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Sword is a [[:Category:Combat Skills|combat skill]] that is received very early in the tutorial, after looting the body of a dead elf. ==AbilitiesGallery==<!-- transclusion ... should the abilities be a Template instead of a general page? -->{{:Sword Abilities}}
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__NOTOC__{{Skill infobox|title =Sword|image =Overview[[File:Sword_skill.png|128px]]|caption =Expertise with swords, rapiers, and the like. Swords are very damaging and can reduce an opponent's rage.|skilltype =Combat Skill <!-- Combat Skill, Trade Skill, Beast Skill (EX: Beast Speech, but NOT Lycanthropy), Other Skill (Used for skills that don't fit the other categories) -->|maxlevel = 90 <!-- List without bonus levels -->|req = None <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->|skilltrainers = [[Nelson Ballard]], [[Malvol]], [[Janet Lews]], [[Pegast]] <!-- List skill trainers, 3 max -->}}
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview==
'''Sword''' is typically one of the first combat skills a new player finds, along with [[Unarmed]]. Predictably, it requires a sword to be equipped in your main hand. Sword focuses on damage and rage reduction, with a side of armor shred. A well-geared swordsman can completely block a monster from using Rage attacks!
[[Calligraphy]] serves as the secondary skill for Sword, and provides various sword combos and special insights.
=== In-Game Description ===
Expertise with swords, rapiers, and the like. Swords are very damaging, and can reduce an opponent's Rage.
=== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===
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* New players learn/obtain Sword 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
* [[Pegast]] will unlock levels 71-80, and teaches level 71+ abilities
* Levels 81-90 may be unlocked by gaining favor with a mysterious entity deep beneath [[Povus]].
Bonus levels to Sword skill can be obtained from the following skills and levels:
{| {{STDT| mw-collapsible<includeonly> mw-collapsed</includeonly>}}
! Skill || Level
|-
| Orcish || 35
|-
| Knife Fighting || 42
|-
| Calligraphy || 25
|-
| Calligraphy || 50
|-
| Goblinese || 15
|-
| Goblinese || 35
|-
| Hoplology || 40
|}
==Connected Skills==
'''Sub-Skills:'''
* None
'''Secondary Skills:'''
* [[Calligraphy]]
: 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 - Pain+ increases all your Direct Slashing damage by 1.
: The duration of Calligraphy effects can be extended by performing them on Calligraphy Benches, learned through [[Carpentry]].
'''Related Skills:'''
* None
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Basic Abilities==
As you level {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}, you will learn the following abilities:
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! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
! align="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>
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| '''Sword Slash''' (1-4) || 0/12/33/47 || Level Up || Attack with a sword. || Slashing || Basic Attack
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| '''Parry''' (1-4) || 1/18/35/45 || Level Up || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's Rage and weakens their next attack. || Slashing ||
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| '''Many Cuts''' (1-4) || 3/15/27/40 || Level Up || A flurry of attacks that leave the enemy disoriented and disheveled. || Slashing || Core Attack
|-
| '''Wind Strike''' (1-4) || 5/20/36/48 || Level Up || A flurry of attacks that does extra damage to vulnerable targets, and creates an opening for your next attack to be more successful. || 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 ||
|-
| '''Decapitate''' (1-4) || 15/30/50/61 || [[Malvol]], Scrolls || A devastating attack. || Slashing || Epic Attack
|-
| '''Thrusting Blade''' (1-3) || 18/33/48 || [[Malvol]] || 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 || [[Malvol]] || 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:
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! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
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! 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'''
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| '''Riposte''' 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
|}
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== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ==
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=== Equipment===
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{{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 [[Joeh]].
{{belt|Belt of the Gladiator}} increases damage dealt with Sword and [[Psychology]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Joeh]].
{{belt|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|Belt of the Wise Duelist}} increases damage dealt with Sword and [[Mentalism]] combat skills by 6%. Can be found through rare drops and chests.
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== Sword Experience Table ==
{{Spoiler|Click Expand to view the Experience Table for Sword|
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