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

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.

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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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