The use of weapon forms in combat gives your attacks a natural cadence with peaks and ebbs that, while predictable, are none the less effective and difficult to counter. When used as your default weapon attack, Cadence will magnify the power of every 3rd single weapon strike.

An arched swing that slices through multiple enemies around you. Requires a melee weapon.

Charge forth into the fray with devastating momentum, taking your enemies by surprise. Requires a melee weapon. When used with a shield, the shield's damage is added.

The renowned tactician Markovian always maneuvered to strike from the higher ground. This classic attack, inspired by Markovian's battlefield tactics, features a powerful downward strike to throw enemies off balance, weakening their defenses. Can activate with all default weapon attacks.

Named for the famed fighting master, this attack uses a low center of mass and powerful swing to imbalance your opponents. Can activate with all default weapon attacks. When used with a melee weapon, the attack strikes multiple nearby targets.

Assume a defensive stance that greatly boosts your combat awareness. You can only maintain this focus for a short duration. Requires a shield.

Far from beating you into submission, the sting of enemy blows rouses your anger instead, adding extra force to your attacks. Activates when taking damage.

As you draw close to death, the unyielding will of Menhir fills you with renewed strength. Requires a shield or two-handed melee weapon.