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Expertise with swords, rapiers, and the like. Swords are very damaging, and can reduce Needs an opponent's RageNPC Quote.

== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Overview=='''Sword damage ''' is actually quite goodtypically one of the first combat skills a new player finds, along with [[Unarmed]]. Predictably, the it requires a sword to be equipped in your main hurdle to get over is to find ways to manage the Power Cost hand. Sword focuses on damage and rage reduction, with a side of abilities (ed: it may be just bad luck armor shred. A well-geared swordsman can completely block a monster from using Rage attacks! [[Calligraphy]] serves as I haven't seen any powerthe secondary skill for Sword, and provides various sword combos and special insights. === In-enhancing Sword augments yetGame Description ===Expertise with swords, rapiers, they and the like. Swords are probably there though)very damaging, and can reduce an opponent's Rage.=== Training {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===<!-- A list of methods to learn and level the skill -->* New players learn/obtain Sword by picking up the starting backpack on [[Anagoge]]

Leveling up 51* [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches Flashing Strike 1-60 Sword requires speaking to Janet Lews in Kur Mountains. The cost starts high but lowers with higher favor.4 and Precision Pierce 1-4

==Overview==Sword skills have the following mechanics:* 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)[[Malvol]] teaches Decapitate 1-3, Thrusting Blade 1-3, and Heart Piercer 1-4

==Equipment==* {{belt|Lucky Belt of the Hunter}} ([[ArcheryPegast]]will unlock levels 71-80, Sword)* {{belt|Lucky Belt of the Soldier}} (Sword, [[Shield]])* {{belt|Lucky Belt of the Gladiator}} (Sword, [[Psychology]])and teaches level 71+ abilities

{| class="sortable" {{AATST}}STDT|mw- style="background: #ec81bf;text-align:left;"! style="min-width:120px;"|collapsible<span style="cursor:pointer;"includeonly>Ability Namemw-collapsed</spanincludeonly> }}! Skill || style="width:30px"|<span style="cursor: pointer;">Level</span> || <span style="cursor:pointer;">Description</span> || style="width:30%;"|Requirements

| Riposte Orcish || 7 || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's rage. For equipment and combos that require parry, you can use Riposte instead. || Can be found from scrolls.35

| Riposte 2 Knife Fighting || 16 || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's rage. For equipment and combos that require parry, you can use Riposte instead. || Can be found from scrolls.42

| Riposte 3 Calligraphy || 28 || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's rage. For equipment and combos that require parry, you can use Riposte instead. || Can be found from scrolls.25

| Riposte 4 Calligraphy || 39 || Defensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's rage. For equipment and combos that require parry, you can use Riposte instead. || Can be found from scrolls.50

| Decapitate Goblinese || 15 || A devastating attack. (high power/high dmg) || Requires access to [[Hogan's Keep (basement)]] and ''Friends+'' favor with [[Malvol]]. Level 1-2 occasionally drops from mobs, scrolls lying around in [[Goblin Dungeon]] level 2.

| Decapitate 2 Goblinese || 30 || A devastating attack. (high power/high dmg) || Requires access to [[Hogan's Keep (basement)]] and ''Friends+'' favor with [[Malvol]]. Level 1-2 occasionally drops from mobs, scrolls lying around in [[Goblin Dungeon]] level 2.35

| Decapitate 3 Hoplology || 50 40|| A devastating attack. (high power/high dmg) || Requires access to } ==Connected Skills=='''Sub-Skills:'''* None'''Secondary Skills:'''* [[Hogan's Keep (basement)Calligraphy]] and : Calligraphy is Sword''Friendss 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+'' favor with increases all your Direct Slashing damage by 1. : The duration of Calligraphy effects can be extended by performing them on Calligraphy Benches, learned through [[MalvolCarpentry]]. May be found as a drop'''Related Skills:'''* None == {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Basic Abilities==As you level {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}, you will 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> ! 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>! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span> ! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''

| Heart Piercer || 20 || '''SpecialSword Slash''': (1-4) || 0/12/33/47 || Level Up to 40 Rage is taken from the target and half of it is turned into Trauma damage. || Requires access to [[Hogan's Keep (basement)]] and ''Comfortable+'' Attack with [[Malvol]]a sword.|| Slashing || Basic Attack

| Heart Piercer 2 || 30 || '''SpecialParry''': (1-4) || 1/18/35/45 || Level Up to 70 Rage is taken from the target and half of it is turned into Trauma damage. || Requires access to [[HoganDefensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's Keep (basement)]] Rage and ''Comfortable+'' with [[Malvol]]weakens their next attack.|| Slashing ||

