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''"Fear me! I am a master swordsman! I dance with my finely polished blade! I swing grand arcs above my head! I twirl my sword with grace and... ouch!"'' | ''"Fear me! I am a master swordsman! I dance with my finely polished blade! I swing grand arcs above my head! I twirl my sword with grace and... ouch!"'' | ||
| − | + | '''Swordsmanship''' is a melee combat [[skill]], which allows for a strong-arm attack style of fighting. As with other weapon skills, a swordsman can use the primary [[special move]] with Swordsmanship skill at 70 and [[Tactics]] skill at 30 and the secondary special move with Swordsmanship skill at 90 and Tactics skill at 60. A swordsman's professional title is Swordsman/Swordswoman. | |
| − | + | Employing neither the wallop-on-the-head approach of the mace fighter nor the pinging, poking thrust of the fencer, the swordsman knows the near-silent whistle of polished metal slicing the air — and other, less vaporous things. | |
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| + | The benefit from increased levels of swordsmanship is a greater chance of hitting a target. Other melee factors, like [[Damage Increase|damage]] and [[Swing Speed Increase|swing speed]], are governed by other statistics, in this instance [[strength]] and [[dexterity]], respectively. | ||
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| + | ==Skill mastery== | ||
| + | Swordsmanship also benefits from [[skill mastery]]: Warrior's Gifts, Onslaught and Focused Eye. | ||
==Training== | ==Training== | ||
| − | From 0 - 30 skill | + | From 0 - 30 skill, players should buy from an [[NPC]] Warrior Guildmaster. For more details on training Swordsmanship or other melee skills, visit the [[Melee Training Guide]] page. |
==Weapons== | ==Weapons== | ||
The standard sword class of [[weapons]] are primarily designed to chop and slice opponents. As it offers the largest range of weapons to choose from by far, the [[Power Scroll]]s required to become a Legendary Swordsman are considered extremely valuable. | The standard sword class of [[weapons]] are primarily designed to chop and slice opponents. As it offers the largest range of weapons to choose from by far, the [[Power Scroll]]s required to become a Legendary Swordsman are considered extremely valuable. | ||
| − | Another exclusive bonus to Swordsmen is the [[Axes|Axe]] weapon class. These add | + | Another exclusive bonus to Swordsmen is the [[Axes|Axe]] weapon class. These add [[Damage Increase]] bonus dependent on a character's [[Lumberjacking]] skill, though this is typically considered too low to be worth pursuing. |
| − | Note that as the [[Tinkering]] skill has no [[Runic Tools]], the items it produces are seldom used as primary weapons in combat. On the other hand, the ''only'' swords which may be used with the [[Poisoning]] skill are created by Tinkers (the [[Butcher Knife]] and the [[Cleaver]]). | + | Note that as the [[Tinkering]] skill has no [[Runic Tools]], the items it produces are seldom used as primary weapons in combat. On the other hand, the ''only''* swords which may be used with the [[Poisoning]] skill are created by Tinkers (the [[Butcher Knife]] and the [[Cleaver]]). |
| − | ===One | + | *Note: ANY weapon can have poison applied to it with poison mastery, and ANY weapon can use [[Injected Strike]]. |
| − | {| class=" | + | |
| − | ! colspan="2" | Type | + | ===One-handed=== |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Base Damage|Base{{Line Break}}Damage|color=FFFFFF}} | + | {| class="sortable" cellpadding="3,5" cellspacing="0" border="1" style="background-color: #EEEECC;" |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Primary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center" colspan="2" | Type |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Secondary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Base Damage|Base{{Line Break}}Damage|color=FFFFFF}} |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Weapon Speed|Weapon{{Line Break}}Speed|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Primary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Crafting|Crafting{{Line Break}}Skill|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Secondary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} |
| + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Weapon Speed|Weapon{{Line Break}}Speed|color=FFFFFF}} | ||
| + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Crafting|Crafting{{Line Break}}Skill|color=FFFFFF}} | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[File:Bladed_whip.png|link=Category:Whip]] | ||
| + | | [[:Category:Whips|Bladed Whip]] | ||
| + | | 13 - 17 | ||
| + | | [[Bleed Attack]] | ||
| + | | [[Whirlwind Attack]] | ||
| + | | 3.25s | ||
| + | | [[Tinkering]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Bokuto.png|link=Category:Bokutos]] | | [[File:Bokuto.png|link=Category:Bokutos]] | ||
| [[:Category:Bokutos|Bokuto]] | | [[:Category:Bokutos|Bokuto]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 10-12 |
| [[Feint]] | | [[Feint]] | ||
| [[Nerve Strike]] | | [[Nerve Strike]] | ||
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| [[File:Bone_Harvester.png|link=Category:Bone Harvesters]] | | [[File:Bone_Harvester.png|link=Category:Bone Harvesters]] | ||
| [[:Category:Bone Harvesters|Bone Harvesters]] | | [[:Category:Bone Harvesters|Bone Harvesters]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 12-16 |
| [[Paralyzing Blow]] | | [[Paralyzing Blow]] | ||
| [[Mortal Strike]] | | [[Mortal Strike]] | ||
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| [[File:Broadsword.png|link=Category:Broadswords]] | | [[File:Broadsword.png|link=Category:Broadswords]] | ||
| [[:Category:Broadswords|Broadswords]] | | [[:Category:Broadswords|Broadswords]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 13-17 |
| [[Crushing Blow]] | | [[Crushing Blow]] | ||
| [[Armor Ignore]] | | [[Armor Ignore]] | ||
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| [[File:Butcher_Knife.png|link=Category:Butcher Knives]] | | [[File:Butcher_Knife.png|link=Category:Butcher Knives]] | ||
| [[:Category:Butcher Knives|Butcher Knives]] | | [[:Category:Butcher Knives|Butcher Knives]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 10-13 |
| [[Infectious Strike]] | | [[Infectious Strike]] | ||
| [[Disarm]] | | [[Disarm]] | ||
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| [[File:Cleaver.png|link=Category:Cleavers]] | | [[File:Cleaver.png|link=Category:Cleavers]] | ||
| [[:Category:Cleavers|Cleavers]] | | [[:Category:Cleavers|Cleavers]] | ||
| − | | 11 - | + | | 11-14 |
| [[Bleed Attack]] | | [[Bleed Attack]] | ||
| [[Infectious Strike]] | | [[Infectious Strike]] | ||
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| [[File:Cutlass.png|link=Category:Cutlasses]] | | [[File:Cutlass.png|link=Category:Cutlasses]] | ||
| [[:Category:Cutlasses|Cutlasses]] | | [[:Category:Cutlasses|Cutlasses]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 10-14 |
| [[Bleed Attack]] | | [[Bleed Attack]] | ||
| [[Shadowstrike]] | | [[Shadowstrike]] | ||
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| [[File:Elven_Machete.png|link=Category:Elven Machetes]] | | [[File:Elven_Machete.png|link=Category:Elven Machetes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Elven Machetes|Elven Machetes]] | | [[:Category:Elven Machetes|Elven Machetes]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 11-15 |
| [[Defense Mastery]] | | [[Defense Mastery]] | ||
| [[Bladeweave]] | | [[Bladeweave]] | ||
| 2.75s | | 2.75s | ||
| [[Blacksmithy]] | | [[Blacksmithy]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[File:Gargish bokuto.png|link=Category:Gargish Bokuto]] | ||
| + | | [[:Category:Gargish Bokuto|Gargish Bokuto]] | ||
| + | | 10 - 12 | ||
| + | | [[Feint]] | ||
| + | | [[Nerve Strike]] | ||
| + | | 2s | ||
| + | | [[Carpentry]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Katana.png|link=Category:Katanas]] | | [[File:Katana.png|link=Category:Katanas]] | ||
| [[:Category:Katanas|Katana]] | | [[:Category:Katanas|Katana]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 10-14 |
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
| [[Armor Ignore]] | | [[Armor Ignore]] | ||
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| [[File:Longsword.png|link=Category:Longswords]] | | [[File:Longsword.png|link=Category:Longswords]] | ||
| [[:Category:Longswords|Longswords]] | | [[:Category:Longswords|Longswords]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 14-18 |
| [[Armor Ignore]] | | [[Armor Ignore]] | ||
| [[Concussion Blow]] | | [[Concussion Blow]] | ||
