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!"

Early Access! 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.

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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.