Swordfighter

Swordfighter

Specialization	Melee, shield
Advanced Job	Red Mage Knight
Classes	Demonslayer Champion Divine Commander

Swordfighter is a basic job in Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin. Jobs provide an archetype for the player which provides abilities and stats that are related to the job. Each job specializes in a combat style, uses different starting equipment, and gain access to special job abilities that make them more effective in combat.

Swordfighter Information

Swordfighters excel in both offense and defense. Balanced fighters, they possess a range of weapon skills and combo abilities that let them excel in any situation. They can also equip a shield to bolster their defenses.

The predominant focus of this job is their job action, Interception, which is essentially a buff that will absorb one blockable hit per cast and automatically riposte afterward. Once the buff has been consumed—whether through absorption or by timing out—Interception must be cast again.

Interception (and all variants) prevents the following:^[1]

soul shields from generating MP
Soul Shield: HP Recovery
Soul Shield: MP Recovery
Evoker's 120% affinity Soul Shield: MP Recovery for allies.

Interception (and all variants) triggers the following:

Summoner's 400% affinity to extend buffs with soul shields
the parry effect of Knight (Black Knight)'s job action
the 600% affinity stat-up soul shield
Evoker's 600% affinity to refill break gauge on successful soul shield
Bahamut blessing effects

Interception still allows Soul Shield: Damage Dealt to function and allows for the break gauge to be reduced via the Counter command ability.

Interception does not trigger from unblockable attacks.

Interception potency is approximately 175. Affected by equipment effects Damage Dealt: Sword Combo Abilities and Damage Dealt: Interception.

Swordfighter Abilities and Affinities

*Available after reaching Floor 13 of the Rift. Requires the DLC Wanderer of the Rift.
**Available after completing the story mission Different Future. Requires the DLC Different Future.

Name	Type	Job Points	Description
Interception	Passive	0	[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Agility] 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. [Any Link]
Swordfighter Affinity +10%	Passive	1	Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Slash & Soar	Combo	1	[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Agility] Unleash a series of powerful slashes. [Link 1 Ability]
Potion Recovery Amount +10.9%	Passive	1	Increase amount recovered by potions.
Cross Slash	Combo	2	[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Strength] Unleash a series of slashing attacks that deal heavy break damage to enemies. [Link 2 Ability]
Swordfighter Affinity +15%	Passive	1	Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Knowledge of the Blade	Combo Ability Effects	2	[Weapon Type: Sword] [Rear Attack Link] Refills break gauge based on magic damage dealt.
Interception Mastery	Passive	2	A successful soul shield during Interception will automatically initiate a counter. *This will not cancel Interception's effect.
Ability Damage +3.1%	Passive	2	Increases ability damage dealt.
All Damage -4.5%	Passive	2	Decreases damage taken.
Red Mage	Job Unlock	0	Partial unlock for red mage. Requires the mage's red mage mastery to completely unlock.
Shield Bash	Command	1	[Attack Type: Strike] [Stat Bonus: Stamina] Smash an enemy with your shield, staggering them. *Requires a shield.
Potion Recovery Amount +17.9%	Passive	2	Increase amount recovered by potions.
Spirit of the Sword	Combo Ability Effects	2	[Weapon Type: Sword] [Charged Attack Link] Enhances abilities set to [Hold Attack] -> [Use Ability]. Staggers nearby enemies.
Dayflash	Combo	3	[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Strength] Deliver a powerful slash attack that sends enemies flying. [Link 3 Ability]
All Damage -2.7%	Passive	2	Decreases damage taken.
Ability Damage +3.1%	Passive	2	Increases ability damage dealt.
Swordfighter Affinity +25%	Passive	2	Increases swordfighter job affinity.
Knight	Job Unlock	0	Partial unlock for knight. Requires the swordsman's knight mastery to completely unlock.

Affinity %	Effect
20%	HP +25
30%	HP +25 Stamina +1
50%	Increases break gauge recovery speed by 7.5% when a shield is equipped.
80%	Stamina +1 Intellect +2 Agility +2
120%	Increases break gauge recovery speed by 12.5% when a shield is equipped.
160%	HP +25 Strength +2 Stamina +1 Spirit +2 Luck +2
250%	Sword: The strong attack [Hold Attack] will now include a quick rush forward toward the enemy.
400%	Sword: Enables the use of all weapon abilities for the sword and increases damage dealt with sword combo abilities. (Approx. 40%) After reaching the Rift Labyrinth Floor 15: This affinity also grants access to the sword combo abilities Shining Wave and Rogetsu. Grants the Swordfighter's Interception.
600%*	Reduces the MP cost of sword combo abilities while swords are equipped (-100% MP cost). Due to the MP cost formula, -100% reduces down to half cost. Also enhances the effects of Swordfighter's Wisdom (stat bonuses). The stats are doubled.
800%**	Enhances the effects of Swordfighter's Wisdom and boosts stats based on your affinity.

