Brawler - Revision history

T-Furan at 14:04, 16 July 2023

2023-07-16T14:04:54Z

Moritheil: /* Description */ add new player advice link

2023-02-27T00:35:11Z

‎Description: add new player advice link

Vyn: /* Starting Talents */ Updated with heavy armour training. Plus code cleanup

2021-09-29T01:08:07Z

‎Starting Talents: Updated with heavy armour training. Plus code cleanup

Vyn: /* Talents */ Switched to lower case parameters in combat training row template

2021-09-29T00:51:40Z

‎Talents: Switched to lower case parameters in combat training row template

Vyn: /* Talents */ Updated combat training row to use new template

2021-09-29T00:40:43Z

‎Talents: Updated combat training row to use new template

ScienceBall: Hidden Compound link

2021-06-20T11:35:34Z

Hidden Compound link

ScienceBall: Introduction. Starting items details. Empty Hand (from learnPool). Mastery values. Survival is not locked.

2021-06-20T11:34:47Z

Introduction. Starting items details. Empty Hand (from learnPool). Mastery values. Survival is not locked.

Sheila at 22:06, 22 February 2019

2019-02-22T22:06:14Z

Cam4455: /* Talents */

2017-04-05T04:02:57Z

‎Talents

Ibanix: /* Strategy */

2016-03-20T02:52:10Z

‎Strategy

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 {{class
 |name=Brawler
-|metaclass=Warrior
+|metaclass=[[Warrior]]
 |starting_life=120
 |locked=Yes
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 }}
-Brawler is a class introduced in the base game. It must be unlocked by winning the arena fight in the [[Hidden Compound]] (the fight costs 150 gold to enter).
+Brawler is a class introduced in the base game. It must be unlocked by winning the arena fight in the [[Hidden Compound]] (the fight costs 150 gold to enter). ''New player Brawler advice is available at [[Brawler/notes]].''
 ==Locked Description==
-''Though you may fight alone against many,''
+''Though you may fight alone against many, destined to fight till you die, still you do not relent.''
-''destined to fight till you die,''
+''In a ring of blood you learn that a pair of fists can face the world.''
-−
-''still you do not relent.''
-−
-''In a ring of blood you learn''
-−
-''that a pair of fists''
-−
-''can face the world.''
 ==Description==
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 Many of the Brawler's abilities will earn combo points which they can use on finishing moves that will have added effect.
-The unarmed fighting styles the Brawler uses rely on maneuverability and having both hands available. As such, they cannot make use of their training wearing massive armour or while a weapon or shield is equipped.
+The unarmed fighting styles the Brawler uses rely on maneuverability and having both hands available.
-Their most important stats are: [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Cunning]].
+You have learned these techniques and can now create new characters with the Brawler class.
-''New player Brawler advice is available at [[Brawler/notes]].''
+Brawlers use stamina and must remain at least semi-mobile.  As such they cannot perform their unarmed talents in massive armor.
 ==Starting Equipment==

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 The unarmed fighting styles the Brawler uses rely on maneuverability and having both hands available. As such, they cannot make use of their training wearing massive armour or while a weapon or shield is equipped.
-Their most important stats are: [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Cunning]]
+Their most important stats are: [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Cunning]].
 ==Starting Equipment==

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 ==Starting Talents==
-*[[Uppercut (talent)|Uppercut]] (1)
+* {{t|Uppercut}} (1)
-*[[Double strike (talent)|Double Strike]] (1)
+* {{t|Double Strike}} (1)
-*[[Striking stance (talent)|Striking Stance]] (1)
+* {{t|Striking Stance}} (1)
-*[[Combat accuracy (talent)|Combat Accuracy]] (1)
+* {{t|Combat Accuracy}} (1)
-*[[Armour training (talent)|Armour Training]] (1)
+* {{t|Heavy Armour Training}} (1)
-*[[Unarmed mastery (talent)|Unarmed Mastery]] (1)
+* {{t|Unarmed Mastery}} (1)
-*{{T|Empty Hand}} (1)
+* {{T|Empty Hand}} (1)
 ==Talents==

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 | generic_rows =
-{{Combat training row| Mastery = 1.0}}
+{{Combat training row| mastery = 1.0}}
 {{Talent_row
 | Type = [[Technique (category type)|Technique]]

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 | generic_rows =
-{{Talent_row
+{{Combat training row| Mastery = 1.0}}
-| Type = [[Technique (category type)|Technique]]
-| Name = [[Combat training (category)|Combat Training]]
 | Mastery = 1.0
-| talent1 = [[Thick skin (talent)|Thick Skin]]
-| talent2 = [[Armour training (talent)|Armour Training]]
-| talent3 = [[Combat accuracy (talent)|Combat Accuracy]]
-| talent4 = [[Weapons mastery (talent)|Weapons Mastery]]
-| talent5 = [[Dagger mastery (talent)|Dagger Mastery]]
 }}
 {{Talent_row
 | Type = [[Technique (category type)|Technique]]

