Jump strikes, are they effective?

[Manbeast]

This is a qustion i have got to ask being a lemur. Does jumping and attacking usally help yall at times.

I want to know your opinions about this.

[BigBadger]

Usually not unless you are trying to get an up close wrap shot over someone's shield. Even then, If I notice the pattern, I will start shield bashing you high in order to counter it.

[Winfang]

It can help. Mordeth does it alot because he's shorter then alot of fighters. Being above something is pretty helpful.

[Kaibashi Shintaro]

I've found a good aggressive leaping strike can actually help turn the tides in a close fight. But don't oversue them, otherwise you won't be making babies anytime soon.

[Palantir30]

Ask any basketball player: Once you leave your feet everything about your momentum and ballistic path is pre-determined.

You're just giving away a 2-3 seconds' glimpse into the future to your opponent as he now knows where you're going to have to be and where you're going to land. A quality opponent will be able to bash you, shield or not, while you're in the air or at least be present and in a superior position when you land. Rare is the occasion where your best option is to leave your feet.

[Thorondor]

I leave my feet sometimes. I'm 6' and getting the extra 6-8" can be a big advantage if someone isn't ready for it. It's also good when jumping over a red swung at my legs. Jump the red and charge in while they are finishing their swing. Have had a couple kills that way.

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[waldo]

Or jump sideways after running at somebody. They brace for a bash but instead get sideswiped and you're passed them. Granted, the ability you have to father children will be severely in jeopardy (ask Chavez about the time he full force kicked me) by doing so.

[calebmonkey]

im still sorry about that waldo
yes it can be effective if say your 6'4" and 220lbs. and your running at somone thats yor size or less. and never land on somone cuz you will probly hurt them

[Mercer]

Then, of course, we have the "knee meets temple" that I experienced in the golden days of jump-fighting; not fun.

[Tyrael]

I've seen some damned-effective jump shots, and I've also seen some * ones, too (the latter were mostly done by yours truly), so it really depends on the situation. Mugen (a local TA fighter), I know, can be * scary when it comes to maneuverability, jumps, etc. I can leap upwards using just one leg, which surprises a lot of red weapon fighters when I've lost a leg. Like I said, it really depends.

[Forkbeard]

I have a guy who can pull off the jump past and stab you in the back move from Troy. He does it pretty well along with some other jumpy type stuff. I usually catch him in mid air on my shield and throw him off enough to wreck him, but that's me. I'm a rock, baby.
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[Alric, son of Harland]

Bishop of the Dragonns has a crazy one-legged jump. I've seen him down on one knee and jump 8 feet to hit someone. As long as you don't overuse jumping, it can be an effective situational tactic.

Alric

[Manbeast]

I usaully use jump attacks "jumping period" to knock back sheildsmen, do an upper cut with pole arms, "Be the rock" trown at the castle sheildsmen , do a snake like surprise stab while on one leg, etc.
It is as many of you said,"dont overuse" b/c it loses its "surprise factor" and people will expect it more, and it also depends on the situation.

They are not "always" successful.

And last A mid-air crotch shot is pricelees 5-6 feet in air as you slide off the spear..OUCH!!

[Kyrax]

Just a note: jumping off of the "good" leg while down on one knee is a chancy tactic. Most people who are trying to do this actually use their "dead" leg somewhat in the launch or to help balance yourself as you come up. I used to do this tactic until it was pointed out to me that I was really using my bad leg to help jump up - and after learning that I discovered that I really couldn't jump as high or far without using the dead leg. So I stopped doing something that in my case was cheating.

That's just my experience - your mileage may vary.

[Conn MacCollach]

jumping around works best if you've learned how to change trajectory in midair.

