Pool Shark

(This page is about the Pool Shark opponent. You can also encounter him in the Pool With a Pro encounter, or various chase encounters on The Quad.)

Opponent

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Combat Description	The hustler
HP	30
Stats	Perception: 5 Reflexes: 6 Strength: 5 Will: 1
Power	Melee: 1 Ranged: Fire: Etheric: Stealth: 0 Evasion: 0 Unopposed: 0
Defense	Melee: 1 Ranged: 0 Fire: 0 Etheric: 0 Stealth: 0 Reactive: 0
Awards	6 XP You found: hustler's cue (always?) You found: hustler's coat (always?) You found: Anthony's watch (always) You found: 1-2 the over/under (sometimes) You found: 1-2 old switchblades (sometimes) You found: 1-2 painkillers (sometimes) You found: 1-2 doses of anxiety medication (sometimes)
Notes	WARNING: THIS OPPONENT WILL STAY DEAD IF KILLED.

Seems to be 2 drugs total.

Encountered

The Quad (During Protest)
The Quad (After Protest)

Attacks

Info

Technique	Chain	Power	Type	Notes
Switchblade	2	7	Stealth	(opener only)
Lash Out	2	3	Melee	(normal)
''		6	Melee	(as closer)
Punch	3	3	Melee
Parry	3	?	Evasion (M)
Dive for Cover	4	4	Evasion (M,R,F)
Dirty Pool	4	7	Stealth	(your Perception < his Reflexes)
"		5	Stealth	(your Perception > his Reflexes)

Text

Technique	Text
Switchblade	The hustler flips out a switchblade and slashes you for <X> damage.
Lash Out	Normally: The hustler leaps into you for <X> damage. As closer: The hustler waits until the last moment, then leaps into you, dealing <X> damage.
Punch	The hustler punches you for <X> damage.
Parry	The hustler sets his feet and prepares for a powerful parry.
Dive for Cover	The hustler dives for cover.
Dirty Pool	If your Perception < his Reflexes: The hustler distracts you with some sleight of hand, then strikes suddenly for <X> damage. If your Perception > his Reflexes: The hustler takes you off-guard, cracking you with his pool cue for <X> damage.

Chains

Chain		Samples
2:3	Switchblade:Parry	5/
2:3	Switchblade:Punch	7/
2:3:4	Switchblade:Parry:Dive for Cover	9/
4:3	Dirty Pool:Parry	2/
4:3:2	Dirty Pool:Parry:Switchblade	8/
4:3	Dirty Pool:Punch	5/
4:3:2	Diver for Cover:Parry:Lash Out	1/

Notes

Appears as part of the Lost Watch quest.

You feast on the hustler's flesh, regaining x Energy.

1 XP