Difference between revisions of "Lastclap"

During a [[highstorm]], [[Sylphrena]] warns [[Kaladin]] that the '"One who hates'" is coming. Kaladin, who also has the impression that something is wrong, hurridlyhurriedly gathers [[Elhokar]], [[Dalinar]], [[Renarin]], and [[Adolin]]. As he is escorting them to safety, thethey enter a hallway that is dark, assince the stormlight that gave it light was taken in by the [[Assassin in White]]. Dalinar, Adolin, and Kaladin attack, Renarin continuing on with Elokhar. Adolin is lashed to the ceiling, and Kaladin is hit in the arm with [[Szeth]]'s shardblade, rendering it useless. Dalinar is trapped, and when Szeth strikes an overhand blow, Dalinar broughtbrings the palms of his hands together as the blade fellfalls and caughtcatches it.{{book ref|sa2|32}} This defense is called the lastclap.

After the fight, Kaladin asks for Zahel's help in fighting a shardbearer. Zahel agrees, and Kaladin asks if Zahel can teach him the lastclap. Zahel responds by saying that it is a '"stupid maneuver'"{{book ref|sa2|44}} and that it only works when shardbearers swing overhand, less powerful attacks. He also says that it usually fails, and then '"you're dead'."{{book ref|sa2|44}} He urges Kaladin to focus on other strategies that work more often, and Kaladin agrees.