Swordsman

Swordsmen (剣士 Kenshi) are individuals who have trained in the art of the sword.
==Overview==
Due to the abundance of swords throughout the Kingdom of various types such as longswords, katanas, sabersFairy Tail Manga: Chapter 14, Page 6 and rapiers,Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 106, Cover almost nearly every Guild and organization has a swordsman in it, possessing various levels of skills and mastery and are regarded with high respect from their peers. As such, of all known weapons specialists, swordsmen are by far the most common and popular.Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Manga: Chapter 63, Page 8
==Abilities==
While most known forms of swordplay aren't properly classified as specific fighting styles, some follow specific stances and forms when employing their swordsmanship.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 280, Pages 14-15
Master level swordsmen have incredible precision and as well as strength, fending off multiple foes at once, being able to deflect bullets with graceful speedFairy Tail Anime: Episode 203 and slice through massive targets almost instantlyFairy Tail Manga: Chapter 280, Pages 14-17 or even several hundreds of projectiles.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 112, Pages 12-13 Additionally, one’s sword slashes possess enough force to slice through metal using only the air pressure from the swings.Fairy Tail Manga, Chapter 112, Page 8 A number of swordsmen are capable of using multiple swords at once, even griping them with their feet if needed.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 112, Pages 14-15
Mages who partake in swordsmanship utilise their Magic power for more powerful attacks, such as Sword Magic, imbuing their swords with Magic can increase slicing power.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 90, Page 17Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 91, Page 3Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 91, Pages 5-7 Some Mages are also capable manipulating and remotely maneuver their weapons in the air and attack in ranges beyond their physical reach.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 14, Pages 11-12
Various Mage swordsmen wield swords with magical properties, capable of casting spells and a abilities unique to it, even employing various elemental forms of Magic.Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 91, Page 9Fairy Tail Manga: Chapter 205, Page 3 Mages with crafting abilities are capable of manifesting several of their own swords based on the element they specialise. airy Tail Manga: Chapter 248, Page 14
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