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=== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}===<!-- A list of methods to learn and level the skill -->'''* New players learn/obtain Sword''' is a by picking up the starting backpack on [[Anagoge]] * [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches Flashing Strike 1-4 and Precision Pierce 1-4 * [[Malvol]] teaches Decapitate 1-4, Thrusting Blade 1-3, and Heart Piercer 1-4 * [[Janet Lews]] will unlock levels 51-60, 61-70, and teaches level 51+ abilities * [[:Category:Combat Skills|combat skillPegast]] that is received very early in the tutorialwill unlock levels 71-80, after looting the body of a dead elf.and teaches level 71+ abilities

Sword damage is actually quite good, the main hurdle to get over is to find ways to manage the Power Cost of abilities (ed: it * Levels 81-90 may be just bad luck as I haven't seen any power-enhancing Sword augments yet, they are probably there though)unlocked by gaining favor with a mysterious entity deep beneath [[Povus]].

==Overview==Bonus levels to Sword skills have skill can be obtained from the following mechanicsskills and levels:* Means of controlling the enemy's Rage (Parry)* Damage over time to armor* High damage/ high power cost "finishing" abilities* Specialized damage type (eg. Flashing Strike vs Undead creatures)

==Abilities=={| class="sortable wikitable"!Ability Name!Description!Level{{STDT|mw-collapsible<includeonly> mw-collapsed</includeonly>}}! Skill | Sword Slash || Attack with a sword. || 00Level

| Parry Orcish || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's rage and weakens their next attack. || 0135

| Many Cuts Knife Fighting || A flurry of attacks that leave the enemy disoriented and disheveled. || 0342

| Wind Strike Calligraphy || A flurry of attacks that does extra damage to vulnerable targets, and creates an opening for your next attack to be more successful || 0525

| Finishing Blow Calligraphy || A slow, horrific cut across the midsection || 0750

| Debilitating Blow Goblinese || || 0915

| Hacking Blade Goblinese || || 1035

| Sword Slash 2 Hoplology || || 1240

==EquipmentConnected Skills=='''Lucky BeltsSub-Skills:'''* None'''Secondary Skills:''' of the * [[Belt#List_of_Lucky_Belts|Hunter, Soldier and GladiatorCalligraphy]] can attune random: Calligraphy is Sword's secondary skill. Every time you level Calligraphy, you will learn a new recipe. Performing these recipes will give you a combo: if you execute that combo, it will have some extra effect. For example, the first recipe is "Pain: If you execute SwordSlash + SwordSlash + ManyCuts in that order, the final step deals 5 extra damage." Some recipes have passive insights that will be applied for the duration -generated treasure to this skillPain+ increases all your Direct Slashing damage by 1.

! align="left" style="width:120px;200px"|<span style="cursor:pointer;">'''Ability Name'''</span> || ! align="left" style="width:30px80px;"|<span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:120px" |<span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:120px" || <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span> ! align="left"|Misc. Notes'''Ability Type'''

| Riposte '''Sword Slash''' (1-4) || 07 0/12/33/47 || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's rage. For equipment and combos that require parry, you can use Riposte insteadLevel Up || Attack with a sword. || Can be found from scrolls.Slashing || Basic Attack

| Decapitate '''Parry''' (1-4) || ?? 1/18/35/45 || - Level Up || Needs access to inside HoganDefensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's Keep (to be confirmed). Level 1-2 occasionally drops from mobs, scrolls lying around in [[Goblin Dungeon]] level 2Rage and weakens their next attack.|| Slashing ||

| Heartpiercer '''Many Cuts''' (1-4) || 3/15/27/40 || Level Up || ?? A flurry of attacks that leave the enemy disoriented and disheveled. || - Slashing || Needs access to inside Hogan's Keep (to be confirmed) Core Attack

| Precision Pierce '''Wind Strike''' (1-4) || 5/20/36/48 || ?? Level Up || A carefully-aimed attack flurry of attacks that does little extra damageto vulnerable targets, but bypasses armor entirely. For equipment and combos that require Parry, you can use Precision Pierce insteadcreates an opening for your next attack to be more successful. || [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches this at Comfortable+Slashing ||

