Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin - Swordfighter Job Class Guide

Overview and guide about the Swordfighter Job, a Basic Job Class, in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (FF Origin). This includes Affinity Bonuses and Abilities.

Swordfighter Job Class in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

The Swordfighter is a basic job class in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (FF Origin). This job wields Sword/Broadsword weapons.

Swordfighter Information

Weapon	Sword/Broadsword
Shield	Can use a Shield.
Job Action	Interception: A counterattack that deals slashing damage. While active, damage from blockable attacks is nullified and will trigger a counterattack. Effect ends after a period of time, or after triggering once.
Job Level	Basic Job
Next Job	Red Mage (Mage skill tree also needed) and Knight (Swordsman skill tree also needed).
Advantages	Can intercept enemy attacks with guard and deal counter damage. A physical expert fighter that wields one primary weapon.
How to Unlock	Acquire sword or broadsword class weapon.

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Swordfighter Affinity Bonuses

Affinity Bonus	Affinity %	Affinity Boost
Swordfighter’s Wisdom I	20%	HP +25
Swordfighter’s Wisdom II	30%	HP +25 Stamina +2
Swordfighter’s Wisdom III	80%	Stamina +2 Intellect +2 Agility +4
Swordfighter’s Wisdom IV	160%	HP +25 Strength +4 Stamina +2 Spirit +4 Luck +4
Shield Bonus I	50%	Increases break gauge recovery speed by 7.5% when a shield is equipped.
Shield Bonus II	120%	Increases break gauge recovery speed by 12.5% when a shield is equipped.
Fencer’s Soul	250%	Sword: The strong attack (hold Attack) will now include a quick rush forward toward the enemy.
Sword Master	400%	Sword: Enables the use of all weapon abilities for the sword.

Swordfighter Abilities

Passive Abilities

Ability	MP	Type
Swordfighter Affinity +10%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Prerequisite	Unlock Interception ability.
Job Point Needed	1 Job Point
Swordfighter Affinity +15%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Prerequisite	Unlock Slash & Soar ability.
Job Point Needed	4 Job Points
Swordfighter Affinity +25%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Prerequisite	Unlock All Damage -2.7% ability.
Job Point Needed	8 Job Point
Potion Recovery Amount +10.9%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases amount recovered by potions.
Prerequisite	Unlock Slash & Soar ability.
Job Point Needed	4 Job Points
Potion Recovery Amount +17.9%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases amount recovered by potions.
Prerequisite	Unlock Shield Bash ability.
Job Point Needed	5 Job Points
Ability Damage +3.1% (1)	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases ability damage dealt.
Prerequisite	Unlock All Damage -2.7% ability.
Job Point Needed	8 Job Points
Ability Damage +3.1% (2)	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases ability damage dealt.
Prerequisite	Unlock Interception Mastery ability.
Job Point Needed	8 Job Points
All Damage -2.7%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Decreases damage taken.
Prerequisite	Unlock Spirit of the Sword ability.
Job Point Needed	6 Job Points
All Damage -4.5%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Decreases damage taken.
Prerequisite	Unlock Interception Mastery ability.
Job Point Needed	8 Job Points
Interception Mastery	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	A successful soul shield during interception will automatically initiate a counter.
Prerequisite	Unlock Swordfighter Affinity +15% ability.
Job Point Needed	6 Job Points

Combo Abilities

Ability	MP	Type
Slash & Soar	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Unleashes a series of powerful slashes.
Prerequisite	Unlock Swordfighter Affinity +10% ability.
Job Point Needed	3 Job Points
Cross Slash	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Unleash a series of slashing attacks that deal heavy break damage to enemies.
Prerequisite	Unlock Potion Recovery Amount +10.9% ability.
Job Point Needed	6 Job Points
Knowledge of the Blade	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Refills break gauge based on magic damage dealt.
Prerequisite	Unlock Swordfighter Affinity +15% ability.
Job Point Needed	6 Job Points
Spirit of the Sword	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Staggers nearby enemies.
Prerequisite	Unlock Shield Bash ability.
Job Point Needed	5 Job Points
Dayflash	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Delivers a powerful slash attack that sends enemies flying.
Prerequisite	Unlock Spirit of the Sword ability.
Job Point Needed	8 Job Points

Command Abilities

Ability	MP	Type
Shield Bash	0 MP	Active Command
Ability Description	Smash an enemy with your shield, staggering them.
Prerequisite	Unlock Swordfighter Affinity +10% ability.
Job Point Needed	3 Job Points

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Other Job Classes

Basic Job Classes

▼Basic Jobs Guides
Swordsman	Mage
Pugilist	Duelist
Lancer	Swordfighter
Marauder	Ronin

Advanced Job Classes

▼Advanced Jobs Guides
Red Mage	Berserker
Samurai	Black Mage
White Mage	Knight
Warrior	Dragoon
Monk	Thief

Expert Job Classes

▼Expert Jobs Guides
Ninja	Assassin
Tyrant	Void Knight
Paladin	Sage
Dark Knight	Liberator
Breaker	Cyclic Warrior

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