Username: wolfpack12
Cat's Name: Shadowstep
Cat's gender: tom
Clan Thread:
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His favourite attack method, is to use the element of surprise. More specifically, water combat. While his clan aren't quite attacked as often as other clans are, there are still small groups of rogues who enter their territory uninvited. Most cats would at least expect an attack, to come from either above them or from the foliage around them. However, what they won't suspect, is an attack coming from the water. Shadowstep is one of the few cats in his clan, who will use both the lake and rivers to his advantage. Which comes in handy, when the rest of the clan are forced to retreat further into their territory.
Water attacks are often used as a last resort. However, when they are used, they prove to be very affective. One water move in particular, is simply crouching down into the slightly deeper parts of a lake or river, and wait for the enemy to arrive. When they do finally decided to show up, all one needs to do is wait for them to get close enough. Once they do, you can then erupt out of the water and knock into them. Causing your opponent to lose their balance from both the impact and surprise of the situation. Which is why Shadowstep enjoys using this tactic. It isn't just because it is it's own unique attack, and differs from the many different types of ground combat. But it is also because of the amusement it brings you, upon seeing your opponent shriek like a scared little kit.
Due to his mostly black fur, Shadowstep is capable of being closer to land than others. This is mostly because of the shadows that stretch across the water's surface. Allowing him to have a few temporary places to hide, as he awaits to ambush an unsuspecting opponent. The reason these places are temporary, is because you can't always trust the sun. Neither can you trust how good of a hiding spot it can be. Which is why he normally sticks to the sides, where he knows he won't be easily spotted.