[Forkbeard]

To avoid Kyrax's dead leg problem, try this, but NOT in combat. This is for practicing only.
Get down on one knee, like you lost a leg. You should kind of sit on the foot of the bad leg. Now, tie a loop in a peice of rope, not a slip knot. Put the loop around your foot and tie the other end to your belt in the back. Now you've totally taken your bad leg out of the eqation. If you can learn to jump from one knee up at people like this, you know you're not using your bad leg for anything.
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[savetuba]

I have found that many legged jumpers will move their good leg in the opposited direction before jumping. And to learn how to "change direction" you should try changing direction over a pool of water, just in case you do fall head first.

[Calarn the Black]

I've been jumping a lot recently. I've actually been able to take shield bashes effectively without moving...of course this means I'm basically riding their shield.
Othen than for wraps, though, or to get a high sheild kick in, it hasn't been all that great.

[Poeir]

Jumping is handy for eliminating lefties as a right-handed fighter; especially if, as is the case around here, lefties happen to carry large shields. Place your left elbow against their shield, creating an angle between your shield and theirs. Jump up and swing your sword so it points at the ground behind their shield. Your left elbow keeps them from being able to move their shield much, if at all, and the two shields in the way keep them from being able to counter swing.

Also, if you can jump high enough, you can clear shots, which is great for low-swinging reds (do not * up) and even some blues.

[Soo Ma Tai]

Jumping can be effective, but like any other questionable technique, must be used at the proper times. I have used jumps many times to avoid attacks from legged fighters, especially the ones you see coming. I have never really fumbled a jump and crashed, though at our first practice a guy seperated his shoulder trying to emulate a jump attack I had done. I am sure my day is coming, and I will get hurt, but I use them very rarely, so hopefully it wont be till I am too old to fight anyhow.

[Korbin the Mad]

I find that jumping is more intimidating than it is aggressively effective. I move around and spin alot, but on the rare occasion that I jump, my opponant usually takes a step back and tightens his defense a little. There havn't been too many times where I've been able to successfully strike while jumping, but maybe that's jsut because it's not my style. Besides, while jumping at the right time can be effective sometimes, jumping at the wrong time can be extremely determental. You could end up flat on your back, and normally when that happens, it's all over... lol So it's a risk, but it has its uses.

[Malark]

I think that the ability to utilize the jump technique effectivly truely is based on your body type. Someone is almost required to be small, light and agile to be truely good at making a suprise jump. Take me for example. I am ill-suited because I am 6' 2" and 187 lbs, that doesn't make for a whole lot of "In Air Agility". It can be pretty intimidating to see a big guy coming at you, but he probably has less of a chance than you do just because of the sheer predictability of a big guy in air. However, someone like my friend Flit who's a scrawny little sucker, can use the jump attack to its maximum potential. Does he get knocked down by shield bashes? Sure, but he's nimble enough to roll right back on to his feet...as opposed to me who would be laying there gasping for breath while wishing that damned shieldman would put me out of my misery!

[Syrus]

I stand 6', 160 lbs, and I rarely jump. I find it's better to be quick on my feet. However, if I find myself against a tower shield, and can't get around, a well timed jump brought home the bacon for me.

[Nanashi]

Well the jump strike looks cool it like any other tatic and attack has its disadvantages. Personaly i think your better off distracting the sheild man long enough for your team mats to needle in a quick kill.

[Syrus]

What if the shieldman's teammates have eaten your team alive,and you are facing a scattered series of hardasses? No backup? Hell, die prettily. Swing, jump, tumble, have fun (y'know, the point of a game?)

Even if you die, you look good. And every person you drop makes YOU look like the hardass. Just don't hurt anyone. It's a f#$%ing game.

[Faolan]

Yes,at least I would say so anways. A t our tiny
beloit practices josh can really jump.

[Faolan]

Yes,at least I would say so anways. A t our tiny
beloit practices josh can really jump.

[Beren Fellspear]

Hehe. As a shield & longsword fighter, I want guys to jump at me. They're really easy to kill. Two-feet on the ground pivoting and bashing is quicker, more reliable, and beats jumpers everytime.