Sword Saint (Tactics)

Sword Saint, also known as Holy Swordsman, is a special job from Final Fantasy Tactics. Orlandeau's default job, it focuses on swords and uses nearly all sword techniques excluding Spellblade and Blade of Ruin abilities. This job is a powerhouse, and needs little support. Sword Saint is arguably the best job due to the slaughter it can unleash, and its effectiveness is further boosted by Orlandeau joining equipped with the Excalibur. It costs 5,250 JP to master this job.
== Stats ==
Prerequisite	Weapons 	Helmet 	Armor 	Equip Shields?
None 	Ninja Blades, Swords, Knight Swords, Katana	Helmets, Hats	Armor, Clothes, Robes	Yes
Move Rate	Jump Rate	Speed	Physical Evasion Rate	Base Attack	Base Magic	Base HP	Base MP
4 	3 	10 	20% 	High 	High 	High 	High
== Abilities ==
=== Swordplay ===
Orlandeau must be equipped with a standard or knight sword to use these abilities.
Name	Range 	Effect 	Speed 	JP Needed 	
() 	2 	2 	Now 	100 	
() 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Stop.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "Life is short... Bury! Steady Sword!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Stop.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "Life is short... Bury! Steady Sword!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Stop.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "Life is short... Bury! Steady Sword!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Stop.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "Life is short... Bury! Steady Sword!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Stop.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "Life is short... Bury! Steady Sword!"
() 	3, Vert.0 	1 	Now 	400 	
() 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Doom.Damage: Physical Attack x (3 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "The devil's spirit of restlessness... Split Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Doom.Damage: Physical Attack x (3 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "The devil's spirit of restlessness... Split Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Doom.Damage: Physical Attack x (3 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "The devil's spirit of restlessness... Split Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Doom.Damage: Physical Attack x (3 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "The devil's spirit of restlessness... Split Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Doom.Damage: Physical Attack x (3 + Weapon Strength) Quote: "The devil's spirit of restlessness... Split Punch!"
() 	3, Vert.1 	1 	Now 	500 	
() 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: KO.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "The doom of a planet... Crush Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: KO.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "The doom of a planet... Crush Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: KO.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "The doom of a planet... Crush Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: KO.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "The doom of a planet... Crush Punch!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: KO.Damage: Physical Attack x (2 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "The doom of a planet... Crush Punch!"
() 	3 	2, Vert.1 	Now 	700 	
() 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Silence.Damage: Physical Attack x (4 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Absorb power in the sky and strike! Lightning Stab!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Silence.Damage: Physical Attack x (4 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Absorb power in the sky and strike! Lightning Stab!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Silence.Damage: Physical Attack x (4 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Absorb power in the sky and strike! Lightning Stab!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Silence.Damage: Physical Attack x (4 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Absorb power in the sky and strike! Lightning Stab!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Silence.Damage: Physical Attack x (4 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Absorb power in the sky and strike! Lightning Stab!"
() 	4-dir. 	5, Vert.2 	Now 	800 	
() 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Confuse.Damage: Physical Attack x (5 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Heaven's wish to destroy all minds... Holy Explosion!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Confuse.Damage: Physical Attack x (5 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Heaven's wish to destroy all minds... Holy Explosion!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Confuse.Damage: Physical Attack x (5 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Heaven's wish to destroy all minds... Holy Explosion!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Confuse.Damage: Physical Attack x (5 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Heaven's wish to destroy all minds... Holy Explosion!" 	Channel holy energy through sword to inflict damage.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Confuse.Damage: Physical Attack x (5 + Weapon Strength)Quote: "Heaven's wish to destroy all minds... Holy Explosion!"
() 	3 	1 	Now 	200 	
() 	Destroy the item equipped on the target's body.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy ArmorDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 5)Quote: "Armor won't help the heart stay sharp... Shellbust Stab!"	Destroy the item equipped on the target's body.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy ArmorDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 5)Quote: "Armor won't help the heart stay sharp... Shellbust Stab!"	Destroy the item equipped on the target's body.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy ArmorDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 5)Quote: "Armor won't help the heart stay sharp... Shellbust Stab!"	Destroy the item equipped on the target's body.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy ArmorDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 5)Quote: "Armor won't help the heart stay sharp... Shellbust Stab!"	Destroy the item equipped on the target's body.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy ArmorDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 5)Quote: "Armor won't help the heart stay sharp... Shellbust Stab!"
