| “ | Swordmasters wield razor-sharp greatswords with deadly alacrity. These seasoned warriors befuddle enemies with their headstrong tactics before going in for the kill. | ” |
–Official description | ||
Swordmaster is a playable class in Astral Tale. Alongside Mage, Gunslinger, and Cleric, it is one of four class that are immediately playable upon character creation.
Leveling up the Swordmaster class yields Battlefiend reputation. At level 80, a Swordmaster may awaken into a Blademaster.
Skills[]
Class skills[]
| Skill | Lv | CD | +SP | Effect | Combo Effect | |
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Cleave
 2.5 sec Deals 179% Melee DMGSwing your greatsword in a wide arc to cleave down your enemies.
 Generates 100 SP. |
Cleave | 1 | 2.5 | 100 |
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Bladestorm
6.0 secHold your ground and spin your blade around you, dealing damage to any enemies caught in your whirlwind.
Generates 100 SP. Deals damage equal to 284% of your Attack every second. Movement Speed +40% While performing Whirlwind, your damage taken is decreased by #B12$100#. 3.0 sec Bonus Effect:When used within 3 sec after casting Cutting Cleave, your Whirlwind is performed much faster. It also releases Whirlwind Waves every 0.6 sec, dealing damage equal to 32% of your Attack stat. |
Bladestorm | 1 | 6.0 | 100 |
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Cleave → Bladestorm: Your Whirlwind is performed much faster. It also releases Whirlwind Waves every 0.6 sec, dealing damage equal to 32% of your Attack stat. |
Leaping Strike
6.0 sec Deals 181% Melee DMGLeap into air and deliver a powerful blow to all enemies in your landing zone.
Generates 125 SP. Leap towards the target |
Leaping Strike | 5 | 6.0 | 125 |
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Fulmination
6.0 sec Deals 197% Melee DMGFocus lightning power into a violent strike that damages all enemies in its path.
Generates 125 SP. Stuns the target. 3.0 sec Bonus Effect:When used within 3 sec after casting Hurtling Leap, your Thundercut causes Thunderfall, dealing damage equal to 40% of your Attack stat and increasing your Attack by 4%. Lasts for 6 sec. |
Fulmination | 10 | 6.0 | 125 |
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Leaping Strike → Fulmination: Deal damage equal to 40% of your Attack stat and increase your Attack by 4%. Lasts for 6 sec. |
Demoralize
10.0 sec Deals 338% Melee DMGConcentrates the caster's strength into a series of slashing attacks, striking enemies and decreasing their resistance to melee attacks.
Generates 160 SP. Decreases target's Melee Resistance by 5%. 8.0 sec |
Demoralize | 25 | 10.0 | 160 |
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Common skills[]
| Skill | Lv | CD | +SP | Effect | Combo Effect | |
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Burning Will
40.0 secIgnite your inner spirit, increasing the strength of your attacks.
Generates 100 SP. Increases your Attack by 10%. 15.0 sec Available for all classes. |
Burning Will | 20 | 40.0 | 100 |
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Seismic Strike
8.0 sec Deals 232% Melee DMGSpin up into the air and slam back down, channeling your energy into the ground which releases a strong blast to surrounding enemies.
Generates 120 SP. Available for all classes. |
Seismic Strike | 35 | 8.0 | 120 |
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Ultimate Moves[]
| Skill | Effect | |
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Ult: Sunder Armor
30.0 sec Deals 1267% Melee DMGThis ultimate move's destructive power is legendary. With the ability to split armor asunder and obliterate just about any defense, few foes have witnessed this move and lived to tell the tale.
 Costs 1000 SP. Target's DEF -15%. 10.0 sec During Casting Ult, reduce the 75% damage received and immunity to negative status effects. You can choose your Ultimate Movein the Class Skill Interface. |
Ult: Sunder Armor |
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Ult: Mortal Rupture
30.0 sec Deals 1118% Melee DMGViolence is the ultimate deterrent. Rip through flesh and soul, inflicting massive damage and stunning them.
Costs 1000 SP. Stuns the target. 3.0 sec During Casting Ult, reduce the 75% damage received and immunity to negative status effects. You can choose your Ultimate Move in the Class Skill Interface. |
Ult: Mortal Rupture |
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Ult: Unbreakable
30.0 sec Deals 1192% Melee DMGAn unholy union of magic and alchemy has turned your bones to steel, greatly bolstering your attack and defense.
