The first thing that comes to mind is having a ten-chance per round of being paralyzed by an opponent with a shield.
Everyone has their own tasks in battle. For example, cavalry shouldn't charge into the ranks of pikemen, a thief shouldn't jump forward and tank, and a samurai shouldn't just waste himself against a master of shields. It's just that a samurai has the ability to destroy most targets in seconds, as if they weren't there. And then allies will deal with those wielding shields.
Medj came up with a mega-powerful samurai build here, but I decided to go for something different and created this:
Okay. Is the samurai too weak? Second option!
Kingdom of Illiniar. +5 to skill points, +2 specialization.
Additional skills (do not require specialization)
Cultural Exchange.Ability to learn abilities from another culture. x2
Archery
Rank 1.Allows the use of bows.
Rank 2.A successful shot can paralyze the target (similar to a critical hit chance).
Volley.The character fires six arrows at one or more opponents. Each shot in this attack deals 50% less damage but has the same chance of inflicting paralysis. 2 Action Points.
Kyudo
Spirit Arrow. Prevents the target from using magic and abilities until the end of the day. This technique does not deal damage. 5 AP x3[/COLOR]
Art of Death
God of Death.The character has a chance (agility or perception / 2) to instantly kill a character with any attack. Passive ability. x2
Harvest. Each death in battle (regardless of who was the killer) restores 10% health and mana, as well as 25% Action Points. Passive ability.
Adventurer
Escape.The character leaves the battlefield, removing all status effects from himself. 5 AP.
So, with a Perception of 25, each attack gives a 12.5% chance to instantly kill the target and a 30% chance to paralyze.

В тихой однообразной жизни всегда так бывает: каждый отдельный день бесконечно долог, но месяцы и годы мчатся с непостижимой быстротой.
I wanted to offer you some flowers, but a crown would suit a princess like you much better
Смысл жизни в том, что жизнь на тебе не заканчивается