Sword & Shield

The Sword & Shield is a moveset in Bro Warriors. It is the main weapon of Cyrus. It utilizes the Light element.
It is an extremely unique weapon, with fast attacks, and it is preferred for players who like to use rush-down tactics. It is extremely easy to use, and has one gimmick: Regalia. After using certain attacks, the player will gain "Regalia", which enhances their next attack and gives it special properties.
* Using Amp Attack 1 or 2 will give the player Sword Regalia.
*Using an EX Attack, or Strong Attack will give the player Shield Regalia.
==Overview==
"The Sword & Shield are an easy to use weapon that rewards you whenever you hit an enemy with a special attack. It is recommended that new players use this weapon."
"The Sword & Shield have an ability that gives you Regalia when hitting an opponent with a special attack. Remember that there are two types of special attacks: Meterless and Metered. If you use a meterless special attack, you will get Shield Regalia. If you use a metered special attack, you will get Sword Regalia. If you use the same type of special attack after gaining the corresponding Regalia, you can make your attacks stronger!"
Although it lacks some range, the sword & shield can do some major damage. Shield Throw(NA3) gives the player a bit more range than the standard normal attack, which allows players to chip away at foes' health. Shield Throw can also be used when the player is overwhelmed by a ton of enemies, damaging all of them.
Even without Regalia, the Sword & Shield's hitboxes are very generous and the weapon is very good when it comes to clearing out clusters of enemies.
The Regalia system is extremely useful, but players must be cautious when using it. If their attack whiffs, they won't get Regalia. If the opponent blocks their attack, the player won't get Regalia.
Against more defensive foes, this weapon fails. Only the Sword Regalia attacks are capable of dealing major chip damage to foes, while both of the Shield Regalia attacks are mainly used to either extend or end a combo, and are best used when the opponent is already opened up, not while they are blocking, as the Shield Regalia attacks are unsafe on block. The Sword Regalia attacks are useful against defensive foes as they can break their guard and hit multiple times. This can hinder the player however, as Sword Regalia attacks require the use of the player's EX Meter. If the player has no resources, then they must wait until the opponent drops their guard, or try to gain meter.
Pros 	Cons
Master Sword's "Energy Wave" Ability gives the weapon a projectile, allowing it to send out shockwaves during Normal Attacks. 	
Very high damage output. 	EX Attack without Regalia has awful range and is very unsafe on block.
Nova Dive can be used as a combo extender. 	Nova Dive's utility is limited otherwise. It can only be used with Shield Regalia, which greatly hinders its use.
Has combos that can confirm into Hyper Attacks. 	Lightforce Spin Attack, although it possesses great range, does not make the player invincible and thus the player can be staggered during its execution. The same can be said for a majority of Sword Regalia attacks; none of them contain invincibility or super armor of any sort, which makes them extremely risky to use in certain situations.
Mystic Spin Attack is multi-hit and launches regardless if the player has Regalia, making it extremely useful for gaining meter after using an Amp Attack.	Regalia attacks require the enemy to be hit. If the player whiffs a Regalia attack, or it is blocked, they could be at a disadvantage.
==Moves==
Moves that require the use of Sword Regalia are marked with SwR.
Moves that require the use of Shield Regalia are marked with ShR.
NA1 - Spins around and slashes with the sword.
NA2 - Bashes enemies with the shield. During the active frames of the attack, you are granted super armor, but you are not invincible.
NA3 - Shield Throw - Throws the shield around self, dealing damage.
NA3(SwR) - Sacred Sword. Slashes around self, creating a mist that circles around the area that the attack was used. When using an attack that gives the player Shield Regalia, the mist will explode, dealing massive damage to enemies that are close to it, and dealing a ton of chip damage. In addition, it has the LIGHT effect. This attack can only be used once per Sword Regalia; if the player must use it again, they must use up their Sword Regalia and use an Amp Attack to use it again. The initial slash of this attack pushes blocking enemies back , has the LIGHT effect, and does quite a bit of chip damage as well.
SA1 - Master's Upper. Flies upwards at a 45 degree angle and bashes foes with the shield. Has super armor during the start-up, but does not grant invincibility. Cannot Rhythm Shift unless an enemy is hit by the attack OR until the animation finishes.
This move gives Shield Regalia. 
