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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
* In Nightmare mode, Shield Bash can stagger nearby allies. If a friendly fire-capable spell (<i>e.g.</i>, upgraded [[Fist of the Maker]]) hits a staggered ally, the result is virtually always fatal.
 
* In Nightmare mode, Shield Bash can stagger nearby allies. If a friendly fire-capable spell (<i>e.g.</i>, upgraded [[Fist of the Maker]]) hits a staggered ally, the result is virtually always fatal.
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* Force applied depends upon weapon damage type: a shield wielded with a physical damage weapon will deal physical force while one that deals another type of damage will deal that elemental force. For example, a shield bash preformed while wielding Desdemona's Blade will deal out nature force effects instead of physical ones.
   
 
== Upgrades ==
 
== Upgrades ==

Revision as of 04:32, 23 August 2011

For the talent in Dragon Age: Origins, see Shield Bash.


Shield Bash is a warrior talent from the Weapon and Shield tree in Dragon Age II.

Information

  • Physical damage: 170%
  • Physical force: 1,200%

Notes

  • In Nightmare mode, Shield Bash can stagger nearby allies. If a friendly fire-capable spell (e.g., upgraded Fist of the Maker) hits a staggered ally, the result is virtually always fatal.
  • Force applied depends upon weapon damage type: a shield wielded with a physical damage weapon will deal physical force while one that deals another type of damage will deal that elemental force. For example, a shield bash preformed while wielding Desdemona's Blade will deal out nature force effects instead of physical ones.

Upgrades

Pummel Pummel
Upgrade
Requires: Level 6
Shield Bash can be used more frequently, and enemies slammed by the warrior's shield are STAGGERED.

Cooldown: -5s (total: 10s)
STAGGERStaggeredchance: 100% for the primary target
STAGGERStaggeredchance: 40% for normal enemies within range