Attack
Attack noun - The act or action of setting upon with force or violence.
Usage example: The USS Constitution was nicknamed “Old Ironsides” after its oaken hull successfully withstood a British attack
Descent is a synonym for attack in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Descent" instead a noun "Attack".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Onyxia does it one better in Blackwing Descent, where she has a sideways Shock and Awe attack, letting her cleave in every direction.
Source: Herd-Hitting Attack -
Attack Its Weak Point: The Final Bosses of Descent II and its Vertigo add-on are completely impervious to both energy and kinetic weapons unless players hit a glowing green triangle on their backs.
Source: Video Game / Descent - Descent: Journeys in the Dark has "Aim" and "Dodge" abilities that allow players to re-roll dice used in an attack (Aim) or force the player attacking them to re-roll (Dodge).
Source: Luck Manipulation Mechanic
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