diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ef5794ef44..d53f415afb 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 - Debug Kit is split to "admin_cosmetics" and "debug"
 - Potion Kit is renamed to "consumables" and gives potions and mushroom curry
 - Cultist Kit gives cape, rings and necklace in addition to armour and weapons.
+- Reworked minotaur to have unique attacks.
 
 ### Removed
 
diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 96368ecc90..458eb85209 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -5542,6 +5542,8 @@ dependencies = [
  "specs-idvs",
  "spin_sleep",
  "structopt",
+ "strum",
+ "strum_macros",
  "tracing",
  "tracing-subscriber",
  "uuid",
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/ability_set_manifest.ron b/assets/common/abilities/ability_set_manifest.ron
index 18f67e45e6..33150c51e5 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/ability_set_manifest.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/ability_set_manifest.ron
@@ -207,6 +207,14 @@
             (None, "common.abilities.custom.mindflayer.summonminions"),
         ],
     ),
+    Custom("Minotaur"): (
+        primary: "common.abilities.custom.minotaur.cleave",
+        secondary: "common.abilities.custom.minotaur.cripplingstrike",
+        abilities: [
+            (None, "common.abilities.custom.minotaur.charge"),
+            (None, "common.abilities.custom.minotaur.frenzy"),
+        ],
+    ),
     Custom("Bird Large Breathe"): (
         primary: "common.abilities.custom.birdlargebreathe.firebomb",
         secondary: "common.abilities.custom.birdlargebreathe.triplestrike",
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/beastclaws/basic.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/beastclaws/basic.ron
index 6104f35b8b..449aa4b206 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/custom/beastclaws/basic.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/beastclaws/basic.ron
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ BasicMelee(
     base_poise_damage: 40,
     range: 5.0,
     max_angle: 120.0,
+    damage_effect: None,
 )
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/cursedflames.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/cursedflames.ron
index e98d16a0c8..4559957598 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/cursedflames.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/cursedflames.ron
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ BasicBeam(
     buildup_duration: 0.40,
     recover_duration: 0.50,
     beam_duration: 1.0,
-    damage: 350,
+    damage: 500,
     tick_rate: 0.9,
     range: 22.0,
     max_angle: 15.0,
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/necroticvortex.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/necroticvortex.ron
index 3b9e308d96..82f8416777 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/necroticvortex.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/mindflayer/necroticvortex.ron
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ SpinMelee(
     buildup_duration: 0.5,
     swing_duration: 0.2,
     recover_duration: 0.6,
-    base_damage: 80.0,
+    base_damage: 100.0,
     base_poise_damage: 1.0,
     knockback: ( strength: 7.0, direction: Towards),
     range: 16.0,
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/charge.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/charge.ron
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..8c85351616
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/charge.ron
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+DashMelee(
+    energy_cost: 0,
+    base_damage: 150,
+    scaled_damage: 600,
+    base_poise_damage: 25,
+    scaled_poise_damage: 100,
+    base_knockback: 10.0,
+    scaled_knockback: 30.0,
+    range: 5.0,
+    angle: 90.0,
+    energy_drain: 0,
+    forward_speed: 5.0,
+    buildup_duration: 0.4,
+    charge_duration: 4.0,
+    swing_duration: 0.1,
+    recover_duration: 0.5,
+    charge_through: false,
+    is_interruptible: false,
+)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/cleave.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/cleave.ron
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..5f92519648
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/cleave.ron
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+ChargedMelee(
+    energy_cost: 0,
+    energy_drain: 0,
+    initial_damage: 0,
+    scaled_damage: 500,
+    initial_poise_damage: 50,
+    scaled_poise_damage: 150,
+    initial_knockback: 0.0,
+    scaled_knockback: 0.0,
+    range: 5.0,
+    max_angle: 45.0,
+    speed: 1.0,
+    charge_duration: 1.5,
+    swing_duration: 0.1,
+    hit_timing: 0.8,
+    recover_duration: 0.5,
+    specifier: Some(GroundCleave),
+)
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/cripplingstrike.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/cripplingstrike.ron
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..f941011081
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/cripplingstrike.ron
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+BasicMelee(
+    energy_cost: 0,
+    buildup_duration: 0.3,
+    swing_duration: 0.1,
+    recover_duration: 0.6,
+    base_damage: 150.0,
+    base_poise_damage: 60.0,
+    knockback: 15.0,
+    range: 5.0,
+    max_angle: 60.0,
+    damage_effect: Some(Buff((
+        kind: Crippled,
+        dur_secs: 15.0,
+        strength: Value(0.5),
+        chance: 1.0,
+    ))),
+)
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/frenzy.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/frenzy.ron
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..160a527abc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/minotaur/frenzy.ron
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+SelfBuff(
+    buildup_duration: 0.25,
+    cast_duration: 0.8,
+    recover_duration: 0.25,
+    buff_kind: Frenzied,
+    buff_strength: 0.5,
+    buff_duration: Some(300.0),
+    energy_cost: 0,
+)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/custom/quadmedhoof/basic.ron b/assets/common/abilities/custom/quadmedhoof/basic.ron
index a451c250e0..73c4e7d739 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/custom/quadmedhoof/basic.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/custom/quadmedhoof/basic.ron
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ BasicMelee(
     knockback: 25.0,
     range: 1.2,
     max_angle: 50.0,
+    damage_effect: None,
 )
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/dagger/tempbasic.ron b/assets/common/abilities/dagger/tempbasic.ron
index 27bed0eca3..5149caf41c 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/dagger/tempbasic.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/dagger/tempbasic.ron
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ BasicMelee(
     knockback: 0.0,
     range: 3.5,
     max_angle: 20.0,
+    damage_effect: None,
 )
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/empty/basic.ron b/assets/common/abilities/empty/basic.ron
index e6c7d2f0ff..10d9ae81d8 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/empty/basic.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/empty/basic.ron
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ BasicMelee(
     knockback: 0.0,
     range: 3.5,
     max_angle: 15.0,
+    damage_effect: None,
 )
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/farming/basic.ron b/assets/common/abilities/farming/basic.ron
index 2d8ff06774..44e52a5711 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/farming/basic.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/farming/basic.ron
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ BasicMelee(
     knockback: 0.0,
     range: 3.5,
     max_angle: 20.0,
+    damage_effect: None,
 )
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/pick/swing.ron b/assets/common/abilities/pick/swing.ron
index 2d8ff06774..44e52a5711 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/pick/swing.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/pick/swing.ron
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ BasicMelee(
     knockback: 0.0,
     range: 3.5,
     max_angle: 20.0,
+    damage_effect: None,
 )
diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/shield/tempbasic.ron b/assets/common/abilities/shield/tempbasic.ron
index 6998b394b5..5e7e156fe7 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/shield/tempbasic.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/shield/tempbasic.ron
@@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ BasicMelee(
     knockback: 0.0,
     range: 3.0,
     max_angle: 120.0,
+    damage_effect: None,
 )
diff --git a/assets/common/items/npc_weapons/axe/minotaur_axe.ron b/assets/common/items/npc_weapons/axe/minotaur_axe.ron
index d1f47d9cdf..db469f4d84 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/npc_weapons/axe/minotaur_axe.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/npc_weapons/axe/minotaur_axe.ron
@@ -6,14 +6,14 @@ ItemDef(
         hands: Two,
         stats: Direct((
             equip_time_secs: 0.5,
-            power: 1.8,
+            power: 1.0,
             poise_strength: 1.0,
             speed: 1.0,
-            crit_chance: 0.048611112,
-            crit_mult: 1.6530613,
+            crit_chance: 0.1,
+            crit_mult: 1.5,
         )),
     )),
-    quality: Low,
+    quality: Legendary,
     tags: [],
-    ability_spec: Some(Custom("Axe Simple")),
+    ability_spec: Some(Custom("Minotaur")),
 )
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/assets/common/items/weapons/hammer/mjolnir.ron b/assets/common/items/weapons/hammer/mjolnir.ron
index 831e3a0a99..cd812ba36a 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/weapons/hammer/mjolnir.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/weapons/hammer/mjolnir.ron
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ ItemDef(
         hands: Two,
         stats: Direct((
             equip_time_secs: 0.5,
-            power: 4.0,
+            power: 2.5,
             poise_strength: 1.0,
-            speed: 0.5,
+            speed: 0.8,
             crit_chance: 0.078125,
             crit_mult: 1.3657143,
         )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/caduceus.ron b/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/caduceus.ron
index 09bf7152b7..2e0e790e50 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/caduceus.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/caduceus.ron
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ ItemDef(
         hands: Two,
         stats: Direct((
             equip_time_secs: 0.4,
-            power: 2.3,
+            power: 1.67,
             poise_strength: 1.5,
-            speed: 1.0,
+            speed: 1.2,
             crit_chance: 0.078125,
             crit_mult: 1.3657143,
         )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/root_evil.ron b/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/root_evil.ron
index d33ba4f461..dd26418355 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/root_evil.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/root_evil.ron
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ ItemDef(
         hands: Two,
         stats: Direct((
             equip_time_secs: 0.4,
-            power: 4.0,
-            poise_strength: 1.5,
-            speed: 0.5,
+            power: 2.5,
+            poise_strength: 1.0,
+            speed: 0.8,
             crit_chance: 0.078125,
             crit_mult: 1.3657143,
         )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/sceptre_velorite_0.ron b/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/sceptre_velorite_0.ron
index 9dfbc9e842..d650b11ada 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/sceptre_velorite_0.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/weapons/sceptre/sceptre_velorite_0.ron
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ ItemDef(
         hands: Two,
         stats: Direct((
             equip_time_secs: 0.4,
-            power: 1.8,
+            power: 2.0,
             poise_strength: 1.5,
-            speed: 1.2,
+            speed: 1.0,
             crit_chance: 0.21153846,
             crit_mult: 1.4502164,
         )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/laevateinn.ron b/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/laevateinn.ron
index 29c302e35e..9b7fca332b 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/laevateinn.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/laevateinn.ron
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ ItemDef(
         hands: Two,
         stats: Direct((
             equip_time_secs: 0.6,
-            power: 1.8,
+            power: 1.67,
             poise_strength: 1.0,
-            speed: 1.6,
+            speed: 1.2,
             crit_chance: 0.2002994,
             crit_mult: 1.3798152,
         )),
diff --git a/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/phoenix.ron b/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/phoenix.ron
index efaa30e77d..39acf85d40 100644
--- a/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/phoenix.ron
+++ b/assets/common/items/weapons/staff/phoenix.ron
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ ItemDef(
         hands: Two,
         stats: Direct((
             equip_time_secs: 0.6,
-            power: 3.0,
+            power: 2.5,
             poise_strength: 1.0,
-            speed: 0.67,
+            speed: 0.8,
             crit_chance: 0.1002994,
             crit_mult: 1.3798152,
         )),
diff --git a/assets/server/manifests/kits.ron b/assets/server/manifests/kits.ron
index dfb76abe25..eeb423c649 100644
--- a/assets/server/manifests/kits.ron
+++ b/assets/server/manifests/kits.ron
@@ -39,5 +39,20 @@
         ("common.items.consumable.potion_med", 100),
         ("common.items.consumable.potion_big", 100),
         ("common.items.food.apple_mushroom_curry", 100),
-    ]
+    ],
+    "tier-4": [
+        ("common.items.armor.steel.belt", 1),
+        ("common.items.armor.steel.chest", 1),
+        ("common.items.armor.steel.foot", 1),
+        ("common.items.armor.steel.hand", 1),
+        ("common.items.armor.steel.pants", 1),
+        ("common.items.armor.steel.shoulder", 1),
+        ("common.items.weapons.sword.cobalt-0", 1),
+        ("common.items.weapons.axe.cobalt_axe-0", 1),
+        ("common.items.weapons.hammer.cobalt_hammer-0", 1),
+        ("common.items.weapons.bow.frostwood-0", 1),
+        ("common.items.weapons.staff.frostwood_torch", 1),
+        ("common.items.weapons.sceptre.fork0", 1),
+        ("common.items.consumable.potion_med", 100),
+    ],
 })
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx.ron b/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx.ron
index d0ceebf109..bd9434f765 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx.ron
+++ b/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx.ron
@@ -824,5 +824,12 @@
             ],
             threshold: 1.25,
         ),
+        GroundSlam: (
+            files: [
+                    "voxygen.audio.sfx.abilities.minotaur_smash_1",
+                    "voxygen.audio.sfx.abilities.minotaur_smash_2",
+                ],
+            threshold: 0.2,
+        ),
     }
 )
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx/abilities/minotaur_smash_1.ogg b/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx/abilities/minotaur_smash_1.ogg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..bd31e209d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx/abilities/minotaur_smash_1.ogg
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
+oid sha256:9972ac391a94b0e815d667c7efeb49d5dda09f6e6eaaebd5f4989defa49b1573
+size 15485
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx/abilities/minotaur_smash_2.ogg b/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx/abilities/minotaur_smash_2.ogg
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..35f4af1a45
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/voxygen/audio/sfx/abilities/minotaur_smash_2.ogg
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
+oid sha256:a89ff1f4324fda9e415adbcac2b5ea5c14c8c2c441f034ee6a0b61d1fcebffbc
+size 15723
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/element/de_buffs/buff_frenzy_0.png b/assets/voxygen/element/de_buffs/buff_frenzy_0.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..fe6ca236cb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/voxygen/element/de_buffs/buff_frenzy_0.png
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
+oid sha256:d67ffc40362607cc885ff15d494396bad67cbb735c8e705a300fd867a7ab6de1
+size 293
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/element/de_buffs/debuff_cripple_0.png b/assets/voxygen/element/de_buffs/debuff_cripple_0.png
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..898145c2d6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/voxygen/element/de_buffs/debuff_cripple_0.png
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
+oid sha256:6d6f2e4416e8e38478ac6154b404776fc5dff1a63ae6af36d288f4f22ed699c2
+size 272
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/buff.ron b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/buff.ron
index cbd6d30f19..bd1f8dd33d 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/buff.ron
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/buff.ron
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@
         "buff.desc.invulnerability": "You cannot be damaged by any attack.",
         "buff.title.protectingward": "Protecting Ward",
         "buff.desc.protectingward": "You are protected, somewhat, from attacks.",
+        "buff.title.frenzied": "Frenzied",
+        "buff.desc.frenzied": "You are imbued with unnatural speed and can ignore minor injuries.",
         // Debuffs
         "buff.title.bleed": "Bleeding",
         "buff.desc.bleed": "Inflicts regular damage.",
@@ -26,6 +28,8 @@
         "buff.desc.cursed": "You are cursed.",
         "buff.title.burn": "On Fire",
         "buff.desc.burn": "You are burning alive",
+        "buff.title.crippled": "Crippled",
+        "buff.desc.crippled": "Your movement is crippled as your legs are heavily injured.",
         // Buffs stats
         "buff.stat.health": "Restores {str_total} Health",
         "buff.stat.increase_max_stamina": "Raises Maximum Stamina by {strength}",
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/chat.ron b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/chat.ron
index 1e46dea342..394db4c2dc 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/chat.ron
+++ b/assets/voxygen/i18n/en/hud/chat.ron
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
         "hud.outcome.burning": "died of: burning",
         "hud.outcome.curse": "died of: curse",
         "hud.outcome.bleeding": "died of: bleeding",
+        "hud.outcome.crippled": "died of: crippled",
 