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| [[File:Pickaxe.png|link=Category:Pickaxes]] | | [[File:Pickaxe.png|link=Category:Pickaxes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Pickaxes|Pickaxes]] | | [[:Category:Pickaxes|Pickaxes]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 12-16 |
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
| [[Disarm]] | | [[Disarm]] | ||
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| [[File:Radiant_Scimitar.png|link=Category:Radiant Scimitars]] | | [[File:Radiant_Scimitar.png|link=Category:Radiant Scimitars]] | ||
| [[:Category:Radiant Scimitars|Radiant Scimitars]] | | [[:Category:Radiant Scimitars|Radiant Scimitars]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 10-14 |
| [[Whirlwind Attack]] | | [[Whirlwind Attack]] | ||
| [[Bladeweave]] | | [[Bladeweave]] | ||
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| [[File:Scimitar.png|link=Category:Scimitars]] | | [[File:Scimitar.png|link=Category:Scimitars]] | ||
| [[:Category:Scimitars|Scimitars]] | | [[:Category:Scimitars|Scimitars]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 12-16 |
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
| [[Paralyzing Blow]] | | [[Paralyzing Blow]] | ||
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| [[File:Skinning_Knife.png|link=Category:Skinning Knives]] | | [[File:Skinning_Knife.png|link=Category:Skinning Knives]] | ||
| [[:Category:Skinning Knives|Skinning Knives]] | | [[:Category:Skinning Knives|Skinning Knives]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 10-13 |
| [[Shadowstrike]] | | [[Shadowstrike]] | ||
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Bleed]] |
| 2.25s | | 2.25s | ||
| [[Tinkering]] | | [[Tinkering]] | ||
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| [[File:Viking_Sword.png|link=Category:Viking Swords]] | | [[File:Viking_Sword.png|link=Category:Viking Swords]] | ||
| [[:Category:Viking Swords|Viking Swords]] | | [[:Category:Viking Swords|Viking Swords]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 115-19 |
| [[Crushing Blow]] | | [[Crushing Blow]] | ||
| [[Paralyzing Blow]] | | [[Paralyzing Blow]] | ||
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| [[File:Wakizashi.png|link=Category:Wakizashi]] | | [[File:Wakizashi.png|link=Category:Wakizashi]] | ||
| [[:Category:Wakizashi|Wakizashi]] | | [[:Category:Wakizashi|Wakizashi]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 10-14 |
| [[Frenzied Whirlwind]] | | [[Frenzied Whirlwind]] | ||
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
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|} | |} | ||
| − | ===Two | + | ===Two-handed=== |
| − | {| class=" | + | {| class="sortable" cellpadding="3,5" cellspacing="0" border="1" style="background-color: #EEEECC;" |
| − | ! colspan="2" | Type | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center" colspan="2" | Type |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Base Damage|Base{{Line Break}}Damage|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Base Damage|Base{{Line Break}}Damage|color=FFFFFF}} |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Primary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Primary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Secondary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Special Moves|Secondary{{Line Break}}Move|color=FFFFFF}} |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Weapon Speed|Weapon{{Line Break}}Speed|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Weapon Speed|Weapon{{Line Break}}Speed|color=FFFFFF}} |
| − | ! {{Colored Link|Crafting|Crafting{{Line Break}}Skill|color=FFFFFF}} | + | ! style="background-color:#9f3215; color:#FFFFFF;" align="center"| {{Colored Link|Crafting|Crafting{{Line Break}}Skill|color=FFFFFF}} |
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Axe.png|link=Category:Axes]] | | [[File:Axe.png|link=Category:Axes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Axes|Axes]] | | [[:Category:Axes|Axes]] | ||
| − | | 14 - | + | | 14 - 17 |
| [[Crushing Blow]] | | [[Crushing Blow]] | ||
| [[Dismount]] | | [[Dismount]] | ||
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| [[File:Bardiche.png|link=Category:Bardiches]] | | [[File:Bardiche.png|link=Category:Bardiches]] | ||
| [[:Category:Bardiches|Bardiches]] | | [[:Category:Bardiches|Bardiches]] | ||
| − | | 17 - | + | | 17 - 20 |
| [[Paralyzing Blow]] | | [[Paralyzing Blow]] | ||
| [[Dismount]] | | [[Dismount]] | ||
