Sword Mastery

Masters know that a sword is more than a point and an edge. In a master's hands a sword becomes an extension of the mind, moving to attack or defense without thought, finding the gaps in any defense, cleaving flesh and steel alike.

Races, Classes, and Runes

Skill granted by:

• Race: None
  
• Base Class: None
  
• Starting Trait: None
  
• Class: Bard, Crusader, Ranger, Templar, Thief, Sentinel, Warrior
  
• Discipline: None
  
• Mastery Rune: Master of Swords
  

Sword Mastery Powers

Steel Fang

This power will stack with: Pious Word of Binding Blindness Plague of Blindness Glimpse of the Pit Strike Blind Claws of Blindness Knavery

Requires: Sword Mastery Skill (30)
"Weapon Power and Attack Debuff"

• Granted: Level 1
  
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
  
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
  
• Generates Hate: Moderate
  
• Power User Requirements: Requires Sword weapon in right hand. Forbids Great Sword Mastery weapon in right hand.
  
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
  
• Requires Hit Roll: No
  
• Target and Range: Self/No target
  
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
  
• Duration: 10 seconds
  
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  • Applies Effect(s):
    • Duration: 15.8 to 30.2 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
    • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttackValueDebuff' (0)
    • Attack Penalty: -1% to -41% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Riposte

This power will stack with: Find The Weakness Find The Weakness

Requires: Sword Mastery Skill (40)
"Weapon Power and Exposes to Bludgeons"

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Requires Sword weapon in right hand. Forbids Great Sword Mastery weapon in right hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  • Applies Effect(s):
    • Duration: 7.95 to 15.6 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
    • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'BluntResistanceDebuff' (0)
    • Crushing Resistance: -1% to -41% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Tendon Cutter

Requires: Sword Mastery Skill (50)
"Weapon Power and Attack Speed Debuff"

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Requires Sword weapon in right hand. Forbids Great Sword Mastery weapon in right hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Starting Power Rank: 15 ( Adept)
  • Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  • Applies Effect(s):
    • Duration: 10.75 to 20 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
    • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttackSpeedDeBuff' (0)
    • Delay Between Attacks: +1% to +41% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Crimson Kiss

Requires: Sword Mastery Skill (60)
"Weapon Power and Damage Debuff"

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Requires Sword weapon in right hand. Forbids Great Sword Mastery weapon in right hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Starting Power Rank: 15 (Adept)
  • Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  • Applies Effect(s):
    • Duration: 15.9 to 30.2 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
    • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'DamageDebuff' (0)
    • Damage Dealt: -1% to -41% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Reign of Steel

Requires: Sword Mastery Skill (70)
"Weapon Power and Snare"

• Granted: Level 1
• Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
• Recycle Time: 20.0 seconds
• Generates Hate: Moderate
• Power User Requirements: Requires Sword weapon in right hand. Forbids Great Sword Mastery weapon in right hand.
• Mode Required: Combat Mode Only
• Requires Hit Roll: No
• Target and Range: Self/No target
• Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'WeaponMove' (0)
• Duration: 10 seconds
• On Next Combat Swing Apply Power:
  • Starting Power Rank: 30 (Proficient)
  • Casting Time: 0.8 seconds
  • Generates Hate: No
  • Target and Range: Monsters or Players (10 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
  • Applies Effect(s):
    • Duration: 7 to 15 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
    • Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of the type 'Snare' (0)
    • Movement Rate: -11% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)

See Also

Sword