Swordsman Guide: How to Use Swordsman

This is a guide to the Swordsman, a type of Job in the game Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin. Read on to learn more about how to play as a Swordsman effectively, as well as details on how to unlock the Swordsman.

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Swordsman Info

Swordsman Info
Swordsman
Info	The Swordsman is a warrior that utilizes a Greatsword as the primary weapon. Swordsman offers high damaging blows while sacrificing mobility and agility due to the size of their weapon.
Job Action	Spinning Slash: A spinning, slash-type attack. Hold Ability to continue spinning and gradually pick up speed. Switch to a charged attack by pressing Attack, or and enhanced guard by pressing Guard.
Level	Basic
Usable Weapon	Greatsword
Shield?	Cannot use Shields

Swordsman Tips & How to Use

Perfect for Hack and Slash

The Swordsman job is perfect for those who like fighting up-close. Even though this is one of the first jobs Jack will have access to, it is still very much effective later on. With the Spinning Slash ability, you can gain momentum and land a series of slashes that can damage all nearby enemies caught in the attack.

Slow but Heavy Attacks

The Swordsman is best used as a tank job, dealing heavy blows to quickly deplete enemy health and break enemy formation. Holding Attack can unleash a very strong hit that deals a big chunk of damage and can set you up for a quick Soul Burst.

Parry While Charging

While charging the greatsword, you will be vulnerable to attacks. To prevent this, you can quickly transition from charging into a guard. This is great for doing quick parries when you feel like the enemy is going to get its hit in first.

How to Unlock Swordsman

Equip a Greatsword

The Swordsman is available at the earliest stages of the game and can be unlocked by simply equipping any Greatsword.
List of All Greatsword Weapons

Swordsman Affinity Bonuses

Swordsman Abilities

Passive Abilities

Skill	Description
All Damage -1.7%	Decreases damage taken.
All Damage -5.5%	Decreases damage taken.
Guard Break Gauge Depletion -4.8%	Decreases break damage taken with a successful guard.
Guard Break Gauge Depletion -4.8%	Decreases break damage taken with a successful guard.
Slash Damage +2.9%	Increases slash damage dealt.
Slash Damage +3.3%	Increases slash damage dealt.
Spinning Slash Mastery	Decreases MP consumption when using spinning slash in succession.
Swordsman Affinity +10%	Increases swordsman job affinity
Swordsman Affinity +15%	Increases swordsman job affinity
Swordsman Affinity +25%	Increases swordsman job ability.

Combo Abilities

Skill	Information
Highbringer	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Slash | Stat Bonus: Strength Deals great damage with multiple slashes that send enemies flying. This Ability can only be set to: > > > > > >
Onslaught	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Slash/Strike | Stat Bonus: Stamina Lunge forward, then slash and strike foes with successive hits. This Ability can only be set to: > >
Piercing Thrust	MP Cost: | Weapon : Type: Pierce | Stat Bonus: Agility Unleash a piercing attack that deals heavy break damage to enemies, This Ability can only be set to: > > > >

Combo Efects

Skill	Description
Ever Stronger	Increase physical damage dealt.
Warrior's Ward	Decrease damage taken while this ability is active.

Command Abilities

Command	Information
Reinforce	MP Cost: Temporarily decreases the amount of time required to charge certain attacks and the likelihood of being staggered.

Stranger of Paradise Related Guides

List of Jobs and How to Unlock All Jobs

Basic Jobs
Swordsman	Duelist
Swordfighter	Pugilist
Marauder	Ronin
Lancer	Mage
Advanced Jobs
Knight	Monk
Warrior	Thief
Red Mage	Berserker
Black Mage	Samurai
White Mage	Dragoon
Expert Jobs
Breaker	Ninja
Dark Knight	Assassin
Void Knight	Sage
Paladin	Tyrant
Liberator	Cyclic Warrior