() 	3 	1 	Now 	400 	
() 	Destroy the item equipped on the target's head.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy HeadgearDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 4)Quote: "Curses from all directions! Blastar Punch!" 	Destroy the item equipped on the target's head.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy HeadgearDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 4)Quote: "Curses from all directions! Blastar Punch!" 	Destroy the item equipped on the target's head.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy HeadgearDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 4)Quote: "Curses from all directions! Blastar Punch!" 	Destroy the item equipped on the target's head.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy HeadgearDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 4)Quote: "Curses from all directions! Blastar Punch!" 	Destroy the item equipped on the target's head.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy HeadgearDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 4)Quote: "Curses from all directions! Blastar Punch!"
() 	3 	1 	Now 	500 	
() 	Destroy the target's equipped weapon.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy WeaponDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 3)Quote: "Demolish weapons with fury! Hellcry Punch!" 	Destroy the target's equipped weapon.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy WeaponDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 3)Quote: "Demolish weapons with fury! Hellcry Punch!" 	Destroy the target's equipped weapon.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy WeaponDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 3)Quote: "Demolish weapons with fury! Hellcry Punch!" 	Destroy the target's equipped weapon.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy WeaponDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 3)Quote: "Demolish weapons with fury! Hellcry Punch!" 	Destroy the target's equipped weapon.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy WeaponDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 3)Quote: "Demolish weapons with fury! Hellcry Punch!"
() 	3 	1 	Now 	800 	
() 	Destroy the target's equipped accessory.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy AccessoryDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 2)Quote: "Disaster cries out to smash all... Icewolf Bite!" 	Destroy the target's equipped accessory.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy AccessoryDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 2)Quote: "Disaster cries out to smash all... Icewolf Bite!" 	Destroy the target's equipped accessory.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy AccessoryDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 2)Quote: "Disaster cries out to smash all... Icewolf Bite!" 	Destroy the target's equipped accessory.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy AccessoryDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 2)Quote: "Disaster cries out to smash all... Icewolf Bite!" 	Destroy the target's equipped accessory.Element: Weapon's Element.Effect: Destroy AccessoryDamage: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthDamage W/O Item: Physical Attack x (Weapon Strength + 2)Quote: "Disaster cries out to smash all... Icewolf Bite!"
() 	3 	1 	Now 	500 	
() 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's MP.Drain MP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Dead or alive... slash magic power! Dark Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's MP.Drain MP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Dead or alive... slash magic power! Dark Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's MP.Drain MP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Dead or alive... slash magic power! Dark Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's MP.Drain MP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Dead or alive... slash magic power! Dark Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's MP.Drain MP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Dead or alive... slash magic power! Dark Sword!"
() 	3 	1 	Now 	100 	
() 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's HP.Drain HP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Master of all swords, cut energy! Night Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's HP.Drain HP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Master of all swords, cut energy! Night Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's HP.Drain HP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Master of all swords, cut energy! Night Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's HP.Drain HP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Master of all swords, cut energy! Night Sword!" 	Employ the power of darkness to absorb the target's HP.Drain HP: Physical Attack x Weapon StrengthQuote: "Master of all swords, cut energy! Night Sword!"
=== Reaction abilities ===
Name	Description 	Trigger 	JP Needed
 	Counterattack with a tackle.	Physical Attack	180
=== Support abilities ===
Name	Description 	JP Needed
 	Equip axes, regardless of job. 	170
() 	Adds an ability to all monsters in neighboring tiles with an elevation difference of 3h or less.	200
 	Defend oneself against an attack. Adds the Defend command. 	50
() 	Increase the amount of JP earned in battle. 	250
=== Movement abilities ===
Name	Description 	JP Needed
 	Increase Move by 1.	200
== Overview ==
The Sword Saint is one of the "special Knight" jobs, capable of dealing physical damage from both short and long ranges, while boasting high stats across the board. Its Swordplay gives it access to a wide variety of abilities from other "special Knight" jobs, being Holy Knight's Holy Sword, Divine Knight's Unyielding Blade, and the Fell Knight's Fell Sword. These are some of the strongest abilities in the game, being instant and costing no MP, capable of dealing with any kind of enemy. These abilities become even more powerful with Knight Swords, which not only have high power, but also grant passive effects to the wielder. Orlandeau is the only playable Sword Saint (should the player recruit him).
Sword Saint has the second strongest stat gains in the game (surpassed only by the Dragonkin)—physically exceptional and magickally competent, as well with high HP. It has versatile equipment options, can equip helmets and heavy armor as well as hats, clothes, and robes. Though only swords and knight swords will allow Orlandeau access to the job's abilities, he can also equip daggers, ninja blades, and katana, indicating his mastery of swordplay.
