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Flash Star Blade Style

Striker

Tier
2
Difficulty
3 / 5
Main role
Striker
Secondary role
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Rules reference

Class mechanics

Entry requirements and the complete level-by-level advancement path.

Entry

Requirements

Any class mastered. Proficiency in one of light swords, longsword, katana or dueling weapon.

Advancement

Progression

  1. UnlockKey ability
    Lightning Weapon
  2. Level 2Ability 1
    Flash Star Style: Photon Line
  3. Level 3Skills
    You gain +5 skill points in Athletics, Intimidation, Magic, History, Flight, Artifice or Common Knowledge. You can exchange any skill point for 2 expertise points, but must spend them in these skills.
  4. Level 4Ability 2
    Flash Star Style: Thunderbolt Slash
  5. Level 5Heart
    You gain +1 to Fitness, Cunning, Awareness or Presence.
  6. Level 6Ability 3
    Flash Star Style: Starlight Crescent Reversal
  7. Level 7Soul
    You gain +1 to Focus, Power or Agility.
  8. Level 8Ultimate ability
    Flash Star Style Secret Art: Twin Nova Pursuit

Identity & lore

Class overview

A blade style originating from Raijin swordmasters.  A notable practicioner of Flash Star Blade Style is Rin Tatsugami of Madeline.

Tactical guidance

Playing Flash Star Blade Style

The Flash Star Style is a sword style originating from the Raijin that requires precise positioning. Photon Line moves you exactly 25ft, not up to 25ft. This can make it difficult to use against a single target, since you'll often dash past the target and be unable to attack them without moving. Using it as a retreating option is a valid choice as you force the enemy to move to attack you.

If you do manage to line up the perfect Photon Line on the offense, you can combo it into Thunderbolt Slash. Thunderbolt Slash is 3 light attacks for the cost of 2 AP. With its mana cost reduced by the combo effect, it lines up perfectly for a 4 AP turn that doesn't cost any mana.

Starlight Crescent Reversal is a safe mana dump each turn, allowing for a cheap Light attack.

The Secret Art: Twin Nova Pursuit is an engagement and isolation tool. You are able to move a target 25ft or 50ft, depending on how they react, which can let you get a 1v1 when you remove an enemy from a melee brawl. It can also be used to engage and knock an enemy into your own allies, allowing them to pile on without having to move and most likely dragging that enemy out of range of any support abilities.

Flash Star Blade Style

Class features

Abilities unlocked

Complete rules for every ability granted by Flash Star Blade Style .

Key ability

Lightning Weapon

Class feature

Benefit 1

When attacking with a weapon, you may choose to have the weapon deal Lightning Damage instead of its normal damage type. You must declare your chosen damage type before making the accuracy roll.

2 AP
Range
25ft

You sidestep exactly 25ft in a straight line in any direction and can move over gaps of terrain as long as you end on solid ground. You make a Light attack against all targets that are in your path.  If only one target is in your path, make a Heavy attack instead.

If you were flying at least 10ft above the ground when using this ability, you do not need to end on solid ground.

Requirements

Can move 25ft in a straight line. Light sword, longsword, katana, dueling weapon only.

2 AP1 MP
Range
Melee Weapon Range
Keywords
Combo

You slash the target in a thunderbolt pattern, making a 3-hit attack.  Make 3 separate Light attacks against the target.  

Combo: If used immediately after Flash Star Style: Photon Line, mana cost reduced by 1.

Requirements

Light sword, Longsword, Katana, dueling weapon only.

0 RP1 MP
Range
Melee Weapon Range
Keywords
Counter

You take advantage of the slow windup of the enemy’s attack, countering with a Light attack of your own. You may still Dodge or Block the triggering attack after this counter.

Requirements

You are targeted by a heavy attack. Light sword, Longsword, Katana, dueling weapon only.

4 AP
Range
50ft

You teleport to the target and then knock them 25ft in any horizontal direction.  You then teleport in a straight line to them again and make a Heavy attack.  If the attack is responded to with any RP action, knock them straight back 25ft again, teleport in a straight line to them and make another Heavy attack.

Requirements

Light sword, Longsword, Katana, dueling weapon only.