How are the difficulties of called shots determined in Dwarf Fortress adventure mode?

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In Dwarf Fortress adventure mode called shots (aimed attacks as they're called in the game), have two modifiers.

Difficulty (Chance to hit)
- Easy Strike
- Tricky Strike
- Difficult Strike
Squareness (Damage Modifier)
- Can only graze
- Square
- Very square

How are these things determined, and can they be manipulated to give me an:

Head Easy Strike, Very Square

John the Green · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-15 03:03:45Z

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Weapon skill is the best way to increase this. I have a legendary +10 swordmaster, and he can make these hits like it's nothing.

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answered Nov 14, 2011 at 19:33

Skizzlefrits

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I was more asking if maneuvering effected what was easy versus hard, instead of how to make it easier.
– C. Ross
Nov 21, 2011 at 14:51
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so far the combat system hasnt been fully released on how it works. From what Dwarf Fortress Wiki says getting better skills as well as armors/weapons is all that can really be determined at this point.
– Skizzlefrits
Nov 22, 2011 at 15:34

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