the move. This shot is somewhat less accurate than normal, but the ability to fire while running is a clear advantage.	18	Composite Bow, Heavy Crossbow, Repeating Crossbow
Mortal Strike	The assassin's friend. A successful Mortal Strike will render its victim unable to heal any damage for several seconds. Use a gruesome follow-up to finish off your foe.	36	Bone Harvester, Bow, Crossbow, Cresent Blade, Hammer Pick, Scepter, Short Spear
Paralyzing Blow	A successful Paralyzing Blow will leave the target stunned, unable to move, attack, or cast spells, for a few seconds.	36	Bardiche, Black staff, Bone Harvester, Bow, Gnarled staff, Pike, Scimitar, Scythe, Viking Sword, Long Spear
Shadowstrike	This powerful ability requires secondary skills to activate. Successful use of Shadowstrike deals extra damage to the target — and renders the attacker invisible! Only those who are adept at the art of stealth will be able to use this ability.	24	Blacksmith's Hammer, Club, Dagger, Skinning Knife, Short Spear, Two Handed Axe
Whirlwind Attack	A godsend to a warrior surrounded, the Whirlwind Attack allows the fighter to strike at all nearby targets in one mighty spinning swing.	24	Black staff, Double Axe, Halberd, Large Battle Axe, War hammer

Mana Cost Reduction

Special move mana costs (swords+macing+fencing+archery+parrying) determine how much mana special moves take):

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Version 1.0: 02/28/03 -Initial Draft.

Information Gathered from: Age of Shadows Features website, UOPG readers UOStratics, and other sources.