A guide to playing Blade Master

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A guide for how to play Blade Master

## How do I use skills?

Each skill works through a different gesture. Available gestures are:

* Vertical Cadence
* Horizontal Cadence
* Vertical Powerstrike
* Horizontal Powerstrike
* Weapon Throw
* Ultimate

## What is Rage?

Similar to how the Essence Mage requires mana, certain Blade Master attacks require **Rage**. Rage is acquired by dealing damage to and being in combat with enemies. It is displayed underneath the health bar.

## What are the skills I have access to?

### Blade Master Tank

#### Bonk

On the third charged attack, slice downwards to hit for [30 + 220% ATK) damage and increase the targets next stagger duration by 10% (up to 100% increase maximum). *(Unlocked at Level 1)*

 **How to cast**

Deal 2 hits. On the third hit, swing your sword vertically, and the skill will activate. It causes a crimson bar to go from the top of the enemy downwards.

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#### Defender's Crest

On the third charged attack, slice horizontally to hit enemies in a [5m] arc in front of you for [110% \* AP (Affinity Power) damage. Gain a small amount of shield for each target hit. *(Unlocked at Level 1)*

 **How to cast**
Deal 2 hits. On the third hit, swing your sword horizontally, and the skill will activate. It shoots out a phantom slash, dealing damage to every enemy it comes in contact with.

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#### Boneshatter

Deal [200 + 300% ATK] damage and [2x] Stagger. *(Unlocked at Level 3)*

This is an *extremely* powerful attack, allowing massive amounts of damage to be dealt in a short time.

 **How to cast**
Boneshatter requires 25 **Rage** *(explained above)*. Once you have enough Rage, click the trigger to initiate the skill. Your blade will start glowing. Strike the enemy by swinging your blade vertically. After hitting the , a large crimson slash will appear, dealing immense damage upon hitting the enemy.

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#### Avenger's Arc

A bonechilling attack that cleaves into all enemies within an (8m) arc. Inflicts damage instantly and every (2s) for the next (6s). Slows enemies for 50% for its duration.

 **How to cast**
Avenger's Arc requires 20 **Rage** *(explained above)*. Once you have enough Rage, click the trigger to initiate the skill. Your blade will start glowing. Strike the enemy by swinging your blade horizontally. After hitting the enemy, a space-like phantom blade will appear, dealing damage to any enemies in its large path.

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## What is the best way to fight enemies?

* Control your actions. Swinging your arms around and randomly hitting the enemy with your swords won't accomplish anything.
* Learning how to control your swords is essential. Learn how to monitor your Rage, and how to swing at key times. Incorporate the usage of skills when you can.
* Learning how to block/evade enemies is also extremely important. For blocking, raise one or both of your swords in front of your body before the enemy swings theirs. By placing your blade in it's path, you stop it from dealing damage to you.
* To dodge skills performed by bosses, learn to utilize your movement abilities. Learning to use your dash to quickly escape from AOE attacks is an important skill.
* As a support Blade Master it is very important to find teammates and use your dash a lot

**Blade Master video Guide:**

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*Videos provided by UziJacuzzi and griffin - Zenith*