Tactics
Combat strategy and positioning. Tactics increases damage, improves hit chance, and unlocks special maneuvers like feints and ripostes.
Damage scaling
- Base multiplier: 1.0× at 0 Tactics.
- Scales linearly: +0.5× damage by 100 Tactics (1.5× total).
- Hit chance bonus: +1% per 10 Tactics, up to +10% at 100.
Maneuvers
- 60 Tactics — Feint: cancel your attack mid-swing to bait a parry, then strike.
- 70 Tactics — Overpower: break through a blocking opponent. Stamina cost: 20.
- 80 Tactics — Disciplined Strike: guaranteed hit. Long cooldown.
- 90 Tactics — Battle Cry: buff party damage by 10% for 15 seconds.
- 100 Tactics — Tactician's Focus: next three attacks all benefit from max damage roll.
Group mechanics
- Party Tactics bonus: highest Tactics in party grants +5% damage to all members.
- Flanking bonus: attacking an enemy from the opposite side of a party member adds +15% damage.
- Formation system: coordinate positions for stacking defense or offense bonuses.