Turtle Shell

Stance. Reduces damage from non-critical hits.

Notes[edit]

Many Turtles and Kappas use this skill.
The damage reduction is equal to the creature's level, e.g. all direct damage to level 23 Kappas will be reduced by 23.
- The reduction takes place after taking into account reductions due to the turtle's armor rating.
The skill description does not include any activation or recharge time; it is possible that the skill recharges instantly, as turtles have been observed to re-enter the stance quickly.
Turtle Shell, like other stances, can be removed by Wild Blow, Wild Strike, or Wild Throw (each of which will deal full damage, since the stance is removed first).
Assassins may use ranks in Critical Strikes to reduce the effect of this stance.
Repetitive, low damage attacks are ineffective, e.g. hammers are better suited than swords to counter the stance's effect.