《Decide Your Fate Games - R.Malak》The Seven Forms of Battle
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"There are many who would call themselves warriors, but that is nothing but a lie. Warriors are born on the battlefield, and it is only through trial and struggle that they become what they are."
Words of the First Honor Blade Gralmond, master of the sword, and faithful follower of the Lightbearer. May the suns shine down upon him.
In the history books, it is written that it was the Lightbearer who first taught the races of Coroleya the Seven Forms of Battle. But that is not wholly true. While he did teach those who would learn the ways of war, the origins of the Seven Forms it comes from a much darker place.
For you see before there was a Lightbearer, and before there were demons, there was she. The mother of the world, and bringer of all life. It is from her that the world came to know the true carnage of war, and through her that the first warriors of Coroleya were born. She is the guiding rage, fury, and hatred that burns within our breasts, and the seed of all destruction.
In order to unlock the Seven Forms of battle, you will need to complete certain quests, attain certain levels, or defeat certain enemies.
For those playing the Fae'lon or Dark Mage Race, you will only be able to unlock the first Battle Form since your primary skill will be magic.
You may only select one skill from the Seven Forms of Battle to be used once during each chapter.
(The Seven Forms of Battle are Light Stance, Heavy Stance, Balanced Stance, Unmovable Wind, Hand of Light, Berserker's Rage, and No Mercy.)
Light Stance
Light Stance focuses on swiftness, agility, and dexterity. (To unlock you must gain the title of ‘Champion’.)
Evade
Resilience is increased by + 5.
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Magical Resistance is increased by + 5.
Deflect
Resilience is increased by + 10.
Sidestep
Health Points are increased by + 20.
Magical Resistance is increased by + 5.
Heavy Stance
Heavy Stance focuses on strength, resilience, and endurance. (To unlock you must be level 2.)
Guard
Doubles the amount of Resilience.
Barrier
Doubles the amount of Magical Resistance.
Bulwark
Doubles the amount of Health Points.
Balanced Stance
A mixture of defensive and offensive skills. (To unlock you must be level 3.)
Quicken
End the fight much faster by reducing the amount of damage you receive by half.
Double Strike
Doubles the - Weapon Damage for any chosen weapon.
Iron Defense
Resilience + 50.
Unmovable Wind
(Unlocked by slaying Balgrum the Bold.)
Curving Breeze
Reflects the damage taken upon your enemies.
Gentle Cloud
Negates all Magical Damage.
Thunder Storm
Double all stats for a single scenario.
Hand of Light
(Unlocked by gaining the Title, ‘ Hero of Shadow's Bay’.)
Whispering fire
During any selected scenario choice, you can choose which type of damage you receive. Magical or Physical Damage.
Blessing of the Light
Gain protection throughout a scenario with the only damage taken from the scenario choices at the bottom.
Guiding Hand
Temporarily strengthen the defenses of your Companions or Summons. + 20 Resilience.
Berserker's Rage
(To unlock this you must be an orc and level 4.)
Unleash the Berserker's Rage. Drops Health Points by half but slays any creature instantly. (Exception being boss-level creatures.)
No Mercy
(To unlock you must gain the title of Cold Blooded.)
Rip out the hearts of your enemies, and ingest them to gain more Health Points. +100 Health.
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