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'''Lashing Tail Kick''' is a [[Tier]] 1 [[skill]], which requires a [[clvl]] of 2. This is a [[spirit]] skill.<br>
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[[File:IconLashingTailKick.png|left]]
The Monk unleashes a roundhouse kick that knocks back enemies.
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[[File:Monk-LTK-4.jpg|thumb|350px|Spin-kicking a [[Zombie]] in the head.]]
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'''Lashing Tail Kick''' is a Secondary [[Monk skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 2. The Monk performs a flipping, spinning roundhouse kick that adds damage and knocks back enemies.
  
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==Background==
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The Monk expends spirit energy to deliver a roundhouse kick to his target, knocking them back and dealing damage.
  
  
==Background==
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==Skill Rune Effects==
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The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Lashing Tail Kick rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.  
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|description= Kick enemies in the face, knocking them back.
 
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The Monk expends spirit energy to deliver a roundhouse kick to his target, knocking them back and dealing damage.
 
  
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<skill class="Monk">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Vulture Claw Kick">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Sweeping Armada ">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Spinning Flame Kick">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Scorpion Sting">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Hand of Ytar">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>
  
 
==Skill Design==
 
==Skill Design==
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[[File:Monk-LTK-3.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Lashing Tail Kick in action.]]
 
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. There are currently no visuals available for the skill, and no reports on it from demo players. It was revealed in the skill tree.
 
This [[skill]] first appeared at [[BlizzCon 2010]]. There are currently no visuals available for the skill, and no reports on it from demo players. It was revealed in the skill tree.
  
 
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==Skill Rank Table==
 
* '''Rank 1:''' The Monk unleashes a deadly roundhouse kick, causing knockback and dealing X-X physical damage.
 
  
 
==Synergies==
 
==Synergies==
Various [[Monk traits]] augument this skill.(Since most Monk skills depend on base weapon damage and probably attack speed, traits which enhance those, and not the skill specifically, are also listed here)<br>
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The following [[Monk passives]] provide a benefit to Lashing Tail Kick, runed or not:
[[Precision]]      :Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.<br>
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[[Intimidation]]    :Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.<br>
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<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill>
[[Cruelty]]        :Increases chance of critical strikes.<br>
 
[[Weak Spot]]      :Increases critical strike damage.<br>
 
[[Rapid Strikes]]  :Increases attack speed.<br>
 
[[Frenzied attacks]]:Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.<br>
 
  
==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
 
* None known.
 
  
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==Development==
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[[File:Monk-LTK-_1.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The aftermath.]]
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'''Lashing Tail Kick''' was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]], but there are no gameplay reports describing this skill.
  
==Development==
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===Beta===
This skill was first revealed at [[BlizzCon 2010]], and it costs [[spirit]] to cast, which is built up by [[combo]] [[skills]].
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[[File:Monk-LTK-5.jpg|thumb|300px|Female [[Monk]] vs. [[Zombie]]s.]]
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Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Lashing Tail Kick became a level 3 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and  Lashing Tail Kick was classified as a Secondary skill and moved  to level 5. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was moved to level 2.
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==Media==
 
==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
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You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Lashing+Tail+Kick Lashing Tail Kick-specific gallery contents]
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Lashing+Tail+Kick&cat=all '''Lashing Tail Kick''' specific gallery contents]
 
 
  
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==Related Articles==
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Image:Lashing-tail-kick1.jpg|Male Monk in mid-kick.
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Image:Monk-LTK-_1.jpg|Exploding bats.
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Image:Monk-LTK-3.jpg|LTK against multiple targets.
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Image:Monk-LTK-4.jpg|BOOM! Head-shot.
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Image:Monk-LTK-5.jpg|Female Monk in mid-kick.
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==References==
 
==References==
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8008273#post8008273 Silva's Monk Runestone Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/monk/active/ Monk Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
  
  
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Latest revision as of 23:41, 28 May 2012

IconLashingTailKick.png
Spin-kicking a Zombie in the head.

Lashing Tail Kick is a Secondary Monk skill unlocked at Level 2. The Monk performs a flipping, spinning roundhouse kick that adds damage and knocks back enemies.




Background[edit | edit source]

The Monk expends spirit energy to deliver a roundhouse kick to his target, knocking them back and dealing damage.


Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

The following is a very quick summary. See the Lashing Tail Kick rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Lashing Tail Kick</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Vulture Claw Kick">Lashing Tail Kick</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Sweeping Armada ">Lashing Tail Kick</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Spinning Flame Kick">Lashing Tail Kick</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Scorpion Sting">Lashing Tail Kick</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Hand of Ytar">Lashing Tail Kick</skill>

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

Lashing Tail Kick in action.

This skill first appeared at BlizzCon 2010. There are currently no visuals available for the skill, and no reports on it from demo players. It was revealed in the skill tree.


Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Monk passives provide a benefit to Lashing Tail Kick, runed or not:

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill>


Development[edit | edit source]

The aftermath.

Lashing Tail Kick was first revealed at BlizzCon 2010, but there are no gameplay reports describing this skill.

Beta[edit | edit source]

Female Monk vs. Zombies.

Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Lashing Tail Kick became a level 3 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Lashing Tail Kick was classified as a Secondary skill and moved to level 5. For Beta Patch 14, it was moved to level 2.


Media[edit | edit source]

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:



References[edit | edit source]