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| − | '''Seven Sided Strike''' is a [[Monk skill]] unlocked at [[clvl| | + | [[File:IconSevenSidedStrike.png|left]] |
| + | '''Seven Sided Strike''' is a Focus [[Monk skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 17. The Monk uses [[holy]] [[magic]] to attack multiple enemies at once. | ||
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | [[File:Monk_-_Seven_Sided_Strike02.jpg|thumb|200px|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== |
| − | + | 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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| + | {{skill description header}} | ||
| + | <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== | ==Skill Design== | ||
A very fun [[skill]]. Much like a finishing move in a fighter. [[Jay Wilson]] described it as "Human Chain Lightning." | A very fun [[skill]]. Much like a finishing move in a fighter. [[Jay Wilson]] described it as "Human Chain Lightning." | ||
| − | + | ===Video=== | |
| − | + | 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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==Synergies== | ==Synergies== | ||
| − | [[ | + | The following [[Monk passives]] provide a benefit to Seven Sided Strike, runed or not: |
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| − | + | <skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill> | |
| − | + | <skill class="Monk">Beacon of Ytar</skill> | |
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
| + | [[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> | ||
| − | Skill tiers were removed | + | ===Beta=== |
| + | 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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Seven Sided Strike can be seen in action on video here: | Seven Sided Strike can be seen in action on video here: | ||
* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2009]] | * [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2009]] | ||
| − | + | * [[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== | ==References== | ||
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion] | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion] | ||
| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p= | + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011 |
| + | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8008273#post8008273 Silva's Monk Runestone Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011 | ||
| + | * [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 14:21, 15 April 2015
Seven Sided Strike is a Focus Monk skill unlocked at Level 17. The Monk uses holy magic to attack multiple enemies at once.
Contents
Background[edit | edit source]
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 |
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<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 |
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<skill class="Monk">Resolve</skill> <skill class="Monk">Beacon of Ytar</skill>
Development[edit | edit source]
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]
- BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- Silva's Monk Runestone Effects — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
- Monk Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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