         // Chat outputs
         "hud.chat.online_msg": "[{name}] is online now",
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/shaders/particle-vert.glsl b/assets/voxygen/shaders/particle-vert.glsl
index dd3ca7b466..d94534313d 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/shaders/particle-vert.glsl
+++ b/assets/voxygen/shaders/particle-vert.glsl
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ const int LIFESTEAL_BEAM = 22;
 const int CULTIST_FLAME = 23;
 const int STATIC_SMOKE = 24;
 const int BLOOD = 25;
+const int ENRAGED = 26;
+const int BIG_SHRAPNEL = 27;
 
 // meters per second squared (acceleration)
 const float earth_gravity = 9.807;
@@ -218,6 +220,17 @@ void main() {
             vec4(vec3(0.25), 1),
             spin_in_axis(vec3(1,0,0),0)
         );
+    } else if (inst_mode == BIG_SHRAPNEL) {
+        float brown_color = 0.05 + 0.1 * rand1;
+        attr = Attr(
+            linear_motion(
+                vec3(0),
+                normalize(vec3(rand4, rand5, rand6)) * 15.0 + grav_vel(earth_gravity)
+            ),
+            vec3(5 * (1 - percent())),
+            vec4(vec3(brown_color, brown_color / 2, 0), 1),
+            spin_in_axis(vec3(1,0,0),0)
+        );
     } else if (inst_mode == FIREWORK_BLUE) {
         f_reflect = 0.0; // Fire doesn't reflect light, it emits it
         attr = Attr(
@@ -421,6 +434,15 @@ void main() {
             vec4(1, 0, 0, 1),
             spin_in_axis(vec3(1,0,0),0)
         );
+    } else if (inst_mode == ENRAGED) {
+        f_reflect = 0.0;
+        float red_color = 1.2 + 0.3 * rand3;
+        attr = Attr(
+            (inst_dir * slow_end(1.5)) + vec3(rand0, rand1, rand2) * (percent() + 2) * 0.1,
+            vec3((3.5 * (1 - slow_start(0.2)))),
+            vec4(red_color, 0.0, 0.0, 1),
+            spin_in_axis(vec3(rand6, rand7, rand8), percent() * 10 + 3 * rand9)
+        );
     } else {
         attr = Attr(
             linear_motion(
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/voxel/biped_weapon_manifest.ron b/assets/voxygen/voxel/biped_weapon_manifest.ron
index ae60874a09..57dfec123d 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/voxel/biped_weapon_manifest.ron
+++ b/assets/voxygen/voxel/biped_weapon_manifest.ron
@@ -1043,7 +1043,7 @@
         color: None
     ),
     "common.items.npc_weapons.axe.minotaur_axe": (
-        vox_spec: ("weapon.axe.2haxe_minotaur", (-2.5, -9.0, -6.0)),
+        vox_spec: ("weapon.axe.2haxe_minotaur", (-2.5, -9.0, -8.0)),
         color: None
     ),
     "common.items.npc_weapons.hammer.yeti_hammer": (
diff --git a/assets/voxygen/voxel/weapon/axe/2haxe_minotaur.vox b/assets/voxygen/voxel/weapon/axe/2haxe_minotaur.vox
index f8c4cd5649..452452357f 100644
--- a/assets/voxygen/voxel/weapon/axe/2haxe_minotaur.vox
+++ b/assets/voxygen/voxel/weapon/axe/2haxe_minotaur.vox
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
-oid sha256:0e9b3f271457750c4e6d86fd23554322c15439b9583e23322b6143ef1cee86cf
-size 3652
+oid sha256:5ecbd8d48af72ec42fb7f8d265cb4ffe0f0732b1fe9b5eafe0ff1d1a19018ab5
+size 3484
diff --git a/common/Cargo.toml b/common/Cargo.toml
index 533a966a6f..2d8f2ed24e 100644
--- a/common/Cargo.toml
+++ b/common/Cargo.toml
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ ron = { version = "0.6", default-features = false }
 serde_json = "1.0.50"
 serde_repr = "0.1.6"
 
-# esv export
+# csv export
 csv = { version = "1.1.3", optional = true }
 structopt = { version = "0.3.13", optional = true }
 
@@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ slotmap = { version = "1.0", features = ["serde"] }
 indexmap = "1.3.0"
 slab = "0.4.2"
 
+# Strum
+strum = "0.20"
+strum_macros = "0.20"
+
 # ECS
 specs = { git = "https://github.com/amethyst/specs.git", features = ["serde", "storage-event-control", "nightly"], rev = "5a9b71035007be0e3574f35184acac1cd4530496" }
 specs-idvs = { git = "https://gitlab.com/veloren/specs-idvs.git", rev = "b65fb220e94f5d3c9bc30074a076149763795556" }
diff --git a/common/src/cmd.rs b/common/src/cmd.rs
index 008bf3f89d..911f30d32c 100644
--- a/common/src/cmd.rs
+++ b/common/src/cmd.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
-use crate::{assets, comp, npc, terrain};
+use crate::{
+    assets,
+    comp::{self, buff::BuffKind},
+    npc, terrain,
+};
 use assets::AssetExt;
 use hashbrown::HashMap;
 use lazy_static::lazy_static;
@@ -8,6 +12,7 @@ use std::{
     path::Path,
     str::FromStr,
 };
+use strum::IntoEnumIterator;
 use tracing::warn;
 
 /// Struct representing a command that a user can run from server chat.
@@ -210,21 +215,40 @@ lazy_static! {
     .map(|s| s.to_string())
     .collect();
 
-    static ref BUFFS: Vec<String> = vec![
-        // Debuffs
-        "burning", "bleeding", "curse",
-        // Heal
-        "regeneration", "saturation", "potion", "campfire_heal",
-        // Outmaxing stats
-        "increase_max_energy", "increase_max_health",
-        // Defensive buffs
-        "invulnerability", "protecting_ward",
-        // One command to rule them all
-        "all",
-    ]
-    .iter()
-    .map(|b| b.to_string())
-    .collect();
+    pub static ref BUFF_PARSER: HashMap<String, BuffKind> = {
+        let string_from_buff = |kind| match kind {
+            BuffKind::Burning => "burning",
+            BuffKind::Regeneration => "regeration",
+            BuffKind::Saturation => "saturation",
+            BuffKind::Bleeding => "bleeding",
+            BuffKind::Cursed => "cursed",
+            BuffKind::Potion => "potion",
+            BuffKind::CampfireHeal => "campfire_heal",
+            BuffKind::IncreaseMaxEnergy => "increase_max_energy",
+            BuffKind::IncreaseMaxHealth => "increase_max_health",
+            BuffKind::Invulnerability => "invulnerability",
+            BuffKind::ProtectingWard => "protecting_ward",
+            BuffKind::Frenzied => "frenzied",
+            BuffKind::Crippled => "crippled",
+        };
+        let mut buff_parser = HashMap::new();
+        BuffKind::iter().for_each(|kind| {buff_parser.insert(string_from_buff(kind).to_string(), kind);});
+        buff_parser
+    };
+
+    pub static ref BUFF_PACK: Vec<String> = {
+        let mut buff_pack: Vec<_> = BUFF_PARSER.keys().cloned().collect();
+        // Remove invulnerability as it removes debuffs
+        buff_pack.retain(|kind| kind != "invulnerability");
+        buff_pack
+    };
+
+    static ref BUFFS: Vec<String> = {
+        let mut buff_pack: Vec<_> = BUFF_PARSER.keys().cloned().collect();
+        // Add all as valid command
+        buff_pack.push("all".to_string());
+        buff_pack
+    };
 
     static ref BLOCK_KINDS: Vec<String> = terrain::block::BLOCK_KINDS
         .keys()
diff --git a/common/src/comp/ability.rs b/common/src/comp/ability.rs
index e9a1de7c2c..37a4da3fe8 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/ability.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/ability.rs
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ use crate::{
     assets::{self, Asset},
     combat::{self, CombatEffect, Knockback},
     comp::{
-        aura, beam, inventory::item::tool::ToolKind, projectile::ProjectileConstructor, skills,
-        Body, CharacterState, EnergySource, LightEmitter, StateUpdate,
+        aura, beam, buff, inventory::item::tool::ToolKind, projectile::ProjectileConstructor,
+        skills, Body, CharacterState, EnergySource, LightEmitter, StateUpdate,
     },
     states::{
         behavior::JoinData,
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ pub enum CharacterAbilityType {
     BasicBeam,
     RepeaterRanged,
     BasicAura,
+    SelfBuff,
 }
 
 impl From<&CharacterState> for CharacterAbilityType {
@@ -49,6 +50,7 @@ impl From<&CharacterState> for CharacterAbilityType {
             CharacterState::BasicBeam(_) => Self::BasicBeam,
             CharacterState::RepeaterRanged(_) => Self::RepeaterRanged,
             CharacterState::BasicAura(_) => Self::BasicAura,
+            CharacterState::SelfBuff(_) => Self::SelfBuff,
             _ => Self::BasicMelee,
         }
     }
@@ -66,6 +68,7 @@ pub enum CharacterAbility {
         knockback: f32,
         range: f32,
         max_angle: f32,
+        damage_effect: Option<CombatEffect>,
     },
     BasicRanged {
         energy_cost: f32,
@@ -188,6 +191,7 @@ pub enum CharacterAbility {
         swing_duration: f32,
         hit_timing: f32,
         recover_duration: f32,
+        specifier: Option<charged_melee::FrontendSpecifier>,
     },
     ChargedRanged {
         energy_cost: f32,
@@ -268,6 +272,15 @@ pub enum CharacterAbility {
         summon_amount: u32,
         summon_info: basic_summon::SummonInfo,
     },
+    SelfBuff {
+        buildup_duration: f32,
+        cast_duration: f32,
+        recover_duration: f32,
+        buff_kind: buff::BuffKind,
+        buff_strength: f32,
+        buff_duration: Option<f32>,
+        energy_cost: f32,
+    },
 }
 
 impl Default for CharacterAbility {
@@ -282,6 +295,7 @@ impl Default for CharacterAbility {
             knockback: 0.0,
             range: 3.5,
             max_angle: 15.0,
+            damage_effect: None,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -313,7 +327,8 @@ impl CharacterAbility {
             | CharacterAbility::ChargedMelee { energy_cost, .. }
             | CharacterAbility::Shockwave { energy_cost, .. }
             | CharacterAbility::BasicAura { energy_cost, .. }
-            | CharacterAbility::BasicBlock { energy_cost, .. } => update
+            | CharacterAbility::BasicBlock { energy_cost, .. }
+            | CharacterAbility::SelfBuff { energy_cost, .. } => update
                 .energy
                 .try_change_by(-(*energy_cost as i32), EnergySource::Ability)
                 .is_ok(),
@@ -334,7 +349,11 @@ impl CharacterAbility {
                         .is_ok()
             },
             CharacterAbility::HealingBeam { .. } => data.combo.counter() > 0,
-            _ => true,
+            CharacterAbility::ComboMelee { .. }
+            | CharacterAbility::Boost { .. }
+            | CharacterAbility::BasicBeam { .. }
+            | CharacterAbility::Blink { .. }
+            | CharacterAbility::BasicSummon { .. } => true,
         }
     }
 
@@ -586,6 +605,18 @@ impl CharacterAbility {
                 *cast_duration /= speed;
                 *recover_duration /= speed;
             },
+            SelfBuff {
+                ref mut buff_strength,
+                ref mut buildup_duration,
+                ref mut cast_duration,
+                ref mut recover_duration,
+                ..
+            } => {
+                *buff_strength *= power;
+                *buildup_duration /= speed;
+                *cast_duration /= speed;
+                *recover_duration /= speed;
+            },
         }
         self
     }
@@ -605,7 +636,8 @@ impl CharacterAbility {
             | Shockwave { energy_cost, .. }
             | HealingBeam { energy_cost, .. }
             | BasicAura { energy_cost, .. }
-            | BasicBlock { energy_cost, .. } => *energy_cost as u32,
+            | BasicBlock { energy_cost, .. }
+            | SelfBuff { energy_cost, .. } => *energy_cost as u32,
             BasicBeam { energy_drain, .. } => {
                 if *energy_drain > f32::EPSILON {
                     1
@@ -1164,6 +1196,7 @@ impl From<(&CharacterAbility, AbilityInfo)> for CharacterState {
                 knockback,
                 range,
                 max_angle,
+                damage_effect,
                 energy_cost: _,
             } => CharacterState::BasicMelee(basic_melee::Data {
                 static_data: basic_melee::StaticData {
@@ -1175,6 +1208,7 @@ impl From<(&CharacterAbility, AbilityInfo)> for CharacterState {
                     knockback: *knockback,
                     range: *range,
                     max_angle: *max_angle,
+                    damage_effect: *damage_effect,
                     ability_info,
                 },
                 timer: Duration::default(),
@@ -1419,6 +1453,7 @@ impl From<(&CharacterAbility, AbilityInfo)> for CharacterState {
                 recover_duration,
                 range,
                 max_angle,
+                specifier,
             } => CharacterState::ChargedMelee(charged_melee::Data {
                 static_data: charged_melee::StaticData {
                     energy_cost: *energy_cost,
@@ -1437,6 +1472,7 @@ impl From<(&CharacterAbility, AbilityInfo)> for CharacterState {
                     hit_timing: *hit_timing,
                     recover_duration: Duration::from_secs_f32(*recover_duration),
                     ability_info,
+                    specifier: *specifier,
                 },
                 stage_section: StageSection::Charge,
                 timer: Duration::default(),
@@ -1657,6 +1693,27 @@ impl From<(&CharacterAbility, AbilityInfo)> for CharacterState {
                 timer: Duration::default(),
                 stage_section: StageSection::Buildup,
             }),
+            CharacterAbility::SelfBuff {
+                buildup_duration,
+                cast_duration,
+                recover_duration,
+                buff_kind,
+                buff_strength,
+                buff_duration,
+                energy_cost: _,
+            } => CharacterState::SelfBuff(self_buff::Data {
+                static_data: self_buff::StaticData {
+                    buildup_duration: Duration::from_secs_f32(*buildup_duration),
+                    cast_duration: Duration::from_secs_f32(*cast_duration),
+                    recover_duration: Duration::from_secs_f32(*recover_duration),
+                    buff_kind: *buff_kind,
+                    buff_strength: *buff_strength,
+                    buff_duration: buff_duration.map(Duration::from_secs_f32),
+                    ability_info,
+                },
+                timer: Duration::default(),
+                stage_section: StageSection::Buildup,
+            }),
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/common/src/comp/agent.rs b/common/src/comp/agent.rs
index 946e937153..f2334fca5f 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/agent.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/agent.rs
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ pub enum Tactic {
     Mindflayer,
     BirdLargeBreathe,
     BirdLargeFire,
+    Minotaur,
 }
 
 #[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, PartialEq)]
@@ -299,10 +300,17 @@ pub struct Agent {
     pub behavior: Behavior,
     pub psyche: Psyche,
     pub inbox: VecDeque<AgentEvent>,
-    pub action_timer: f32,
+    pub action_state: ActionState,
     pub bearing: Vec2<f32>,
 }
 