| Heart Piercer 3 || 40 || '''SpecialMany Cuts''': (1-4) || 3/15/27/40 || Level Up to 110 Rage is taken from || A flurry of attacks that leave the target enemy disoriented and half of it is turned into Trauma damagedisheveled. || Requires access to [[Hogan's Keep (basement)]] and ''Comfortable+'' with [[Malvol]].Slashing || Core Attack

| Heart Piercer 4 || 50 || '''SpecialWind Strike''': (1-4) || 5/20/36/48 || Level Up || A flurry of attacks that does extra damage to 150 Rage is taken from the target vulnerable targets, and half of it is turned into Trauma damagecreates an opening for your next attack to be more successful. || Requires access to [[Hogan's Keep (basement)]] and ''Comfortable+'' with [[Malvol]].Slashing ||

| Thrusting Blade '''Riposte''' (1-4) || 18 7/16/28/39 || A quick attack. Scrolls || Requires access to [[HoganDefensive maneuver that diminishes enemy's Keep (basement)]] and ''Comfortable+'' favor with [[Malvol]]Rage. For combos that require Parry, you can use Riposte instead.|| Slashing ||

| Thrusting Blade 2 '''Finishing Blow''' (1-3) || 7/30/50 || 33 Level Up || A quick attackslow horrific cut across the midsection. || Requires access to [[Hogan's Keep (basement)]] and ''Comfortable+'' favor with [[Malvol]].Slashing || Nice Attack

| Thrusting Blade 3 || 48 || A quick attack. || Requires access to [[Hogan's Keep (basement)]] and ''Comfortable+Precision Pierce''' favor with (1-4) || 8/19/33/44 || [[MalvolNelson Ballard]], Scrolls || A carefully-aimed attack that bypasses armor entirely.|| Piercing ||

| Precision Pierce || 8 || A carefully-aimed attack that does little damage, but bypasses armor entirely. '''Power Cost''': 0. '''Reduces RageDebilitating Blow''': [(1-40] 3) || [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches this at Comfortable+9/28/43 || Level Up || Attack the target's offense, may be found from scrolls/dropsleaving them less able to deal damage. || Slashing || Signature Debuff

| Precision Pierce 2 || 19 || A carefully-aimed attack that does little damage, but bypasses armor entirely. '''Power Cost''': 0. '''Reduces RageHacking Blade''': [(1-80] 3) ||10/31/49 | [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches this at Comfortable+| Level Up || Cut deep, may be found from scrolls/dropscausing the target to bleed. || Slashing ||

| Precision Pierce 3 || 33 || A carefully-aimed attack that does little damage, but bypasses armor entirely. '''Power CostFlashing Strike''': 0. '''Reduces Rage''': [(1-120] 3) || 13/34/45 || [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches this at Comfortable+, may be found from scrolls/drops|| A solemn strike that does extra damage to undead. || Slashing ||

| Precision Pierce 4 || 44 || A carefully-aimed attack that does little damage, but bypasses armor entirely. '''Power Cost''': 0. '''Reduces RageDecapitate''': [(1-160] 3) || 15/30/50 || [[Nelson BallardMalvol]] teaches this at Comfortable+, may be found from scrolls/drops|| A devastating attack. || Slashing || n Epic Attack

| Flashing Strike || 13 || A solemn strike that does extra damage to undead. '''SpecialThrusting Blade''': Undead targets take [25] additional Nature damage. (1-3) || 18/33/48 || [[Nelson BallardMalvol]] teaches this at Comfortable+|| A quick attack. For equipment and combos that require Sword Slash, you can use Thrusting Blade instead. || Piercing || Basic Attack

| Flashing Strike 2 '''Heart Piercer''' (1-4) || 34 20/30/40/50 || A solemn strike that does extra damage [[Malvol]] || Surprise the target with a stab to undeadthe 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;">'''SpecialAbility'''</span> ! align="left" style="width: Undead targets take [60] additional Nature damage80px;" | <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" | [[Nelson Ballard]] teaches this at Comfortable+'''Ability Type'''

| '''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 3 ''' 4 || 54 || 45 [[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 || |-| '''SpecialWind Strike''': Undead 5 || 58 || [[Janet Lews]] || A flurry of attacks that does extra damage to vulnerable targets take , 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 || [[100Janet Lews]] additional Nature damage|| A devastating attack. || Slashing || Epic Attack|-| '''Finishing Blow''' 4 || 62 || [[Nelson BallardJanet Lews]] teaches this at Comfortable+|| A slow horrific cut across the midsection. || Slashing || Nice Attack

 {{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Abilities}} == {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Mechanics ==<Add list of Calligraphy combos here> ===Equipment===<!-- COPY PASTERINOSpecial 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| '''Ability''' 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 [[npcElahil]] . {{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| favor Belt 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| notes{{: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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