SA1(ShR) - Master's Great Upper. Does more damage than Master's Upper, and has an increased range. The attack also has the LIGHT effect. Invincible throughout the start-up of the animation, but cannot Rhythm Shift unless an enemy is hit by the attack, or until the animation finishes.
SA(AIR OK) (ShR) - Nova Dive. Crashes down, creating a shockwave. Can only be used in the air. 
EX - Shield Bash. Uses shield to launch opponents upwards slightly, at an angle. 
This move gives Shield Regalia. 
EX(ShR) - Great Shield Bash. With Shield Regalia, the user charges forward and bashes foes with the shield. It also has increased range and damage. 
AMP1 - Mystic Spin Attack - Lunges upward and spins at a 45 degree angle. 
This move gives Sword Regalia. 
AMP1(SwR). - Mystic Spin Attack II - An enhanced version of Mystic Spin Attack that creates a bigger tornado around the player that does more damage and has the LIGHT effect, and hits multiple times, and gives the player invincibility when they rise.
AMP2 - Spin Attack - Charges energy, and spins wildly. This attack has excellent range. 
This move gives Sword Regalia.
AMP2(SwR). - Super Spin Attack - Increases the range of the spin attack, and creates a tornado that lasts for a few seconds, damaging enemies who get caught in it.
HA - Behemoth Bash. Rushes forward quickly, ramming enemies with the shield and pushing them backwards.
Awakening - Lightforce Sword 
Awakening Trait: Gives both Sword and Shield Regalia, and while the player is in the Awakening State, their attacks will always have Sword and Shield Regalia.
Awakening Attack: Lightforce Spin Attack - Cloaks sword in light, and charges forward.
Awakening Hyper Attack: Behemoth Blade - Brings sword to the air, creating a huge sword made out of pure light energy, and creates a massive slash that creates an explosion.
==Combos==
To be added!
== Advanced Techniques ==
With Sword Regalia, this weapon's offense becomes very overwhelming. Sacred Sword can be used to pressure opponents that like to stay in one place.
When using the Master Sword & Hylian Shield, you can take advantage of Intrepid and Dauntless to constantly buff your offense and defense, respectively. Since Dauntless costs no meter to use, you can use it without having to lose meter. Keep in mind, however that it'll take some time to maximize your Defense, as it increases at a slower rate than your Attack. However, you do have to worry about hitting an enemy when using these attacks to get the buffs. 
=== Movement ===
You can dash in the air, and then use the EX Attack with Shield Regalia to lunge forward in the air to cover even more distance.
=== Offense ===
Against enemy officers that can block, it is best not to utilize your EX or Strong Attacks without Shield Regalia as they are rather unsafe on block. Using your EX Attack with Shield Regalia makes it safe on block due to pushback, but your Strong Attack still is very unsafe.
==Abilities ==
* Energy Wave - An ability exclusive to the Master Sword only. Using the weapon's attacks cause shockwaves to be emitted when the user is at full HP. With this ability active, if the user has Sword Regalia and uses this attack, the energy wave hits multiple times and does more chip damage to blocking enemies.
*Blocking - When using an attack with Shield Regalia, the user is treated as if they were blocking the attack.
*Light+ - Has a chance to increase the potency of LIGHT-effect attacks.
*Intrepid - An ability exclusive to this weapon only. Increases Attack slightly when a Sword Regalia attack is used.
*Justified - An ability exclusive to the Master Sword & Hylian Shield only. When the user is hit by an attack that has the DARK effect, the user's attack is doubled.
* Dauntless - An ability exclusive to this weapon only. Increases Defense slightly when a Shield Regalia attack is used.
==Trivia==
*This weapon was made for beginners in mind, as the Regalia system was made to reward players for chaining combos together.
* This weapon is inspired by Aegislash's moveset from Pokken Tournament DX, as well as Hildegard von Krone's moveset from Soul Calibur VI.
*This weapon is inspired by Pokemon Sword & Shield in the following ways:
**Shield Regalia is red while Sword Regalia is blue, Pokemon Shield is red, while Pokemon Sword is blue.
***Behemoth Bash & Behemoth Blade are the signature moves of the box legendaries of the game, Zamazenta and Zacian, respectively.
****Zamazenta has an ability called Dauntless Shield that increases its Defense at the start of a battle. and Zacian has an ability named Intrepid Sword that increases its Attack at the start of a battle.
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