Stances

There are 5 stances in Unwritten Legends:

Parry Stance

While in parry stance you will attempt to deflect any incoming attack with a shield or weapon. However, hard hits or near misses may deflect into your body, or perhaps break the arm holding the item you are parrying with.

Evasive Stance

Your character will attempt to dodge any incoming attack while in evasive stance. Your defense will suffer a bigger penalty if you are prone or sitting while in this stance.

Polearm Stance

This stance should be used only if you are holding a polearm weapon. It works best at polearm range, as you attempt to hold any incoming attacks at bay. At melee range, this stance is less effective.

Optimum Stance

While in optimum stance, your character will attempt to use the most effective stance for his or her current position. This is a good stance for new characters to be in. However, in some cases you may be caught unaware!

Vulnerable Stance

You cannot manually enter this stance. However, intense hits or unusual situations may push your character into this stance. Your defense will drop dramatically.