Decapitate

This skill works just like the Slay skill with the following exceptions. First the target character’s head is severed and is assumed to land near the character’s body. Second, the character is not Mortally Wounded, but is at the Brink of Death. Lastly, this skill cannot be used as a parry to an attack. The character must call “Decapitate” after the blow is delivered, followed by any special damage modifiers, such as “Magic”, “Silver”, etc.

This skill requires the character to have a +5 Strength Bonus to learn and use. This can either be a natural racial bonus or from some other source, such as a magic item. However, the Strength Bonus must be a continuous bonus, not one that has a duration or is invoked for a duration. Therefore, things such as a Strength Potion does not count towards this prerequisite.