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# Combat Triangle / Ability Loop
Combat Ability Triangle FAQ
## The Combat Triangle (Rock-Paper-Scissors)
The core of *Legacy Wars* is the "Combat Triangle" (a.k.a. "Ability Loop"). Every move in the game belongs to one of three types (Strike, Breaker, Defense), color-coded for easy recognition.
### Strike (Yellow) 🟡
* **Symbol:** Three yellow slashes.
* **Role:** Speed & Interrupts.
* **Beats:** **Breakers (Red)**.
* *Why:* Strikes are fast. If you see an opponent starting a slow red move, use a Strike immediately to hit them before their move connects.
* **Weakness:** **Defense (Blue)**.
* *Risk:* If you hit a blocking opponent with a Strike, you will likely be stunned.
### Breaker (Red) 🔴
* **Symbol:** A red circle with lightning.
* **Role:** Heavy Damage & Guard Breaking.
* **Beats:** **Defense (Blue)**.
* *Why:* Breakers are designed to smash through shields. If an opponent is "turtling" (blocking constantly), use a Breaker to launch them.
* **Weakness:** **Strike (Yellow)**.
* *Risk:* Breakers have a slow "startup" animation, making them easy to interrupt with a fast Strike.
### Defense (Blue) 🔵
* **Symbol:** A blue shield.
* **Role:** Protection & Counter-Attacks.
* **Beats:** **Strike (Yellow)**.
* *Why:* Successfully blocking a Strike usually **Stuns** the opponent, leaving them wide open for a free combo.
* **Weakness:** **Breaker (Red)**.
* *Risk:* You cannot block a Breaker. If you hold your shield up against a red move, you will take massive damage.
## Common Questions
### **Q: Why did my Strike lose to their Strike?**
**A:** If two players use a Strike at the same time, the one that hits *first* wins. Some Strikes are faster (have fewer "startup frames") than others.
### **Q: Does "Class" affect the Combat Triangle?**
**A:** No. A **Yellow Strike** from a Defender works exactly the same as a **Yellow Strike** from an Attacker. The Class only changes your stats (Health/Crit) and how often you draw Shield cards.
Strike (Yellow) 🟡
* **Symbol:** Three yellow slashes.
* **Role:** Speed & Interrupts.
* **Beats:** **Breakers (Red)**.
* *Why:* Strikes are fast. If you see an opponent starting a slow red move, use a Strike immediately to hit them before their move connects.
* **Weakness:** **Defense (Blue)**.
* *Risk:* If you hit a blocking opponent with a Strike, you will likely be stunned.
### 
Breaker (Red) 🔴
* **Symbol:** A red circle with lightning.
* **Role:** Heavy Damage & Guard Breaking.
* **Beats:** **Defense (Blue)**.
* *Why:* Breakers are designed to smash through shields. If an opponent is "turtling" (blocking constantly), use a Breaker to launch them.
* **Weakness:** **Strike (Yellow)**.
* *Risk:* Breakers have a slow "startup" animation, making them easy to interrupt with a fast Strike.
### 
Defense (Blue) 🔵
* **Symbol:** A blue shield.
* **Role:** Protection & Counter-Attacks.
* **Beats:** **Strike (Yellow)**.
* *Why:* Successfully blocking a Strike usually **Stuns** the opponent, leaving them wide open for a free combo.
* **Weakness:** **Breaker (Red)**.
* *Risk:* You cannot block a Breaker. If you hold your shield up against a red move, you will take massive damage.
## Common Questions
### **Q: Why did my Strike lose to their Strike?**
**A:** If two players use a Strike at the same time, the one that hits *first* wins. Some Strikes are faster (have fewer "startup frames") than others.
### **Q: Does "Class" affect the Combat Triangle?**
**A:** No. A **Yellow Strike** from a Defender works exactly the same as a **Yellow Strike** from an Attacker. The Class only changes your stats (Health/Crit) and how often you draw Shield cards.