Swordfighter Classes

Demonslayer Champion (Ultima)

Name	Type	Rat Tails	Description
Fangfetter Stance	Job Action	0	[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Agility] 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. [Class Change Effect: Ultima] Slash with your sword, inflicting paralysis. [Any Link]
Stamina +6	Passive	2	Increases stamina.
HP +200	Passive	4	Increases HP by 200.
Luck +6	Passive	2	Increases luck.
Swordfighter Master Points +3	Passive	5	Increases swordfighter master points acquired.
Break +160	Passive	4	Increases break by 160.
Agility +6	Passive	2	Increases agility.
Spirit +6	Passive	2	Increases spirit.
Status Ailment Resistance +18%	Passive	2	Increases resistance to status ailments.
Elemental Vulnerability Resistance +40%	Passive	2	Increases magic vulnerability resistances.
Strength +6	Passive	2	Increases strength.
Sword Cancel	Combo Ability Effects	6	[Weapon Type: Sword] [3rd Link] Enhances abilities set to [Attack] > [Attack] > [Attack] > [Use Ability] Enables earlier dodging.
Intellect +6	Passive	2	Increases intellect.
Swordfighter Master Points +3	Passive	5	Increases swordfighter master points acquired.

Divine Commander (Evocation)

Name	Type	Rat Tails	Description
Grounded Stance	Job Action	0	[Attack Type: Slash] [Stat Bonus: Agility] 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. [Class Change Effect: Evocation] Decreases break gauge consumption for soul shield while active. [Any Link]
Stamina +6	Passive	2	Increases stamina.
HP +200	Passive	4	Increases HP by 200.
Luck +6	Passive	2	Increases luck.
Swordfighter Master Points +3	Passive	5	Increases swordfighter master points acquired.
Break +160	Passive	4	Increases break by 160.
Agility +6	Passive	2	Increases agility.
Spirit +6	Passive	2	Increases spirit.
Status Ailment Resistance +18%	Passive	2	Increases resistance to status ailments.
Elemental Vulnerability Resistance +40%	Passive	2	Increases magic vulnerability resistances.
Strength +6	Passive	2	Increases strength.
Vigorous Sword	Combo Ability Effects	6	[Weapon Type: Sword] [2nd Link] Enhances abilities set to [Attack] > [Attack] > [Use Ability] Increases physical damage dealt.
Intellect +6	Passive	2	Increases intellect.
Swordfighter Master Points +3	Passive	5	Increases swordfighter master points acquired.

Limit Release Missions^[2]

Completing these missions at the indicated level rewards limit releases, which raises the level cap for the respective job. You can collect all first-time rewards from the lowest available level to the desired level of your choice. Example: As a fresh player, setting Lv. 150 as the goal will net all first-time rewards between levels 100 and 150 upon completion.

Difficulty	Level	Location	Stage Name
Chaos	140	Chaos Shrine	Illusion at Journey's End
Chaos	160	Hallowed Massif	Phantoms of the Past
Chaos	190	Chaos Shrine	Illusion at Journey's End
Bahamut	300	Hallowed Massif	Phantoms of the Past
Bahamut	320	Chaos Shrine	Illusion at Journey's End
Bahamut	370	Chaos Shrine	Illusion at Journey's End
Gilgamesh	All floors	The Rift	Can be randomly found in Arcanium chests in the Rift Labyrinth up to 2 times.
Bahamut		World Map	Can be purchased in the Dragon Exchange Shop up to 2 times.
Lufenia	Floor 101+	The Rift	Can be randomly found in Arcanium chests in the Rift Labyrinth up to 3 times.

Swordfighter Equipment

All equipment the swordfighter job can equip are indicated here:

Swordfighter Notes & Trivia

Stranger of Paradise Jobs
Black Mage ♦ Dragoon ♦ Duelist ♦ Lancer ♦ Mage ♦ Pugilist ♦ Swordsman ♦ Warrior

^{[1] [2]} Information courtesy of BenTheSodaman's spreadsheet.

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