Zen and the art of Thugging

[thejeff]

I'd assume repel instead of Awe. Especially with Fear.

It's not the same level of protection as Awe, but with other defenses it helps. Especially since it also works as a minor damage shield. Since you always attack the front square if you're surrounded, eventually that 1 hp per repel adds up on the other sides and you can watch them disappear for seemingly no reason.

Special effects of the weapon, like the Vine whip's entangle, do not trigger.