Fourth job 41

Swordmaster

Relentless dual-wield pressure for players who live on the boss.

Weapon identity

Dual swords and/or axes. Axes lean heavier; swords provide the faster classic Blade identity.

Who should play this?

Choose Swordmaster if this sounds like you.

Choose Swordmaster if you want sustained single-target melee damage, dual swords or axes, and a direct rotation built around staying in range.

Core stats: STR first, with enough DEX/Hit and Attack Speed support to keep damage consistent.
Weapons: Dual swords and/or axes. Axes lean heavier; swords provide the faster classic Blade identity.

Class roles

PvE

Highest sustained melee single-target identity and a dedicated boss-damage specialist.

PvP

Continuous melee pressure with a short-range burst window, but no built-in ranged safety.

What feels good

Strengths

Exceptional sustained boss damage
Dual-wield flexibility
Strong always-on ATK and ADoCH

What to respect

Weaknesses

Must remain in melee range
Limited team utility
Punished by movement and disengages

Real fourth-job kit

Key skills

These are the six authoritative fourth-job skills at max level. Values describe the current game; internal formulas stay out of the player guide.

Blade Mastery

Passive

ATK +50%, ADoCH +80%, Hit +40, and Attack Speed +25%.

Best used for: Build around it—it is part of your class at all times.

Target: Self
Duration / cooldown: Always active · None
Role: Sustained damage foundation

Aggressive Stance

Buff

ATK +40%, ADoCH +60%, PvE damage +50%, and Movement +40%.

Best used for: Keep this active while farming, bossing, or fighting players.

Target: Self
Duration / cooldown: 360 sec · 2–3 sec
Role: Damage maintenance

Evasive Footwork

Buff

+20 melee/ranged block, Movement +50%, and DEF +20%.

Best used for: Keep this active while farming, bossing, or fighting players.

Target: Self
Duration / cooldown: 360 sec · 2–3 sec
Role: Mobility and defense

Mortal Strike

Attack

The class's high-burst single-target strike.

Best used for: Use on cooldown while you can stay on the target.

Target: Target
Duration / cooldown: Instant · 3 sec
Role: Boss pressure

Whirlwind

Attack

A circular melee attack for monster packs.

Best used for: Use when several enemies are in weapon range.

Target: Area
Duration / cooldown: Instant · 4 sec
Role: Pack clear

Sword Saint

Ultimate

ATK +60%, ADoCH +100%, PvE damage +80%, and Attack Speed +50%.

Best used for: Save it for a boss damage phase, a dangerous pull, or an important PvP engagement.

Target: Self
Duration / cooldown: 45 sec · 5 min
Role: Boss damage window

Ultimate

Sword Saint

ATK +60%, ADoCH +100%, PvE damage +80%, and Attack Speed +50%.

Duration: 45 seconds
Cooldown: 5 minutes

Best used for

Save it for a boss damage phase, a dangerous pull, or an important PvP engagement.

Typical gameplay loop

How a fight flows

1Keep Aggressive Stance active
2Use Evasive Footwork when movement or survival matters
3Cycle Mortal Strike on the priority target
4Use Whirlwind for packs
5Commit Sword Saint to the key damage phase

Beginner mistakes

Avoid these early

Standing outside melee range during burst
Using Sword Saint on a phase that is about to end
Ignoring Hit and weapon pairing

Swordmaster weapon milestones

Level 150 → 300

Keep moving

What should I do next?

01Find your current gearUse your level and PvE/PvP goal.Open →02Open weapon sourcesSee every major acquisition route.Open →03Learn RarityAdd one tier and one affix.Open →04Choose a farm goalFind currency and materials.Open →