Stagger

01Stagger

Stagger is a combat mechanic where the player or monster stumbles and is unable to retaliate for some time.

02Mechanics

Stagger affects enemies differently, with this brief stun lasting either longer or shorter. Some enemies are immune. An enemy can be staggered via:

• Abyssal whip's special action will stagger non-immune enemies
• A warhammer's special action will stagger non-immune enemies
• Parrying an enemy strike

When either the player or monster is staggered after being blocked by a parry, the incoming damage to the attacker is dealt 25% more damage.

The player can be staggered via:

• Blocking while stamina is depleted.
• Attempting to block an unblockable attack (without the use of Tempest Shield): Garou berserker "red attack"Vault guardian hulk's double slam attack

Monster damage

• Some boss-type enemies will become staggered upon reaching 50% HP. These include:

• Enemies take 0.5s after a stagger wears off to regain consciousness and aggression. During this recoup moment, the Melee Amour set bonus perk will not increase player damage.