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| [[File:Battle_Axe.png|link=Category:Battle Axes]] | | [[File:Battle_Axe.png|link=Category:Battle Axes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Battle Axes|Battle Axes]] | | [[:Category:Battle Axes|Battle Axes]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 16 - 19 |
| [[Bleed Attack]] | | [[Bleed Attack]] | ||
| [[Concussion Blow]] | | [[Concussion Blow]] | ||
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| [[File:Bladed_Staff.png|link=Category:Bladed Staves]] | | [[File:Bladed_Staff.png|link=Category:Bladed Staves]] | ||
| [[:Category:Bladed Staves|Bladed Staves]] | | [[:Category:Bladed Staves|Bladed Staves]] | ||
| − | | 14 - | + | | 14 - 17 |
| [[Armor Ignore]] | | [[Armor Ignore]] | ||
| [[Dismount]] | | [[Dismount]] | ||
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| [[File:Crescent_Blade.png|link=Category:Crescent Blades]] | | [[File:Crescent_Blade.png|link=Category:Crescent Blades]] | ||
| [[:Category:Crescent Blades|Crescent Blades]] | | [[:Category:Crescent Blades|Crescent Blades]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 12 - 15 |
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
| [[Mortal Strike]] | | [[Mortal Strike]] | ||
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| [[File:Daisho.png|link=Category:Daishos]] | | [[File:Daisho.png|link=Category:Daishos]] | ||
| [[:Category:Daishos|Daisho]] | | [[:Category:Daishos|Daisho]] | ||
| − | | 13 - | + | | 13 - 16 |
| [[Feint]] | | [[Feint]] | ||
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
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| [[File:Double_Axe.png|link=Category:Double Axes]] | | [[File:Double_Axe.png|link=Category:Double Axes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Double Axes|Double Axes]] | | [[:Category:Double Axes|Double Axes]] | ||
| − | | 15 - | + | | 15 - 18 |
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
| [[Whirlwind Attack]] | | [[Whirlwind Attack]] | ||
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| [[File:Executioner's_Axe.png|link=Category:Executioner's Axes]] | | [[File:Executioner's_Axe.png|link=Category:Executioner's Axes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Executioner's Axes|Executioner's Axes]] | | [[:Category:Executioner's Axes|Executioner's Axes]] | ||
| − | | 15 - | + | | 15 - 18 |
| [[Bleed Attack]] | | [[Bleed Attack]] | ||
| [[Mortal Strike]] | | [[Mortal Strike]] | ||
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| [[File:Halberd.png|link=Category:Halberds]] | | [[File:Halberd.png|link=Category:Halberds]] | ||
| [[:Category:Halberds|Halberds]] | | [[:Category:Halberds|Halberds]] | ||
| − | | 18 - | + | | 18 - 21 |
| [[Whirlwind Attack]] | | [[Whirlwind Attack]] | ||
| [[Concussion Blow]] | | [[Concussion Blow]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 4s |
| [[Blacksmithy]] | | [[Blacksmithy]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Hatchet.png|link=Category:Hatchets]] | | [[File:Hatchet.png|link=Category:Hatchets]] | ||
| [[:Category:Hatchets|Hatchets]] | | [[:Category:Hatchets|Hatchets]] | ||
| − | | 13 - | + | | 13 - 16 |
| [[Armor Ignore]] | | [[Armor Ignore]] | ||
| [[Disarm]] | | [[Disarm]] | ||
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| [[File:Large_Battle_Axe.png|link=Category:Large Battle Axes]] | | [[File:Large_Battle_Axe.png|link=Category:Large Battle Axes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Large Battle Axes|Large Battle Axes]] | | [[:Category:Large Battle Axes|Large Battle Axes]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 17 - 20 |
| [[Whirlwind Attack]] | | [[Whirlwind Attack]] | ||
| [[Bleed Attack]] | | [[Bleed Attack]] | ||
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| [[File:No-Dachi.png|link=Category:No-Dachi]] | | [[File:No-Dachi.png|link=Category:No-Dachi]] | ||
| [[:Category:No-Dachi|No-Dachi]] | | [[:Category:No-Dachi|No-Dachi]] | ||
| − | | 16 - | + | | 16 - 19 |
| [[Crushing Blow]] | | [[Crushing Blow]] | ||
| [[Riding Swipe]] | | [[Riding Swipe]] | ||
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| [[File:Ornate_Axe.png|link=Category:Ornate Axes]] | | [[File:Ornate_Axe.png|link=Category:Ornate Axes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Ornate Axes|Ornate Axes]] | | [[:Category:Ornate Axes|Ornate Axes]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 17 - 20 |
