This way your character can be much more efficient in battles.

Below, it’s possible for you to find the list of all the available weapon proficiencies.

Bows

Proficiency

Unlocked ability

Ability description

Arbalest

Interrupting Shot

A successful shot knocks down the targeted enemy.

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Crossbow

Overbearing Shot

A successful shot interrupts targeted unit’s current action.

Hunting Bow

Rapid Shot

Causes rapid shooting at the cost of poorer aim.

Blunderbuss

Powder Burns

Burning shot.

PC

Pistol

Rapid shots and reloading at the cost of poor aim.

Rod

Blast

Rod attacks deal AoE damage at the cost of longer Recovery time.

Wand

Interfering Barrage

Attacks disrupt enemy abilities at the cost of smaller damage.

PC

Battle Axe

Bleeding Cut

Attacks become less frequent, however, the targeted enemy starts to bleed.

Club

Bewildering Blows

Lowers targeted enemy’s Will at the cost of less damage dealt.

Flail

Unbalancing Strikes

Targeted enemies' Reflex is decreased, while your character deals less damage.

PC

Hatchet

Interfering Strikes

Attacks disrupt enemy abilities at the cost of dealing less damage.

Mace

Rending Smash

Attacks smash enemy armor at the cost of longer Recovery time.

Rapier

Vulnerable Thrust

Attacks have higher Penetration ratio at the cost of decreaser Deflection.

PC

Sabre

Windmill Slash

Attacks have higher penetration rate at the cost of increased Recovery time.

Stiletto

Piercing Thrust

Attacks get higher penetration rate at the cost of increased Recovery time.

Sword

Half-Sword

Attacks get higher penetration rate in exchange for decreased Deflection.

PC

War Hammer

Piercing Bows

Attacks get increased penetration at the cost of increased Recovery.

Shields

Small Shield

Binding Block

Better parrying and countering enemy attacks in exchange for extended Recovery time.

Should the character parry an attack, his next attack will be more precise.

PlayStation

Medium Shield

Block

An attempt to completely block an incoming blow at the cost of longer Recovery.

Two-Handed

Estoc

Your character gets higher Penetration ratio at the cost of decreased Deflection.

Great Sword

Increases attack strength in exchange for poorer aim.

Xbox

Morning Star

Body Blows

Deals less damage, however, it decreases targeted unit’s Fortitude value.

Quarterstaff

Defensive Strike

Increases one’s Deflection at the price of longer Recovery.

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