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
+pub struct ActionState {
+    pub timer: f32,
+    pub counter: f32,
+    pub condition: bool,
+}
+
 impl Agent {
     pub fn with_patrol_origin(mut self, origin: Vec3<f32>) -> Self {
         self.patrol_origin = Some(origin);
diff --git a/common/src/comp/body.rs b/common/src/comp/body.rs
index d40719d958..2b29a2f480 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/body.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/body.rs
@@ -441,10 +441,10 @@ impl Body {
                 biped_large::Species::Wendigo => 2800,
                 biped_large::Species::Troll => 2400,
                 biped_large::Species::Dullahan => 3000,
-                biped_large::Species::Mindflayer => 8000,
+                biped_large::Species::Mindflayer => 25000,
                 biped_large::Species::Tidalwarrior => 2500,
                 biped_large::Species::Yeti => 4000,
-                biped_large::Species::Minotaur => 5000,
+                biped_large::Species::Minotaur => 30000,
                 biped_large::Species::Harvester => 3000,
                 biped_large::Species::Blueoni => 2400,
                 biped_large::Species::Redoni => 2400,
@@ -553,10 +553,12 @@ impl Body {
                 biped_large::Species::Wendigo => 80,
                 biped_large::Species::Troll => 60,
                 biped_large::Species::Dullahan => 120,
-                biped_large::Species::Mindflayer => 250,
                 biped_large::Species::Tidalwarrior => 90,
                 biped_large::Species::Yeti => 80,
                 biped_large::Species::Harvester => 80,
+                // Boss enemies have their health set, not adjusted by level.
+                biped_large::Species::Mindflayer => 0,
+                biped_large::Species::Minotaur => 0,
                 _ => 100,
             },
             Body::BipedSmall(_) => 10,
@@ -605,7 +607,11 @@ impl Body {
     pub fn combat_multiplier(&self) -> f32 {
         match self {
             Body::Object(_) | Body::Ship(_) => 0.0,
-            Body::BipedLarge(b) if matches!(b.species, biped_large::Species::Mindflayer) => 4.0,
+            Body::BipedLarge(b) => match b.species {
+                biped_large::Species::Mindflayer => 4.8,
+                biped_large::Species::Minotaur => 3.2,
+                _ => 1.0,
+            },
             _ => 1.0,
         }
     }
diff --git a/common/src/comp/buff.rs b/common/src/comp/buff.rs
index 790313db6c..b7bbe5bacb 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/buff.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/buff.rs
@@ -9,33 +9,59 @@ use specs::{Component, DerefFlaggedStorage};
 use specs_idvs::IdvStorage;
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
 use std::{cmp::Ordering, time::Duration};
+use strum_macros::EnumIter;
 
 /// De/buff Kind.
 /// This is used to determine what effects a buff will have
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialOrd, Ord)]
+#[derive(
+    Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialOrd, Ord, EnumIter,
+)]
 pub enum BuffKind {
-    /// Does damage to a creature over time
-    Burning,
+    // Buffs
     /// Restores health/time for some period
+    /// Strength should be 10x the healing per second
     Regeneration,
     /// Restores health/time for some period for consumables
+    /// Strength should be 10x the healing per second
     Saturation,
-    /// Lowers health over time for some duration
-    Bleeding,
-    /// Lower a creature's max health over time
-    Cursed,
     /// Applied when drinking a potion
+    /// Strength should be 10x the healing per second
     Potion,
     /// Applied when sitting at a campfire
+    /// Strength is fraction of health resotred per second
     CampfireHeal,
     /// Raises maximum stamina
+    /// Strength should be 10x the effect to max energy
     IncreaseMaxEnergy,
     /// Raises maximum health
+    /// Strength should be 10x the effect to max health
     IncreaseMaxHealth,
     /// Makes you immune to attacks
+    /// Strength does not affect this buff
     Invulnerability,
     /// Reduces incoming damage
+    /// Strength scales the damage reduction non-linearly. 0.5 provides 50% DR,
+    /// 1.0 provides 67% DR
     ProtectingWard,
+    /// Increases movement speed and gives health regeneration
+    /// Strength scales the movement speed linearly. 0.5 is 150% speed, 1.0 is
+    /// 200% speed. Provides regeneration at 10x the value of the strength
+    Frenzied,
+    // Debuffs
+    /// Does damage to a creature over time
+    /// Strength should be 10x the DPS of the debuff
+    Burning,
+    /// Lowers health over time for some duration
+    /// Strength should be 10x the DPS of the debuff
+    Bleeding,
+    /// Lower a creature's max health over time
+    /// Strength only affects the target max health, 0.5 targets 50% of base
+    /// max, 1.0 targets 100% of base max
+    Cursed,
+    /// Reduces movement speed and causes bleeding damage
+    /// Strength scales the movement speed debuff non-linearly. 0.5 is 50%
+    /// speed, 1.0 is 33% speed. Bleeding is at 10x the value of the strength.
+    Crippled,
 }
 
 #[cfg(not(target_arch = "wasm32"))]
@@ -54,6 +80,8 @@ impl BuffKind {
             BuffKind::Invulnerability => true,
             BuffKind::ProtectingWard => true,
             BuffKind::Burning => false,
+            BuffKind::Crippled => false,
+            BuffKind::Frenzied => true,
         }
     }
 
@@ -118,6 +146,8 @@ pub enum BuffEffect {
         kind: ModifierKind,
         target_fraction: f32,
     },
+    /// Modifies move speed of target
+    MovementSpeed(f32),
 }
 
 /// Actual de/buff.
@@ -174,6 +204,8 @@ impl Buff {
         cat_ids: Vec<BuffCategory>,
         source: BuffSource,
     ) -> Self {
+        // Normalized nonlinear scaling
+        let nn_scaling = |a| a / (a + 0.5);
         let (effects, time) = match kind {
             BuffKind::Bleeding => (
                 vec![BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
@@ -235,7 +267,7 @@ impl Buff {
                     // Causes non-linearity in effect strength, but necessary to allow for tool
                     // power and other things to affect the strength. 0.5 also still provides 50%
                     // damage reduction.
-                    data.strength / (0.5 + data.strength),
+                    nn_scaling(data.strength),
                 )],
                 data.duration,
             ),
@@ -247,6 +279,28 @@ impl Buff {
                 }],
                 data.duration,
             ),
+            BuffKind::Crippled => (
+                vec![
+                    BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 - nn_scaling(data.strength)),
+                    BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                        rate: -data.strength * 40.0,
+                        accumulated: 0.0,
+                        kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+                    },
+                ],
+                data.duration,
+            ),
+            BuffKind::Frenzied => (
+                vec![
+                    BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(1.0 + data.strength),
+                    BuffEffect::HealthChangeOverTime {
+                        rate: data.strength * 100.0,
+                        accumulated: 0.0,
+                        kind: ModifierKind::Additive,
+                    },
+                ],
+                data.duration,
+            ),
         };
         Buff {
             kind,
diff --git a/common/src/comp/character_state.rs b/common/src/comp/character_state.rs
index 4b9abe1cb2..d73be47340 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/character_state.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/character_state.rs
@@ -99,6 +99,8 @@ pub enum CharacterState {
     Blink(blink::Data),
     /// Summons creatures that fight for the caster
     BasicSummon(basic_summon::Data),
+    /// Inserts a buff on the caster
+    SelfBuff(self_buff::Data),
 }
 
 impl CharacterState {
@@ -120,6 +122,7 @@ impl CharacterState {
                 | CharacterState::BasicBeam(_)
                 | CharacterState::BasicAura(_)
                 | CharacterState::HealingBeam(_)
+                | CharacterState::SelfBuff(_)
         )
     }
 
@@ -143,6 +146,7 @@ impl CharacterState {
                 | CharacterState::BasicBeam(_)
                 | CharacterState::BasicAura(_)
                 | CharacterState::HealingBeam(_)
+                | CharacterState::SelfBuff(_)
         )
     }
 
diff --git a/common/src/comp/stats.rs b/common/src/comp/stats.rs
index 55a49ae343..b7d428102d 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/stats.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/stats.rs
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ pub struct Stats {
     pub name: String,
     pub damage_reduction: f32,
     pub max_health_modifier: f32,
+    pub move_speed_modifier: f32,
 }
 
 impl Stats {
@@ -33,6 +34,7 @@ impl Stats {
             name,
             damage_reduction: 0.0,
             max_health_modifier: 1.0,
+            move_speed_modifier: 1.0,
         }
     }
 
@@ -43,6 +45,7 @@ impl Stats {
             name: "".to_owned(),
             damage_reduction: 0.0,
             max_health_modifier: 1.0,
+            move_speed_modifier: 1.0,
         }
     }
 
@@ -50,6 +53,7 @@ impl Stats {
     pub fn reset_temp_modifiers(&mut self) {
         self.damage_reduction = 0.0;
         self.max_health_modifier = 1.0;
+        self.move_speed_modifier = 1.0;
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/common/src/outcome.rs b/common/src/outcome.rs
index afdef6ae47..559139d23a 100644
--- a/common/src/outcome.rs
+++ b/common/src/outcome.rs
@@ -68,6 +68,9 @@ pub enum Outcome {
         pos: Vec3<f32>,
         state: PoiseState,
     },
+    GroundSlam {
+        pos: Vec3<f32>,
+    },
 }
 
 impl Outcome {
@@ -81,7 +84,8 @@ impl Outcome {
             | Outcome::SummonedCreature { pos, .. }
             | Outcome::Damage { pos, .. }
             | Outcome::Block { pos, .. }
-            | Outcome::PoiseChange { pos, .. } => Some(*pos),
+            | Outcome::PoiseChange { pos, .. }
+            | Outcome::GroundSlam { pos } => Some(*pos),
             Outcome::BreakBlock { pos, .. } => Some(pos.map(|e| e as f32 + 0.5)),
             Outcome::ExpChange { .. } | Outcome::ComboChange { .. } => None,
         }
diff --git a/common/src/states/basic_melee.rs b/common/src/states/basic_melee.rs
index 7346190829..c59d175de5 100644
--- a/common/src/states/basic_melee.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/basic_melee.rs
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ pub struct StaticData {
     pub range: f32,
     /// Max angle (45.0 will give you a 90.0 angle window)
     pub max_angle: f32,
+    /// Adds an effect onto the main damage of the attack
+    pub damage_effect: Option<CombatEffect>,
     /// What key is used to press ability
     pub ability_info: AbilityInfo,
 }
@@ -50,6 +52,7 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
     fn behavior(&self, data: &JoinData) -> StateUpdate {
         let mut update = StateUpdate::from(data);
 
+        handle_orientation(data, &mut update, 1.0);
         handle_move(data, &mut update, 0.7);
         handle_jump(data, &mut update, 1.0);
         handle_orientation(data, &mut update, 0.35);
@@ -97,15 +100,20 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
                     .with_requirement(CombatRequirement::AnyDamage);
                     let energy = AttackEffect::new(None, CombatEffect::EnergyReward(50.0))
                         .with_requirement(CombatRequirement::AnyDamage);
-                    let buff = CombatEffect::Buff(CombatBuff::default_physical());
-                    let damage = AttackDamage::new(
+                    let mut damage = AttackDamage::new(
                         Damage {
                             source: DamageSource::Melee,
                             value: self.static_data.base_damage as f32,
                         },
                         Some(GroupTarget::OutOfGroup),
-                    )
-                    .with_effect(buff);
+                    );
+                    match self.static_data.damage_effect {
+                        Some(effect) => damage = damage.with_effect(effect),
+                        None => {
+                            let buff = CombatEffect::Buff(CombatBuff::default_physical());
+                            damage = damage.with_effect(buff);
+                        },
+                    }
                     let (crit_chance, crit_mult) =
                         get_crit_data(data, self.static_data.ability_info);
                     let attack = Attack::default()
diff --git a/common/src/states/charged_melee.rs b/common/src/states/charged_melee.rs
index 30285b964d..bb12d5b462 100644
--- a/common/src/states/charged_melee.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/charged_melee.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 use crate::{
     combat::{Attack, AttackDamage, AttackEffect, CombatBuff, CombatEffect, CombatRequirement},
     comp::{tool::ToolKind, CharacterState, EnergyChange, EnergySource, Melee, StateUpdate},
+    event::LocalEvent,
+    outcome::Outcome,
     states::{
         behavior::{CharacterBehavior, JoinData},
         utils::{StageSection, *},
@@ -45,6 +47,8 @@ pub struct StaticData {
     pub recover_duration: Duration,
     /// What key is used to press ability
     pub ability_info: AbilityInfo,
+    /// Used to specify the melee attack to the frontend
+    pub specifier: Option<FrontendSpecifier>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
@@ -199,6 +203,17 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
                             })
                             .filter(|(_, tool)| tool == &Some(ToolKind::Pick)),
                     });
+
+                    if let Some(FrontendSpecifier::GroundCleave) = self.static_data.specifier {
+                        // Send local event used for frontend shenanigans
+                        update.local_events.push_front(LocalEvent::CreateOutcome(
+                            Outcome::GroundSlam {
+                                pos: data.pos.0
+                                    + *data.ori.look_dir()
+                                        * (data.body.radius() + self.static_data.range),
+                            },
+                        ));
+                    }
                 } else if self.timer < self.static_data.swing_duration {
                     // Swings
                     update.character = CharacterState::ChargedMelee(Data {
@@ -250,3 +265,9 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
         update
     }
 }
+
+/// Used to specify a particular effect for frontend purposes
+#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub enum FrontendSpecifier {
+    GroundCleave,
+}
diff --git a/common/src/states/dash_melee.rs b/common/src/states/dash_melee.rs
index f7f0a58e39..1cea70c771 100644
--- a/common/src/states/dash_melee.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/dash_melee.rs
@@ -71,12 +71,12 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
     fn behavior(&self, data: &JoinData) -> StateUpdate {
         let mut update = StateUpdate::from(data);
 
-        handle_orientation(data, &mut update, 1.0);
         handle_move(data, &mut update, 0.1);
 
         match self.stage_section {
             StageSection::Buildup => {
                 if self.timer < self.static_data.buildup_duration {
+                    handle_orientation(data, &mut update, 1.0);
                     // Build up
                     update.character = CharacterState::DashMelee(Data {
                         timer: self
@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
                         / self.static_data.charge_duration.as_secs_f32())
                     .min(1.0);
 
