Shield Smash

[Raborn]

New job trait for PLD, since the job utilizes shields, why not add a trait that throws in an additional attack round by using the shield as a -blunt- based attack?

Since PLD isn't intended to be a DD, make it so the damage is determined by the shield's DEF rating. IE Aegis = DEF: 40 so the equivalent of a DMG 40 club.

It works somewhat like Kick Attacks for MNK or DA for WAR, so that the PLD has a chance of tossing in an extra round, however it is low damage, you gain 0 TP for a hit, it generates higher enmity than a regular attack would, and is 100% accurate, no chance of miss. Activation rate is ~5%.

Any thoughts?

[Aeonk]

With stats like that, what's the point? Weak damage for a single hit that Shield Bash as a JA outdmgs, no TP gain, 5% activation rate... would be less useful than Tactical Parry.

[Babekeke]

Should call it 'Tickle' ;p

[Teraniku]

Well, if it stunned 100% like Shield Bash does (Except on a few NMs) then it could have it's uses, but as described, it really won't help all that much.

[ManaKing]

TP gain or GTFO?

[Phafi]

add in some debuffs that players can't inflict through JAs or spells and you might have something (En-Amnesia anyone? even if it's only ~five seconds)