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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

Swordfighter Guide: How to Use Swordfighter

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

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Swordfighter Guide

Swordfighter Info

Swordfighter Info
SwordfighterSwordfighter
Info The Swordfighter is a lot similar to your Swordfigher, with the exception that it offers more mobility in exchange to a drop in damage output. Swordfighters can intercept enemy attacks with a successful guard, nullifying the enemy's attack and dealing counter damage in the process.
Job Action Interception: A counterattack that deals slashing damage. While active, damage from blockable attacks is nullified and will trigger a counterattack. Effect ensds after a period of time, or after triggering once.
Level Basic
Usable Weapon Sword
Shield? Can use Shields

Swordfighter Tips & How to Use

A More Agile Swordsman

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Compared to your first job, the Swordsman, the Swordfighter uses a lighter sword. This gives the Swordfighter a faster attack pattern due to the difference in the weight of the weapon. By exchanging a bit of damage output for better movement and attack speeds, the Swordfighter is able to acculumate damage almost on par with a Swordsman while not sacrificing mobility for dodges and evades.

Block to Minimize Damage

Swordfighter Shield Block.gif
This job also offers better defenses because of the ability to equip and use a Shield. Press your designated Guard button to perform a shield block and minimize the damage you take. Pair it with its ability Interception, all damage from blockable attacks get nullified and trigger a counterattack.

How to Unlock Swordfighter

Equip a Sword

The Swordfighter is available at the earliest stages the game and can be unlocked by simply equipping any Sword.

List of All Sword Weapons

Swordfighter Affinity Bonuses

Affinity Bonus Affinity % Bonus Info
Swordfigher's Wisdom I 20% Increases the corresponding stat(s).
HP +25
Swordfigher's Wisdom II 30% Increases the corresponding stat(s).
HP +25
Stamina +2
Shield Bonus I 50% Increases break gauge recovery speed by 7.5% when a shield is equipped.
Swordfigher's Wisdom IIII 80% Increases the corresponding stat(s).
Stamina +2
Intellect +4
Agility +4
Shield Bonus II 120% Increases break gauge recovery speed by 12.5% when a shield is equipped.
Swordfigher's Wisdom IV 160% Increases the corresponding stat(s).
HP +25
Strength +4
Stamina +2
Spirit +4
Luck +4
Fencer's Soul 250% Sword: The strong attack (hold Attack) will now include a quick rush forward toward the enemy.
Sword Master 400% Sword: Enables the use of all weapon abilities for the sword.

Swordfighter Abilities

Passive Abilities

Skill Description
Ability Damage +3.1%Ability Damage +3.1% Increases ability damage dealt.
Ability Damage +3.1%Ability Damage +3.1% Increases ability damage dealt.
All Damage -2.7%All Damage -2.7% Decreases damage taken.
All Damage -4.5%All Damage -4.5% Decreases damage taken.
Interception MasteryInterception Mastery A successful soul shield during interception will automatically initiate a counter.
Potion Recovery Amount +10.9%Potion Recovery Amount +10.9% Increases amount recovered by potions.
Potion Recovery Amount +17.9%Potion Recovery Amount +17.9% Increases amount recovered by potions.
Swordfighter Affinity +10%Swordfighter Affinity +10% Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Swordfighter Affinity +15%Swordfighter Affinity +15% Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Swordfighter Affinity +25%Swordfighter Affinity +25% Increases swordfighter job affinity.

Combo Abilities

Skill Information
Slash & SoarSlash & Soar
MP Cost: Slash & Soar | Weapon : Sword Icon.png
Type: Slash | Stat Bonus: Agility
Unleashes a series of powerful slashes.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
Cross SlashCross Slash
MP Cost: Cross Slash | Weapon : Sword Icon.png
Type: Slash | Stat Bonus: Strength
Unleash a sereies of slashing attacks that deal heavy break damage to enemies.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
DayflashDayflash
MP Cost: Dayflash | Weapon : Sword Icon.png
Type: Slash | Stat Bonus: Strength
Delivers a powerful slash attack that sends enemies flying.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger

Combo Effects

Skill Description
Knowledge of the BladeKnowledge of the Blade Refills break gauge based on magic damage dealt.
Spirit of the SwordSpirit of the Sword Staggers nearby enemies.

Command Abilities

Command Information
Shield BashShield Bash
MP Cost: Shield Bash
Type: Strike | Stat Bonus: Stamina
Smash an enemy with your shield, staggering them.

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