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'''Seven Sided Strike''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 7 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 26. The Monk uses [[holy]] [[magic]] to attack multiple enemies at once.
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'''Seven Sided Strike''' is a Focus [[Monk skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 17. The Monk uses [[holy]] [[magic]] to attack multiple enemies at once.
  
This is one of the Monk's [[signature skills]].
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==Background==
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[[File:Monk_-_Seven_Sided_Strike02.jpg|thumb|200px|Seven Sided Strike in action.]]
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The [[Monk]] transcends, calling the holy Light to gain supernatural speed, hitting multiple foes in the span of a second.
  
  
==Background==
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==Skill Rune Effects==
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The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Seven Sided Strike 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= Dash at your enemies, striking several times in succession for 50% of your weapon damage.
 
|type= Direct Damage
 
|quantity= 50% weapon damage
 
|effect= Multi Targets
 
|school= Physical/Holy (?)
 
|resource= [[Spirit]]
 
|cost= Unknown
 
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The [[Monk]] transcends, calling the holy Light to gain supernatural speed, hitting multiple foes in the timespace of a second.
 
 
 
  
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<skill class="Monk">Seven Sided Strike</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Sudden Assault">Seven Sided Strike</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Incinerate">Seven Sided Strike</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Pandemonium">Seven Sided Strike</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Sustained Attack">Seven Sided Strike</skill>
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<skill class="Monk" rune="Fulminating Onslaught">Seven Sided Strike</skill>
  
 
==Skill Design==
 
==Skill Design==
A very fun skill. Much like a finishing move in a fighter. [[Jay Wilson]] described it as "Human Chain Lightning."
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A very fun [[skill]]. Much like a finishing move in a fighter. [[Jay Wilson]] described it as "Human Chain Lightning."
 
 
The Monk teleports to his target, Dragon Flight style, and commences to strike multiple times. As best I could tell, the Monk was invulnerable, or perhaps intangible, during this attack. He's not visible except as flashing series of human shapes, all shining gold and two-dimensional. You can see a screenshot in this article, or see it featured in the Blizzcon B-roll gameplay footage. The evolution of the skill was described in detail during the Monk design panel as well.
 
 
 
The hits always seemed to land, and did considerable damage in total. If this one was cast on an empty space, the monk would do three flashing hits before stopping. He’d also stop short of 6 if the target died along the way.  If there were multiple targets in the area, he seemed to select targets randomly, hitting each of them some number of times out of his total of 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Skill Rank Table==
 
* '''Rank 1:''' 6 strikes. X spirit.
 
* '''Rank 2:''' 7 strikes. X spirit.
 
* '''Rank 3:''' 8 strikes. X spirit. (A)
 
* '''Rank 4:''' 9 strikes. X spirit. (A)
 
* '''Rank 5:''' 10 strikes. X spirit. (A)
 
 
 
(A) = Assumed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==[[Synergies]]==
 
[[File:Monk-7-sided-strike01.jpg|thumb|400px|Seven Sided Strike in action.]]
 
Various [[Monk traits]] augment 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.)
 
* [[Precision]]: Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.
 
* [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.
 
* [[Cruelty]]: Increases chance of critical strikes.
 
* [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.
 
* [[Rapid Strikes]]: Increases attack speed.
 
* [[Frenzied Attacks]]: Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.
 
'''Note:''' The current [[trait]] list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game release.
 
  
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===Video===
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A video of Seven Sided Strike can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel].
  
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<youtube>QOag_JA18ro</youtube>
  
==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
 
* None known.
 
  
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==Synergies==
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The following [[Monk passives]] provide a benefit to Seven Sided Strike, runed or not:
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<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill>
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<skill class="Monk">Beacon of Ytar</skill>
  
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
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[[File:Monk-7-sided-strike01.jpg|thumb|350px|Seven Sided Strike in action.]]
 
'''Seven Sided Strike''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. [[Flux]] was able to try it in the gameplay demo:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]
 
'''Seven Sided Strike''' was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the originals when the [[Monk]] was unveiled. [[Flux]] was able to try it in the gameplay demo:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/]
  
 
<blockquote>''This one was best used on single or double targets, ideally a boss that needed finishing off, especially a teleporter or another elusive one, since all the hits would go to it in rapid succession, and hit it no matter how it squirmed.</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>''This one was best used on single or double targets, ideally a boss that needed finishing off, especially a teleporter or another elusive one, since all the hits would go to it in rapid succession, and hit it no matter how it squirmed.</blockquote>
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===Beta===
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Skill tiers were removed shortly before the [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Seven Sided Strike became a level 24 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Seven Sided Strike was classified as a Focus skill and moved to level 19. For [[Beta Patch 14]], it was moved to level 17.
  
 
===Previous Versions===
 
===Previous Versions===
 
See the [[Monk skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Seven Sided Strike and other Monk skills.
 
See the [[Monk skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Seven Sided Strike and other Monk skills.
 
  
  
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==Media==
 
==Media==
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Seven Sided Strike can be seen in action on video here:
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* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2009]]
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* [[Skill Animations Videos#Monk Video|Video: August 2011 Monk Skill Animations]]
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You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
 
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Seven+Sided+Strike&cat=all '''Seven Sided Strike''' specific gallery contents]
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Seven+Sided+Strike&cat=all '''Seven Sided Strike''' specific gallery contents]
  
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==References==
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion]
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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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Image:Monk_-_Seven_Sided_Strike02.jpg|Male Monk using Seven Sided Strike.
 
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 15 April 2015

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Seven Sided Strike is a Focus Monk skill unlocked at Level 17. The Monk uses holy magic to attack multiple enemies at once.




Background[edit | edit source]

Seven Sided Strike in action.

The Monk transcends, calling the holy Light to gain supernatural speed, hitting multiple foes in the span of a second.


Skill Rune Effects[edit | edit source]

The following is a very quick summary. See the Seven Sided Strike 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">Seven Sided Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Sudden Assault">Seven Sided Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Incinerate">Seven Sided Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Pandemonium">Seven Sided Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Sustained Attack">Seven Sided Strike</skill> <skill class="Monk" rune="Fulminating Onslaught">Seven Sided Strike</skill>

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

A very fun skill. Much like a finishing move in a fighter. Jay Wilson described it as "Human Chain Lightning."

Video[edit | edit source]

A video of Seven Sided Strike can be seen below, courtesy of the DiabloInc You Tube channel.


Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Monk passives provide a benefit to Seven Sided Strike, runed or not:

Name Level Description

<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill> <skill class="Monk">Beacon of Ytar</skill>


Development[edit | edit source]

Seven Sided Strike in action.

Seven Sided Strike was first shown at BlizzCon 2009 as one of the originals when the Monk was unveiled. Flux was able to try it in the gameplay demo:[1]

This one was best used on single or double targets, ideally a boss that needed finishing off, especially a teleporter or another elusive one, since all the hits would go to it in rapid succession, and hit it no matter how it squirmed.

Beta[edit | edit source]

Skill tiers were removed shortly before the beta started in September 2011, and Seven Sided Strike became a level 24 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Seven Sided Strike was classified as a Focus skill and moved to level 19. For Beta Patch 14, it was moved to level 17.

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

See the Monk skill archive for more details on previous versions of Seven Sided Strike and other Monk skills.


Media[edit | edit source]

Seven Sided Strike can be seen in action on video here:

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

References[edit | edit source]