Swordsman
Swordsmen engage the frontline and excel at both dealing and absorbing damage.
- Class Weapon: Swords · Sword Weapon Skills
- Class Armor: Medium Armor or Heavy Armor
- Primary Attribute: Strength
Specialization
At each milestone, one of three specializations paths can be chosen.
Encouragement
Level 2 Swordsman ·> Protector · Heavy Armor
The unit and all allies in the area gain Protection for 2 rounds.
Mastery · Protection lasts for 3 rounds.
Destabilizing Strike
Level 2 Swordsman ·> Fighter · Heavy Armor
Deals Strength damage to the target and applies Destabilization for 2 rounds.
Mastery · 100% Critical Hit chance against enemies without Guard.
Laceration
Level 2 Swordsman ·> Swordmaster · Medium Armor
Deals Strength damage to all the units in the area 2 times. Usable after 2 attacks.
Mastery · Usable after 1 attack.
Defensive Stance
Level 3 Brute, Swordsman, Warrior
The unit gains Deflection. If they are engaged in combat, you gain 1 Temporary Valour Point.
Valorous Chain
Level 3 Brute, Swordsman, Warrior
Every time an attack hits several enemies, you gain 1 Temporary Valour Point.
Valorous Duel
Level 3 Brute, Swordsman, Warrior
Every time this unit engages in combat, you gain 1 Temporary Valour Point
Counter-Attack
Level 5 · Swordsman
Each time this unit engages, they gain Riposte.
Mastery · Every time they disengage, they gain Inspiration for 1 round.
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Level 8 Swordsman
Applies [Disarm] to the target for 1 round.
Mastery · If the unit is already disarmed, also applies Vulnerability.