The invention of "Crystal" has created another possibility in force control. Force Shielders noticed that Force Archer's Astral Bow can efficiently support long-range force control, so they studied how to precisely condense force around the Crystal so that the force would not disperse while attacking enemies, and created the Astral Shield as the result.
The creation of the Astral Shield opened a new chapter in the history of Nevarethian armor. The Astral Shield has such high defense strength that it can serve offensive purposes as well. Warriors and Bladers, who desperately need a better way to fight and defend, have become Force Shielders. They seeked higher defense as well as establishing their own unique battle style. Thus, they started using the heaviest armor such as Warrior's Armor Suit while carrying the Astral Shield. Force Shielders specialize in short-range Force control, which means that they are incapable of doing long-ranged attacks. However, they make up for this weakness by developing supporting magic spells which increase their attack strength by manipulating outer Forces near their bodies. It's these methods which match those of the Wizard's strongest asset.
This revolutionary invention has become a turning point in the Nevarethian battle style. Force Shielders must invest a lot of their effort in physical strength in order to be equipped with Armor Suit, the strongest yet heaviest armor, as well as an understanding of Force in order to skillfully control force. They also need to consider dexterity for decent hit rate since they can only use one-handed swords.
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Sword
Flash Draw
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Novice
Slash a target with the force of the wind in one breath
Impact Stab
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Novice
The most basic fencing skill for swordsmen
Force Stab
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Novice
Stab a target with a force enhanced sword
Fade step
Type
Movement Skill
Required Skill Rank
Novice
Quickly run further away from an enemy
Dash
Type
Movement Skill
Required Skill Rank
Apprentice
Increase one's movement speed for a short period of time
Power Slash
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Apprentice
Slash a target downward with might
Slash Break
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Apprentice
Jump high and strike down a target
Wild Strike
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Regular
Spiral Attack many enemies at once
Soaring shot
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Regular
Cut down a target using a force enhanced sword
Rising shot
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Regular
Swing a sword upward to make a target lose its balance
Earth Devide
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Expert
Endow a sword with the earth spirit and pierce a target
Shield Charge
Type
Attack Skill
Required Skill Rank
Expert
Manipulate the repelling power of the Astral Shield