Shield Bash (Origins)

Shield Bash is a warrior talent from the Shield Bash tree in Dragon Age: Origins.
== Information ==
* The character shield-bashes a target, gaining +10 attack, dealing normal damage as well as knocking the target off its feet for 3 seconds unless it passes a physical resistance check vs the attacker's strength attribute.
* Shield Mastery adds the strength bonus a second time in the damage calculation. The bonus is not increased if the hit is critical.
* Conjuration time: 1s.
* 20 additional Threat is supposed to be drawn from the target. As of Patch 1.02, only damage-based Threat is drawn.
* Shield Bash can also free a party member from immobilizing effects such as Grab & Roots
Category:Dragon Age: Origins talents
== Notes ==
* The Warden will start with this talent for free if he/she is a warrior of Human Noble or Dwarf Noble origin.
* Activation base is in and values vary with fatigue%.
* The hit can be a critical hit.
* It is useful as a way to quickly knock down mages.
== See also ==
* Ability mechanics
Category:Dragon Age: Origins talents
es:Barrido de escudo (Origins)
de:Schildschlag (DAO)