Duelist
Follower of the Mantis
Alsabis · Wielder of Blades · Shadow Choose the Duelist, follower of the Mantis, for speed in close combat. These agile fighters excel at chaining attacks, growing stronger and more resilient with each successful strike. Unlike other classes, Duelists rely on stamina instead of mana to fuel their relentless assault. With the ability to adjust their weight and position swiftly, Duelists dance around their opponents, striking from unexpected angles.
If you seek a class that embodies the deadly grace of a mantis and thrives on maintaining offensive momentum, choose the Duelist!
Duelist Skills
Wielder of rapiers
Death by a thousand itty-bitty cuts.
"I'll remember that 'itty-bitty' comment when I'm writing your eulogy with my rapier!"
These skills are purposely vague because I'm purposely lazy. Or... (and?) because I need the flexibility to change skills if the story calls for it.
Take what's here with a grain of salt. I would sooner break continuity with
this here fine website than make the story worse.
Combo Strike
Chain attacks into combos, increasing damage with each successful hit.
Riposte
Counter-attack immediately after deflecting an enemy strike, reflecting some of the incoming damage.
En Garde
Enhance allies' danger perception and grant them armor that negates critical hits.
Shift Position
Shift position instantly over short distances, improving attack and evasion capabilities.
Piercing Lunge
Perform a forward thrust that deals extra damage to armored targets.
Mantis Veil
Briefly become intangible, allowing attacks to pass through harmlessly.
Mimic Blade
Create an ethereal duplicate of any attack, effectively doubling its impact.
Blade Dash
Dash through multiple enemies, dealing increasing damage to each target hit.
Crescent Slash
Execute a wide, arcing slash capable of hitting multiple opponents.
Swift Retreat
Disengage from combat, dodging attacks while jumping backwards.
Mantis Breath
Calm the mind to accelerate stamina and mana recovery.
Executioner’s Grace
Deal increased damage to wounded enemies, regaining stamina upon killing blows.
Shadow Pursuit
Mark an enemy and teleport to them from the shadows when activated.
Graceful Poise
Break free from crowd-control effects.
Reaper’s Dance
Chain attacks fluidly, with each hit temporarily boosting damage output.
Extreme Balance
Maintain perfect balance in any situation.
Featherweight
Adjust body weight at will, enabling movement across delicate surfaces.
Swiftfoot
Move 10% faster with quieter footsteps, enhancing stealth capabilities.
Kinetic Flow
Regain 1 stamina when successfully blocking or parrying attacks.
Mount
Choose from four specialized mantis mounts: Ghost Leaf Mantis, Glass Mantis, Orchid Mantis, and Iridescent Bark Mantis.
Fluid Motion
Reduce the cost of skills by 30% when used within 2 seconds of the previous skill.
Defensive Rhythm
Gain temporary armor after landing four consecutive attacks. The duration of the armor scales with level.
Razor’s Edge
Always deal maximum weapon damage plus an additional 20%
Kinetic Absorption
Convert 10% of received damage into stamina, potentially exceeding the maximum stamina limit.