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	}}		}}
−
−	~~==Strategy==~~
−	~~See [[Guides#Warrior\|Warrior Strategy Guides]].~~
−
−	~~You can also see the Brawler [[Brawler/notes\|general notes]], but they may be out of date.~~

	{{classes}}		{{classes}}

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 | talent1 = [[Dirty fighting (talent)|Dirty Fighting]]
 | talent2 = [[Backstab (talent)|Backstab]]
-| talent3 = [[Switch place (talent)|Switch Place]]
+| talent3 = [[Blinding powder (talent)|Blinding Powder]]
-| talent4 = [[Cripple (talent)|Cripple]]
+| talent4 = [[Twist the knife (talent)|Twist the Knife]]
 }}
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 | Mastery = 1.2
 | Locked = No
-| talent1 = [[Hack'n'back (talent)|Hack'n'Back]]
+| talent1 = [[Disengage (talent)|Disengage]]
-| talent2 = [[Mobile defence (talent)|Mobile Defense]]
+| talent2 = [[Evasion (talent)|Evasion]]
-| talent3 = [[Light of foot (talent)|Light of Foot]]
+| talent3 = [[Tumble (talent)|Tumble]]
-| talent4 = [[Strider (talent)|Strider]]
+| talent4 = [[Trained reactions (talent)|Trained Reactions]]
-}}
-{{Talent_row
-| Type = [[Technique (category type)|Technique]]
-| Name = [[Conditioning (category)|Conditioning]]
-| Mastery = 1.1
-| talent1 = [[Vitality (talent)|Vitality]]
-| talent2 = [[Unflinching resolve (talent)|Unflinching Resolve]]
-| talent3 = [[Daunting presence (talent)|Daunting Presence]]
-| talent4 = [[Adrenaline surge (talent)|Adrenaline Surge]]
 }}
 {{Talent_row
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 {{Talent_row
 | Type = [[Technique (category type)|Technique]]
-| Name = [[Field control (category)|Field Control]]
+| Name = [[Conditioning (category)|Conditioning]]
-| Mastery = 1.0
+| Mastery = 1.1
-| Locked = No
+| talent1 = [[Vitality (talent)|Vitality]]
-| talent1 = [[Disengage (talent)|Disengage]]
+| talent2 = [[Unflinching resolve (talent)|Unflinching Resolve]]
-| talent2 = [[Track (talent)|Track]]
+| talent3 = [[Daunting presence (talent)|Daunting Presence]]
-| talent3 = [[Heave (talent)|Heave]]
+| talent4 = [[Adrenaline surge (talent)|Adrenaline Surge]]
-| talent4 = [[Slow motion (talent)|Slow Motion]]
 }}
 {{Talent_row
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 | Locked = Yes
 | talent1 = [[Heightened senses (talent)|Heightened Senses]]
-| talent2 = [[Charm mastery (talent)|Charm Mastery]]
+| talent2 = [[Device mastery (talent)|Device Mastery]]
-| talent3 = [[Piercing sight (talent)|Piercing Sight]]
+| talent3 = [[Track (talent)|Track]]
-| talent4 = [[Evasion (talent)|Evasion]]
+| talent4 = [[Danger sense (talent)|Danger Sense]]
 }}