| '''Riposte''' (1-4) || 7/16/28/39 || Scrolls || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's Rage. For combos that require Parry, you can use Riposte instead. || Slashing || |-| '''Finishing Blow''' (1-3) || 7/30/50 || Level Up || A slow horrific cut across the midsection. || Slashing || Nice Attack|-| '''Precision Pierce''' (1-4) || 8/19/33/44 || [[Nelson Ballard]], Scrolls || A carefully-aimed attack that bypasses armor entirely. || Piercing || |-| '''Debilitating Blow''' (1-3) || 9/28/43 || Level Up || Attack the target's offense, leaving them less able to deal damage. || Slashing || Signature Debuff|-| '''Hacking Blade''' (1-3) || 10/31/49 || Level Up || Cut deep, causing the target to bleed. || Slashing || |-| '''Flashing Strike ''' (1-3) || 13/34/45 || ?? [[Nelson Ballard]] || A solemn strike that does extra damage to undead. || Slashing || |-| '''SpecialDecapitate''': Undead targets take (1-4) || 15/30/50/61 || [25[Malvol]], Scrolls || A devastating attack. || Slashing || Epic Attack|-| '''Thrusting Blade''' (1-3) || 18/6033/10048 || [[Malvol] additional Nature damage] || A quick attack. For equipment and combos that require Sword Slash, you can use Thrusting Blade instead. || Piercing || Basic Attack|-| '''Heart Piercer''' (1-4) || 20/30/40/50 || [[Nelson BallardMalvol]] teaches this at Comfortable+|| Surprise the target with a stab to the chest, turning their Rage into pain. || Piercing ||

 === {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Advanced Abilities===Upon reaching higher levels, advanced swordsmen may learn the following abilities:{| class="sortable" style="width:100%; border:1px solid silver;margin:0 0 1em;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="3" rules=all|- style="background: #ec81bf;"! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span> !-- COPY PASTERINOalign="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span> ! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span> ! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''

| '''AbilityRiposte''' 5 || 51 || [[Janet Lews]] || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's Rage. For combos that require Parry, you can use Riposte instead. || Slashing || |-| '''Many Cuts''' 5 || 52 || [[Janet Lews]] || A flurry of attacks that leave the enemy disoriented and disheveled. || Slashing || Core Attack|-| '''Flashing Strike''' 4 || 54 || [[Janet Lews]] || A solemn strike that does extra damage to undead. || Slashing || |-| '''Precision Pierce''' 5 || 55 || [[Janet Lews]] || A carefully-aimed attack that bypasses armor entirely. || Piercing || |-| '''Debilitating Blow''' 4 || 56 || [[Janet Lews]] || Attack the target's offense, leaving them less able to deal damage. || Slashing || Signature Debuff|-| '''Parry''' 5 || 57 || [[Janet Lews]] || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's Rage and weakens their next attack. || Slashing || |-| '''Wind Strike''' 5 || 58 || [[Janet Lews]] || A flurry of attacks that does extra damage to vulnerable targets, and creates an opening for your next attack to be more successful. || Slashing || |-| '''Sword Slash''' 5 || 59 || [[Janet Lews]] || Attack with a sword. || Slashing || Basic Attack|-| '''Heart Piercer''' 5 || 60 || [[Janet Lews]] || Surprise the target with a stab to the chest, turning their Rage into pain. || Piercing || |-| '''Decapitate''' 4 || 61 || [[Janet Lews]], Scrolls || A devastating attack. || Slashing || Epic Attack|-| '''Finishing Blow''' 4 || 62 || [[Janet Lews]] || A slow horrific cut across the midsection. || Slashing || Nice Attack|} {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Abilities}} == {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ===== Weapons ===<dpl> category = Items/Sword reset = categories columns = 3 mode = userformat format = ,\n* {{Item|%PAGE%}},, allowcachedresults=true</dpl>=== Equipment===<!-- Special equipment that is intended to be used by the skill goes here, including belts. -->{{belt|Belt of the Swordsman}} increases Base Damage dealt with Sword by 8%. Can be created with [[Toolcrafting]] 16. {{belt|Belt of the Swordsman}} increases Base Damage dealt with Sword and [[Shield]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[npcJoeh]] . {{belt|Belt of the Gladiator}} increases damage dealt with Sword and [[Psychology]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Joeh]]. {{belt| favor Belt of the Hunter}} increases damage dealt with Sword and [[Archery]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Elahil]]. {{belt|Belt of the Feral Intendant}} increases damage dealt with Sword and [[Animal Handling]] combat skills by 6%. Can be found through rare drops and chests. {{belt| notesBelt of the Wise Duelist}} increases damage dealt with Sword and [[Mentalism]] combat skills by 6%. Can be found through rare drops and chests. {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Treasure Effects}} {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Stat Bonuses}} {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Level Up Rewards}} == Sword Experience Table =={{Spoiler|Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Sword|{{:Xptables/TypicalCombatSkill}}}}<!--== Trivia =='''Write a little about this history of the skill, or things that don't belong in above areas'''

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