I've gained slash, but how do I use it?
I've gone and invested 10 skill points in the Swords skill, which unlocked the slash ability:
This looks like something I would like to do to the various monsters I encounter. How do I activate this ability, or is it simply a sort of passive bonus to my damage?
Solution 1:
Turns out it is indeed a passive bonus (though for some reason I didn't see it kick in for a while). Every now and then your damage prompt will not only display a number but will also say "Slash". In such cases, you will deal considerably greater damage.