Exhibition Tournaments Quest

Perhaps this article is unnecessary for some, but I struggled to complete this quest and its subsequent 'trials.' So here's for anyone still struggling with it. The Exhibition Tournament quest has nine parts to it: Barrage Masters, Power Strikes First Trial, Stance Change Trial, Guard Masters, Counter Attack Triggers Trial, 0% Attack Trial, Blitz Masters, Combo Attacks First Trial, and Combo Attacks Triggers Trial. Most, if not all, of these trials rely on the proper fighting tactics. It is ESSENTIAL to have all additional stances unlocked (Barrage, Blitz, and Guard) if you want to successfully complete all nine trials. It's best to also have these stances leveled up to level 5, but you can get away without it.

1. Barrage Masters
	* As its title suggests, this includes warriors using the Barrage stance. They are levels 60-75. The best way to conquer them is using the guard stance. Being 10 levels over enemy level can help if still struggling.
2. Power Strikes First Trial
	* This includes level 80 warriors using the Barrage stance. Use the gray fighting tactic button to set 'always use blitz stance' and 'always power strikes first'. Find 'always' by clicking Other > Special > Always. Find Blitz stance by clicking Stance > Blitz. Find 'power strikes first' by clicking Skills > Power Strikes first. I had a higher Barrage level (level 5), but it might not be essential. Try using a higher level char (10 levels over enemy) or upgrading Barrage skill if still struggling.
3. Stance Change Trial
	* This includes level 90 warriors using the Barrage stance. You are supposed to defeat them by remaining in Guard stance until the enemy has orange or red stamina, then attack. Set fighting tactics to 'when enemy stamina is yellow/green, use guard stance' and 'when enemy is orange/red, use barrage stance'. Find 'when enemy stamina is...' by clicking Enemy > Stamina > yellow/green or orange/red. Find Guard/Barrage stance by clicking Stance > Guard or Blitz.
4. Guard Masters
	* This includes knights using the Guard stance. They are levels 60-75. Use Blitz stance against them to complete the trial. Try increasing level or stats if still struggling.
5. Counter Attack Triggers Trial
	* This includes level 80 knights using the Guard stance. The tricky part of it is that you have to switch stances to hit the enemy and not get killed immediately instead. Set fighting tactics to 'always use guard stance' and 'when counterattacking, use blitz stance.' Find 'always' by clicking Other > Special > Always. Find Guard stance by clicking Stance > Guard. Find Disciple Counter Attacking by clicking Disciple > Special > Counterattacking. Find Blitz stance by clicking Stance > Blitz. These settings will make it easier to win than by manually switching by hand. I don't have a high enough hand speed with just a touch pad mouse, so this really helped me.
6. 0% Attack Trial
	* This includes level 90 knights using the Guard stance. This one took me a while to figure out, but the title is a hint. Set fighting tactics to 'always guard stance,' 'always 0% attack,' and 'when counterattacking, use blitz stance.' Though it seems counterintuitive, you will fail if you don't use 0% attack. Find Always by clicking Other > Special > Always. Find Guard or Blitz stance by clicking Stance > Guard/Blitz. Find 0% Attack by clicking Stats > 0% Attack.
7. Blitz Masters
	* This includes marauders using the Blitz stance. They are levels 60-75. Use Barrage Stance to defeat them.
8. Combo Attacks First Trial
	* This includes level 80 marauders using the Blitz stance. Use the Barrage stance and set fighting tactics to 'always use combo attacks first.' Find Always by clicking Other > Special > Always. Find 'use combo attack first' by clicking Skills > Combo Attacks First. If still struggling, it could be a low speed or attack skill, but this worked for me.
9. Combo Attacks Triggers Trial
	* This includes level 90 marauders using the Blitz stance. To defeat them, set fighting tactics to 'always use blitz stance,' 'when combo attacking, use barrage stance,' and 'always combo attacks first.' Find Always by clicking Other > Special > Always. Find 'when combo attacking' by clicking Disciple > Special > Combo Attacking. Find 'use combo attacks first' by clicking Skills > Combo Attacks First. You can try doing this by hand, but you have to switch stances at incredibly fast speeds somehow if you try it. I recommend letting the computer face off against the computer (using fighting tactics button) instead.