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Hello,

I've been searching around on the forums, but so far haven't had any luck. if anyone can point me to where this info is already posted, please do.

What mods are in effect while fighting mounted? i.e. bonus to attack, bonus to defense, penalties to either, etc.

I'm currently a Novice Heavy Swordsman and am interested in fightingcalvary style. I am not a CH, as Ihaven't seen anything in the CH forum or skill tree that gives a bonus to attackwhile mounted (or allows the pet to attack while mounted).

Currently it appears that I don't get hit as often while mounted, and my to-hit remains the same regardless if I'm mounted or not (as long as I'm not moving).

I'm sure this applies to other professions as well (i.e. pistoleer, fencer, etc) as we can all attack while mounted. I just haven't seen anything that says fighting on a mount is better or worse or if there are any ch skills that affect this.

Any insight guys?

Thanks!

Ikoohoo - Artisan/Heavy Swordsman - Ahazi
Novo Sima - Combat Medic/Pistoleer - Kettemore

The main problem I see with fighting while mounted is that you can't use any special attacks. At least this is what I've been told.If I am fighting while mounted it's because I'm being chased by something really nasty . Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about being mounted and using specials,but I don't think I am.

Morvo

Swordsman 0/3/0/2

CH 3/2/2/2

No, you can not use specials while mounted. Would be nice though. =D

it's unfortunate but fighting while mounted is a joke. you can kill blue and green cons, that's about it, 'cause you're limited to your default attack.

I find this really dissapointing. might as well make it so you can't fight on mounts at all, at least then we wouldn't get the "your mount slows down for combat" message and have the mount run slower than our normal run speed. if I get agroed by something mean I have to store my mount and burstrun away, because I can't fight, the mount is slow, and I can't even heal with a stimpack.

it would be so cool if you COULD fight on a mount. I'd love to see two pikemen duel on mounts with lances. JOUSTING!

I know you can't use specials and that makes sense.

When I got my Carrion Spat and started using my Katana (forget the in-game name)to fight while mounted, I noticed I was just as effective (i.e. accuracy/damage)as when I was not mounted and it seemed I was not being hit as often.

Now that I have a Power Hammer, I'mmuch more effective. But since the HAM costs are higher, I don't use specials more than I have to, so no real drawback tofighting while mounted when using this weapon.

Ikoohoo - Artisan/Heavy Swordsman - Ahazi
Novo Sima - Combat Medic/Pistoleer - Kettemore

i understand why we cant use specials on a mount, but i would have to say give melee fighters a special attack for while mounted, it wont do anything special, or do extra damage, just a basic attack, that has the same range as lunge, that way we can attack something in a radius of 15 to 20 meters while mounted on a bol, dewback, kaadu, ect, ect...

It makes sence that a melee should be able to do the same, if not more damage while mounted. Think about it. The guys on horses always kicked ass in midevil battle.....why do mounted players preety much gotta bail off or get their ass handed to em in this game? For ranged, there SHOULD be a penelty for mount-fighting, its hard to hold reigns in one hand and a huge rifle in the other and aim correctly, but mounts in the old days were MADE for melee fighters with swords and poles. Ever hear of jousting? Or knights on horseback? common, we should get rewarded for using mounts in combat.

1. it makes us look cooler

2. it will help solve the problem of kiters, cuz we can keep up now.

its jus simple. Mounts and melees should go hand in hand.

-sorde