| Author | What is the definition of "Charging Stack?" |
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A certain enchantment is % decrease in attack of a charging stack.
In what context would this apply? The closest I could find would be Jousting, but as far as I know that only applies to Cavalry.
My best guess is that it decreases attack of a stack that moves and attacks in the same turn; though I just want to be certain. |
https://www.lordswm.com/help.php?section=32
Human Cavalry's jousting attack gives it 5% extra damage for each tile travelled, so if it moved 6 tiles to make an attack, that hit does 30% extra damage.
DE's Lizard cavalry's charge reduces target defense by 20% for each tile travelled, so a lizard cavalry moving 5-6 tiles will do a hit which the target has effectively 0 defense. |
| It appears you didn't even read my post. I am asking about the enchantment, specifically to a Shield, that states "% decrease attack of charging stack." I am wondering what charging stack refers to in that context. |
| "% decrease attack of charging stack" protects you from calvary and Lizards, which is what Hunago is trying to hint you. |
| I see. So it has very limited uses... I didn't really think that would have been the case; but now that I know I see it is not yet worthwhile ;) |
| I think it is any attacking stack but I really don't know. |
| In case of enchantment Charging Stack - attacking stack |
| So that would mean ANY attacking stack then? So it is essentially a percent decrease in the attacker's attack? |
| charging stack is moving stack which attacks when gone to the destination right? |
i doubt that spell or enchantment is broad enough to cover every single melee attack made upon a target, as long as the attacker travelled 1+ square before hitting.
good question, what does justify a charge?
is this spell limited to countering only two known monsters. |
no as erlemar pointed out in this case Charging stack is any attacking stack.
so any stack attacking your stack will deal damage at a reduced %
this enchant covers all creatures and happens to be the most expensive armor enchant... |
In case of enchantment Charging Stack - attacking stack
Wow, if that is true, then the term "charging stack" is very misleading.
maybe, if the stack moved and then attack, then the dmg reduction would kick in.
If the stack just stood at the original place, then then dmg wont be reduced. |
i doubt that the enchant is limited to moving stacks only.. it should work for all attacking stack.. right now i'm too poor to test it out, if i have enough money i'll try it out.
but the weaponsmith has a similar enchant (most expensive weapon enchant involving moonstone + abrasive) in which your attacking stack ignores defense of all other stacks by certain %... so if the weapon enchant is valid for all stacks, the armor enchant should be the same |
Yes, but don't get too exited over the effects.
A 5% decrease in attack of a charging stack (already a well enchanted artifact, five moonstones!!!) means that a unit with Att 15 will in fact have Attack 14.25 because of the item. So that's 0.75 less in Attack value, so roughly 3.75% less damage. And it doesn't work against magic. And it doesn't work against ranged attacks.
But if you are ready to pay so high to get such a small edge... |
| i agree with Kotrin... the enchants involving moonstone are too expensive to be used practically, i would rather get a 2x5 earth and water enchant for less gold... |
| so a goblins stride or even a zombies' crawl can be considered a charge? |
| for the enchant.. yes |
True the enchantments are not a large benefit at all; but it is at the very least a benefit. A very expensive benefit.
I would assume, though, if you are even able to enchant to 5%; then several pieces of armor with a 5% decrease in attack (body, shoes, helm, shield) would add up to a 20% decrease; which is a far more decent drop.
Either way, arts have a durability; and therefore so do the enchantment on them. If you question whether arts and enchantment are worthwhile, the proof is with the people who purchase ANY arts at all. The numbers seem small but they are obviously making a difference. |