Costs 1000 SP. DMG taken -#B12$200#. 10.0 sec During Casting Ult, reduce the 75% damage received and immunity to negative status effects. You can choose your Ultimate Move in the Class Skill Interface. |
Ult: Unbreakable |
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Advanced Skill[]
| Skill | Lv | CD | +SP | Effect | Unlock Item | |
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Indomitable Guardian
15.0 secAn unbreakable force of willpower that allows oneself to never sway.
Generates 100 SP. Deals 120% of your ATK to surrounding targets every second, and increases Threat Generation to the maximum. 10.0 sec |
Indomitable Guardian | 78 | 7.0 | 100 |
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 Swordmaster Skill Manual Swordmaster Skill Manual Hero Secrets Untradable. Level Requirement: 78
A manual left behind by a legendary Swordmaster.
Each manual can only be learned once. After studying, you will be able to use Indomitable Guardian. Visit this item's page for full details on how to obtain it. |
Specializations[]
Basic[]
| Swiftblade | Guardstone | |||||
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Resilience 1
DMG taken in PvP -2% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Swiftblade |
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Vicious Vanity
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they say. But in the sheen of my sword, I see both beauty and beholder.
—Byron Lawrence ATK +6%. Demoralize's last hit releases 6 waves of energy that deal DMG equal to 113% of your ATK. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Swiftblade |
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Grand Guard
I'll protect you from man's greatest fears—death and marriage.
—Viscount Bellini Max HP +6%. Demoralize grants DMG taken -6% and heals you for 6% of your ATK every second. Lasts for 4 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Guardstone |
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Versatility 1
DMG dealt in PvP +1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Guardstone | |||
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Hardened Skin 1
DMG taken -1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 35 in Swiftblade |
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Halo of Harm
DMG dealt +1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 35 in Swiftblade |
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Execution
Some say you shouldn't blame the messenger. I say you shouldn't blame the executioner.
- Francisco the Bloody You deal 10% additional damage to targets below 50% HP. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 35 in Swiftblade Requires 3 points in Heavy-Handed 4 |
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Rampage 1
DMG dealt +1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 35 in Guardstone |
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Elusion
Received CRIT chance -1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 35 in Guardstone |
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Die by the Sword
Some prefer to die by the bottle, but dying by the sword is a more noble death. Shall I oblige you?
- Epee Bisconti Max HP +4% when attacked. This effect cannot occur more than once every 15 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 35 in Guardstone Requires 3 points in Salubrious Salute 4 | |
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Heavy-Handed 5
ATK +1.2% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 30 in Swiftblade |
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Skill Mastery - Burning Will
Embrace the flames of your Burning Will to release its full potential.
Effect duration of Burning Will +10 sec. Burning Will also grants CRIT chance +5%. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 30 in Swiftblade Requires 3 points in Critically Keen 3 |
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Skill Mastery - Seismic Strike
Master the power of the Seismic Strike to increase your defensive capabilities.
Seismic Strike grants Res +3% for 5 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 30 in Guardstone Requires 3 points in Heart of Stone 3 |
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Salubrious Salute 5
Max HP +1.2% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 30 in Guardstone |
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Skill Mastery - Fulmination
Refines your skills to inflict massive damage to the enemy.
Fulmination inflicts DMG taken +3% on targets for 4 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 25 in Swiftblade Requires 3 points in Heavy-Handed 3 |
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Heavy-Handed 4
ATK +0.9% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 25 in Swiftblade |
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Skill Mastery - Leaping Strike
Master the art of the Leaping Strike to lower the enemies' chances of striking back.
Leaping Strike inflict Move SPD by -40% and ATK -4% on the enemy. Lasts for 6 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 25 in Guardstone Requires 3 points in Salubrious Salute 3 |
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Salubrious Salute 4
Max HP +0.9% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 25 in Guardstone | |
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Critically Keen 3
CRIT +1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Swiftblade |
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Infinite Blade
A brave spaceman once said 'To infinity and beyond!' It's my favorite quote so I had it inscribed on the hilt of my sword!
- Humboldt the Bold Your attacks deal true damage equal to 4% of your ATK. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Swiftblade Requires 3 points in Heavy-Handed 2 |
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Heart of Stone 3
DEF +0.5% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Guardstone |
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Unyielding Will
My life, my love, my soul, my sword.
