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OVERVIEW
- The Best Defense -
Gladiators specialize in the handling of all manner of one-handed blades, from daggers to longswords, be they single- or double-edged, straight or curved. A defining characteristic of the guild is its emphasis on diverse combat tactics, training its members to bring their martial skills to bear in any situation.
As such, there are practitioners who marry sword with shield, seeking to defend their fellow companions. Others opt for an empty off hand choosing instead to focus entirely on their sword arm. The gladiator's proficency with blades also extends to those hurled at range, such as throwing knives.
ROLE
With their versatile slashing and stabbing attacks, gladiators are adept at dispatching a wide range of opponents.
When armed with sword and shield, they are unmatched in their ability to defend others, as their diverse talents enable them to focus the enemy's wrath upon themselves.
ABILITIES
Rousing Provoke
Use a threating gesture to increase enmity.
Cover
Protect an ally, positioning yourself between them and the enemy to redirect damage dealt to yourself instead.
Rampart
Protect yourself, increasing accuracy and reducing evasion.
Aegis Boon
Recover behing the safety of your shield, converting a portion of damage sustained when blocking into HP.
WEAPON SKILLS
Phalanx
Move deftly from defense to offense, increasing attack power and dealing slashing damage. Increases enmity. Can only be executed following a block.
Red Lotus
Call upon power of flame, increasing attack power and dealing fire damage.
Shield Bash
Slam an enemy with your shield, dealing blunt damage with a high chance of interrupting casts. Renders the target unable to cast for several seconds.
Spinstroke
Feint before attacking, dealing slashing damage to the target. Increases attack power when the target is not engaging you.
Circle Slash
Spin your weapon fiercely, increasing attack power and dealing slashing damage to nearby targets.
ARMS
Gladius - Time-tested Lethality -
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The gladius is an infantry sword of classic antiquity. Its relatively short, stout blade blade lends this weapon astonishing mobility and tensile strenght. A testament to its performance in combat is the fact that it continues to be used in gladiatorial games of the present day.
Hawktail - The Sharpest Plume -
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The name hawktail refers to the blade of this ornate sword, which projects forth from a pair of retractable wing quillons. Light of weight, yet magnificent and with a keen edge, the hawktail is highly favored among the more distinguished and discerning members of the knighthood.
Bastard Sword - For All Occasions -
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The history of the bastard sword is one of ambitious synthesis, as blacksmiths long sought to merge the best that all blades had to offer. The end result persist in the modern form: an extended grip and blade combining the slashing edge of Ul'dahic swords with the thrusting power of those from Ishgard.
Round Shield - A Perfect Circle -
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The simplicity of the round shield's design is surpassed only by its effectiveness in battle. Wooden and circular, it is now commonplace throught all of Eorzea. The surfaces of these shields are often decorated with symbolic designs and patterns, coats of arms, and wards of defense.
Lantern Shield - Form Follows Function -
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This marvel of engineering encases a small lantern within, from which the name derives. Aiming to incorporate elements of offense and defense into a single device, the lantern shield may also be affixed with up to two blades.
Such shields are notorious for the intensive maintenance they require.
IN ACTION
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This post has been edited by Kojiroh: May 18, 2010 - 7:44 AM