The job's high magickal stats and MP make it effective with job commands that focus on spellcasting, specially supportive. Time Magick, in particular, is useful for haste, to further enable the Sword Saint's allies, while White Magick can aid the team with healing when needed. It can be equipped with robes to increase its MP pool.
To maximize the Sword Saint's damage output from Holy Sword, it is recommended to boost physical attack as much as possible. The Geomancer's Attack Boost support ability increases attack by 33%, while certain accessories, such the Bracers, can be equipped for their raw attack power increase.
Much like other jobs, the Sword Saint can become virtually unkillable with the Shirahadori reaction ability from Samurai. While this won't protect it from magickal attacks, its access to Shadowblade means it can regain all lost HP easily.
With its natural high speed and mobility, the Sword Saint can easily close the gap and reach his opponents easily, specially since Orlandeau joins the party equipped with the Excalibur, which grants Auto-Haste. The player can further enable the Sword Saint with movement abilities such as its own Move +1, Thief's Move +2, Bard's Move +3, or even Teleport.
==Behind the scenes==
Northswain's Strike's additional instant death effect is a reference to the Chinese deity of Northern Dipper. He is said to associate with death whose role is close to that of the Grim Reaper.
In the original Final Fantasy Tactics for the PlayStation, "Stasis Sword" is mistranslated as "Steady Sword" during the line uttered when using it.
== Other appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
;Ability Cards
FFAB Cleansing Strike R.png|Cleansing Strike (R).
FFAB Crush Armor R.png|Crush Armor (R).
FFAB Cleansing Strike R+.png|Cleansing Strike (R+).
FFAB Crush Armor R+.png|Crush Armor (R+).
FFAB Crush Accessory SR.png|Crush Accessory (SR).
FFAB Crush Helm SR.png|Crush Helm (SR).
FFAB Crush Weapon SR.png|Crush Weapon (SR).
FFAB Hallowed Bolt SR.png|Hallowed Bolt (SR).
FFAB Crush Accessory SR+.png|Crush Accessory (SR+).
FFAB Crush Helm SR+.png|Crush Helm (SR+).
FFAB Crush Weapon SR+.png|Crush Weapon (SR+).
FFAB Hallowed Bolt SR+.png|Hallowed Bolt (SR+).
FFAB Crush Accessory - Orlandeau SSR.png|Crush Accessory (SSR).
FFAB Crush Helm - Orlandeau SSR.png|Crush Helm (SSR).
FFAB Crush Accessory - Orlandeau SSR+.png|Crush Accessory (SSR+).
FFAB Crush Helm - Orlandeau SSR+.png|Crush Helm (SSR+).
;Legend Cards
FFAB Crush Helm - Orlandeau Legend SSR.png|Crush Helm (SSR).
FFAB Crush Weapon - Orlandeau Legend SSR.png|Crush Weapon (SSR).
FFAB Crush Helm - Orlandeau Legend SSR+.png|Crush Helm (SSR+).
FFAB Crush Weapon - Orlandeau Legend SSR+.png|Crush Weapon (SSR+).
FFAB Crush Accessory Legend UR+.png|Crush Accessory (UR+).
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
FFRK Orlandeau.png|Sprite.
FFRK Swordplay Darkness Icon.png|Icon for Swordplay・Darkness (剣技・闇).
FFRK Swordplay Might Icon.png|Icon for Swordplay・Might (剣技・剛).
FFRK Swordplay Darkness.png|Swordplay・Darkness.
FFRK Swordplay Might.png|Swordplay・Might.
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
FFBE 396 Orlandeau.png|No. 396 Orlandeau (★5).
FFBE 397 Orlandeau.png|No. 397 Orlandeau (★6).
====War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius====
== Gallery ==
FFT Split Punch.png|Cleansing Strike.
FFT Crush Punch.png|Northswain's Strike.
FFT Lightning Stab.png|Hallowed Bolt.
FFT Holy Explosion.png|Divine Ruination.
FFT Shellbust Stab.png|Crush Armor.
FFT Blastar Punch.png|Crush Helmet.
FFT Hellcry Punch.png|Crush Weapon.
FFT Icewolf Bite.png|Crush Accessory.
FFT Dark Sword.png|Duskblade.
FFT Night Sword.png|Shadowblade.
== Etymology ==
==Notes==
==Citations==
Category:Jobs in Final Fantasy Tactics