So I been experimenting with a full counter knockout build. Hes not an HOL, but doing pretty well at 453-255-10.

I think this could be a very interesting build with a high ability high stamina HOL glad, so I may give it a whirl at my next retirement. here is an example of his fights. If you would like more information on the build itself, feel free to ask and ill post more.



A volcano erupts in the distance.
R O U N D 1
>> MEOW PACINO SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> KILLPOP SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D 2
MEOW PACINO looks at the crowd as he hurtles around the battle field.
MEOW PACINO slips as he charges forward.
MEOW PACINO's lungs nearly explode as he releases a deafening roar! (-War Cry-)
Resisted Stun Effect!
KILLPOP whips around with his off hand.
KILLPOP moves at MEOW PACINO with an unsteady shield bash.
The strike merely grazes the defender's face. (+7 Damage)
R O U N D 3
MEOW PACINO brutally strikes, slamming his FIENDISH BATTLE FLAIL outward with deadly accuracy.
MEOW PACINO comes crashing down onto KILLPOP! (-Death From Above-)
KILLPOP is filled with power! (-Strength of the Crowd-)
MEOW PACINO lands a strike on KILLPOP's upper arm inflicting gigantic injuries! (+282 Damage)

KILLPOP's arm might never fully heal!!! *** Serious Injury ***
KILLPOP strikes back.
KILLPOP aims for MEOW PACINO's head.
Surgical strike removes MEOW PACINO's left eye! (+69 Damage)

It's lights out for MEOW PACINO! (-Knockout-)
MEOW PACINO sees black as the last hit knocks him out.
The fight lasted 25 seconds!



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The ground is soaked with water from last night's rain storm.
R O U N D 1
>> THE GNOLL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> KILLPOP SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
THE GNOLL bounces quickly to and fro.
THE GNOLL attempts to maim his adversary with his BROAD SWORD.
THE GNOLL readies his signature move! (-Signature Move-)
KILLPOP is filled with power! (-Strength of the Crowd-)
KILLPOP blocks the attack.
KILLPOP carefully paces to and fro.
KILLPOP makes an off handed attack.
KILLPOP looks to maul THE GNOLL with his RUNE-POUNDED TOWER SHIELD.
KILLPOP tries to sever sinew and bone! (-Hamstring-)
Massive shot punches a hole through THE GNOLL's chest! (+228 Damage)
THE GNOLL dances hastily around his adversary.
THE GNOLL collides with KILLPOP and attempts to maul his opponent.
THE GNOLL paints a picture in the air with his weapon but suddenly the motion changes into something much deadlier! (-Feint-)
THE GNOLL yells in frustration as his weapon is knocked away.
R O U N D 2
KILLPOP anxiously moves to and fro.
KILLPOP looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
KILLPOP seeks to crush his enemy with his RUNE-POUNDED TOWER SHIELD.
KILLPOP seeks to ensnare THE GNOLL's weapon and cast it aside! (-Signature Move-)
THE GNOLL drops his weapon as the pain from the hit streaks through his body!
THE GNOLL throws an uncertain punch toward his opponent.
THE GNOLL juggles with his weapon and tries to distract KILLPOP! (-Feint-)
THE GNOLL loses his footing.
KILLPOP anxiously moves around THE GNOLL.
KILLPOP leaps forward viciously pummeling THE GNOLL with his RUNE-ETCHED SPLITTER.
KILLPOP's attack lands on THE GNOLL's groin inflicting magnificent damage! (+238 Damage)

Resisted Stun Effect!
THE GNOLL has minor cuts and bruises on his body!
R O U N D 3
THE GNOLL glances at some of the larger wounds on his body!!
THE GNOLL reaches down and grabs his WELL-USED BASTARD SWORD from off the ground!
THE GNOLL is no longer affected by Hamstring
KILLPOP is no longer affected by Strength of the Crowd
THE GNOLL bounces hastily to and fro.
THE GNOLL makes a high arcing slash with his WELL-USED BASTARD SWORD.
KILLPOP blocks the attack.
KILLPOP decides to attack with the other hand.
KILLPOP whirls his body around and smashes into THE GNOLL with his RUNE-POUNDED TOWER SHIELD.
KILLPOP aims for THE GNOLL's head.
Awesome shot nearly caves in THE GNOLL's skull! (+159 Damage)

THE GNOLL screams as he gets knocked to the ground by the massive shot!
THE GNOLL might wake up tomorrow! (-Knockout-)
THE GNOLL sees black as the last hit knocks him out.
Better keep moving, more jobs await!
The fight lasted 28 seconds!