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Class record

Sword Saint

Striker

Tier
3
Difficulty
2 / 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

Iaido style mastered.

Advancement

Progression

  1. UnlockKey ability
    Resheathe
  2. Level 2Ability 1
    Kiri-tsuke II
  3. Level 3Skills
    You gain +5 skill points to spend on Athletics, Intimidation, History, Insight, Art, Perception 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 Cut
  5. Level 5Heart
    You gain +1 to Awareness or Fitness.
  6. Level 6Ability 3
    Chiburi Noto II
  7. Level 7Soul
    You gain +1 to Focus or Power.
  8. Level 8Ultimate ability
    Secret Art: Tsubame Gaeshi

Identity & lore

Class overview

A warrior with peerless skill in swordsmanship.

Tactical guidance

Playing Sword Saint

The Sword Saint has further mastered Iaido. Resheathe allows them to regain the Sheathed state during combat without relying on a kiri-tsuke killing blow. The AP cost is high though and it should only be used during a lull in combat.

Kiri-tsuke II is an upgrade from the normal kiri-tsuke that combos of Iai strike, saving you some AP.

Chiburi Noto II is also a straight upgrade from Chiburi Noto, adding full pierce on top of the previous benefit.

Flash Cut is a mana intensive attack that does unavoidable heavy damage. It requires you to be in the sheathed state, which makes it only really an option in the beginning of the fight. Flash Cut into Iai strike into Kiri-tsuke II is a very dangerous combo.

The Secret Art: Tsubame Gaeshi has high potential damage, but also does some guaranteed damage. You are guaranteed at least 1 hit, most likely a second and a third if you're lucky or if the target is out of RP. You can use this even early in the fight, especially if you've already softened up an enemy through your other attacks with sure hit and lock on.

Sword Saint

Class features

Abilities unlocked

Complete rules for every ability granted by Sword Saint.

Key ability

Resheathe

Class feature

Benefit 1

You may use Resheathe.

2 AP1 MP
Range
Melee Weapon Range

You may make a Heavy Attack against the target. On Killing Blow, you regain the Iai state. Combo: If used after Iai Strike, the AP cost is reduced by 1.

Requirements

Katana only.

Ability

Flash Cut

2 AP3 MP
Range
Melee Weapon Range
Keywords
Iaijutsu,Sure Hit

You draw your katana and attack with such Speed it becomes impossible to perceive, making a Heavy Attack against the target, after which you resheathe the weapon. This ability does not break the Iai state.

Requirements

Katana only, must be in Iai state.

No listed cost
Range
Self (Weapon)
Keywords
Encounter Conclusion

You clean the blood off your katana and sheath the blade. If your next Iai strike with this weapon during this arc is a hit, its Roll Damage is maximized and it gains Full Pierce.

Requirements

Must have used an ability with the Iaijutsu keyword with the chosen weapon this encounter.

4 AP3 MP
Range
Melee Weapon Range

You may make a Heavy Attack against the target 3 times. On the first miss, the next attacks gain Lock On. On the second miss, the next attack gains Sure Hit. These only apply to attacks made during Tsubame Gaeshi.

Requirements

Katana only.