Great Exceptions to the Basic Combat Rules?
Yes. There are exceptions to the basic combat rules. One very fearful exception would be armors or monsters that have “AUTO DEFENSE”. At certain % rate, auto defense may kick in, allowing a unit to automatically activate the skill Defense upon being hit. They are then open for parrying, so you’re pretty much screwed. Some ridiculously powerful field bosses just sit there taking damage, running through without a single look of flinch at all. The basic four skills, Defense, Smash, Windmill, and Counter, can be easily busted by advanced skills. However, all advanced skills have their weaknesses as well, and can still be broken by at least one of the basic skills. Screw all this! I want to be a Archer or Mage and shoot from back of the line! This is certainly possible, but please do learn to fight without bow and magic to defend yourself if you’re to run into a close combat setting. Bow and Arrows are powerful weapons if used correctly. However, they only do flinch damage, and can be block
