Who should play this?
Choose Swordmaster if this sounds like you.
Choose Swordmaster if you want sustained single-target melee damage, dual swords or axes, and a direct rotation built around staying in range.
- Core stats
- STR first, with enough DEX/Hit and Attack Speed support to keep damage consistent.
- Weapons
- Dual swords and/or axes. Axes lean heavier; swords provide the faster classic Blade identity.
Class roles
PvE
Highest sustained melee single-target identity and a dedicated boss-damage specialist.
PvP
Continuous melee pressure with a short-range burst window, but no built-in ranged safety.
What feels good
Strengths
- Exceptional sustained boss damage
- Dual-wield flexibility
- Strong always-on ATK and ADoCH
What to respect
Weaknesses
- Must remain in melee range
- Limited team utility
- Punished by movement and disengages
Real fourth-job kit
Key skills
These are the six authoritative fourth-job skills at max level. Values describe the current game; internal formulas stay out of the player guide.
Blade Mastery
PassiveATK +50%, ADoCH +80%, Hit +40, and Attack Speed +25%.
Best used for: Build around it—it is part of your class at all times.
- Target
- Self
- Duration / cooldown
- Always active · None
- Role
- Sustained damage foundation
Aggressive Stance
BuffATK +40%, ADoCH +60%, PvE damage +50%, and Movement +40%.
Best used for: Keep this active while farming, bossing, or fighting players.
- Target
- Self
- Duration / cooldown
- 360 sec · 2–3 sec
- Role
- Damage maintenance
Evasive Footwork
Buff+20 melee/ranged block, Movement +50%, and DEF +20%.
Best used for: Keep this active while farming, bossing, or fighting players.
- Target
- Self
- Duration / cooldown
- 360 sec · 2–3 sec
- Role
- Mobility and defense
Mortal Strike
AttackThe class's high-burst single-target strike.
Best used for: Use on cooldown while you can stay on the target.
- Target
- Target
- Duration / cooldown
- Instant · 3 sec
- Role
- Boss pressure
Whirlwind
AttackA circular melee attack for monster packs.
Best used for: Use when several enemies are in weapon range.
- Target
- Area
- Duration / cooldown
- Instant · 4 sec
- Role
- Pack clear
Sword Saint
UltimateATK +60%, ADoCH +100%, PvE damage +80%, and Attack Speed +50%.
Best used for: Save it for a boss damage phase, a dangerous pull, or an important PvP engagement.
- Target
- Self
- Duration / cooldown
- 45 sec · 5 min
- Role
- Boss damage window
Ultimate
Sword Saint
ATK +60%, ADoCH +100%, PvE damage +80%, and Attack Speed +50%.
- Duration
- 45 seconds
- Cooldown
- 5 minutes
Best used for
Save it for a boss damage phase, a dangerous pull, or an important PvP engagement.
Typical gameplay loop
How a fight flows
- 1Keep Aggressive Stance active
- 2Use Evasive Footwork when movement or survival matters
- 3Cycle Mortal Strike on the priority target
- 4Use Whirlwind for packs
- 5Commit Sword Saint to the key damage phase
Beginner mistakes
Avoid these early
- Standing outside melee range during burst
- Using Sword Saint on a phase that is about to end
- Ignoring Hit and weapon pairing
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