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|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]] |
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| − | The '''lastclap''' is a maneuver used to "catch" an opponent's [[Shardblade]] between the palms |
+ | The '''lastclap''' is a combat maneuver used on [[Roshar]] to "catch" an opponent's [[Shardblade]] between the palms. It is used as a last resort by someone unarmored and unarmed when they have no other options. The lastclap can only be performed when the Shardbearer attacks with an overhead swing. |
== Users == |
== Users == |
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=== Dalinar Kholin === |
=== Dalinar Kholin === |
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| + | During an assassination attempt by [[Szeth]] in [[Elhokar]]'s palace on the [[Shattered Plains]], Dalinar became trapped with no weapons or armor. Szeth attempted to strike an overhead killing blow with his [[Honorblade]], but Dalinar brought the palms of his hands together as the blade fell and caught it. This surprised Szeth and allowed [[Kaladin]] to tackle him.{{book ref|sa2|32}} Dalinar likely succeeded at catching the blade only because of his exceptional physical prowess.{{book ref|sa1|13}}{{wob ref|6919}} |
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| − | During a [[highstorm]], [[Sylphrena]] warns [[Kaladin]] that the "one who hates" is coming. Kaladin, who also has the impression that something is wrong, hurriedly gathers [[Elhokar]], [[Dalinar]], [[Renarin]], and [[Adolin]]. As he is escorting them to safety, they notice that all of the [[Stormlight]] has been drained from a hallway and a hole has been cut into a wall with a [[Shardblade]].{{book ref|sa2|32}} They find [[Beld]]'s corpse and the [[Assassin in White]] appears.{{book ref|sa2|32}} Dalinar, Adolin, and Kaladin attack, while Renarin continues on with Elhokar. Adolin is lashed to the ceiling and Kaladin's arm is wounded by [[Szeth]]'s Shardblade, rendering it useless. Dalinar is trapped and has no weapons or armor, but when Szeth attempts to strike an overhead killing blow, Dalinar brings the palms of his hands together as the blade falls and catches it. This surprises Szeth and allows Kaladin to tackle him.{{book ref|sa2|32}} |
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=== Zahel === |
=== Zahel === |
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| − | + | Kaladin later asked for [[Zahel]]'s help in fighting a Shardbearer and mentioned that Dalinar was able to catch Szeth's blade. Zahel was familiar with the technique and used the term "lastclap"; he told Kaladin that it was a "stupid maneuver" that only worked when Shardbearers swung straight down with a relatively slow strike.{{book ref|sa2|44}} He also said that it usually failed, and then "you're dead."{{book ref|sa2|44}} Zahel urged Kaladin to focus on other strategies that worked more often, and Kaladin agreed.{{book ref|sa2|44}} |
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| + | === Kaladin === |
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| + | Although Kaladin did not train in the use of the lastclap, he was forced to use it at the end of the disadvantaged duel between [[Relis Ruthar]] and [[Adolin Kholin]]. Relis moved to attack [[Renarin]] but hesitated, instead swinging at Kaladin, who caught his Blade. This caused Kaladin and Relis to hear the [[deadeye]] spren of the Blade screaming in their minds; Relis fled the arena in terror, forfeiting the duel.{{book ref|sa2|57}} |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| + | *The artwork at the top left of the [[Alethi Codes of War]] appears to depict someone performing a lastclap, although the aggressor is wielding a normal sword and not a Shardblade.{{File ref|Alethi Codes of War.jpg|Alethi Codes of War}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 21:49, 14 August 2020
| Lastclap | |
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| Related to | Shardblades |
| Type | Combat technique |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The lastclap is a combat maneuver used on Roshar to "catch" an opponent's Shardblade between the palms. It is used as a last resort by someone unarmored and unarmed when they have no other options. The lastclap can only be performed when the Shardbearer attacks with an overhead swing.
Users[edit]
Dalinar Kholin[edit]
During an assassination attempt by Szeth in Elhokar's palace on the Shattered Plains, Dalinar became trapped with no weapons or armor. Szeth attempted to strike an overhead killing blow with his Honorblade, but Dalinar brought the palms of his hands together as the blade fell and caught it. This surprised Szeth and allowed Kaladin to tackle him.[1] Dalinar likely succeeded at catching the blade only because of his exceptional physical prowess.[2][3]
Zahel[edit]
“ Old Dalinar pulled off a lastclap, eh? Good for him. ”
Kaladin later asked for Zahel's help in fighting a Shardbearer and mentioned that Dalinar was able to catch Szeth's blade. Zahel was familiar with the technique and used the term "lastclap"; he told Kaladin that it was a "stupid maneuver" that only worked when Shardbearers swung straight down with a relatively slow strike.[4] He also said that it usually failed, and then "you're dead."[4] Zahel urged Kaladin to focus on other strategies that worked more often, and Kaladin agreed.[4]
Kaladin[edit]
Although Kaladin did not train in the use of the lastclap, he was forced to use it at the end of the disadvantaged duel between Relis Ruthar and Adolin Kholin. Relis moved to attack Renarin but hesitated, instead swinging at Kaladin, who caught his Blade. This caused Kaladin and Relis to hear the deadeye spren of the Blade screaming in their minds; Relis fled the arena in terror, forfeiting the duel.[5]
Trivia[edit]
- The artwork at the top left of the Alethi Codes of War appears to depict someone performing a lastclap, although the aggressor is wielding a normal sword and not a Shardblade.[6]
![[6]](#cite_note-Alethi_Codes_of_War.jpg-6){kind=link}
