Post by Holly on Jan 15, 2012 14:00:26 GMT -5
Unique Battle Skills
Each of the five Clans have its own unique battle skills. Generally the founder of each skill uses it in combat, and no other Clan is permitted to use it, as they don't know how, though some skills are known to all five Clans. Each of these tactics are shown in-depth in the book Battles of the Clans, while the mutual Clan attacks are shown in Secrets of the Clans.
ThunderClan
Lightning Strike
- Crouch behind the enemy with your patrol unseen.
- Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.
- Spring squarely on top of the enemy, aiming for the ears, as they will bleed easily; caught by surprise, they should be easy targets.
- As fast as you attack, retreat back into the undergrowth.
- As the enemy lets its guard down, attack from an opposite angle; do this over and over until the enemy, thinking they are outnumbered, retreats.
ShadowClan
Night Ambush
- Hide in the shadows of the night with your patrol and your enemy spotted.
- Make sure your scent isn't drifting toward the attackers.
- Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.
- Strike your enemy fast and hard; the enemy will be caught off-guard with a battle at night.
- Cut off all your enemy's escape routes, encircling them with your patrol.
- If they try to attack, battle again. If they do not, let them through with a warning.
RiverClan
Water Combat
Water Combat Battle Moves:
- Double-Front-Paw Slap-Down - Splash water into the enemy's face with your front paws, temporarily stunning them.
- Underwater Leg Sweep (Front or Hind) - Crouch under water, holding your breath. Sweep the legs from under your enemy as their head is raised above water-level; they struggle for breath, as other Clan cats naturally panic underwater.
- Push-Down and Release - Wrestle your enemy under water. Keep their head below water-level until they surrender, as other Clan cats don't know to hold their breath underwater.
- Underwater Clinch - Use your enemy's weight to hold him underwater. With a firm grip, raise him to the air so he can breathe, then send him under again. Do this repeatedly until the enemy gives up.
- Tail Splash - Similar to the Double Front-Paw Slap-Down, splash the water into your opponent's eyes with your tail, temporarily blinding them.
- Underwater Push-Off - Holding your breath, crouch below the water's surface. Aim an accurate pounce to the warrior on the water's edge, knocking him off-balance; the element of surprise should win you this battle.
- Rushpaw Splash - Flick a splash of water at a distance to create a decoy, leaving room for a surprise attack.
WindClan
Speed and Agility
Speed and Agility Battle Moves:
Graywing created many battle techniques especially for WindClan. He came up with these tactics using small stones and marks on the floor of his den.
- Approach from Above Your Enemy - Gain high-ground. Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal. Charge down your high ground; your enemy will be weakened by having to fight uphill.
- Use the Light from the Sun - Attack your enemy with the sun behind you, which should dazzle the enemy and block his view.
- Know Where the Wind is Coming From - If there is a strong wind, it should blow from behind you; that should hold them back and blur their vision with dust. However, if stalking, make sure the wind is blowing toward you, as it could give away your scent if blowing toward your enemy.
- Conceal the Size of Your Force - Have your attackers in sight from a distance. Avoid bundling; this will appear as a small attack force and encourage the enemy to be overconfident. If wanting to intimidate, spread out your Clanmates into single file, which will appear as an impenetrable border of warriors. Attack the enemy.
- Attack Both Ends of the Enemy Line First - Attack both ends of your enemy's line, leaving the middle cats to fend on two fronts; this will leave them outflanked, vulnerable, and in disarray. Attack the rest of the enemies until they run.
- Keep Fresh Warriors in Reserve - Always keep strong, fit warriors to replace injured ones.
- Feigned Retreat and Ambush - A group of strong cats screech and attack the enemy line. The group of fit cats retreat; repeat this until the enemy line breaks. Other warriors, usually tunnelers, jump out of rabbit holes and dips in the round on the other side of the attackers. Attack from both fronts until the enemy surrenders.
Each of the five Clans have its own unique battle skills. Generally the founder of each skill uses it in combat, and no other Clan is permitted to use it, as they don't know how, though some skills are known to all five Clans. Each of these tactics are shown in-depth in the book Battles of the Clans, while the mutual Clan attacks are shown in Secrets of the Clans.
ThunderClan
Lightning Strike
- Crouch behind the enemy with your patrol unseen.
- Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.
- Spring squarely on top of the enemy, aiming for the ears, as they will bleed easily; caught by surprise, they should be easy targets.
- As fast as you attack, retreat back into the undergrowth.
- As the enemy lets its guard down, attack from an opposite angle; do this over and over until the enemy, thinking they are outnumbered, retreats.
ShadowClan
Night Ambush
- Hide in the shadows of the night with your patrol and your enemy spotted.
- Make sure your scent isn't drifting toward the attackers.
- Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.
- Strike your enemy fast and hard; the enemy will be caught off-guard with a battle at night.
- Cut off all your enemy's escape routes, encircling them with your patrol.
- If they try to attack, battle again. If they do not, let them through with a warning.
RiverClan
Water Combat
Water Combat Battle Moves:
- Double-Front-Paw Slap-Down - Splash water into the enemy's face with your front paws, temporarily stunning them.
- Underwater Leg Sweep (Front or Hind) - Crouch under water, holding your breath. Sweep the legs from under your enemy as their head is raised above water-level; they struggle for breath, as other Clan cats naturally panic underwater.
- Push-Down and Release - Wrestle your enemy under water. Keep their head below water-level until they surrender, as other Clan cats don't know to hold their breath underwater.
- Underwater Clinch - Use your enemy's weight to hold him underwater. With a firm grip, raise him to the air so he can breathe, then send him under again. Do this repeatedly until the enemy gives up.
- Tail Splash - Similar to the Double Front-Paw Slap-Down, splash the water into your opponent's eyes with your tail, temporarily blinding them.
- Underwater Push-Off - Holding your breath, crouch below the water's surface. Aim an accurate pounce to the warrior on the water's edge, knocking him off-balance; the element of surprise should win you this battle.
- Rushpaw Splash - Flick a splash of water at a distance to create a decoy, leaving room for a surprise attack.
WindClan
Speed and Agility
Speed and Agility Battle Moves:
Graywing created many battle techniques especially for WindClan. He came up with these tactics using small stones and marks on the floor of his den.
- Approach from Above Your Enemy - Gain high-ground. Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal. Charge down your high ground; your enemy will be weakened by having to fight uphill.
- Use the Light from the Sun - Attack your enemy with the sun behind you, which should dazzle the enemy and block his view.
- Know Where the Wind is Coming From - If there is a strong wind, it should blow from behind you; that should hold them back and blur their vision with dust. However, if stalking, make sure the wind is blowing toward you, as it could give away your scent if blowing toward your enemy.
- Conceal the Size of Your Force - Have your attackers in sight from a distance. Avoid bundling; this will appear as a small attack force and encourage the enemy to be overconfident. If wanting to intimidate, spread out your Clanmates into single file, which will appear as an impenetrable border of warriors. Attack the enemy.
- Attack Both Ends of the Enemy Line First - Attack both ends of your enemy's line, leaving the middle cats to fend on two fronts; this will leave them outflanked, vulnerable, and in disarray. Attack the rest of the enemies until they run.
- Keep Fresh Warriors in Reserve - Always keep strong, fit warriors to replace injured ones.
- Feigned Retreat and Ambush - A group of strong cats screech and attack the enemy line. The group of fit cats retreat; repeat this until the enemy line breaks. Other warriors, usually tunnelers, jump out of rabbit holes and dips in the round on the other side of the attackers. Attack from both fronts until the enemy surrenders.