Name:low block
Relevant stat:dexterity
Syntax:lowblock
finesse synergy:Flying Wall, Break Through, Evasive Move, Feather Step
finesse synergy:Wall of Steel
finesse conflict:Tornado Strike, Hypnotizing Swirl, Dance of Shadows
finesse conflict:Breathing Harmony, Sparkling Swords

First worthy skill for the real defenders. Low block means, that you are wielding your sword close to your body in order to defend yourself more effectively. It increases your chance to parry an attack and of course reduces your attacking abilities. If you shift your balance with deathkick while in low block, you can then feint with wolf tooth in the next round to get on opponent\'s weaker side and thus receive less damage for one round. This combination also comes handy if you are using finesses that generate fatigue as it reduces fatigue a bit.

See also: in-mud help for blocks