Waiting Fist

Stand still. Let them come. Answer.

Mode

Stance

Used with

Unarmed

Stamina

30

Fury

25

Cooldown

8s

Range

1.3 tiles

Price

1,800 gold

Needs first

The Catch, Bellows-Breath

What it does

Raise a still guard (30 stamina, then 4 stamina/s; move x0.5; no attacks; LMB or this key lowers it). The next melee blow aimed at you from any side is slipped (no damage) and answered at once with a counter at its striker if it stands within 1.3 tiles: 2.6 x roll and 30 poise (out of reach, only the slip). 0.6 s between counters (a pack can still bite you in between); the stance ends after 3 counters or 8 s. The Catch asks for timing; this asks for Fury, stamina and standing still. Missiles aren't slipped.

Edge: Patient Fist

Holds for 4 counters.