- Caprarion the Cutter Max HP +20% of your DEF. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Guardstone Requires 3 points in Salubrious Salute 2 | |
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Heavy-Handed 3
ATK +0.6% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 15 in Swiftblade |
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Skill Mastery - Cleave
Master your Cleave to add a new element of brutality to your every blow.
CRIT chance of Cleave +12%. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 15 in Swiftblade Requires 3 points in Critically Keen 2 |
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Skill Mastery - Bladestorm
Empower your Bladestorm to fend off the enemy with a simple flick of the wrist.
Bladestorm grants DMG taken -4% for 3 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 15 in Guardstone Requires 3 points in Heart of Stone 2 |
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Salubrious Salute 3
Max HP +0.6% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 15 in Guardstone |
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Expose Weakness
My main weakness is ticklishness. Luckily, word hasn't gotten around.
- Lapiz the Lithe Attacks inflict DEF -4% on the enemy for 4 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 10 in Swiftblade Requires 3 points in Heavy-Handed 1 |
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Heavy-Handed 2
ATK +0.4% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 10 in Swiftblade |
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Art of Survival
You can't go through life without principles. Mine is to survive at all costs.
- Titus Groan Max HP +5%. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 10 in Guardstone Requires 3 points in Salubrious Salute 1 |
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Salubrious Salute 2
Max HP +0.4% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 10 in Guardstone | |
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Critically Keen 2
CRIT +0.7% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 5 in Swiftblade |
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Urgency 1
Haste +0.4% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 5 in Swiftblade |
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Heart of Stone 2
DEF +0.3% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 5 in Guardstone |
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Dodging Drive 1
EVA Chance +0.4% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 5 in Guardstone | |
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Heavy-Handed 1
ATK +0.2% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Critically Keen 1
CRIT +0.5% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Heart of Stone 1
DEF +0.2% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Salubrious Salute 1
Max HP +0.2% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Marked for Malice
Some call me arrogant. I prefer confident. Then again, I don't really care what others say.
- Robertino Excelsius Threat Generation from your attacks +300%. Your Leaping Strike taunts the target and makes you the only one who generates threat. Lasts for 4 sec. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Advanced[]
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Specialization: Vicious Vanity
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they say. But in the sheen of my sword, I see both beauty and beholder.
—Byron Lawrence ATK +12%. Demolish's last hit releases 12 waves of energy that deal damage equal to 120% of your ATK. Requires 135 point(s) in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 135 in Finesse |
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Specialization: Grand Guard
I'll protect you from man's greatest fears—death and marriage.
—Viscount Bellini Max HP +12%. Demoralize Demolish grants DMG taken -10% and heals you for 8% of your ATK every second. Lasts for 6 sec. Requires 135 point(s) in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 135 in Finesse |
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Advanced Heavy-Handed 6
ATK +0.7% per level. Requires 115 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 115 in Finesse |
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Warbringer 1
Killing your target restores 3% HP and increases your Skill DMG by 20% for 8 sec. Requires 130 point(s) in Advanced Talents Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 130 in Finesse |
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Warrior 1
Melee DMG dealt +1% per level. Requires 115 point(s) in Advanced Talents Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 115 in Finesse |
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Resilience 1
All Res +1% per level. Requires 115 point(s) in Advanced Talents Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 115 in Finesse |
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Sage's Lv1
Healing increased by 10%. Improve the power of HP potions by 200% (only effective for HP potions) Requires 130 point(s) in Advanced Talents Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 130 in Finesse |
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Advanced Salubrious Salute 6
Max HP +0.7% per level. Requires 115 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 115 in Finesse | |
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Advanced Heavy-Handed 5
ATK +0.5% per level. Requires 110 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 110 in Finesse |
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Specialization: Execution
Some say you shouldn't blame the messenger. I say you shouldn't blame the executioner.
- Francisco the Bloody Execution deals 20% additional damage to targets below 50% HP. Requires 100 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 100 in Finesse |
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Blood Fury
Your critical strikes heal you for the amount equal to 10% of your ATK. This effect cannot occur more than once every 15 sec. Requires 100 point(s) in Advanced Talents Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 100 in Finesse |
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Specialization: Die by the Sword
Some prefer to die by the bottle, but dying by the sword is a more noble death. Shall I oblige you?
