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__NOTOC__{{Skill infobox|title = Calligraphy|image = [[File:Calligraphy (skill)Empty_Placeholder.png]]|caption = The art of writing things. Handy for... writing things. It's also a valuable art for swordsmen and other warriors, who can infuse their art with potent additional effects.jpg|thumbskilltype = Other Skill|rightmaxlevel = 60|300pxreq = N/A|Illustration of someone writing.skilltrainers = [[Sammie Grimspine]], [[Ufkar]]}}
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The art of writing things. Handy for... writing things. It's also a valuable art for swordsmen and other warriors, who can infuse their art with potent additional effects.
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview==
[[Calligraphy]] is the skill of word craft. It is used by the denizens of [[Alharth]] to empower their [[Sword]] skill abilities, and write stories that can be deposited into bookcases. One such bookcase can be found in the town of [[Serbule]].
==Recipes= In-Game Description ===The art of writing things. Handy for... writing things. It's also a valuable art for swordsmen and other warriors, who can infuse their art with potent additional effects. === Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===* [[Sammie Grimspine]] in [[Serbule Hills]] is often willing to introduce the art of [[Calligraphy]].* [[Ufkar]], a Rakshasa Gadgeteer in [[Rahu]], has some skill in [[Calligraphy]]. He can raise an adventurer's skill level cap from 51-60. == Connected Skills ======= Sub-Skills: =====* None===== Secondary Skills: =====* [[Sword]] - [[Calligraphy]] is a secondary skill for [[Sword]] wielders, as the practice of the Calligraphic arts can grant temporary combat combos.* [[Knife Fighting]] - Knife fighters do not gain combos from calligraphy, but can benefit from secondary buffs to damage output (slashing/piercing) ===== Related Skills: =====* [[Sigil Scripting]] - A skill focused more on the production of sigils, both [[Calligraphy]] and [[Sigil Scripting]] rely heavily on specialized inks.===== Synergy Levels: =====Bonus [[Synergy Levels]] for [[Calligraphy]] can be obtained from the following skills and levels::; [[Geology]] :: Level 40:; [[Nature Appreciation]]:: Level 20:; [[Non-Fiction Writing]]:: Level 15:; [[Sigil Scripting]]:: Level 10, Level 30, Level 50. == Recipe Lists ==
'''Recipes obtained through leveling:'''
: Using a recipe will overwrite any other active calligraphy [[Calligraphy]] effects, except Secret recipes. All recipes last for 1 hour, and the time can be boosted by first using Calligraphy Benches from produced through [[Carpentry]].
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| Vim+ || If you execute Windstrike + SwordSlash + ManyCuts in that order, the final step increases regenerates your power by +2/sec for 15 seconds. || Healing from [[First Aid]] +9 || 24 || 155
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| Destruction || If you execute WindStrike + SwordSlash + Parry + FinishingBlow in that order, the final step deals 25 35 extra damage. || None || 25 || 155
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| Destruction+ || If you execute WindStrike + SwordSlash + Parry + FinishingBlow in that order, the final step deals 25 35 extra damage. || Direct Slashing Damage +6% || 26 || 170
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| Simplicity || If you execute SwordSlash + SwordSlash + WindStrike in that order, the final step affects all enemies within 5 meters and does 15 extra damage. || None || 27 || 170
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| Despondent+ || If you execute SwordSlash + ManyCuts + Parry in that order, the final step diminishes the enemy's next attack by an 20 damage. || Direct Slashing Damage +9% || 50 || N/A
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| Bloodloss || Gains access to a combo that causes the target bleed 75 health over 15 seconds || None || 51 || N/A
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'''Secret Recipes:'''
: These are generally obtained as loot recipes from monsters. They stack with regular calligraphy effects, but will overwrite each other.
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| Puncture || None || +8% Piercing Attack Damage || 55 || ?
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| Hemorrhage || None || Stated is +4 Trauma Indirect Damage, but effect is +9% Piercing Attack Damage || 60 || ?
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ==
=== Carpentry Benches ===
The use of Calligraphy Benches made by the [[Carpentry]] skill can increase the active time of a Calligraphy combo or insight.
===Equipment===
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Experience Table ==
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== Trivia ==
* [[Calligraphy]] was one of the first 25 skills in the game!
[[Category:Skills]]