- Tier 2: 40 XP
- Prerequisites: Journeyman Rank Axe Skill, Lumberjack’s Retreat
While in this stance and wielding an axe, when you hit with an attack your target takes a penalty to defend against consecutive offensive actions made by you equal to half of your Rank Bonus in Axes. This applies to AC, CMD, and other defensive actions. The penalty does not stack with itself on multiple hits.