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 ==Strategy==
-More mobile than traditional fighters and more durable than fragile rogues, the Brawler is an unarmed combatant with exceptional burst and sustained damage.
+See [[Guides#Warrior|Warrior Strategy Guides]].
-Pros:
+You can also see the Brawler [[Brawler/notes|general notes]], but they may be out of date.
-* Exceptional mobility for a warrior
-* Highly-synergistic Pugilism tree
-* Excellent natural scaling
-* Strong synergy with on-hit items
-* High critical strike chance
-* Kills space-time anomalies, vampire lords, and the entire Orc race with BARE HANDS
-−
-Cons:
-* Limited build/playstyle options
-* Equipment restrictions
-−
-No blades, no magic; Brawlers fight with their bare (er, gloved) hands, and they fight very well. Like their Marauder cousins, Str/Dex/Cun Brawlers combine the rogue's critical-prone multi-striking capabilities with the warrior's survivability. However, while Marauders leans more towards the rogue's dual-wielding playstyle, Brawlers gravitate towards the warrior's "Meat-Grinder" playstyle through their incredible natural scaling and Pugilism. Speaking of which:
-−
-===Natural Scaling===
-−
-Bonuses:
-* +40% attack speed while unarmed
-* .5 Physical Power per Level
-−
-Brawlers have neither a primary nor a secondary weapon to grant them stat-enhancing perks, so these benefits come embedded in the class itself. The 40% bonus attack speed removes the standard 20% unarmed attack speed penalty and replaces it with a 20% AS bonus (although the Disarmed effect negates this), making it essential for a class built around unarmed combat. The physical power per level serves a dual purpose: early on, it slightly improves your damage and helps your Finishing Moves (mainly Uppercut) apply their intended effects while you focus on unlocking your essential Dexterity and Cunning abilities. However, its main purpose becomes noticeable around level 25+, where the combined potential of your natural scaling, Unarmed Mastery, and strength bonuses are often just enough to trigger a cross-tier effect on lesser enemies. While the effect isn't as reliable as a dedicated ability, it is essentially a free disable that procs on your basic attacks, allowing you to butcher ants, wolves, bears, and other low-quality monsters with little fear of retaliation. This ability will eventually taper off as monsters gain higher and higher physical save.
-−
-They're also the only class with true scaling with the Defense stat, with Mobile Defense allowing them to make use of Armour despite wearing leather and Reflex Defense giving you significant damage mitigation despite not wearing heavy or massive armour.
-−
-===Pugilism - A Gentlemen's Art===
-−
-Pugilism is the Brawler's most iconic and most important talent tree. Combined with the Brawler's natural perks, it is what allows an unarmed fighter to match and potentially exceed armed fighters in raw damage output. While there are certainly ways to build the Brawler without investing deep into the Pugilism tree, few builds synergize with the class as well as one emphasizing Pugilism, Unarmed Mastery (talent) and, to a lesser extent, Finishing Moves. Going over the abilities:
-−
-;Double Strike
-:The Brawler's bread-and-butter skill with an excellent damage-per-level increase, extra point combo point at level 4, zero stamina cost, and a low cooldown that can be further reduced by brawler's gloves/gauntlets. As this activates automatically while you have {{t|Striking Stance}} activated, this can be completely ignored as an active, while you passively use it just by using your bump attack.
-−
-;Spinning Backhand
-:This is why the Brawler is categorized as a "mobile" fighter. With two points, Spinning Backhand's range increases to 4, allowing you to save Rush for initiations when it's truly needed. At level 5, Spinning Backhand gains a full 6 range (along with the range-influenced DPS increase), meaning that it can effectively replace Rush as the go-to "mage-bashing" tool. Finally, with maxed Relentless Strikes, this ability sits with a manageable seven turn cooldown, meaning that it can be used multiple times within a large engagement. Throw in its AoE component, and you have the Brawler's all-in-one utility slap. Consider adding a second point early, then add on remaining points once you've reached acceptable levels of your other Pugilism abilities if you desire.
-−
-;Axe Kick
-:This is one of the primary "defensive offense" talents that brawler has many of. This ability completely ignores saves, but is stopped by confusion immunity. However, against targets that this lands on, you get rid of many of their damage dealing options - all of them, if they're a caster.
-−
-;Flurry of Fists
-:The Brawler's wombo combo "this thing needs to DIE" ability. Spinning Backhand into Flurry of Fists will kill most non-boss casters instantly in the first half of the game, and almost instantly thereafter depending on your opponent's resistances. At rank 4 it delivers three combo points, meaning that Spinning Backhand -> Flurry of Fists -> Any Finishing Move will deliver a four point finisher in three turns.
-−
-;Striking Stance
-:This isn't technically a Pugilism ability, but its relationship with Double Strike and its incredible bonuses should not go unmentioned. Striking Stance gives a sizable accuracy boost, an exceptional damage modifier to many skills, and flat damage reduction. This should always be on, and as it has an instant cast time, consider putting it on auto-cast in case it gets deactivated by an enemy talent.
-−
-===Grappling===
-−
-Grappling is another "defensive offense" option that allows Grapplers to deal particularly well with mages, but thanks to the myriad of statuses applied by the first and second talent in the Grappling tree, it can be used to handle any large single threats. Grappling allows you to grapple enemies that are up to one size category larger than you, and many of the most threatening monsters in the game are of size normal or big. This allows any race that isn't a yeek or halfling to grapple them and these races should consider [[size]] boosting gear as important.
-−
-===Overall===
-−
-The Brawler is great fit for players looking for a mobile, powerful class who can do a little bit of everything.
-−
-With their BARE HANDS.
-−
-Fisticuffs!
-−
-===Notes===
-−
-Noteworthy Items:
-* Bloodcaller - This allows you to heal very effectively off the damage you do.
-* Spellhunt Remnants - These allow you to, even without being anti-magic, punch the magic out of any puny casters.
-−
-Other Talent Trees:
-* While unarmed discipline does not have many exciting talents beyond Combination Kick, 5 points into Combo Kick and 1 point into Defensive Throw provide a very large boost to your damage and ability to shut down your opposition. Combo kick can remove up to 5 sustains, disabling very important things like Necrotic Aura, Shield Wall, Essence of Speed, Kinetic Shield, etc. causing once dangerous foes to fall helpless before your fists.
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