View source for Improved Cutting Attack

__NOTOC__<onlyinclude>{{Skill
| mode             = {{{mode|}}}
| arg              = {{{arg|}}}
| name             = Improved Cutting Attack
| disambigpage     = Improved Cutting Attack
| icon             = Improved Cutting Attack-icon
| main-category    = Captain
| range            = 4m
| time             = Fast
| type             = Melee Skill
| skilltype        = Melee
| description      = A bleed that deals damage-over-time and slows movement speed.
| dmg1             = ... (Main-hand)
| attrib1          = {{Color|red|... Damage every 1.0 seconds for 10 seconds.}}
| attrib2          = {{Color|red|-25% Run Speed}}
| attrib2-duration = 20s
| cost1            = [{{#invoke:CalcStat|calc|SkillPowerCost|{{Level Cap}}|0.5}} at Level {{Level Cap}}]
| cost1-type       = Power
| cooldown         = 20s
}}</onlyinclude>

== General Information ==
Class: [[Captain]]

Level: 62

This skill replaces {{:Cutting Attack|mode=imlink}}

== Effects ==
Using this skill applies the following effects on the enemy target:
*{{:Cutting Attack (Effect)|mode=imlink}}
*{{:Improved Cutting Attack (Effect)|mode=imlink}}
When traited, this skill applies {{:Cutting Edge (Effect)|mode=imlink}} to the captain.

When traited, {{:Grave Wound|mode=imlink}} spreads the {{:Cutting Attack (Effect)|mode=imlink}} effect if present on the target to nearby enemies.

== Trait Interactions ==
*The set bonus {{:Lacerate (Trait)|mode=imlink}} in the Lead the Charge trait tree increases the bleed damage of this skill by 25%. It also makes {{:Grave Wound|mode=imlink}} spread '''{{:Cutting Attack (Effect)|mode=link}}''' to nearby enemies.<br>
*The set bonus {{:Cutting Edge|mode=imlink}} in the [[Lead the Charge]] trait tree makes this skill apply '''{{:Cutting Edge (Effect)|mode=link}}''' to the Captain.<br>
*The trait {{:Make Them Bleed|mode=imlink}} in the Lead the Charge trait tree increases the bleed damage of this skill by up to 20%.<br>
*The trait {{:Call Them Out|mode=imlink}} in the Leader of Men trait tree increases the bleed damage of this skill by up to 10%.<br>
*The trait {{:Valour (Trait)|mode=imlink}} in the Hands of Healing trait tree makes this skill heal the Captain's {{:Shield-brother|mode=imlink}} for an amount based on the damage.<br>
*The set bonus {{:Gift of Spirit (Trait)|mode=imlink}} in the Hands of Healing trait tree makes this skill apply a stack of '''{{:Inspirited|mode=link}}''' to the Captain, up to 5.<br>
*Specializing in the Lead the Charge trait tree makes this skill apply '''{{:Lead the Charge (Effect)|mode=link}}''' to the target upon a critical hit.<br>
*The trait {{:Reversal (Trait)|mode=imlink}} in the Hands of Healing trait tree makes this skill apply '''{{:Reversal Melee Damage|mode=link}}''' to the Captain upon a critical hit.<br>

== Tracery Interactions ==
*[[Item:Bleed Pulses|Bleed Pulses]] increases the number of bleed pulses of this skill by up to 11.<br>
*[[Item:Cutting Attack Damage|Cutting Attack Damage]] increases the damage of this skill by up to 55%.<br>

== Armour Set Interactions ==
Equipping 6 pieces of the [[Umbari Armour of the Commander]] armour set acquired from the [[Depths of Mâkhda Khorbo]] Raid makes {{:To Arms (Blade-brother)|mode=imlink}} reset the active cooldown of this skill.<br>
Equipping both pieces of the [[Insignia of an Ancient Shagâni Lord]] jewellery set acquired from the [[:Category:Legacy of Morgoth Instances|Legacy of Morgoth Instance Cluster]] makes {{:Shadow's Lament|mode=imlink}} reset the active cooldown this skill.

== Tactical Information ==
Cutting Attack is one of Red Captain's better damage skills, and should be used essentially off cooldown. When traited, this bleed is spread by {{:Grave Wound|mode=link}}, so always make sure to use this skill first in AoE fights. Although available to Blue/Yellow Captains, this skill is not commonly used unless in PvP.