Swordplay

In Game Description

Swordplay is the mainstay of knights and other warriors. Though its name suggests that it is purely for the use of swords, most abilities within this skill will improve your competency with any sharp edged weapon.

Swordplay is a purely offensive skill - If you are not out to kill, this isn't the skill for you. Of course, there are abilities which use a sword in manners not designed for killing, but these are a very minor part of the skill.

Learning

Swordplay is taught by The Demonic Knights, Knight's Guild, The Rangers, The Thieves Guild and The Warrior's Guild

Abilities

Ability Name	Description	Cost	Notes
Chop	Swing your weapon with a chopping motion.	0
Combo	Slash with your right hand and chop with your left.	14
Dchop	Chop at an opponent with weapons in both hands.	3
Disembowl	Stab into your foe's belly.	26
Dslash	Slash at someone twice, once with each hand.	7
Flay	Open a bleeding wound in your opponent's skin.	14
Frenzy	Chop violently at all in range.	2
Grip	Grip your weapon firmly so it cannot be disarmed.	85
Jab	Poke someone with the tip of your weapon.	2
Leftparry	Parry incoming blows with your left wielded weapon.	26	-
Neckchop	Chop at an opponent's neck in an attempt to cut their throat.	54
Parry	Parry incoming blows with your right wielded weapon.	2
Slash	Swing your blade hard at an opponent.	0
Slice	Skuce your blade deep into someone's flesh.	7
Swordspin	Swing in an arc, slicing your blade at everyone near.	3
Upslash	Swing your blade at an opponent's eyes.	3

Prerequisites

Swordplay is physical in the magical/physical balance.

Swordplay qualifies for the Physical higher skill.

Special Notes

While the skill is designed for use with swords, other weapon types may be used as well. The chopping abilities in the skill work better with axe type weapons.