Difference between revisions of "Die by the Sword"

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All traits were removed from the game prior to the press event of July 2011. These are archived for future curiosity and reference. This page is not to be updated with current info; see the skills page for current skill information.

Die by the Sword is a trait possessed by the Barbarian and Monk. It enables those classes to boost their damage while wielding a sword.

Die by the Sword Properties[edit | edit source]

Die by the Sword

Clvl Req:
- Barbarian: 35
- Monk: 15
Description: Increases damage done when the character is wielding a sword or swords.
Max points: 3
- Rank One: Unknown.
- Rank Two: Unknown.
- Rank Three: Unknown.
Lore: Not yet known.

This seems a natural trait for the Barbarian, but it's a bit surprising that the Monk possesses it as well. Nothing in that class' design or presentation thus far has hinted at his competency with or preference for a sword. Also note how much lower level the Monk's requirement for this trait is; perhaps it's meant as an early-mid game option, enabling the Monk to go sword/shield for a time, before moving to his ideal two-handed staff or dual wielding fists in the late game, once he's strong enough to do without a shield.

Classes[edit | edit source]

This is a Barbarian and Monk trait.

Synergies[edit | edit source]

In addition to the skills and traits that provide bonuses across the board, a few other traits pair very nicely with this trait's bonuses.

Barbarian: Frenzied Attacks, Thunderous Blows, Slaughter, Massive Blow.
Monk:

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+<span style="color:red;">'''All traits were removed from the game prior to the press event of July 2011. These are archived for future curiosity and reference. This page is not to be updated with current info; see the [[skills]] page for current skill information.'''</span>
 Die by the Sword is a [[trait]] possessed by the [[Barbarian]] and [[Monk]]. It enables those classes to boost their damage while wielding a sword.
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 ** '''Rank Three:''' Unknown.
 * '''Lore: '''Not yet known.
+This seems a natural trait for the Barbarian, but it's a bit surprising that the Monk possesses it as well. Nothing in that class' design or presentation thus far has hinted at his competency with or preference for a sword.  Also note how much lower level the Monk's requirement for this trait is; perhaps it's meant as an early-mid game option, enabling the Monk to go [[sword]]/[[shield]] for a time, before moving to his ideal two-handed staff or dual wielding [[fists]] in the late game, once he's strong enough to do without a shield.
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 ==Synergies==
 In addition to the skills and traits that provide bonuses across the board, a few other traits pair very nicely with this trait's bonuses.
-* '''Barbarian:''' [[Frenzied Attacks]], [[Thunderous Blows]], [[Slaughter]], [[Massive Blow]].
+* '''Barbarian:''' [[Frenzied Attacks (trait)|Frenzied Attacks]], [[Thunderous Blows]], [[Slaughter (trait)|Slaughter]], [[Massive Blow]].
 * '''Monk:'''
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 [[category:traits]]
 [[category:Barbarian traits]]
 [[category:Monk traits]]
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The Barbarian - Barbarian skills - Barbarian traits - Fury - Barbarian skill archive [e]
Tier One/Clvl 2	Tier Two/Clvl 3	Tier Three/Clvl 6	Tier Four/Clvl 10	Tier Five/Clvl 14	Tier Six/Clvl 20	Tier Seven/Clvl 26
• Bash • Rampage • Cleave	• Ground Stomp • Ignore Pain • War Cry • Weapon Throw	• Frenzy • Revenge • Hammer of the Ancients	• Leap Attack • Sprint • Threatening Shout	• Ancient Spear • Battle Rage • Rend • Seismic Slam	• Furious Charge • Taunt • Whirlwind	• Call of the Ancients • Earthquake • Wrath of the Berserker

The Monk - Monk skills - Auras - Combos - Monk traits - Spirit - Monk skill archive [e]
Tier One/Clvl 2	Tier Two/Clvl 3	Tier Three/Clvl 6	Tier Four/Clvl 10	Tier Five/Clvl 14	Tier Six/Clvl 20	Tier Seven/Clvl 26
• Hands of Lightning • Lashing Tail Kick • Long Reach	• Circle of Wrath • Lethal Decoy • Serenity	• Blinding Flash • Crippling Wave • Holy Aura	• Dashing Strike • Dominate Aura • Way of the Hundred Fists	• Exploding Palm • Inner Sanctuary	• Breath of Heaven • Retribution Aura • Sweeping Wind	• Resist Aura • Seven-Sided Strike • Wave of Light