In the world of Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, the Swordsman is a charming fighter capable of using his sword for quick and deadly attacks. His swordsmanship is an ever-reliable aspect of his Class in the Cross Worlds game of “Soul Divers,” and is perhaps a representation of his hardworking nature as an office worker in the game’s version of real life.

Players who want to use the Swordsman in this Ni no Kuni should know that he is intended to be the straightforward melee attacker. As such, his toolkit is built for striking foes fast and hard in duels that emphasize hard-hitting attacks. Fans who want to perfect their Swordsman build might want to check out some specific approaches to his skills and abilities.

The Swordsman: Melee Domination, Secondary Tank

The Swordsman in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds unleashing a fire slash

The Swordsman in Cross Words is the archetypal fighter, using his sword to get up close and personal and eliminate foes before they can strike back. While not as strong as the Destroyer, the Swordsman’s penchant for speed can definitely help him to outpace enemies before they pose a threat to the party.

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Here are relevant elements about the Swordsman when making a build:

  • Synergy with other Classes: Thanks to the nature of the Swordsman as a melee fighter, they work well with the rest of the Classes. In the absence of a Destroyer, the Swordsman can become a melee powerhouse and give ample room for the other ranged specialists to duke it out. With a Destroyer, the Swordsman can focus on dishing out damage when not targeted.
  • Secondary tank potential: Since the Swordsman is only other melee fighter in the game, they immediately fit the role of a secondary tank. This means they can take on aggro for a short while as the Destroyer heals and recuperates. Their defensive strategy relies more on dodges and quick melee attacks to wear out enemies.
  • Quick strikes are key: Their melee specialization focuses on dishing out attacks much faster than enemies can notice. This sets the Swordsman apart from to the other Classes, who have innate advantages related to distance, dodging, AOE attacks, and durability. Consistency makes the Swordsman a more potent unit, and timing with their rotations can help them attack more consistently.

Core Class Skills: Speed Is Offense

The Swordsman in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds twirling his blade

The Swordsman has quite a flexible array of Core Class Active Skills that tap into his speed and hit number potential. Unlike the hardier tank, the Swordsman’s kit emphasizes on extremely fast-hitting attacks that either eliminate enemies before they strike back or delay their advance.

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Here are the Core Skills of the Swordsman:

  • Pristine Blade: The Swordsman's staple attack unleashes a flurry of attacks that also slows down enemies. Given the Swordsman's melee range, this is useful in guaranteeing less damage taken, while giving the player room to unleash more strings in their combo.
  • Soaring Slash: A flashier attack for the Swordsman, the Swordsman jumps in place to hit the opponent. Those caught in its blast are slowed, again allowing the Swordsman to insert more hits from their arsenal.
  • Spinning Assault: A gap-closing ability, Spinning Assault allows the Swordsman to spin in a straight line and attack all foes in front of him. Those hit will be knocked down for 1.5 seconds. This gives the Swordsman time to refresh his cooldowns, make another rotation, or dish out support abilities.
  • (Ultimate) Mega Slash: Serving as the Swordsman's Ultimate Ability or Burst Skill, Mega Slash releases a huge sword that slices down towards a group of opponents. This deals massive damage on hit, and also deals extra when hitting monsters.

Other Active Skills: Add Damage Diversity

The Swordsman in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds doing a slash

The other Active Skills at the Swordsman’s disposal determines his more specific playstyle and dedicated role in the team. His flashier moves afford him enough mobility to be the dedicated physical damage dealer, while his stronger attacks allow him to substitute for the Destroyer as a tank.

Here are alternative Active Skills the Swordsman can use to further their combat specialization:

  • Siphoning Lunge: This Dark Damage attack stuns enemies in front of the Swordsman for two seconds. Despite its nature as an ordinary stun, the two-second timer can be more than enough to help the Swordsman reset the rest of his cooldowns or give his team time to attack the rest of his opponents.
  • Vital Spark: One of the best team support abilities in this Ni no Kuni title, this ability boosts the team’s maximum health and heals them for a particular amount. If the team already has full HP, they get a barrier instead.

Passive Skills: Defensive Maneuvering

The Swordsman in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds unleashing a buff

When it comes to Passive Skills, the Swordsman ensures he’s able to outpace opponents, avoiding any chance of retaliation when he attacks. Likewise, some Passives enable the Swordsman to continuously stack defense to boost the party’s survivability in combat.

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Here are the best Passive Skills in the Swordsman’s arsenal:

  • Death Seal: It’s one thing for the Swordsman to dish out special attacks, and another to make those normal attacks much stronger than normal. Death Seal does the latter, where the Swordsman’s normals not only get boosted damage, but may also stun an opponent every 30 seconds.
  • Defense Call: One of the best support Passives in the game, Defense Call gives the Swordsman a chance to boost the team’s overall defense when dishing out normal attacks. When paired with other buffs that boost the Swordsman’s already-impressive attack speed, Defense Call can potentially buff the team enough to tank a bit of damage on top of the presence of the Destroyer.

Special Skills: Expand Offense

The Swordsman in Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds using a fire attack

Thanks to Special Skills obtained via books, Classes like the Swordsman can gain expanded damage options. In this case, the melee-defined Swordsman will be able to dish out some mid-to-long-range Special Skills to compensate for their lack of ranged attacks.

Here are some of the best Special Skills for the Swordsman to use:

  • Meteor Strike: Considering how the Swordsman immediately puts himself in the line of fire when attacking opponents head on, a way to damage multiple opponents at once while deterring their assault could easily help. Meteor Strike is a good way to do this, as this summons a meteor strike to an area around the target that stuns opponents. This is a good way to start combat in order to give the Swordsman a head-start when stunning foes, while also as a cooldown booster to stun opponents before starting another rotation.
  • Earth Spike: A more straightforward AOE attack within the blockchain title, Earth Spike releases boulders from the ground to attack an area around a target. This is a great way to supplement damage against mobs that the Swordsman isn’t directly attacking yet.

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds was released on May 25, 2022, for the Android, iOS, and Windows.

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