+                    handle_orientation(data, &mut update, 0.6);
                     handle_forced_movement(
                         data,
                         &mut update,
diff --git a/common/src/states/mod.rs b/common/src/states/mod.rs
index 15cb6c72d6..30b86e3766 100644
--- a/common/src/states/mod.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/mod.rs
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ pub mod idle;
 pub mod leap_melee;
 pub mod repeater_ranged;
 pub mod roll;
+pub mod self_buff;
 pub mod shockwave;
 pub mod sit;
 pub mod sneak;
diff --git a/common/src/states/self_buff.rs b/common/src/states/self_buff.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..85a99e46ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/states/self_buff.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+use crate::{
+    comp::{
+        buff::{Buff, BuffChange, BuffData, BuffKind, BuffSource},
+        CharacterState, StateUpdate,
+    },
+    event::ServerEvent,
+    states::{
+        behavior::{CharacterBehavior, JoinData},
+        utils::*,
+    },
+};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::time::Duration;
+
+/// Separated out to condense update portions of character state
+#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct StaticData {
+    /// How long until state should create the aura
+    pub buildup_duration: Duration,
+    /// How long the state is creating an aura
+    pub cast_duration: Duration,
+    /// How long the state has until exiting
+    pub recover_duration: Duration,
+    /// What kind of buff is created
+    pub buff_kind: BuffKind,
+    /// Strength of the created buff
+    pub buff_strength: f32,
+    /// How long buff lasts
+    pub buff_duration: Option<Duration>,
+    /// What key is used to press ability
+    pub ability_info: AbilityInfo,
+}
+
+#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct Data {
+    /// Struct containing data that does not change over the course of the
+    /// character state
+    pub static_data: StaticData,
+    /// Timer for each stage
+    pub timer: Duration,
+    /// What section the character stage is in
+    pub stage_section: StageSection,
+}
+
+impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
+    fn behavior(&self, data: &JoinData) -> StateUpdate {
+        let mut update = StateUpdate::from(data);
+
+        handle_move(data, &mut update, 0.8);
+        handle_jump(data, &mut update, 1.0);
+
+        match self.stage_section {
+            StageSection::Buildup => {
+                if self.timer < self.static_data.buildup_duration {
+                    // Build up
+                    update.character = CharacterState::SelfBuff(Data {
+                        timer: self
+                            .timer
+                            .checked_add(Duration::from_secs_f32(data.dt.0))
+                            .unwrap_or_default(),
+                        ..*self
+                    });
+                } else {
+                    // Creates buff
+                    let buff = Buff::new(
+                        self.static_data.buff_kind,
+                        BuffData {
+                            strength: self.static_data.buff_strength,
+                            duration: self.static_data.buff_duration,
+                        },
+                        Vec::new(),
+                        BuffSource::Character { by: *data.uid },
+                    );
+                    update.server_events.push_front(ServerEvent::Buff {
+                        entity: data.entity,
+                        buff_change: BuffChange::Add(buff),
+                    });
+                    // Build up
+                    update.character = CharacterState::SelfBuff(Data {
+                        timer: Duration::default(),
+                        stage_section: StageSection::Cast,
+                        ..*self
+                    });
+                }
+            },
+            StageSection::Cast => {
+                if self.timer < self.static_data.cast_duration {
+                    // Cast
+                    update.character = CharacterState::SelfBuff(Data {
+                        timer: self
+                            .timer
+                            .checked_add(Duration::from_secs_f32(data.dt.0))
+                            .unwrap_or_default(),
+                        ..*self
+                    });
+                } else {
+                    update.character = CharacterState::SelfBuff(Data {
+                        timer: Duration::default(),
+                        stage_section: StageSection::Recover,
+                        ..*self
+                    });
+                }
+            },
+            StageSection::Recover => {
+                if self.timer < self.static_data.recover_duration {
+                    update.character = CharacterState::SelfBuff(Data {
+                        timer: self
+                            .timer
+                            .checked_add(Duration::from_secs_f32(data.dt.0))
+                            .unwrap_or_default(),
+                        ..*self
+                    });
+                } else {
+                    // Done
+                    update.character = CharacterState::Wielding;
+                }
+            },
+            _ => {
+                // If it somehow ends up in an incorrect stage section
+                update.character = CharacterState::Wielding;
+            },
+        }
+
+        // At end of state logic so an interrupt isn't overwritten
+        if !input_is_pressed(data, self.static_data.ability_info.input) {
+            handle_state_interrupt(data, &mut update, false);
+        }
+
+        update
+    }
+}
diff --git a/common/src/states/spin_melee.rs b/common/src/states/spin_melee.rs
index 232a84b1b1..8730d86f34 100644
--- a/common/src/states/spin_melee.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/spin_melee.rs
@@ -175,7 +175,6 @@ impl CharacterBehavior for Data {
                             },
                             0.1,
                         );
-                        handle_orientation(data, &mut update, 1.0);
                     }
 
                     // Swings
diff --git a/common/src/states/utils.rs b/common/src/states/utils.rs
index b8fadff6c0..7b155d1787 100644
--- a/common/src/states/utils.rs
+++ b/common/src/states/utils.rs
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ impl Body {
                 biped_large::Species::Occultsaurok => 100.0,
                 biped_large::Species::Mightysaurok => 100.0,
                 biped_large::Species::Mindflayer => 90.0,
-                biped_large::Species::Minotaur => 90.0,
+                biped_large::Species::Minotaur => 60.0,
                 _ => 80.0,
             },
             Body::BirdMedium(_) => 80.0,
@@ -243,6 +243,8 @@ pub fn handle_move(data: &JoinData, update: &mut StateUpdate, efficiency: f32) {
 /// Updates components to move player as if theyre on ground or in air
 #[allow(clippy::assign_op_pattern)] // TODO: Pending review in #587
 fn basic_move(data: &JoinData, update: &mut StateUpdate, efficiency: f32) {
+    let efficiency = efficiency * data.stats.move_speed_modifier;
+
     let accel = if data.physics.on_ground {
         data.body.base_accel()
     } else {
@@ -267,6 +269,8 @@ pub fn handle_forced_movement(
     movement: ForcedMovement,
     efficiency: f32,
 ) {
+    let efficiency = efficiency * data.stats.move_speed_modifier;
+
     match movement {
         ForcedMovement::Forward { strength } => {
             if let Some(accel) = data.physics.on_ground.then_some(data.body.base_accel()) {
@@ -324,6 +328,7 @@ pub fn handle_orientation(data: &JoinData, update: &mut StateUpdate, efficiency:
 
 /// Updates components to move player as if theyre swimming
 fn swim_move(data: &JoinData, update: &mut StateUpdate, efficiency: f32, submersion: f32) -> bool {
+    let efficiency = efficiency * data.stats.move_speed_modifier;
     if let Some(force) = data.body.swim_thrust() {
         let force = efficiency * force;
         let mut water_accel = force / data.mass.0;
@@ -361,6 +366,8 @@ fn swim_move(data: &JoinData, update: &mut StateUpdate, efficiency: f32, submers
 
 /// Updates components to move entity as if it's flying
 pub fn fly_move(data: &JoinData, update: &mut StateUpdate, efficiency: f32) -> bool {
+    let efficiency = efficiency * data.stats.move_speed_modifier;
+
     let glider = match data.character {
         CharacterState::Glide(data) => Some(data),
         _ => None,
diff --git a/common/systems/src/buff.rs b/common/systems/src/buff.rs
index 9d379af810..71137c4540 100644
--- a/common/systems/src/buff.rs
+++ b/common/systems/src/buff.rs
@@ -189,6 +189,9 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                                     stat.max_health_modifier *= current_fraction;
                                 }
                             },
+                            BuffEffect::MovementSpeed(ms) => {
+                                stat.move_speed_modifier *= *ms;
+                            },
                         };
                     }
                 }
diff --git a/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs b/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs
index d93791c78e..a97350888b 100644
--- a/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs
+++ b/common/systems/src/character_behavior.rs
@@ -341,6 +341,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                     CharacterState::HealingBeam(data) => data.handle_event(&j, action),
                     CharacterState::Blink(data) => data.handle_event(&j, action),
                     CharacterState::BasicSummon(data) => data.handle_event(&j, action),
+                    CharacterState::SelfBuff(data) => data.handle_event(&j, action),
                 };
                 local_emitter.append(&mut state_update.local_events);
                 server_emitter.append(&mut state_update.server_events);
@@ -395,6 +396,7 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                 CharacterState::HealingBeam(data) => data.behavior(&j),
                 CharacterState::Blink(data) => data.behavior(&j),
                 CharacterState::BasicSummon(data) => data.behavior(&j),
+                CharacterState::SelfBuff(data) => data.behavior(&j),
             };
 
             local_emitter.append(&mut state_update.local_events);
diff --git a/common/systems/src/stats.rs b/common/systems/src/stats.rs
index 4d999387db..18ef179826 100644
--- a/common/systems/src/stats.rs
+++ b/common/systems/src/stats.rs
@@ -248,7 +248,8 @@ impl<'a> System<'a> for Sys {
                 | CharacterState::BasicAura { .. }
                 | CharacterState::HealingBeam { .. }
                 | CharacterState::Blink { .. }
-                | CharacterState::BasicSummon { .. } => {
+                | CharacterState::BasicSummon { .. }
+                | CharacterState::SelfBuff { .. } => {
                     if energy.get_unchecked().regen_rate != 0.0 {
                         energy.get_mut_unchecked().regen_rate = 0.0
                     }
diff --git a/server/src/cmd.rs b/server/src/cmd.rs
index 20724afbfe..4828c36c4c 100644
--- a/server/src/cmd.rs
+++ b/server/src/cmd.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ use authc::Uuid;
 use chrono::{NaiveTime, Timelike};
 use common::{
     assets,
-    cmd::{ChatCommand, CHAT_COMMANDS, CHAT_SHORTCUTS},
+    cmd::{ChatCommand, BUFF_PACK, BUFF_PARSER, CHAT_COMMANDS, CHAT_SHORTCUTS},
     comp::{
         self,
         aura::{Aura, AuraKind, AuraTarget},
@@ -36,13 +36,11 @@ use common_net::{
 };
 use common_state::{BuildAreaError, BuildAreas};
 use core::{convert::TryFrom, ops::Not, time::Duration};
-use hashbrown::HashSet;
+use hashbrown::{HashMap, HashSet};
 use rand::Rng;
 use specs::{Builder, Entity as EcsEntity, Join, WorldExt};
-use wiring::{Circuit, Wire, WiringAction, WiringActionEffect, WiringElement};
-
-use hashbrown::HashMap;
 use vek::*;
+use wiring::{Circuit, Wire, WiringAction, WiringActionEffect, WiringElement};
 use world::util::Sampler;
 
 use crate::{client::Client, login_provider::LoginProvider, wiring};
@@ -2615,22 +2613,6 @@ fn handle_apply_buff(
     args: String,
     action: &ChatCommand,
 ) -> CmdResult<()> {
-    const BUFF_PACK: &[&str] = &[
-        // Debuffs
-        "burning",
-        "bleeding",
-        "curse",
-        // Healing
-        "regeneration",
-        "saturation",
-        "potion",
-        "campfire_heal",
-        // Outmaxing stats
-        "increase_max_energy",
-        "increase_max_health",
-        // Defensive buffs (invulnerability is skipped because it ruins all debuffs)
-        "protecting_ward",
-    ];
     if let (Some(buff), strength, duration) =
         scan_fmt_some!(&args, &action.arg_fmt(), String, f32, f64)
     {
@@ -2640,7 +2622,7 @@ fn handle_apply_buff(
         if buff != "all" {
             cast_buff(&buff, buffdata, server, target)
         } else {
-            for kind in BUFF_PACK {
+            for kind in BUFF_PACK.iter() {
                 cast_buff(kind, buffdata, server, target)?;
             }
             Ok(())
@@ -2663,19 +2645,4 @@ fn cast_buff(kind: &str, data: BuffData, server: &mut Server, target: EcsEntity)
     }
 }
 
-fn parse_buffkind(buff: &str) -> Option<BuffKind> {
-    match buff {
-        "burning" => Some(BuffKind::Burning),
-        "regeneration" => Some(BuffKind::Regeneration),
-        "saturation" => Some(BuffKind::Saturation),
-        "bleeding" => Some(BuffKind::Bleeding),
-        "curse" => Some(BuffKind::Cursed),
-        "potion" => Some(BuffKind::Potion),
-        "campfire_heal" => Some(BuffKind::CampfireHeal),
-        "increase_max_energy" => Some(BuffKind::IncreaseMaxEnergy),
-        "increase_max_health" => Some(BuffKind::IncreaseMaxHealth),
-        "invulnerability" => Some(BuffKind::Invulnerability),
-        "protecting_ward" => Some(BuffKind::ProtectingWard),
-        _ => None,
-    }
-}
+fn parse_buffkind(buff: &str) -> Option<BuffKind> { BUFF_PARSER.get(buff).copied() }
diff --git a/server/src/sys/agent.rs b/server/src/sys/agent.rs
index 8ebc872bc7..a6c684646c 100644
--- a/server/src/sys/agent.rs
+++ b/server/src/sys/agent.rs
@@ -550,10 +550,10 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
         }
         // Interact if incoming messages
         if !agent.inbox.is_empty() {
-            agent.action_timer = 0.1;
+            agent.action_state.timer = 0.1;
         }
-        if agent.action_timer > 0.0 {
-            if agent.action_timer
+        if agent.action_state.timer > 0.0 {
+            if agent.action_state.timer
                 < (if agent.behavior.is(BehaviorState::TRADING) {
                     TRADE_INTERACTION_TIME
                 } else {
@@ -562,7 +562,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
             {
                 self.interact(agent, controller, &read_data, event_emitter);
             } else {
-                agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                 agent.target = None;
                 controller.actions.push(ControlAction::Stand);
                 self.idle(agent, controller, &read_data);
@@ -582,7 +582,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
         event_emitter: &mut Emitter<'_, ServerEvent>,
     ) {
         if self.damage < HEALING_ITEM_THRESHOLD && self.heal_self(agent, controller) {
-            agent.action_timer = 0.01;
+            agent.action_state.timer = 0.01;
             return;
         }
 
@@ -596,12 +596,15 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                 let dist_sqrd = self.pos.0.distance_squared(tgt_pos.0);
                 // Should the agent flee?
                 if 1.0 - agent.psyche.aggro > self.damage && self.flees {
-                    if agent.action_timer == 0.0 && agent.behavior.can(BehaviorCapability::SPEAK) {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer == 0.0
+                        && agent.behavior.can(BehaviorCapability::SPEAK)
+                    {
                         let msg = "npc.speech.villager_under_attack".to_string();
                         event_emitter
                             .emit(ServerEvent::Chat(UnresolvedChatMsg::npc(*self.uid, msg)));
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.01;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < FLEE_DURATION || dist_sqrd < MAX_FLEE_DIST {
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.01;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < FLEE_DURATION || dist_sqrd < MAX_FLEE_DIST
+                    {
                         self.flee(
                             agent,
                             controller,
@@ -610,7 +613,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                             &read_data.dt,
                         );
                     } else {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                         agent.target = None;
                         self.idle(agent, controller, &read_data);
                     }
@@ -705,11 +708,11 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
         };
 
         if self.damage < HEALING_ITEM_THRESHOLD && self.heal_self(agent, controller) {
-            agent.action_timer = 0.01;
+            agent.action_state.timer = 0.01;
             return;
         }
 
-        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
         if let Some((travel_to, _destination)) = &agent.rtsim_controller.travel_to {
             // if it has an rtsim destination and can fly then it should
             // if it is flying and bumps something above it then it should move down
@@ -901,7 +904,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
         //         .events
         //         .push(ControlEvent::InviteResponse(InviteResponse::Decline));
         // }
-        agent.action_timer += read_data.dt.0;
+        agent.action_state.timer += read_data.dt.0;
         let msg = agent.inbox.pop_back();
         match msg {
             Some(AgentEvent::Talk(by, subject)) => {
@@ -1250,7 +1253,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                     if let Some(Target { target, .. }) = &agent.target {
                         self.look_toward(controller, read_data, target);
                     } else {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                     }
                 }
             },
@@ -1314,7 +1317,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
             self.jump_if(controller, bearing.z > 1.5);
             controller.inputs.move_z = bearing.z;
         }
-        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
     }
 
     /// Attempt to consume a healing item, and return whether any healing items
@@ -1379,7 +1382,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
         read_data: &ReadData,
         event_emitter: &mut Emitter<'_, ServerEvent>,
     ) {
-        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
 
