Jan 28, 2026, 01:34 AM

User request: The Combat Item Type: Skill-Based Melee Relic Theme: Precision, momentum, mastery Crafting Cost: 9 Iron Blocks (endurance weapon, not spammy) Core Abilities Overview Left Click: Uppercut Crouch (Mid-Air): Ground Pound Right Click: Block / Parry Each ability rewards timing and positioning, not raw spam. Left Click – Uppercut Powerful upward strike Launches the target into the air Applies: Brief stun Vertical knock-up Visual: Sharp impact arc Burst of white/metal particles Cooldown: Short but noticeable (prevents juggling abuse) Crouch While Mid-Air – Ground Pound Player slams straight downward On impact: Shockwave spreads outward Deals AoE damage Strong knockback to nearby mobs/players Extra damage if used after an uppercut combo Visual: Cracked ground effect Dust ring expanding outward Brief end-lag after landing (commitment matters) Right Click – Block / Parry Raises a defensive stance Reduces incoming damage while held Perfect Parry Window Very short timing window on right-click If timed perfectly: Negates all damage Reflects the same amount of damage back to the attacker Reflection works on: Melee Projectiles Visual cue: Bright metallic flash Clean clang sound Skill Expression Uppercut → Air juggle → Ground Pound combo Ground Pound to force spacing Parry to punish reckless attacks High ceiling, very rewarding to master Visual & Audio Design Heavy iron hit sounds Deep impact bass on ground pound Clean, sharp parry sound Minimal particles — very readable in combat Balancing Notes Cooldowns prevent spam Parry timing is strict but fair Strong in PvP and PvE without being brainless Rewards confidence and reaction speed Crafting Recipe (Vanilla Items Only) Shaped Recipe [I] [I] [I] [I] [I] [I] [I] [I] [I] I = Iron Block ×9 Lore "Iron doesn’t think. The fighter does." Optional Enhancements Combo counter UI Parry sparks change color on perfect timing Heavy attack if uppercut hits airborne target Training dummy compatibility