Bash not working

[BigFat]

I'm new to EQ, so I could be wrong here, but Bash isn't doing anything. I got the spell at level 1, and after a quick google search I found I needed a shield. I have a shield now, but clicking bash still doesn't do anything. No text in chat, no damage. Its showing that I'm clicking it, and it resets immediately, but thats about it.

[Jauna]

>level 1

I am assuming you mean Slam. At level 6 (if war/shad) you can train an ability called Bash. Bash and Slam share a skill and work with one another. Slam is just Bash, and if sham/rogue you have 1 Bash skill, which is shit for To Hit and damage. Using Slam with Bash trained skills up Bash and why Barb war and ogre/troll war/shad are superior to their counterparts because you can use Slam with a 2h.

[DMN]

Yes, you want slam on your bar/hotkey, not bash. it should show something like a backhand animation. I don't think you can gain any skill in it until whatever class you are playing normally learns bash, though.

[Cen]

FYI bash is put on your bar even if you cant use it until level 6 as a warrior Paladin and SK. Did you get to 6? If so, go to your trainer and put 1 point in it