         // Search area
         let target = self.cached_spatial_grid.0
@@ -1538,6 +1541,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                             "Bird Large Breathe" => Tactic::BirdLargeBreathe,
                             "Bird Large Fire" => Tactic::BirdLargeFire,
                             "Mindflayer" => Tactic::Mindflayer,
+                            "Minotaur" => Tactic::Minotaur,
                             _ => Tactic::Melee,
                         },
                         AbilitySpec::Tool(tool_kind) => tool_tactic(*tool_kind),
@@ -1644,16 +1648,16 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
             Tactic::Axe => {
                 if dist_sqrd < min_attack_dist.powi(2) && angle < 45.0 {
                     controller.inputs.move_dir = Vec2::zero();
-                    if agent.action_timer > 6.0 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer > 6.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::CancelInput(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer > 4.0 && self.energy.current() > 10 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer > 4.0 && self.energy.current() > 10 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else if self.skill_set.has_skill(Skill::Axe(AxeSkill::UnlockLeap))
                         && self.energy.current() > 800
                         && thread_rng().gen_bool(0.5)
@@ -1661,12 +1665,12 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     }
                 } else if dist_sqrd < MAX_CHASE_DIST.powi(2) {
                     if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
@@ -1699,16 +1703,16 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
             Tactic::Hammer => {
                 if dist_sqrd < min_attack_dist.powi(2) && angle < 45.0 {
                     controller.inputs.move_dir = Vec2::zero();
-                    if agent.action_timer > 4.0 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer > 4.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::CancelInput(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer > 2.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer > 2.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else if self
                         .skill_set
                         .has_skill(Skill::Hammer(HammerSkill::UnlockLeap))
@@ -1718,12 +1722,12 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     }
                 } else if dist_sqrd < MAX_CHASE_DIST.powi(2) {
                     if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
@@ -1742,14 +1746,14 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                             if self
                                 .skill_set
                                 .has_skill(Skill::Hammer(HammerSkill::UnlockLeap))
-                                && agent.action_timer > 5.0
+                                && agent.action_state.timer > 5.0
                             {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
                                     .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
-                                agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                             } else {
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             }
                         } else {
                             controller.inputs.move_dir =
@@ -1776,20 +1780,20 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                     if self
                         .skill_set
                         .has_skill(Skill::Sword(SwordSkill::UnlockSpin))
-                        && agent.action_timer < 2.0
+                        && agent.action_state.timer < 2.0
                         && self.energy.current() > 600
                     {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer > 2.0 {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer > 2.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                     } else {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     }
                 } else if dist_sqrd < MAX_CHASE_DIST.powi(2) {
                     if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
@@ -1805,13 +1809,13 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         if can_see_tgt(&*terrain, self.pos, tgt_pos, dist_sqrd) {
                             controller.inputs.move_dir =
                                 bearing.xy().try_normalized().unwrap_or_else(Vec2::zero) * speed;
-                            if agent.action_timer > 4.0 && angle < 45.0 {
+                            if agent.action_state.timer > 4.0 && angle < 45.0 {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
                                     .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                                agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                             } else {
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             }
                         } else {
                             controller.inputs.move_dir =
@@ -1886,16 +1890,17 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                                 .try_normalized()
                                 .unwrap_or_else(Vec2::zero)
                                 * speed;
-                            if agent.action_timer > 4.0 {
+                            if agent.action_state.timer > 4.0 {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
                                     .push(ControlAction::CancelInput(InputKind::Secondary));
-                                agent.action_timer = 0.0;
-                            } else if agent.action_timer > 2.0 && self.energy.current() > 300 {
+                                agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
+                            } else if agent.action_state.timer > 2.0 && self.energy.current() > 300
+                            {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
                                     .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             } else if self
                                 .skill_set
                                 .has_skill(Skill::Bow(BowSkill::UnlockRepeater))
@@ -1908,7 +1913,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
                                     .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             } else {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
@@ -1916,7 +1921,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
                                     .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             }
                         } else {
                             controller.inputs.move_dir =
@@ -1961,22 +1966,22 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         .actions
                         .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Roll));
                 } else if dist_sqrd < (5.0 * min_attack_dist).powi(2) && angle < 15.0 {
-                    if agent.action_timer < 1.5 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer < 1.5 {
                         controller.inputs.move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                             .xy()
                             .rotated_z(0.47 * PI)
                             .try_normalized()
                             .unwrap_or_else(Vec2::unit_y);
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < 3.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < 3.0 {
                         controller.inputs.move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                             .xy()
                             .rotated_z(-0.47 * PI)
                             .try_normalized()
                             .unwrap_or_else(Vec2::unit_y);
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                     }
                     if self
                         .skill_set
@@ -2080,13 +2085,13 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         if can_see_tgt(&*terrain, self.pos, tgt_pos, dist_sqrd) && angle < 90.0 {
                             controller.inputs.move_dir =
                                 bearing.xy().try_normalized().unwrap_or_else(Vec2::zero) * speed;
-                            if agent.action_timer > 5.0 {
+                            if agent.action_state.timer > 5.0 {
                                 controller
                                     .actions
                                     .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                                agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                             } else {
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             }
                         } else {
                             controller.inputs.move_dir =
@@ -2116,7 +2121,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                 } else if dist_sqrd < ((radius as f32 + 1.0) * min_attack_dist).powi(2)
                     && dist_sqrd > (radius as f32 * min_attack_dist).powi(2)
                 {
-                    if agent.action_timer < circle_time as f32 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer < circle_time as f32 {
                         let move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                             .xy()
                             .rotated_z(0.47 * PI)
@@ -2133,16 +2138,16 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                             .1
                             .map_or(true, |b| b.is_some());
                         if obstacle_left {
-                            agent.action_timer = circle_time as f32;
+                            agent.action_state.timer = circle_time as f32;
                         }
                         controller.inputs.move_dir = move_dir;
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < circle_time as f32 + 0.5 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < circle_time as f32 + 0.5 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < 2.0 * circle_time as f32 + 0.5 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < 2.0 * circle_time as f32 + 0.5 {
                         let move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                             .xy()
                             .rotated_z(-0.47 * PI)
@@ -2159,20 +2164,20 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                             .1
                             .map_or(true, |b| b.is_some());
                         if obstacle_right {
-                            agent.action_timer = 2.0 * circle_time as f32 + 0.5;
+                            agent.action_state.timer = 2.0 * circle_time as f32 + 0.5;
                         }
                         controller.inputs.move_dir = move_dir;
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < 2.0 * circle_time as f32 + 1.0 {
-                        if agent.action_timer < 2.0 * circle_time as f32 {
-                            agent.action_timer = 2.0 * circle_time as f32;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < 2.0 * circle_time as f32 + 1.0 {
+                        if agent.action_state.timer < 2.0 * circle_time as f32 {
+                            agent.action_state.timer = 2.0 * circle_time as f32;
                         }
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                     }
                 } else if dist_sqrd < MAX_CHASE_DIST.powi(2) {
                     if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
@@ -2215,16 +2220,16 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         },
                     ) {
                         if can_see_tgt(&*terrain, self.pos, tgt_pos, dist_sqrd) && angle < 15.0 {
-                            if agent.action_timer > 5.0 {
-                                agent.action_timer = 0.0;
-                            } else if agent.action_timer > 2.5 {
+                            if agent.action_state.timer > 5.0 {
+                                agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
+                            } else if agent.action_state.timer > 2.5 {
                                 controller.inputs.move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                                     .xy()
                                     .rotated_z(1.75 * PI)
                                     .try_normalized()
                                     .unwrap_or_else(Vec2::zero)
                                     * speed;
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             } else {
                                 controller.inputs.move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                                     .xy()
@@ -2232,7 +2237,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                                     .try_normalized()
                                     .unwrap_or_else(Vec2::zero)
                                     * speed;
-                                agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                                agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                             }
                             controller
                                 .actions
@@ -2254,21 +2259,21 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
             },
             Tactic::TailSlap => {
                 if dist_sqrd < (1.5 * min_attack_dist).powi(2) && angle < 90.0 {
-                    if agent.action_timer > 4.0 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer > 4.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::CancelInput(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer > 1.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer > 1.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     }
                     controller.inputs.move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                         .xy()
@@ -2336,18 +2341,18 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
             Tactic::QuadLowBasic => {
                 if dist_sqrd < (1.5 * min_attack_dist).powi(2) {
                     controller.inputs.move_dir = Vec2::zero();
-                    if agent.action_timer > 5.0 {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer > 2.0 && angle < 90.0 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer > 5.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer > 2.0 && angle < 90.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else if angle < 90.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     }
                 } else if dist_sqrd < MAX_CHASE_DIST.powi(2) {
                     if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
@@ -2410,18 +2415,18 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
             Tactic::QuadMedBasic => {
                 if dist_sqrd < min_attack_dist.powi(2) && angle < 90.0 {
                     controller.inputs.move_dir = Vec2::zero();
-                    if agent.action_timer < 2.0 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer < 2.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < 3.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < 3.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                     }
                 } else if dist_sqrd < MAX_CHASE_DIST.powi(2) {
                     if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
@@ -2450,7 +2455,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         .actions
                         .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
                 } else if dist_sqrd < (7.0 * min_attack_dist).powi(2) && angle < 15.0 {
-                    if agent.action_timer < 2.0 {
+                    if agent.action_state.timer < 2.0 {
                         controller.inputs.move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                             .xy()
                             .rotated_z(0.47 * PI)
@@ -2459,8 +2464,8 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < 4.0 && angle < 15.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < 4.0 && angle < 15.0 {
                         controller.inputs.move_dir = (tgt_pos.0 - self.pos.0)
                             .xy()
                             .rotated_z(-0.47 * PI)
@@ -2469,14 +2474,14 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                    } else if agent.action_timer < 6.0 && angle < 15.0 {
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                    } else if agent.action_state.timer < 6.0 && angle < 15.0 {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
-                        agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                     } else {
-                        agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                        agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
                     }
                 } else if dist_sqrd < MAX_CHASE_DIST.powi(2) {
                     if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
@@ -2563,21 +2568,20 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                 const MINDFLAYER_ATTACK_DIST: f32 = 16.0;
                 const MINION_SUMMON_THRESHOLD: f32 = 0.20;
                 let health_fraction = self.health.map_or(0.5, |h| h.fraction());
-                // Extreme hack to set action_timer at start of combat
-                if agent.action_timer < MINION_SUMMON_THRESHOLD
-                    && health_fraction > MINION_SUMMON_THRESHOLD
-                {
-                    agent.action_timer = health_fraction - MINION_SUMMON_THRESHOLD;
+                // Sets counter at start of combat
+                if agent.action_state.condition {
+                    agent.action_state.counter = 1.0 - MINION_SUMMON_THRESHOLD;
+                    agent.action_state.condition = true;
                 }
                 let mindflayer_is_far = dist_sqrd > MINDFLAYER_ATTACK_DIST.powi(2);
-                if agent.action_timer > health_fraction {
+                if agent.action_state.counter > health_fraction {
                     // Summon minions at particular thresholds of health
                     controller
                         .actions
                         .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(1)));
                     if matches!(self.char_state, CharacterState::BasicSummon(c) if matches!(c.stage_section, StageSection::Recover))
                     {
-                        agent.action_timer -= MINION_SUMMON_THRESHOLD;
+                        agent.action_state.counter -= MINION_SUMMON_THRESHOLD;
                     }
                 } else if mindflayer_is_far {
                     // If too far from target, blink to them.
@@ -2605,7 +2609,7 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         controller
                             .actions
                             .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                    } else if thread_rng().gen_bool(health_fraction.into()) && angle < 30.0 {
+                    } else if thread_rng().gen_bool(health_fraction.into()) {
                         // Else if at high health, use primary
                         controller
                             .actions
@@ -2866,18 +2870,92 @@ impl<'a> AgentData<'a> {
                         self.jump_if(controller, bearing.z > 1.5);
                         controller.inputs.move_z = bearing.z;
                     }
-                } else if self.energy.current() > 600 && agent.action_timer < 3.0 && angle < 15.0 {
+                } else if self.energy.current() > 600
+                    && agent.action_state.timer < 3.0
+                    && angle < 15.0
+                {
                     controller
                         .actions
                         .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
-                    agent.action_timer += dt.0;
-                } else if agent.action_timer < 6.0 && angle < 90.0 {
+                    agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
+                } else if agent.action_state.timer < 6.0 && angle < 90.0 {
                     controller
                         .actions
                         .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
-                    agent.action_timer += dt.0;
+                    agent.action_state.timer += dt.0;
                 } else {
-                    agent.action_timer = 0.0;
+                    agent.action_state.timer = 0.0;
+                }
+            },
+            Tactic::Minotaur => {
+                const MINOTAUR_FRENZY_THRESHOLD: f32 = 0.5;
+                const MINOTAUR_ATTACK_RANGE: f32 = 5.0;
+                const MINOTAUR_CHARGE_DISTANCE: f32 = 15.0;
+                let minotaur_attack_distance =
+                    self.body.map_or(0.0, |b| b.radius()) + MINOTAUR_ATTACK_RANGE;
+                let health_fraction = self.health.map_or(1.0, |h| h.fraction());
+                // Sets action float at start of combat
+                if agent.action_state.counter < MINOTAUR_FRENZY_THRESHOLD
+                    && health_fraction > MINOTAUR_FRENZY_THRESHOLD
+                {
+                    agent.action_state.counter = MINOTAUR_FRENZY_THRESHOLD;
+                }
+                if health_fraction < agent.action_state.counter {
+                    // Makes minotaur buff itself with frenzy
+                    controller
+                        .actions
+                        .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(1)));
+                    if matches!(self.char_state, CharacterState::SelfBuff(c) if matches!(c.stage_section, StageSection::Recover))
+                    {
+                        agent.action_state.counter = 0.0;
+                    }
+                } else if matches!(self.char_state, CharacterState::DashMelee(c) if !matches!(c.stage_section, StageSection::Recover))
+                {
+                    // If already charging, keep charging if not in recover
+                    controller
+                        .actions
+                        .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
+                } else if matches!(self.char_state, CharacterState::ChargedMelee(c) if matches!(c.stage_section, StageSection::Charge) && c.timer < c.static_data.charge_duration)
+                {
+                    // If already charging a melee attack, keep charging it if charging
+                    controller
+                        .actions
+                        .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
+                } else if dist_sqrd > MINOTAUR_CHARGE_DISTANCE.powi(2) {
+                    // Charges at target if they are far enough away
+                    if angle < 60.0 {
+                        controller
+                            .actions
+                            .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Ability(0)));
+                    }
+                } else if dist_sqrd < minotaur_attack_distance.powi(2) {
+                    if agent.action_state.condition && !self.char_state.is_attack() {
+                        // Cripple target if not just used cripple
+                        controller
+                            .actions
+                            .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Secondary));
+                        agent.action_state.condition = false;
+                    } else if !self.char_state.is_attack() {
+                        // Cleave target if not just used cleave
+                        controller
+                            .actions
+                            .push(ControlAction::basic_input(InputKind::Primary));
+                        agent.action_state.condition = true;
+                    }
+                }
+                // Make minotaur move towards target
+                if let Some((bearing, speed)) = agent.chaser.chase(
+                    &*terrain,
+                    self.pos.0,
+                    self.vel.0,
+                    tgt_pos.0,
+                    TraversalConfig {
+                        min_tgt_dist: 1.25,
+                        ..self.traversal_config
+                    },
+                ) {
+                    controller.inputs.move_dir =
+                        bearing.xy().try_normalized().unwrap_or_else(Vec2::zero) * speed;
                 }
             },
         }
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/alpha.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/alpha.rs
index 27d6f70049..c5ac772d68 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/alpha.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/alpha.rs
@@ -63,7 +63,8 @@ impl Animation for AlphaAnimation {
         let pullback = 1.0 - move3;
         let move1 = move1base * pullback;
         let move2 = move2base * pullback;
-
+        next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
         next.shoulder_l.position = Vec3::new(
             -s_a.shoulder.0,
             s_a.shoulder.1,
@@ -79,7 +80,6 @@ impl Animation for AlphaAnimation {
         );
         next.shoulder_r.orientation =
             Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.8 + 0.6 * speednorm + (footrotl * -0.2) * speednorm);
-        next.torso.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_z(0.0);
 
