What is Riposte for?

Ezrydyr

It claims that it works in conjunction with Martial Arts Skills to reflect damage back on the attacker.  It also seems to be a prereq for some of the martial arts attack icon thingies.  So, it seems riposte is linked to a Martial Artist, yet I attack it doesn't seem to cause any damage reflection, and there's no icon for it under normal attacks.  Finally, there seems to be a damage shield that requires riposte, but it says the shield only works with distance weapons (not MA, unless you're using a bow).  So, what's the deal?

Also, any other MA set-up tips greatly appreciated.

 Ez

EZ

"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history -- with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila" --Mitch Ratliffe

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Originally posted by Ezrydyr


It claims that it works in conjunction with Martial Arts Skills to reflect damage back on the attacker.  It also seems to be a prereq for some of the martial arts attack icon thingies.  So, it seems riposte is linked to a Martial Artist, yet I attack it doesn't seem to cause any damage reflection, and there's no icon for it under normal attacks.  Finally, there seems to be a damage shield that requires riposte, but it says the shield only works with distance weapons (not MA, unless you're using a bow).  So, what's the deal?
Also, any other MA set-up tips greatly appreciated.
 Ez

EZ

"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history -- with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila" --Mitch Ratliffe

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 This here site MMORPG.com is not a very big site. Not many AO fans and players browse it. You are better off asking your question at the forums at the official AO site:

http://forums.anarchy-online.com/forumdisplay.php?s=303b20d7466ce4d021fcfcd8a508e02e&forumid=165

 I played an Adventurer as my main character. Once in a while I used Riposete. There is an Icon for it. But you can only use the icon if you have that move.

 Ask on the official Martial Arts forums at the link I gave for more detailed info on how Riposete works.

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DoctorFun

Parry and Riposte are currently disabled due to some bugs.

But word is they'll be back with next patch. Basically, Parry gives you a chance of... parrying an attack and riposte gives you a chance of striking back on an attack, like an extra attack.