Difference between revisions of "Seven-Sided Strike"

ADVERTISEMENT
From Diablo Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
m (skill page consistency)
(added to development)
Line 1: Line 1:
'''Seven Sided Strike''' is a [[Monk]] Tier 7 [[Monk skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|character level]] 26. The Monk uses [[holy]] [[magic]] to attack multiple enemies at once.<br>
+
'''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.
 +
 
 
This is one of the Monk's [[signature skills]].
 
This is one of the Monk's [[signature skills]].
 
  
  
Line 36: Line 36:
  
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
Fun and effective. What more do you want?
 
  
  
Line 56: Line 52:
 
==[[Synergies]]==
 
==[[Synergies]]==
 
[[File:Monk-7-sided-strike01.jpg|thumb|400px|Seven Sided Strike in action.]]
 
[[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)<br>
+
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_(Monk_trait)|Precision]]       :Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.<br>
+
* [[Precision]]: Increase melee damage for each point in dexterity.
[[Intimidation]]   :Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.<br>
+
* [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.
[[Cruelty]]         :Increases chance of critical strikes.<br>
+
* [[Cruelty]]: Increases chance of critical strikes.
[[Weak Spot]]       :Increases critical strike damage.<br>
+
* [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.
[[Rapid Strikes]]   :Increases attack speed.<br>
+
* [[Rapid Strikes]]: Increases attack speed.
[[Frenzied attacks]] :Increases chance of critical strikes as well as their damage.<br>
+
* [[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.
  
  
Line 72: Line 69:
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
This skill was first shown at [[BlizzCon 2009]] as one of the original [[Signature Skills]] revealed with the [[Monk]]'s debut.
+
'''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>
 +
 
 +
===Previous Versions===
 +
See the [[Monk skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Seven Sided Strike and other Monk skills.
 +
 
  
  
Line 79: Line 82:
 
''Hide this section unless there really is some trivia about the skill. Add the skill to the [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Eggs]] category as well if the article contains Easter Egg information.''
 
''Hide this section unless there really is some trivia about the skill. Add the skill to the [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Eggs]] category as well if the article contains Easter Egg information.''
 
-->
 
-->
 
 
 
==Media==
 
==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
+
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
+
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Seven+Sided+Strike 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]
  
  
Line 90: Line 91:
 
Image:Monk_-_Seven_Sided_Strike02.jpg|Male Monk using Seven Sided Strike.
 
Image:Monk_-_Seven_Sided_Strike02.jpg|Male Monk using Seven Sided Strike.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 +
  
  
Line 96: Line 98:
 
''Articles that are related, but not emphasised enough in any other section, or articles that just need further attention.''
 
''Articles that are related, but not emphasised enough in any other section, or articles that just need further attention.''
 
-->
 
-->
 
 
 
==References==
 
==References==
* [[Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0032|Writings of Abd al-Hazir: Entry no. 0032: Monk]]
+
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion]
* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-monk-skill-tree-discussion-and-status/ Full Monk Skill Tree Stats and Discussion]
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
{{Slave navbox Diablo III|Monk}}
 
{{Slave navbox Diablo III|Monk}}

Revision as of 04:58, 23 February 2011

Seven Sided Strike is a Monk Tier 7 skill unlocked at level 26. The Monk uses holy magic to attack multiple enemies at once.

This is one of the Monk's signature skills.


Background

Diablo III Skill [e]
Monk - Seven Sided Strike02.jpg
Seven-Sided Strike

Active, 5 ranks

Used by: Monk
Skill Description:
Dash at your enemies, striking several times in succession for 50% of your weapon damage.
Skill Details:
Type: Direct Damage
Quantity: 50% weapon damage
Effect: Multi Targets
School: Physical/Holy (?)
Spirit cost: Unknown
Cast time: Instant
Duration: None
Cooldown: 1.5 sec
Synergies: None
Requires: N/A
Prereq of: N/A

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


Skill Design

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

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.


Skill Rune Effects

  • None known.


Development

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.

Previous Versions

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


Media

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



References