         next.main.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
         next.main.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
@@ -231,6 +231,38 @@ impl Animation for AlphaAnimation {
                                     * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * -0.5 + move2 * 0.6);
                             next.head.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.3);
                         },
+                        "Minotaur" => {
+                            next.control_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.control_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.weapon_l.position = Vec3::new(
+                                -12.0 + move1 * -9.0 + move2 * 16.0,
+                                -6.0 + move2 * 8.0,
+                                -18.0 + move1 * 8.0 + move2 * -4.0,
+                            );
+                            next.weapon_r.position = Vec3::new(
+                                12.0 + move1 * 9.0 + move2 * -16.0,
+                                -6.0 + move2 * 8.0,
+                                -18.0 + move1 * 8.0 + move2 * -8.0,
+                            );
+
+                            next.weapon_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.67)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * -0.3 + move2 * 1.0)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * 0.8 + move2 * -1.8);
+                            next.weapon_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.67)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * 0.3 + move2 * -0.6)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * -0.8 + move2 * 1.8);
+
+                            next.control_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57 + move2 * 1.0);
+                            next.control_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57 + move2 * 1.0);
+
+                            next.shoulder_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * 0.7 + move2 * -0.7);
+
+                            next.shoulder_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * -0.7 + move2 * 0.7);
+                            next.head.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * -0.6 + move2 * 0.4)
+                        },
                         _ => {},
                     }
                 }
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/chargemelee.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/chargemelee.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..0a0862de8a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/chargemelee.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,159 @@
+use super::{
+    super::{vek::*, Animation},
+    BipedLargeSkeleton, SkeletonAttr,
+};
+use common::{
+    comp::item::tool::{AbilitySpec, ToolKind},
+    states::utils::StageSection,
+};
+use std::f32::consts::PI;
+
+pub struct ChargeMeleeAnimation;
+
+impl Animation for ChargeMeleeAnimation {
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+    type Dependency<'a> = (
+        (Option<ToolKind>, Option<&'a AbilitySpec>),
+        (Option<ToolKind>, Option<&'a AbilitySpec>),
+        Vec3<f32>,
+        f32,
+        Option<StageSection>,
+        f32,
+    );
+    type Skeleton = BipedLargeSkeleton;
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "use-dyn-lib")]
+    const UPDATE_FN: &'static [u8] = b"biped_large_chargemelee\0";
+
+    #[cfg_attr(feature = "be-dyn-lib", export_name = "biped_large_chargemelee")]
+    #[allow(clippy::approx_constant)] // TODO: Pending review in #587
+    fn update_skeleton_inner<'a>(
+        skeleton: &Self::Skeleton,
+        (
+            (active_tool_kind, active_tool_spec),
+            _second_tool,
+            velocity,
+            _global_time,
+            stage_section,
+            acc_vel,
+        ): Self::Dependency<'a>,
+        anim_time: f32,
+        rate: &mut f32,
+        s_a: &SkeletonAttr,
+    ) -> Self::Skeleton {
+        *rate = 1.0;
+        let mut next = (*skeleton).clone();
+        let speed = Vec2::<f32>::from(velocity).magnitude();
+
+        let lab: f32 = 0.65 * s_a.tempo;
+        let speednorm = (speed / 12.0).powf(0.4);
+        let foothoril = (acc_vel * lab + PI * 1.45).sin() * speednorm;
+        let foothorir = (acc_vel * lab + PI * (0.45)).sin() * speednorm;
+        let footrotl = ((1.0 / (0.5 + (0.5) * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 1.4).sin()).powi(2))).sqrt())
+            * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 1.4).sin());
+
+        let footrotr = ((1.0 / (0.5 + (0.5) * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 0.4).sin()).powi(2))).sqrt())
+            * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 0.4).sin());
+        let (move1base, move2base, movement3, tension) = match stage_section {
+            Some(StageSection::Charge) => (
+                (anim_time.powf(0.25)).min(1.0),
+                0.0,
+                0.0,
+                (anim_time * 100.0).sin(),
+            ),
+            Some(StageSection::Swing) => (1.0, anim_time.powf(0.25), 0.0, 0.0),
+            Some(StageSection::Recover) => (1.0, 1.0, anim_time.powi(4), 0.0),
+            _ => (0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0),
+        };
+
+        let pullback = 1.0 - movement3;
+        let move1 = move1base * pullback;
+        let move2 = move2base * pullback;
+        next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+        next.shoulder_l.position = Vec3::new(
+            -s_a.shoulder.0,
+            s_a.shoulder.1,
+            s_a.shoulder.2 - foothorir * 1.0,
+        );
+        next.shoulder_l.orientation =
+            Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.8 + 0.6 * speednorm + (footrotr * -0.2) * speednorm);
+
+        next.shoulder_r.position = Vec3::new(
+            s_a.shoulder.0,
+            s_a.shoulder.1,
+            s_a.shoulder.2 - foothoril * 1.0,
+        );
+        next.shoulder_r.orientation =
+            Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.8 + 0.6 * speednorm + (footrotl * -0.2) * speednorm);
+        next.torso.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_z(0.0);
+
+        next.main.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.main.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+
+        next.hand_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, s_a.grip.0);
+        next.hand_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, s_a.grip.0);
+
+        next.hand_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+        next.hand_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+
+        #[allow(clippy::single_match)]
+        match active_tool_kind {
+            Some(ToolKind::Natural) => {
+                if let Some(AbilitySpec::Custom(spec)) = active_tool_spec {
+                    match spec.as_str() {
+                        "Minotaur" => {
+                            next.upper_torso.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.3 + move2 * -0.9);
+                            next.lower_torso.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * -0.3 + move2 * 0.9);
+                            next.head.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * -0.5 + move2 * 0.5);
+
+                            next.control_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.control_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.weapon_l.position = Vec3::new(
+                                -12.0 + move2 * 5.0,
+                                -6.0 + move1 * 22.0 + move2 * 8.0,
+                                -18.0 + move1 * 16.0 + move2 * -19.0,
+                            );
+                            next.weapon_r.position = Vec3::new(
+                                12.0 + move2 * -5.0,
+                                -6.0 + move1 * 22.0 + move2 * 8.0,
+                                -18.0 + move1 * 14.0 + move2 * -19.0,
+                            );
+                            next.torso.position = Vec3::new(0.0, move2 * 1.5, 0.0);
+
+                            next.weapon_l.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(
+                                    -1.67 + move1 * 2.8 + tension * 0.03 + move2 * -2.3,
+                                ) * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * 0.3 + move2 * 0.5);
+                            next.weapon_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(
+                                -1.67 + move1 * 1.6 + tension * -0.03 + move2 * -0.7,
+                            ) * Quaternion::rotation_y(
+                                move1 * -0.3 + move2 * -0.5,
+                            ) * Quaternion::rotation_z(0.0);
+
+                            next.control_l.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57 + move1 * 0.2 + move2 * 0.1);
+                            next.control_r.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57 + move1 * 0.4 + move2 * -0.4);
+
+                            next.control.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0) * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0);
+                            next.shoulder_l.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3 + move1 * 1.0);
+
+                            next.shoulder_r.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3 + move1 * 1.0);
+                        },
+                        _ => {},
+                    }
+                }
+            },
+            _ => {},
+        }
+
+        next
+    }
+}
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/dash.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/dash.rs
index 8257b9d075..f969de6df9 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/dash.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/dash.rs
@@ -2,15 +2,19 @@ use super::{
     super::{vek::*, Animation},
     BipedLargeSkeleton, SkeletonAttr,
 };
-use common::{comp::item::ToolKind, states::utils::StageSection};
+use common::{
+    comp::item::tool::{AbilitySpec, ToolKind},
+    states::utils::StageSection,
+};
 use std::f32::consts::PI;
 
 pub struct DashAnimation;
 
 impl Animation for DashAnimation {
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
     type Dependency<'a> = (
-        Option<ToolKind>,
-        Option<ToolKind>,
+        (Option<ToolKind>, Option<&'a AbilitySpec>),
+        (Option<ToolKind>, Option<&'a AbilitySpec>),
         Vec3<f32>,
         f32,
         Option<StageSection>,
@@ -25,7 +29,14 @@ impl Animation for DashAnimation {
     #[allow(clippy::single_match)] // TODO: Pending review in #587
     fn update_skeleton_inner<'a>(
         skeleton: &Self::Skeleton,
-        (active_tool_kind, _second_tool_kind, velocity, _global_time, stage_section, acc_vel): Self::Dependency<'a>,
+        (
+            (active_tool_kind, active_tool_spec),
+            _second_tool,
+            velocity,
+            _global_time,
+            stage_section,
+            acc_vel,
+        ): Self::Dependency<'a>,
         anim_time: f32,
         rate: &mut f32,
         s_a: &SkeletonAttr,
@@ -49,7 +60,8 @@ impl Animation for DashAnimation {
 
         next.hand_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, s_a.grip.0);
         next.hand_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, s_a.grip.0);
-
+        next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
         next.hand_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
         next.hand_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
         let (move1base, move2base, move3base, move4) = match stage_section {
@@ -136,6 +148,51 @@ impl Animation for DashAnimation {
                         * Quaternion::rotation_y(-1.8 + move1 * -0.2 + move3 * -0.2)
                         * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * -0.8 + move3 * -0.1);
             },
+            Some(ToolKind::Natural) => {
+                if let Some(AbilitySpec::Custom(spec)) = active_tool_spec {
+                    match spec.as_str() {
+                        "Minotaur" => {
+                            next.head.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.4 + move3 * 0.5)
+                                    * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * -0.3 + move3 * -0.3);
+                            next.upper_torso.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * -0.4 + move3 * 0.9)
+                                    * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * 0.6 + move3 * -1.5);
+                            next.lower_torso.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * -0.2 + move3 * -0.1)
+                                    * Quaternion::rotation_x(
+                                        move1 * 0.4 + move3 * -0.7 + footrotr * 0.1,
+                                    )
+                                    * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * -0.6 + move3 * 1.6);
+                            next.control_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.control_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.weapon_l.position = Vec3::new(-12.0 + move1 * -3.0, -6.0, -18.0);
+                            next.weapon_r.position = Vec3::new(
+                                12.0 + move1 * -3.0,
+                                -6.0 + move1 * 2.0,
+                                -18.0 + move1 * 2.0,
+                            );
+
+                            next.weapon_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.67 + move1 * 0.4)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * 0.4 + move2 * 0.2)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_z(move3 * -0.5);
+                            next.weapon_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.67 + move1 * 0.3)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * 0.6 + move2 * -0.6)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_z(move3 * -0.5);
+
+                            next.control_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57);
+                            next.control_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57);
+
+                            next.control.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0) * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0);
+                            next.shoulder_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3);
+
+                            next.shoulder_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3);
+                        },
+                        _ => {},
+                    }
+                }
+            },
             _ => {},
         }
 
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/idle.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/idle.rs
index 62bbf6c87b..92ca199c0c 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/idle.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/idle.rs
@@ -101,8 +101,11 @@ impl Animation for IdleAnimation {
                 next.main.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_y(2.5) * Quaternion::rotation_z(1.57);
             },
             Some(ToolKind::Hammer) | Some(ToolKind::Axe) => {
-                next.main.position = Vec3::new(-10.0, -8.0, 12.0);
+                next.main.position = Vec3::new(-6.0, -8.0, 8.0);
                 next.main.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_y(2.5) * Quaternion::rotation_z(1.57);
+                next.second.position = Vec3::new(6.0, -8.0, 8.0);
+                next.second.orientation =
+                    Quaternion::rotation_y(-2.5) * Quaternion::rotation_z(1.57);
             },
             _ => {
                 next.main.position = Vec3::new(-2.0, -5.0, -6.0);
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/jump.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/jump.rs
index e9586d068c..7724daea85 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/jump.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/jump.rs
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ impl Animation for JumpAnimation {
         let torso = (anim_time * lab + 1.5 * PI).sin();
 
         let wave_slow = (anim_time * 0.8).sin();
+        next.hold.scale = Vec3::one() * 0.0;
 
         next.head.scale = Vec3::one() * 1.02;
 
@@ -57,7 +58,7 @@ impl Animation for JumpAnimation {
         next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
         next.second.orientation =
             Quaternion::rotation_x(PI) * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0) * Quaternion::rotation_z(0.0);
-        next.second.scale = Vec3::one() * 0.0;
+        next.second.scale = Vec3::one() * 1.0;
 
         match active_tool_kind {
             Some(ToolKind::Bow) => {
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/mod.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/mod.rs
index 85155ca677..1db51f23b6 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/mod.rs
@@ -3,12 +3,14 @@ pub mod beam;
 pub mod beta;
 pub mod blink;
 pub mod charge;
+pub mod chargemelee;
 pub mod dash;
 pub mod equip;
 pub mod idle;
 pub mod jump;
 pub mod leapmelee;
 pub mod run;
+pub mod selfbuff;
 pub mod shockwave;
 pub mod shoot;
 pub mod spin;
@@ -20,11 +22,11 @@ pub mod wield;
 // Reexports
 pub use self::{
     alpha::AlphaAnimation, beam::BeamAnimation, beta::BetaAnimation, blink::BlinkAnimation,
-    charge::ChargeAnimation, dash::DashAnimation, equip::EquipAnimation, idle::IdleAnimation,
-    jump::JumpAnimation, leapmelee::LeapAnimation, run::RunAnimation,
-    shockwave::ShockwaveAnimation, shoot::ShootAnimation, spin::SpinAnimation,
-    spinmelee::SpinMeleeAnimation, stunned::StunnedAnimation, summon::SummonAnimation,
-    wield::WieldAnimation,
+    charge::ChargeAnimation, chargemelee::ChargeMeleeAnimation, dash::DashAnimation,
+    equip::EquipAnimation, idle::IdleAnimation, jump::JumpAnimation, leapmelee::LeapAnimation,
+    run::RunAnimation, selfbuff::SelfBuffAnimation, shockwave::ShockwaveAnimation,
+    shoot::ShootAnimation, spin::SpinAnimation, spinmelee::SpinMeleeAnimation,
+    stunned::StunnedAnimation, summon::SummonAnimation, wield::WieldAnimation,
 };
 
 use super::{make_bone, vek::*, FigureBoneData, Skeleton};
@@ -54,6 +56,8 @@ skeleton_impls!(struct BipedLargeSkeleton {
     control,
     control_l,
     control_r,
+    weapon_l,
+    weapon_r,
     leg_control_l,
     leg_control_r,
     arm_control_l,
@@ -78,8 +82,11 @@ impl Skeleton for BipedLargeSkeleton {
 
         let torso_mat = base_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.torso);
         let upper_torso_mat = torso_mat * upper_torso;
+        let control_mat = Mat4::<f32>::from(self.control);
         let control_l_mat = Mat4::<f32>::from(self.control_l);
         let control_r_mat = Mat4::<f32>::from(self.control_r);
+        let weapon_l_mat = control_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.weapon_l);
+        let weapon_r_mat = control_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.weapon_r);
         let lower_torso_mat = upper_torso_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.lower_torso);
 
         let leg_l = Mat4::<f32>::from(self.leg_l);
@@ -92,8 +99,6 @@ impl Skeleton for BipedLargeSkeleton {
         let arm_control_r = upper_torso_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.arm_control_r);
 
         let head_mat = upper_torso_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.head);
-        let control_mat = Mat4::<f32>::from(self.control);
-
         let hand_l_mat = Mat4::<f32>::from(self.hand_l);
 