| [[Disarm]] | | [[Disarm]] | ||
| [[Crushing Blow]] | | [[Crushing Blow]] | ||
| − | | 3. | + | | 3.75s |
| [[Blacksmithy]] | | [[Blacksmithy]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
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| [[File:Rune_Blade.png|link=Category:Rune Blades]] | | [[File:Rune_Blade.png|link=Category:Rune Blades]] | ||
| [[:Category:Rune Blades|Rune Blades]] | | [[:Category:Rune Blades|Rune Blades]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 14 - 17 |
| [[Disarm]] | | [[Disarm]] | ||
| [[Bladeweave]] | | [[Bladeweave]] | ||
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| [[File:Scythe.png|link=Category:Scythes]] | | [[File:Scythe.png|link=Category:Scythes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Scythes|Scythes]] | | [[:Category:Scythes|Scythes]] | ||
| − | | | + | | 16 - 19 |
| [[Bleed Attack]] | | [[Bleed Attack]] | ||
| [[Paralyzing Blow]] | | [[Paralyzing Blow]] | ||
| 3.5s | | 3.5s | ||
| [[Blacksmithy]] | | [[Blacksmithy]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[File:Tachi.png|link=Category:Tachi]] | ||
| + | | [[:Category:Tachi|Tachi]] | ||
| + | | 16 - 19 | ||
| + | | [[Feint]] | ||
| + | | [[Nerve Strike]] | ||
| + | | 3.5s | ||
| + | | [[Carpentry]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Two_Handed_Axe.png|link=Category:Two Handed Axes]] | | [[File:Two_Handed_Axe.png|link=Category:Two Handed Axes]] | ||
| [[:Category:Two Handed Axes|Two Handed Axes]] | | [[:Category:Two Handed Axes|Two Handed Axes]] | ||
| − | | 16 - | + | | 16 - 19 |
| [[Double Strike]] | | [[Double Strike]] | ||
| [[Shadowstrike]] | | [[Shadowstrike]] | ||
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|} | |} | ||
| − | ==See | + | ==See also== |
* [[Macing]] | * [[Macing]] | ||
* [[Archery]] | * [[Archery]] | ||
* [[Fencing]] | * [[Fencing]] | ||
* [[Wrestling]] | * [[Wrestling]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External links== | ||
* [http://guide.uo.com/skill_40.html Swordsmanship page on UO.com] | * [http://guide.uo.com/skill_40.html Swordsmanship page on UO.com] | ||
| + | [[Category:Swordsmanship| ]] | ||
[[Category:Skills]] | [[Category:Skills]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 14 June 2026
"Fear me! I am a master swordsman! I dance with my finely polished blade! I swing grand arcs above my head! I twirl my sword with grace and... ouch!"
Swordsmanship is a melee combat skill, which allows for a strong-arm attack style of fighting. As with other weapon skills, a swordsman can use the primary special move with Swordsmanship skill at 70 and Tactics skill at 30 and the secondary special move with Swordsmanship skill at 90 and Tactics skill at 60. A swordsman's professional title is Swordsman/Swordswoman.
Employing neither the wallop-on-the-head approach of the mace fighter nor the pinging, poking thrust of the fencer, the swordsman knows the near-silent whistle of polished metal slicing the air — and other, less vaporous things.
The benefit from increased levels of swordsmanship is a greater chance of hitting a target. Other melee factors, like damage and swing speed, are governed by other statistics, in this instance strength and dexterity, respectively.
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Skill mastery
Swordsmanship also benefits from skill mastery: Warrior's Gifts, Onslaught and Focused Eye.
Training
From 0 - 30 skill, players should buy from an NPC Warrior Guildmaster. For more details on training Swordsmanship or other melee skills, visit the Melee Training Guide page.
Weapons
The standard sword class of weapons are primarily designed to chop and slice opponents. As it offers the largest range of weapons to choose from by far, the Power Scrolls required to become a Legendary Swordsman are considered extremely valuable.
Another exclusive bonus to Swordsmen is the Axe weapon class. These add Damage Increase bonus dependent on a character's Lumberjacking skill, though this is typically considered too low to be worth pursuing.
Note that as the Tinkering skill has no Runic Tools, the items it produces are seldom used as primary weapons in combat. On the other hand, the only* swords which may be used with the Poisoning skill are created by Tinkers (the Butcher Knife and the Cleaver).
- Note: ANY weapon can have poison applied to it with poison mastery, and ANY weapon can use Injected Strike.