- Epee Bisconti Die by the Sword heals you for an additional amount equal to 16% of your ATK. This effect cannot occur more than once every 15 sec. Requires 100 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 100 in Finesse |
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Advanced Salubrious Salute 5
Max HP +0.5% per level. Requires 110 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Halo of Harm 1
DMG dealt +1% per level. Requires 80 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 80 in Finesse |
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Advanced Proficiency - Fulmination
Fulmination's DMG +2% per level. Requires 80 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 80 in Finesse |
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Specialization: Infinite Blade
A brave spaceman once said 'To infinity and beyond!' It's my favorite quote so I had it inscribed on the hilt of my sword!
- Humboldt the Bold Infinite Blade deals true damage equal to 8% of your ATK. Requires 80 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 80 in Finesse |
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Advanced Proficiency - Leaping Strike
Leaping Strike's DMG +2% per level. Requires 80 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 80 in Finesse |
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Specialization: Unyielding Will
My life, my love, my soul, my sword.
- Caprarion the Cutter Unyielding Will grants Max HP +30% of DEF. Requires 80 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 80 in Finesse |
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Advanced Proficiency - Seismic Strike
Seismic Strike's DMG +2% per level. Requires 80 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 80 in Finesse |
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Elusion 1
Received CRIT chance -1% per level. Requires 80 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 80 in Finesse |
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Advanced Heavy-Handed 4
ATK +0.4% per level. Requires 60 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 60 in Finesse |
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Advanced Mastery - Fulmination
Refines your skills to inflict massive damage to the enemy.
Fulmination now releases 3 waves of lightning and inflicts DMG taken +6% on targets for 4 sec. Requires 60 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 60 in Finesse Requires 10 points in Skill Proficiency - Fulmination |
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Advanced Proficiency - Cleave
Cleave's DMG +2% per level. Requires 60 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 60 in Finesse |
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Advanced Mastery - Leaping Strike
Master the art of the Leaping Strike to lower the enemies' chances of striking back.
Leaping Strike inflicts Move SPD -60% and ATK -8% on targets. Lasts for 6 sec. Requires 60 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 60 in Finesse Requires 10 points in Skill Proficiency - Leaping Strike |
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Advanced Proficiency - Bladestorm
Bladestorm's DMG +2% per level. Requires 60 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 60 in Finesse |
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Advanced Mastery - Seismic Strike
Master the power of the Seismic Strike to increase your defensive capabilities.
Seismic Strike grants Res +8% for 6 sec. Requires 60 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 60 in Finesse Requires 10 points in Skill Proficiency - Seismic Strike |
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Advanced Salubrious Salute 4
Max HP +0.4% per level. Requires 60 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 60 in Finesse |
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Advanced Heavy-Handed 3
ATK +0.3% per level. Requires 40 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Finesse |
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Advanced Mastery - Cleave
Master your Cleave to add a new element of brutality to your every blow.
CRIT chance of Cleave +12%. Cleave deals DMG equal to 30% of ATK to targets below 20% HP. Requires 40 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Finesse Requires 10 points in Skill Proficiency - Cutting Cleave |
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Advanced Mastery - Bladestorm
Empower your Bladestorm to fend off the enemy with a simple flick of the wrist.
Bladestorm grants DMG taken -8% for 9 sec. Requires 40 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Finesse Requires 10 points in Skill Proficiency - Bladestorm |
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Advanced Salubrious Salute 3
Max HP +0.3% per level. Requires 40 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 40 in Finesse |
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Advanced Heavy-Handed 2
ATK +0.2% per level. Requires 20 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Finesse |
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Skill Proficiency - Fulmination
Fulmination's DMG +1% per level. Requires 20 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Finesse |
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Skill Proficiency - Leaping Strike
Leaping Strike's DMG +1% per level. Requires 20 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Finesse |
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Skill Proficiency - Seismic Strike
Seismic Strike's DMG +1% per level. Requires 20 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Finesse |
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Advanced Salubrious Salute 2
Max HP +0.2% per level. Requires 20 points in Advanced Specializations Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
Requires 20 in Finesse |
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Advanced Heavy-Handed 1
ATK +0.1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Skill Proficiency - Cutting Cleave
Cleave's DMG +1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Skill Proficiency - Bladestorm
Bladestorm's DMG +1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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Advanced Salubrious Salute 1
Max HP +0.1% per level. Requires 1 point(s) for each level up.
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