         *(<&mut [_; Self::BONE_COUNT]>::try_from(&mut buf[0..Self::BONE_COUNT]).unwrap()) = [
@@ -102,12 +107,16 @@ impl Skeleton for BipedLargeSkeleton {
             make_bone(upper_torso_mat),
             make_bone(lower_torso_mat),
             make_bone(lower_torso_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.tail)),
-            make_bone(upper_torso_mat * control_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.main)),
-            make_bone(upper_torso_mat * control_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.second)),
+            make_bone(upper_torso_mat * weapon_l_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.main)),
+            make_bone(upper_torso_mat * weapon_r_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.second)),
             make_bone(arm_control_l * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.shoulder_l)),
             make_bone(arm_control_r * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.shoulder_r)),
-            make_bone(arm_control_l * control_mat * control_l_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.hand_l)),
-            make_bone(arm_control_r * control_mat * control_r_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.hand_r)),
+            make_bone(
+                arm_control_l * weapon_l_mat * control_l_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.hand_l),
+            ),
+            make_bone(
+                arm_control_r * weapon_r_mat * control_r_mat * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.hand_r),
+            ),
             make_bone(leg_control_l * leg_l),
             make_bone(leg_control_r * leg_r),
             make_bone(leg_control_l * Mat4::<f32>::from(self.foot_l)),
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/run.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/run.rs
index 2b8a6d67d5..b39791fd20 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/run.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/run.rs
@@ -271,12 +271,12 @@ impl Animation for RunAnimation {
                 s_a.upper_torso.1 + shortalt * -1.5 * speednorm,
             );
             next.upper_torso.orientation =
-                Quaternion::rotation_z(short * 0.18 * speednorm + tilt * -1.0)
+                Quaternion::rotation_z(short * 0.07 * speednorm + tilt * -1.0)
                     * Quaternion::rotation_y(tilt);
 
             next.lower_torso.position = Vec3::new(0.0, s_a.lower_torso.0, s_a.lower_torso.1);
             next.lower_torso.orientation =
-                Quaternion::rotation_z(short * 0.15 * speednorm + tilt * 0.5)
+                Quaternion::rotation_z(short * 0.05 * speednorm + tilt * 0.5)
                     * Quaternion::rotation_y(tilt * -0.5)
                     * Quaternion::rotation_x(0.14 * speednorm);
 
@@ -287,7 +287,7 @@ impl Animation for RunAnimation {
             next.tail.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(shortalt * 0.3 * speednorm);
 
             next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
-            next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(PI)
+            next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0)
                 * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0)
                 * Quaternion::rotation_z(0.0);
 
@@ -308,9 +308,12 @@ impl Animation for RunAnimation {
                         Quaternion::rotation_y(2.5) * Quaternion::rotation_z(1.57);
                 },
                 Some(ToolKind::Hammer) | Some(ToolKind::Axe) => {
-                    next.main.position = Vec3::new(-10.0, -8.0, 12.0);
+                    next.main.position = Vec3::new(-6.0, -8.0, 8.0);
                     next.main.orientation =
                         Quaternion::rotation_y(2.5) * Quaternion::rotation_z(1.57);
+                    next.second.position = Vec3::new(6.0, -8.0, 8.0);
+                    next.second.orientation =
+                        Quaternion::rotation_y(-2.5) * Quaternion::rotation_z(1.57);
                 },
                 _ => {
                     next.main.position = Vec3::new(-2.0, -5.0, -6.0);
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/selfbuff.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/selfbuff.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..059e4481e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/selfbuff.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,163 @@
+use super::{
+    super::{vek::*, Animation},
+    BipedLargeSkeleton, SkeletonAttr,
+};
+use common::{
+    comp::item::tool::{AbilitySpec, ToolKind},
+    states::utils::StageSection,
+};
+use std::f32::consts::PI;
+
+pub struct SelfBuffAnimation;
+
+impl Animation for SelfBuffAnimation {
+    #[allow(clippy::type_complexity)]
+    type Dependency<'a> = (
+        (Option<ToolKind>, Option<&'a AbilitySpec>),
+        (Option<ToolKind>, Option<&'a AbilitySpec>),
+        Vec3<f32>,
+        f32,
+        Option<StageSection>,
+        f32,
+    );
+    type Skeleton = BipedLargeSkeleton;
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "use-dyn-lib")]
+    const UPDATE_FN: &'static [u8] = b"biped_large_selfbuff\0";
+
+    #[cfg_attr(feature = "be-dyn-lib", export_name = "biped_large_selfbuff")]
+    fn update_skeleton_inner<'a>(
+        skeleton: &Self::Skeleton,
+        (
+            (active_tool_kind, active_tool_spec),
+            _second_tool,
+            velocity,
+            _global_time,
+            stage_section,
+            acc_vel,
+        ): Self::Dependency<'a>,
+        anim_time: f32,
+        rate: &mut f32,
+        s_a: &SkeletonAttr,
+    ) -> Self::Skeleton {
+        *rate = 1.0;
+        let mut next = (*skeleton).clone();
+        let speed = Vec2::<f32>::from(velocity).magnitude();
+
+        let lab: f32 = 0.65 * s_a.tempo;
+        let speednorm = (speed / 12.0).powf(0.4);
+        let foothoril = (acc_vel * lab + PI * 1.45).sin() * speednorm;
+        let foothorir = (acc_vel * lab + PI * (0.45)).sin() * speednorm;
+        let footrotl = ((1.0 / (0.5 + (0.5) * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 1.4).sin()).powi(2))).sqrt())
+            * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 1.4).sin());
+
+        let footrotr = ((1.0 / (0.5 + (0.5) * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 0.4).sin()).powi(2))).sqrt())
+            * ((acc_vel * lab + PI * 0.4).sin());
+        let (move1base, movement3, tensionbase, tension2base) = match stage_section {
+            Some(StageSection::Buildup) => (
+                (anim_time.powf(0.25)).min(1.0),
+                0.0,
+                (anim_time * 10.0).sin(),
+                0.0,
+            ),
+            Some(StageSection::Cast) => {
+                (1.0, 0.0, (anim_time * 30.0).sin(), (anim_time * 12.0).sin())
+            },
+            Some(StageSection::Recover) => (1.0, anim_time.powi(4), 1.0, 1.0),
+            _ => (0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0),
+        };
+
+        let pullback = 1.0 - movement3;
+        let move1 = move1base * pullback;
+        let tension = tensionbase * pullback;
+        let tension2 = tension2base * pullback;
+
+        next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+        next.shoulder_l.position = Vec3::new(
+            -s_a.shoulder.0,
+            s_a.shoulder.1,
+            s_a.shoulder.2 - foothorir * 1.0,
+        );
+        next.shoulder_l.orientation =
+            Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.8 + 0.6 * speednorm + (footrotr * -0.2) * speednorm);
+
+        next.shoulder_r.position = Vec3::new(
+            s_a.shoulder.0,
+            s_a.shoulder.1,
+            s_a.shoulder.2 - foothoril * 1.0,
+        );
+        next.shoulder_r.orientation =
+            Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.8 + 0.6 * speednorm + (footrotl * -0.2) * speednorm);
+        next.torso.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_z(0.0);
+
+        next.main.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.main.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+
+        next.hand_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, s_a.grip.0);
+        next.hand_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, s_a.grip.0);
+
+        next.hand_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+        next.hand_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
+
+        // TODO: Remove clippy allow when second species is added
+        #[allow(clippy::single_match)]
+        match active_tool_kind {
+            Some(ToolKind::Natural) => {
+                if let Some(AbilitySpec::Custom(spec)) = active_tool_spec {
+                    match spec.as_str() {
+                        "Minotaur" => {
+                            next.upper_torso.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * -0.1 + tension2 * 0.05);
+                            next.lower_torso.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.1 + tension2 * -0.05);
+
+                            next.head.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(move1 * 0.8 + tension2 * -0.1)
+                                    * Quaternion::rotation_y(tension2 * -0.1);
+
+                            next.control_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.control_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                            next.weapon_l.position = Vec3::new(
+                                -12.0 + move1 * -15.0,
+                                -6.0 + move1 * 13.0,
+                                -18.0 + move1 * 16.0 + tension2 * 3.0,
+                            );
+                            next.weapon_r.position = Vec3::new(
+                                12.0 + move1 * 1.0,
+                                -6.0 + move1 * 7.0 + tension * 0.3,
+                                -18.0 + move1 * -2.0,
+                            );
+
+                            next.weapon_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.67 + move1 * 1.9)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * 0.25 + tension2 * 0.06)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * 1.3);
+                            next.weapon_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.67 + move1 * 0.8)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * -0.85 + tension * 0.12)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_z(move1 * 0.7);
+
+                            next.control_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57 + move1 * 0.1)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0);
+                            next.control_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57 + move1 * 0.1)
+                                * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0);
+
+                            next.control.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0) * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0);
+                            next.shoulder_l.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3 + move1 * 2.2 + tension2 * 0.17)
+                                    * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * 0.95);
+
+                            next.shoulder_r.orientation =
+                                Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3 + move1 * 0.1)
+                                    * Quaternion::rotation_y(move1 * -0.35);
+                        },
+                        _ => {},
+                    }
+                }
+            },
+            _ => {},
+        }
+
+        next
+    }
+}
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/stunned.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/stunned.rs
index cfd429d812..f8f0ff1e53 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/stunned.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/stunned.rs
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@ impl Animation for StunnedAnimation {
         let short = (acc_vel * lab).sin() * speednorm;
 
         let shortalt = (anim_time * lab * 16.0 + PI / 2.0).sin();
-
+        next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
         if s_a.beast {
             next.jaw.position = Vec3::new(0.0, s_a.jaw.0, s_a.jaw.1);
         } else {
@@ -391,6 +392,24 @@ impl Animation for StunnedAnimation {
                                     next.torso.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.25);
                                 }
                             },
+                            "Minotaur" => {
+                                next.control_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                                next.control_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                                next.weapon_l.position = Vec3::new(-12.0, -6.0, -18.0);
+                                next.weapon_r.position = Vec3::new(12.0, -6.0, -18.0);
+
+                                next.weapon_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.57 - 0.1);
+                                next.weapon_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.57 - 0.1);
+
+                                next.control_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57);
+                                next.control_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57);
+
+                                next.control.orientation =
+                                    Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0) * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0);
+                                next.shoulder_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3);
+
+                                next.shoulder_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3);
+                            },
                             _ => {},
                         }
                     }
diff --git a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/wield.rs b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/wield.rs
index f37bf0dc30..6a280feb08 100644
--- a/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/wield.rs
+++ b/voxygen/anim/src/biped_large/wield.rs
@@ -91,6 +91,8 @@ impl Animation for WieldAnimation {
         let short = (acc_vel * lab).sin() * speednorm;
 
         let shortalt = (anim_time * lab * 16.0 + PI / 2.0).sin();
+        next.second.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 0.0, 0.0);
+        next.second.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0);
 
         if s_a.beast {
             next.jaw.position = Vec3::new(0.0, s_a.jaw.0, s_a.jaw.1);
@@ -169,12 +171,12 @@ impl Animation for WieldAnimation {
                         5.0 + s_a.grip.0 / 1.2,
                         -4.0 + -s_a.grip.0 / 2.0 + short * -1.5,
                     );
+                    next.second.scale = Vec3::one() * 0.0;
 
                     next.control_l.orientation =
                         Quaternion::rotation_x(PI / 2.0) * Quaternion::rotation_y(-0.2);
-                    next.control_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(PI / 2.2)
-                        * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.2)
-                        * Quaternion::rotation_z(0.0);
+                    next.control_r.orientation =
+                        Quaternion::rotation_x(PI / 2.2) * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.2);
 
                     next.control.orientation =
                         Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.2 + short * 0.2) * Quaternion::rotation_y(-0.1);
@@ -430,6 +432,24 @@ impl Animation for WieldAnimation {
                                     next.torso.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.25);
                                 }
                             },
+                            "Minotaur" => {
+                                next.control_l.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                                next.control_r.position = Vec3::new(0.0, 4.0, 5.0);
+                                next.weapon_l.position = Vec3::new(-12.0, -6.0, -18.0);
+                                next.weapon_r.position = Vec3::new(12.0, -6.0, -18.0);
+
+                                next.weapon_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.57 - 0.1);
+                                next.weapon_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-1.57 - 0.1);
+
+                                next.control_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57);
+                                next.control_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(1.57);
+
+                                next.control.orientation =
+                                    Quaternion::rotation_x(0.0) * Quaternion::rotation_y(0.0);
+                                next.shoulder_l.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3);
+
+                                next.shoulder_r.orientation = Quaternion::rotation_x(-0.3);
+                            },
                             _ => {},
                         }
                     }
diff --git a/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/event_mapper/combat/tests.rs b/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/event_mapper/combat/tests.rs
index 0247bf85c3..35cb0f7c24 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/event_mapper/combat/tests.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/event_mapper/combat/tests.rs
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@ fn maps_basic_melee() {
                 range: 1.0,
                 max_angle: 1.0,
                 ability_info: empty_ability_info(),
+                damage_effect: None,
             },
             timer: Duration::default(),
             stage_section: states::utils::StageSection::Buildup,
diff --git a/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/mod.rs b/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/mod.rs
index 60bf4b4594..78f91c532f 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/audio/sfx/mod.rs
@@ -181,6 +181,7 @@ pub enum SfxEvent {
     FireShot,
     FlameThrower,
     PoiseChange(PoiseState),
+    GroundSlam,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Deserialize, Hash, Eq)]
@@ -325,6 +326,10 @@ impl SfxMgr {
                     false,
                 );
             },
+            Outcome::GroundSlam { pos, .. } => {
+                let sfx_trigger_item = triggers.get_key_value(&SfxEvent::GroundSlam);
+                audio.emit_sfx(sfx_trigger_item, *pos, Some(1.0), false);
+            },
             Outcome::ProjectileShot { pos, body, .. } => {
                 match body {
                     Body::Object(
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/chat.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/chat.rs
index f91a5a0182..0795e3c930 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/chat.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/chat.rs
@@ -628,6 +628,7 @@ fn insert_killing_buff(buff: BuffKind, localized_strings: &Localization, templat
         BuffKind::Burning => localized_strings.get("hud.outcome.burning"),
         BuffKind::Bleeding => localized_strings.get("hud.outcome.bleeding"),
         BuffKind::Cursed => localized_strings.get("hud.outcome.curse"),
+        BuffKind::Crippled => localized_strings.get("hud.outcome.crippled"),
         BuffKind::Regeneration
         | BuffKind::Saturation
         | BuffKind::Potion
@@ -635,7 +636,8 @@ fn insert_killing_buff(buff: BuffKind, localized_strings: &Localization, templat
         | BuffKind::IncreaseMaxEnergy
         | BuffKind::IncreaseMaxHealth
         | BuffKind::Invulnerability
-        | BuffKind::ProtectingWard => {
+        | BuffKind::ProtectingWard
+        | BuffKind::Frenzied => {
             tracing::error!("Player was killed by a positive buff!");
             localized_strings.get("hud.outcome.mysterious")
         },
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/img_ids.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/img_ids.rs
index b74af470be..2e670e7517 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/img_ids.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/img_ids.rs
@@ -569,11 +569,13 @@ image_ids! {
         buff_healthplus_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.buff_healthplus_0",
         buff_invincibility_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.buff_invincibility_0",
         buff_dmg_red_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.buff_damage_reduce_0",
+        buff_frenzy_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.buff_frenzy_0",
 
         // Debuffs
         debuff_skull_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.debuff_skull_0",
         debuff_bleed_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.debuff_bleed_0",
         debuff_burning_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.debuff_burning_0",
+        debuff_crippled_0: "voxygen.element.de_buffs.debuff_cripple_0",
 
