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|japanese = ソードガード
|japanese = ソードガード
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'''Sword Stance''' is a defensive skill in Dragon Quest XI that raises the parry rate for the user.
'''Sword Stance''' is a [[Sword (weapon type)|sword]] skill in the series.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ11}}===
==={{DQ11}}===
The [[Luminary (Dragon Quest XI)|Luminary]] will learn sword stance through the one-handed sword section of his character builder, and it costs 2 MP to perform. Once active, his base parry chance increases to 33% and lasts for four turns.
Sword Stance costs 2 MP to use and increases the user's base [[Parry (mechanic)|parry]] rate to 33% for four turns. It can be learned by the {{Hero 11}}, [[Erik]], [[Sylvando]], and [[Hendrik]] through the ''Swords'' panel in their Character Builders for 7 skill points.
{{Descriptions
|DQ11=Adopts a supple stance that can greatly increase the number of parries performed.<ref>Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.</ref>
}}
 
==={{AHB}}===
Sword Stance was a sword skill usable by the [[Dai (A Hero's Bonds)|Dai]] and the [[Luminary Leader]] as a [[Hero (vocation)|Hero]] or [[Warrior]]. It is a short-range attack over a medium area that inflicts physical Slash damage and raises the user's Physical Defence by 50% for a short time. The way to unlock the skill was through the skill exchange shop.


==See also==
==Related skills==
*[[Greatsword Guard]], the two-handed counterpart.
*[[Greatsword Guard]] - The counterpart for greatswords.


==Battle Visuals==
==Battle Visuals==
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{{ScreenshotGalleryXL/End}}
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==References==
<references/>


{{DQSkills}}
[[Category:Skills]]
[[category:Skills]]
[[Category:Sword skills]]
[[Category:Sword skills]]
[[Category:Defensive skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI skills]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds skills]]

Revision as of 00:05, 26 June 2026

Sword Stance is a sword skill in the series.

Appearances

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Sword Stance costs 2 MP to use and increases the user's base parry rate to 33% for four turns. It can be learned by the Hero, Erik, Sylvando, and Hendrik through the Swords panel in their Character Builders for 7 skill points.

GameDescription
Adopts a supple stance that can greatly increase the number of parries performed.[1]

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: A Hero's Bonds

Sword Stance was a sword skill usable by the Dai and the Luminary Leader as a Hero or Warrior. It is a short-range attack over a medium area that inflicts physical Slash damage and raises the user's Physical Defence by 50% for a short time. The way to unlock the skill was through the skill exchange shop.

Related skills

Battle Visuals

References

  1. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.