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

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

Swordsman Job Class in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

The Swordsman is a basic job class in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (FF Origin). This job wields Greatsword weapons.

Swordsman Information

Weapon	Greatsword
Shield	Cannot use a Shield.
Job Action	Spinning Slash: A spinning, slash-type attack. Hold Ability to continue spinning and gradually pick up speed. Switch to a charged attack by pressing Attack, or and enhanced guard by pressing Guard.
Job Level	Basic Job
Next Job	Warrior, Berserker (Marauder skill tree also needed), Knight (Swordfighter skill tree also needed), and Warrior (Ronin skill tree also needed).
Advantages	Can deal high damage in exchange for mobility and agility. A sword-wielding expert fighter that wields one primary weapon.
Job Point Needed	Acquire greatsword class weapon (Jack’s starting class).

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Swordsman Affinity Bonuses

Affinity Bonus	Affinity %	Affinity Boost
Swordsman’s Wisdom I	20%	Stamina +2
Swordsman’s Wisdom II	30%	HP +25 Stamina +2
Swordsman’s Wisdom III	80%	HP +50 Strength +2 Stamina +4
Swordsman’s Wisdom IV	160%	HP +75 Strength +4 Stamina +6
Defense Bonus I	50%	Decrease damage taken by 5.9% during attacks.
Defense Bonus II	120%	Decrease damage taken by 9.8% during attacks.
Soldier’s Soul	250%	Greatsword: Increases attack speed on a successful enhanced guard.
Greatsword Master	400%	Greatsword: Enables the use of all weapon abilities for the greatsword.

Swordsman Abilities

Passive Abilities

Ability	MP	Type
All Damage -1.7%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Decreases damage taken.
Prerequisite	Unlock Spinning Slash ability.
Job Point Needed	1 Job Point
All Damage -5.5%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Decreases damage taken.
Prerequisite	Unlock Ever Stronger ability.
Job Point Needed	9 Job Points
Swordsman Affinity +10%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases swordsman job ability.
Prerequisite	Unlock Spinning Slash ability.
Job Point Needed	1 Job Point
Swordsman Affinity +15%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases swordsman job ability.
Prerequisite	Unlock All Damage -1.7% ability.
Job Point Needed	2 Job Points
Swordsman Affinity +25%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases swordsman job ability.
Prerequisite	Unlock Spinning Slash Mastery ability.
Job Point Needed	8 Job Points
Guard Break Gauge Depletion -4.8% (1)	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Decreases break damage taken with a successful guard.
Prerequisite	Unlock Onslaught ability.
Job Point Needed	4 Job Points
Guard Break Gauge Depletion -4.8% (2)	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Decreases break damage taken with a successful guard.
Prerequisite	Unlock Piercing Thrust ability.
Job Point Needed	9 Job Points
Slash Damage +2.9%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases slash damage dealt.
Prerequisite	Unlock Piercing Thrust ability.
Job Point Needed	9 Job Points
Slash Damage +3.3%	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Increases slash damage dealt.
Prerequisite	Unlock All Damage -5.5% ability.
Job Point Needed	12 Job Points
Spinning Slash Mastery	0 MP	Passive
Ability Description	Decreases MP consumption when using spinning slash in succession.
Prerequisite	Unlock Guard Break Gauge Depletion -4.8% (1) ability.
Job Point Needed	6 Job Points

Combo Abilities

Ability	MP	Type
Onslaught	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Lunge forward, then slash and strike foes with successive attacks.
Prerequisite	Unlock Sword Affinity +10% ability.
Job Point Needed	3 Job Points
Warrior’s Wand	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Decrease damage taken while this ability is active.
Prerequisite	Unlock Onslaught ability.
Job Point Needed	5 Job Points
Piercing Thrust	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Unleash a piercing attack that deals heavy break damage to enemies.
Prerequisite	Unlock Warrior’s Ward ability.
Job Point Needed	7 Job Points
Ever Stronger	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Increase physical damage dealt.
Prerequisite	Unlock Reinforce ability.
Job Point Needed	7 Job Points
Highbringer	0 MP	Active Combo
Ability Description	Deals great damage with multiple slashes that send enemies flying.
Prerequisite	Unlock Ever Stronger ability.
Job Point Needed	10 Job Points

Command Abilities

Ability	MP	Type
Reinforce	0 MP	Active Command
Ability Description	Temporarily decreases the amount of time required to charge certain attacks and the likelihood of being staggered.
Prerequisite	Unlock Onslaught ability.
Job Point Needed	5 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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