         // Animation Frames
         // Buff Frame
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
index 339e5a2cbf..6ac6c7a17b 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/mod.rs
@@ -3622,10 +3622,12 @@ pub fn get_buff_image(buff: BuffKind, imgs: &Imgs) -> conrod_core::image::Id {
         BuffKind::IncreaseMaxHealth { .. } => imgs.buff_healthplus_0,
         BuffKind::Invulnerability => imgs.buff_invincibility_0,
         BuffKind::ProtectingWard => imgs.buff_dmg_red_0,
+        BuffKind::Frenzied { .. } => imgs.buff_frenzy_0,
         //  Debuffs
         BuffKind::Bleeding { .. } => imgs.debuff_bleed_0,
         BuffKind::Cursed { .. } => imgs.debuff_skull_0,
         BuffKind::Burning { .. } => imgs.debuff_burning_0,
+        BuffKind::Crippled { .. } => imgs.debuff_crippled_0,
     }
 }
 
@@ -3640,10 +3642,12 @@ pub fn get_buff_title(buff: BuffKind, localized_strings: &Localization) -> &str
         BuffKind::IncreaseMaxEnergy { .. } => localized_strings.get("buff.title.staminaup"),
         BuffKind::Invulnerability => localized_strings.get("buff.title.invulnerability"),
         BuffKind::ProtectingWard => localized_strings.get("buff.title.protectingward"),
+        BuffKind::Frenzied => localized_strings.get("buff.title.frenzied"),
         // Debuffs
         BuffKind::Bleeding { .. } => localized_strings.get("buff.title.bleed"),
         BuffKind::Cursed { .. } => localized_strings.get("buff.title.cursed"),
         BuffKind::Burning { .. } => localized_strings.get("buff.title.burn"),
+        BuffKind::Crippled { .. } => localized_strings.get("buff.title.crippled"),
     }
 }
 
@@ -3670,10 +3674,12 @@ pub fn get_buff_desc(buff: BuffKind, data: BuffData, localized_strings: &Localiz
         BuffKind::ProtectingWard => {
             Cow::Borrowed(localized_strings.get("buff.desc.protectingward"))
         },
+        BuffKind::Frenzied => Cow::Borrowed(localized_strings.get("buff.desc.frenzied")),
         // Debuffs
         BuffKind::Bleeding { .. } => Cow::Borrowed(localized_strings.get("buff.desc.bleed")),
         BuffKind::Cursed { .. } => Cow::Borrowed(localized_strings.get("buff.desc.cursed")),
         BuffKind::Burning { .. } => Cow::Borrowed(localized_strings.get("buff.desc.burn")),
+        BuffKind::Crippled { .. } => Cow::Borrowed(localized_strings.get("buff.desc.crippled")),
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs b/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
index c61eee530f..68271e7ebb 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/hud/util.rs
@@ -118,7 +118,9 @@ pub fn consumable_desc(effects: &[Effect], i18n: &Localization) -> String {
                 | BuffKind::Burning
                 | BuffKind::CampfireHeal
                 | BuffKind::Cursed
-                | BuffKind::ProtectingWard => continue,
+                | BuffKind::ProtectingWard
+                | BuffKind::Crippled
+                | BuffKind::Frenzied => continue,
             };
 
             write!(&mut description, "{}", buff_desc).unwrap();
@@ -138,7 +140,9 @@ pub fn consumable_desc(effects: &[Effect], i18n: &Localization) -> String {
                     | BuffKind::Potion
                     | BuffKind::CampfireHeal
                     | BuffKind::Cursed
-                    | BuffKind::ProtectingWard => continue,
+                    | BuffKind::ProtectingWard
+                    | BuffKind::Crippled
+                    | BuffKind::Frenzied => continue,
                 }
             } else if let BuffKind::Saturation | BuffKind::Regeneration = buff.kind {
                 i18n.get("buff.text.every_second").to_string()
diff --git a/voxygen/src/render/pipelines/particle.rs b/voxygen/src/render/pipelines/particle.rs
index 32a73abfde..32b9cebd37 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/render/pipelines/particle.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/render/pipelines/particle.rs
@@ -122,6 +122,8 @@ pub enum ParticleMode {
     CultistFlame = 23,
     StaticSmoke = 24,
     Blood = 25,
+    Enraged = 26,
+    BigShrapnel = 27,
 }
 
 impl ParticleMode {
diff --git a/voxygen/src/scene/figure/load.rs b/voxygen/src/scene/figure/load.rs
index 1a0dde31f7..754ffd8eec 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/scene/figure/load.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/scene/figure/load.rs
@@ -3495,7 +3495,6 @@ struct SidedBLCentralVoxSpec {
     torso_upper: BipedLargeCentralSubSpec,
     torso_lower: BipedLargeCentralSubSpec,
     tail: BipedLargeCentralSubSpec,
-    second: BipedLargeCentralSubSpec,
 }
 #[derive(Deserialize)]
 struct BipedLargeCentralSubSpec {
@@ -3523,13 +3522,16 @@ struct BipedLargeLateralSubSpec {
     lateral: VoxSimple,
 }
 #[derive(Deserialize)]
-struct BipedLargeWeaponSpec(HashMap<String, ArmorVoxSpec>);
+struct BipedLargeMainSpec(HashMap<String, ArmorVoxSpec>);
+#[derive(Deserialize)]
+struct BipedLargeSecondSpec(HashMap<String, ArmorVoxSpec>);
 make_vox_spec!(
     biped_large::Body,
     struct BipedLargeSpec {
         central: BipedLargeCentralSpec = "voxygen.voxel.biped_large_central_manifest",
         lateral: BipedLargeLateralSpec = "voxygen.voxel.biped_large_lateral_manifest",
-        weapon: BipedLargeWeaponSpec = "voxygen.voxel.biped_weapon_manifest",
+        main: BipedLargeMainSpec = "voxygen.voxel.biped_weapon_manifest",
+        second: BipedLargeSecondSpec = "voxygen.voxel.biped_weapon_manifest",
     },
     |FigureKey { body, extra }, spec| {
         const DEFAULT_LOADOUT: super::cache::CharacterCacheKey = super::cache::CharacterCacheKey {
@@ -3567,15 +3569,17 @@ make_vox_spec!(
                 body.body_type,
             )),
             tool.and_then(|tool| tool.active.as_ref()).map(|tool| {
-                spec.weapon.read().0.mesh_main(
+                spec.main.read().0.mesh_main(
+                    &tool.name,
+                    false,
+                )
+            }),
+            tool.and_then(|tool| tool.active.as_ref()).map(|tool| {
+                spec.second.read().0.mesh_second(
                     &tool.name,
                     false,
                 )
             }),
-            Some(spec.central.read().0.mesh_second(
-                body.species,
-                body.body_type,
-            )),
             Some(spec.lateral.read().0.mesh_shoulder_l(
                 body.species,
                 body.body_type,
@@ -3693,22 +3697,6 @@ impl BipedLargeCentralSpec {
 
         (central, Vec3::from(spec.tail.offset))
     }
-
-    fn mesh_second(&self, species: BLSpecies, body_type: BLBodyType) -> BoneMeshes {
-        let spec = match self.0.get(&(species, body_type)) {
-            Some(spec) => spec,
-            None => {
-                error!(
-                    "No second weapon specification exists for the combination of {:?} and {:?}",
-                    species, body_type
-                );
-                return load_mesh("not_found", Vec3::new(-5.0, -5.0, -2.5));
-            },
-        };
-        let central = graceful_load_segment(&spec.second.central.0);
-
-        (central, Vec3::from(spec.second.offset))
-    }
 }
 impl BipedLargeLateralSpec {
     fn mesh_shoulder_l(&self, species: BLSpecies, body_type: BLBodyType) -> BoneMeshes {
@@ -3839,7 +3827,7 @@ impl BipedLargeLateralSpec {
         (lateral, Vec3::from(spec.foot_r.offset))
     }
 }
-impl BipedLargeWeaponSpec {
+impl BipedLargeMainSpec {
     fn mesh_main(&self, item_definition_id: &str, flipped: bool) -> BoneMeshes {
         let spec = match self.0.get(item_definition_id) {
             Some(spec) => spec,
@@ -3868,6 +3856,35 @@ impl BipedLargeWeaponSpec {
         (tool_kind_segment, offset)
     }
 }
+impl BipedLargeSecondSpec {
+    fn mesh_second(&self, item_definition_id: &str, flipped: bool) -> BoneMeshes {
+        let spec = match self.0.get(item_definition_id) {
+            Some(spec) => spec,
+            None => {
+                error!(?item_definition_id, "No tool/weapon specification exists");
+                return load_mesh("not_found", Vec3::new(-1.5, -1.5, -7.0));
+            },
+        };
+
+        let tool_kind_segment = if flipped {
+            graceful_load_segment_flipped(&spec.vox_spec.0, true)
+        } else {
+            graceful_load_segment(&spec.vox_spec.0)
+        };
+
+        let offset = Vec3::new(
+            if flipped {
+                0.0 - spec.vox_spec.1[0] - (tool_kind_segment.sz.x as f32)
+            } else {
+                spec.vox_spec.1[0]
+            },
+            spec.vox_spec.1[1],
+            spec.vox_spec.1[2],
+        );
+
+        (tool_kind_segment, offset)
+    }
+}
 ////
 #[derive(Deserialize)]
 struct GolemCentralSpec(HashMap<(GSpecies, GBodyType), SidedGCentralVoxSpec>);
diff --git a/voxygen/src/scene/figure/mod.rs b/voxygen/src/scene/figure/mod.rs
index c502b07ddf..f0411c9d72 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/scene/figure/mod.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/scene/figure/mod.rs
@@ -3713,7 +3713,84 @@ impl FigureMgr {
                                 skeleton_attr,
                             )
                         },
-                        CharacterState::BasicMelee(_) => {
+                        CharacterState::ChargedMelee(s) => {
+                            let stage_time = s.timer.as_secs_f32();
+
+                            let stage_progress = match s.stage_section {
+                                StageSection::Charge => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.charge_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                StageSection::Swing => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.swing_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                StageSection::Recover => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.recover_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                _ => 0.0,
+                            };
+
+                            anim::biped_large::ChargeMeleeAnimation::update_skeleton(
+                                &target_base,
+                                (
+                                    (active_tool_kind, active_tool_spec),
+                                    (second_tool_kind, second_tool_spec),
+                                    rel_vel,
+                                    time,
+                                    Some(s.stage_section),
+                                    state.acc_vel,
+                                ),
+                                stage_progress,
+                                &mut state_animation_rate,
+                                skeleton_attr,
+                            )
+                        },
+                        CharacterState::SelfBuff(s) => {
+                            let stage_time = s.timer.as_secs_f32();
+
+                            let stage_progress = match s.stage_section {
+                                StageSection::Buildup => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.buildup_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                StageSection::Cast => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.cast_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                StageSection::Recover => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.recover_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                _ => 0.0,
+                            };
+
+                            anim::biped_large::SelfBuffAnimation::update_skeleton(
+                                &target_base,
+                                (
+                                    (active_tool_kind, active_tool_spec),
+                                    (second_tool_kind, second_tool_spec),
+                                    rel_vel,
+                                    time,
+                                    Some(s.stage_section),
+                                    state.acc_vel,
+                                ),
+                                stage_progress,
+                                &mut state_animation_rate,
+                                skeleton_attr,
+                            )
+                        },
+                        CharacterState::BasicMelee(s) => {
+                            let stage_time = s.timer.as_secs_f32();
+
+                            let stage_progress = match s.stage_section {
+                                StageSection::Buildup => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.buildup_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                StageSection::Swing => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.swing_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                StageSection::Recover => {
+                                    stage_time / s.static_data.recover_duration.as_secs_f32()
+                                },
+                                _ => 0.0,
+                            };
+
                             anim::biped_large::AlphaAnimation::update_skeleton(
                                 &target_base,
                                 (
@@ -3721,10 +3798,10 @@ impl FigureMgr {
                                     (second_tool_kind, second_tool_spec),
                                     rel_vel,
                                     time,
-                                    None,
+                                    Some(s.stage_section),
                                     state.acc_vel,
                                 ),
-                                state.state_time,
+                                stage_progress,
                                 &mut state_animation_rate,
                                 skeleton_attr,
                             )
@@ -3875,8 +3952,8 @@ impl FigureMgr {
                             anim::biped_large::DashAnimation::update_skeleton(
                                 &target_base,
                                 (
-                                    active_tool_kind,
-                                    second_tool_kind,
+                                    (active_tool_kind, active_tool_spec),
+                                    (second_tool_kind, second_tool_spec),
                                     rel_vel,
                                     time,
                                     Some(s.stage_section),
diff --git a/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs b/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs
index 53ae2aea42..fdd166abaf 100644
--- a/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs
+++ b/voxygen/src/scene/particle.rs
@@ -215,6 +215,16 @@ impl ParticleMgr {
                     });
                 }
             },
+            Outcome::GroundSlam { pos, .. } => {
+                self.particles.resize_with(self.particles.len() + 100, || {
+                    Particle::new(
+                        Duration::from_millis(1000),
+                        time,
+                        ParticleMode::BigShrapnel,
+                        *pos,
+                    )
+                });
+            },
             Outcome::ProjectileShot { .. }
             | Outcome::Beam { .. }
             | Outcome::ExpChange { .. }
@@ -643,6 +653,36 @@ impl ParticleMgr {
                         },
                     );
                 },
+                CharacterState::SelfBuff(c) => {
+                    use buff::BuffKind;
+                    if let BuffKind::Frenzied = c.static_data.buff_kind {
+                        if matches!(c.stage_section, StageSection::Cast) {
+                            self.particles.resize_with(
+                                self.particles.len()
+                                    + usize::from(
+                                        self.scheduler.heartbeats(Duration::from_millis(5)),
+                                    ),
+                                || {
+                                    let start_pos = pos.0
+                                        + Vec3::new(
+                                            body.radius(),
+                                            body.radius(),
+                                            body.height() / 2.0,
+                                        )
+                                        .map(|d| d * rng.gen_range(-1.0..1.0));
+                                    let end_pos = pos.0 + (start_pos - pos.0) * 6.0;
+                                    Particle::new_directed(
+                                        Duration::from_secs(1),
+                                        time,
+                                        ParticleMode::Enraged,
+                                        start_pos,
+                                        end_pos,
+                                    )
+                                },
+                            );
+                        }
+                    }
+                },
                 _ => {},
             }
         }
@@ -818,9 +858,9 @@ impl ParticleMgr {
             .join()
         {
             for (buff_kind, _) in buffs.kinds.iter() {
-                #[allow(clippy::single_match)]
+                use buff::BuffKind;
                 match buff_kind {
-                    buff::BuffKind::Cursed | buff::BuffKind::Burning => {
+                    BuffKind::Cursed | BuffKind::Burning => {
                         self.particles.resize_with(
                             self.particles.len()
                                 + usize::from(self.scheduler.heartbeats(Duration::from_millis(15))),
@@ -850,6 +890,29 @@ impl ParticleMgr {
                             },
                         );
                     },
+                    BuffKind::Frenzied => {
+                        self.particles.resize_with(
+                            self.particles.len()
+                                + usize::from(self.scheduler.heartbeats(Duration::from_millis(15))),
+                            || {
+                                let start_pos = pos.0
+                                    + Vec3::new(body.radius(), body.radius(), body.height() / 2.0)
+                                        .map(|d| d * rng.gen_range(-1.0..1.0));
+                                let end_pos = start_pos
+                                    + Vec3::unit_z() * body.height()
+                                    + Vec3::<f32>::zero()
+                                        .map(|_| rng.gen_range(-1.0..1.0))
+                                        .normalized();
+                                Particle::new_directed(
+                                    Duration::from_secs(1),
+                                    time,
+                                    ParticleMode::Enraged,
+                                    start_pos,
+                                    end_pos,
+                                )
+                            },
+                        );
+                    },
                     _ => {},
                 }
             }